Tag: Penang

Ete Cafe, Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia

This hole-in-the-wall cafe holds a surprising combination of home made French pastries and syphon brewed coffee. It’s a charming stop and intriguing contrast to the surrounding noodle and Chinese desserts stalls and restaurants. Here’s a photo …

Chef Nizar, Five 27, Penang, Malaysia

Chef Nizar, Five27, Penang The Yum List spends a short while with Chef Nizar and soon discovers a man passionate about food, health and perfection. What do you do and how did you got into the industry?  I am the Head chef and General Manager at FIVE27 in Penang.&…

Macalister Mansion, Design Boutique Hotel, Penang,

Macalister Mansion at Night Standing proudly on the historic Macalister Road, Macalister Mansion appears to rise out of the ground as an awe-inspiring apparition amongst construction sites and older, less well-kept shop houses. Sophisticated, contemporar…

Living Room, Macalister Mansion, Penang

Living Room, Macalister Mansion Entrance Living Room, Macalister Mansion The Living Room at Macalister Mansion is a happy start to the day. Bright and cheery, it provides all day refreshment and a casual spot to escape the Penang heat. Hanging plants, whites and …

The Cellar, Macalister Mansion, Penang

The Cellar, Macalister Mansion, Penang Eccentric Design signature to Macalister Mansion, Penang Wine Fridge and Enomatic Machines The Cellar, Macalister Mansion Put the words ‘wine’ and ‘cellar’ together and you’ve already caught my interest. Add to them, ‘…

Dining Room, Fine Dining, Georgetown, Penang

Macalister Mansion is the talk of the town, not only for its trendsetting Rooms, Cellar and Den, but also for its nourishment options. From casual light food in a cheery bright cafe, to bar snacks in funky wine and whiskey bars, to chic cocktails by the pool, a variet…

Interview with Wayne Yoon, Outto Dine Sdn Bhd

Wayne Yoon, Director of Northern Operations of Outto Dine The Yum List talks with Wayne YOON, (aka the friendly Korean waiter) Director of the Outto Dine Group and Manager of Spasso Milano and Weissbrau Straits Quay.  What do you do and how did you get into the …

Alison Fraser, Partner in Brand Bon Ton, Malaysia

The Yum List spoke with Alison Fraser, partner in the brand Bon Ton (management company for a number of projects in the hospitality industry here in Malaysia) about the best and worst parts of her job, her favourite foods and, charitable works she’s involve…

Best Seaside Resorts in Malaysia 2012

Surrounded by water, Malaysia surely does have some fine beach resorts to satisfy your oceanic desires. These resorts are my favorites on the mainland and islands off the West Coast (more to come from Borneo and islands off the East Coast in 2013). It’s sad t…