Best Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, The Yum List Food Awards 2012, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

As this calendar draws to a close, we, at The Yum List, would like to reflect on the delicious experiences we were fortunate to encounter this year, 2012. We give thanks to all of our wonderful hosts who invited us in to sample their offerings and also to those who were unknowingly (at the time, though probably suspicious) being reviewed.
The Yum List Food Awards 2012
Kuala Lumpur
The Best of Malaysian Dining

Most Magnificent Use of Truffles – Garibaldi, Bangsar
Best Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, Best places to eat in Malaysia, food awards 2012
Garibaldi
Best Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, Best places to eat in Malaysia, food awards 2012
Fierce Curry House
Crustiest Crostini – Delucca, Changkat Bukit Bintang
*** Sadly Delucca has recently closed. πŸ™
Best Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, Best places to eat in Malaysia, food awards 2012
Delucca
Most Awesome Cultural Food Extravaganza – Peruvian Buffet, Ritz Carlton Kuala Lumpur
Best Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, Best places to eat in Malaysia, food awards 2012
Ritz Carlton
Most Jaw Dropping BuffetEaster Brunch, Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur
Best Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, Best places to eat in Malaysia, food awards 2012
Mandarin Oriental
Vertigo Inducing Views – Marini’s on 57, KLCC
Best Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, Best places to eat in Malaysia, food awards 2012
Marini’s on 57
Unbeatable Buffet Breakfast – Thirty8, Grand Hyatt, Kuala Lumpur
Best Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, Best places to eat in Malaysia, food awards 2012
Grand Hyatt
Slurpalicious Slushies (Made from Champagne of Course!) – Bubbalicious, Westin, Kuala Lumpur


Best Value Mall Food – Bulgogi Brothers, Pavilion
Best Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, Best places to eat in Malaysia, food awards 2012
Bulgogi Brothers
Best Dining in the Clouds – The Olive, Genting Highlands Resort
Best Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, Best places to eat in Malaysia, food awards 2012
The Olive
Andale! Andale! Mouth Watering Mexican – La Mexicana, Ampang
Best Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, Best places to eat in Malaysia, food awards 2012
Le Mexicana
Curve Careful Catering – Culinary Capers
Best Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, Best places to eat in Malaysia, food awards 2012
Culinary Capers
Most Lust Worthy Lasagne – Mushroom Lasagne, Pressroom Bistro, Pavilion
Best Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, Best places to eat in Malaysia, food awards 2012
Pressroom Bistro
Swankiest Private Dining Room – Grill 582, Best Western Premier, Dua Sentral
Best Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, Best places to eat in Malaysia, food awards 2012
Grill 582
Deadliest Diet Demolishing Dish  – French Toast, S.Wine, Publika
Best Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, Best places to eat in Malaysia, food awards 2012
S.Wine
Chinese Recipes Like Great Grandma Used to Make
Best Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, Best places to eat in Malaysia, food awards 2012
Woo Ng Kee
Best Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, Best places to eat in Malaysia, food awards 2012
Grand Millennium
Dips and Grilled Meats Rivaling Aladdin for a Star Role in Arabian Nights’ – Sahara Oasis, Ampang
Best Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, Best places to eat in Malaysia, food awards 2012
Sahara Oasis
Sensationally Snazzy Lobby Lounge Renovation:  One Six Five, InterContinental Kuala Lumpur
Best Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, Best places to eat in Malaysia, food awards 2012
InterContinental
Cocktails with a KickTree Monkey, Penang
Best Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, Best places to eat in Malaysia, food awards 2012
Tree Monkey
Best Place to Recover from a “Big Night Before” –
Whether it’s a little hair-of-the-dog or a strong cup of joe you need, Kristin Cosgrove says Acme has the cure for what ails you.  With a hip and comfortable atmosphere and terrific breakfast offerings, you’re sure to feel better in no time.
Best Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, Best places to eat in Malaysia, food awards 2012
Acme Bar and Coffee
Best Chocolate Milkshake – Fat Boy’s Burgers
According to Kristin, “This thick and rich shake is the real thing.  Unfortunately I only ordered one to share with my kids, who took one sip and then guarded their little cups like they were the last barbie on earth.  My attempt at sneaking extra sips were thwarted.  Next time I’m not sharing!”
Best Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, Best places to eat in Malaysia, food awards 2012
Fat Boy’s
Bargain Bubbly – Amadeus Sunday Bubbly Brunch
Always a fan of a good deal, Sam Gibbs, says he is quite happy foregoing food for a good couple of hours sipping on the free flow prosecco at Amadeus Bistro. And… at only RM85++ for full flowing effervescence it’s unlikely he’ll be alone at the bar. 
Amadeus Bistro, European, KL, Sunday Brunch, affordable
Amadeus Bistro

Most Down-to-Earth Chef – Chef Emmanuel Stroobant 
Polly Szantor says that when she thinks of the highlights of 2012, “… what really springs to mind was meeting Chef Emmanuel Stroobant (and eating his perfectly cooked foi gras).  He was so charmingly down-to-earth.  Chatting with him was like chatting with my next-door neighbour, someone I’d known for 20 years.  I told him about my friend’s yoga studio on Langkawi, and when I emailed details to him he replied with thanks, asking me to keep in touch.  Nothing snooty about him at all.
Best Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, Best places to eat in Malaysia, food awards 2012
Chef Emmanuel Stroobant
Cleverly Creative Cuisine – Millesime
Best Restaurants 2012, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Millesime
Most Theatrical Sunday Bubbly Brunch – Sunday Masquerades @ Shook!
Best Restaurants 2012, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Shook! Starhill


Lip Smacking Local – Ah Hock, Section 17
Best Restaurants 2012, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Ah Hock
Cutest Cafe – Amelie’s Cafe, Penang
Best Restaurants 2012, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Amelie’s Cafe
Juiciest Pork Knuckle – Weissbrau German Bar and Bistro, Penang
Best Restaurants 2012, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Weissbrau, German Bar and Bistro


Lagoon Side Libation – Nam Restaurant, Bon Ton, Langkawi
Best Restaurants 2012, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Nam, Bon Ton

Sustainable Sensation – Shangri La, Penang
Best Restaurants 2012, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Penang, Best food
Shangri La, Penang


Outdoor Dining – La Sal, Casa del Mar, Langkawi
Best Restaurants 2012, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Most Memorable Review – That Little Wine Bar, Penang
Best Restaurants 2012, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Penang, best food
That Little Wine Bar

What are your favourites? What do you recommend we check out for 2013?
*** Waiver – As I’m writing this, more and more ‘favourites’ pop into mind. For fear of never ending this post I stop now and vow to write a six monthly update of our Top Picks in 2013, rather than wait a whole year to wade through 365 days of memories. 
Happy New Year! May 2013 bring you peace, happiness, health and fun food adventures.

23 Comments

  1. Nice list! Maybe I should make one for myself too! Happy 2013! πŸ˜€

  2. I agree those are the best food…
    happy new year 2013..more best food to come..

  3. All truly deserving to be on your list, I'm sure. Looks really good. Happy New Year!!!

  4. Awesome round-up! Gosh, I wanna try the Pork Knuckles! May u have a better 2013, dear! xoxo

  5. haha! A quick recap on what you had for the past 12 months :P, anyway, the lobster briyani seriously too much LOL! *lapar dah*. Wishing you and your family a Happy New Year πŸ™‚

  6. what a great list, and a brilliantly mouthwatering way to look back at 2012. it's been really fun reading your work this year, monica, and here's wishing you an even better 2013, if that's possible! πŸ˜€

    • Thanks Sean! Now you are someone who I would love to make a list of their favourites for 2012. You must be the most well rounded taste buds that I know. πŸ™‚

  7. What a view at Marini's! I can see you've had a scrumptiously great year!

  8. OMG i like the jaw dropping buffet…In fact all the food in your list is awesome!! I wan try all of it!!!

  9. That's really a good idea, Yum List!

    I've even forgotten the events that happened during the past year. >.< Anyway, Happy New Year to you! Hope to see more (delicious) food reviews in the coming Snake Year. =D

    P.S. I like the souffle. =)

  10. What a wonderful post!! Thanks so much for sharing it!

  11. Couple of places to check out that will give Woo Ng Kee a run for their money under the Chinese Recipes Like Great Grandma Used to Make including really retro ambiance. (How about 3 foot cement followed by planks and wire-mesh for walls?)

    There are two candidates.

    Sek Yuen Restaurant – opposite Maybank, between Jln Brunei and Jln Pasar intersection. They have to restaurants side by side. the one on the left without air-conditioning is the grand old dame. lots of black and white pics on the wall. check out the pei pa duck and mutton casserole.

    Restoran Sang Kee – a nondescript place not for the faint hearted. if you are an aficionado of old style cantonese cooking then this is another place you should check out. the humble sweet sour pork and steamed egg with pork is done the way my grandmother did it. Place is hidden in between Traditional Chinese Medical Institute Malaysia and BP House along Jalan Hang Jebat, Chinatown.

    both places have been around for more than 60 years and all the dishes have what the Chinese refer to as 'wok mei' i.e. cook at the right wok temperature.

  12. For delicious and best beef noodles you may try my discovery – KB Beef Noodles.
    -the famous and well known Kota Bharu, Kelantan Beef Noodles (Lim Siong Kee – about 36 years
    history) has travelled to PUCHONG (I have waited for more than 30 years for its
    arrival). I had travelled all over
    Malaysia and this is the best Beef Noodles – (β€˜Ngau Lam Meen’) I have tasted in
    Malaysia – I will give 101%.

    Open daily from morning to
    lunch & closed on Sundays. I have taken it many times and I love it (no
    need to go back to KBharu). Usually that is the first food I go for when I go
    back to Kelantan and I will β€œTa Pao” back to KL. You should go and try it.

    Located at Restoran KH20 – 67,
    Jalan Kenari 20, Bdr. Puchong Jaya (opposite IOI Mall). GPS coordinates: N 03 02.628, E 101 37.302

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