Words: Hannah Staley Photos: Monica Tindall I love Spanish and Italian cuisines so when I see a menu that features both, I know I will be in for a treat. Sapore, Italian for flavor, is one of a number of small independent restaurants to recently open its doors […]
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Bonfire Restaurant & Bar, Newly-opened at Starling Mall, Damansara Uptown
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall Bonfires make me think of my brother. Every summer, he gathers any available family member for a three-day celebration of fresh food, cool cocktails, and feisty company out in the woods under the trees. At t…
Dining Room, Macalister Mansion, Fine Dining Penang
Monica Tindall One of the most memorable meals we’ve had this year is at Dining Room, Macalister Mansion, Penang. The Chef’s Tasting Menu sees an “eight” course (eight in inverted commas as with canapés, amuse bouche, palate cleanser and petite fours, it’s more l…
Babe, Japas Fun Dining, Valentine’s Menu, Kuala Lumpur
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall Just the other day, I was listening to a podcast about the language we use to talk about love. The presenter was suggesting that because so many of our romantic expressions have connotations of pain and suffer…
Kung Jung, Authentic Korean Restaurant, PNB Darby Park
Words: Craig J Selby Photos: Monica Tindall Want authentic Korean cuisine without needing your passport? We think we have found just what you need at Kung Jung, PNB Darby Park. One of the earliest Korean kitchens in Kuala Lumpur, Kung Jung has …
Meat the Porkers, Porky Indian Cuisine, Publika, Kuala Lumpur
Words: Heather Onderick Photos: Monica Tindall It’s the new year in both the Chinese and Occidental worlds, which means a time to reinvent oneself, get out of your comfort zone and try something new. My first recommendation for foodies in Kuala Lumpur wo…
Chinese New Year Omakase Menu, Nobu, Kuala Lumpur
Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall As we stepped into Nobu’s serene dining space, the early evening sunlight was fighting its way through the clouds outside the expansive windows and filtering through to cast a warm honeyed hue on the traditional J…
Living Room, Lamb Shanks, Wine and Swan Puffs! Macalister Mansion, Penang
Monica Tindall Instagram fans should add an additional 30 minutes to their dining reservation when visiting the Living Room at Macalister Mansion, Penang. There are so many nooks and corners, bits and pieces, lighting features, interesting flooring, quirky o…
La Juiceria Superfoods Mont Kiara, Healthy Cafe KL
La Juiceria Superfoods Mont Kiara Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall Just as I’d ruefully renounced Yum Listing privileges for the month of January in favour of seriously clean eating, calorie restriction and a generally saintly and wholesome li…
Soul Sacrifice, Great Cafe Near KL City Centre, Desa Pandan
Words: Aisling Cullen Photos: Monica Tindall Working for The Yum List definitely has advantages. Besides the fact that we get to try some great cuisines from all over the world, I also love to pick Monica’s brains for insider info on the latest hot spots that ha…
Afternoon Tea at Living Room, Macalister Mansion, Penang
Monica Tindall A beautiful setting for afternoon tea is found at the Living Room, Macalister Mansion Penang. An almost blindingly white colonial façade is contrasted with vibrant green sculpted shrubs and trees. The wonderful scents of jasmine and frangipani …
Gaya Island Resort, A Luxury Hotel, Kota Kinabalu
A gem off the coast of East Malaysia, Gaya Island Resort lies in the heart of Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park. Set amongst flourishing tropical rainforest and surrounded by a protected aquatic paradise, this YTL property integrates chic accommodation and facili…