Hidden Bar Plaza Damansara – The First Chapter Speakeasy Words: Jacob WeberPhotos: Han Sen Hau I apologise in advance for using one of the more predictable cliches in hospitality journalism. But The First Chapter really is a “hidden gem”. “Hidden” becaus…
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Niku 29 – Japanese Yakiniku Restaurant KL
Niku 29 – Japanese Yakiniku Restaurant, KL Words: Stephen ReidPhotos: Han Sen Hau Niku 29 Is a recent addition to the Curate group’s stable of restaurants and bars, which include Park Grill, Hide, Wagyu Kappo Yoshida, Sushi Ryu, Sushi Masa, Sushi Ta…
Sushi Takumi – Japanese, Damansara Kim
Sushi Takumi – Japanese Restaurant, Damansara Kim Words: Nichole Ong Photos: Han Sen Hou As the Curate group’s Damansara outlet, Sushi Takumi brings its exceptional omakase experience out of the city centre and into a more accessible neighbourho…
Osteria Nights by Ra-Ft – Arcoris, Mont Kiara
Osteria Nights by Ra-Ft – Arcoris, Mont Kiara Words: Stephen ReidPhotos: Rich Callahan As a writer for the Yum List, I love sampling delicious food, but I also love meeting the people behind it. They are the ones who pour their passion, creativity, talent, a…
Wagyu Kappo Yoshida – Beef Omakase, KL
Wagyu Kappo Yoshida – Beef Omakase, Kuala Lumpur Words: Nichole Ong Photos: Peter Tan We were blown away by our recent meal at Wagyu Kappo Yoshida, a premium beef omakase restaurant in Naza Tower, KL. A concept by chef Yoshida, founder of Michelin-starred I…
Tucker & Co. – The Exchange TRX
Tucker & Co. – Deli Restaurant, The Exchange TRX Words: Nichole OngPhotos: Han Sen Hau The latest brainchild of legendary wine importer and restaurateur Wong Yin How, Tucker & Co. combines the strengths of several endeavours into one – a de…
Wildseed Cafe and Bistro, 1-Altitude Melaka
Wildseed Cafe and Bistro, 1-Altitude Melaka Monica Tindall Acrophobes will want to avoid Wildseed Cafe and Bistro at 1-Altitude Melaka at all costs. However, thrill-seekers and those who love a good view won’t resist the panoramas of the Malacca Straits …
Monti 1-Altitude Melaka – Italian Restaurant
Monti 1-Altitude Melaka – Italian Restaurant Monica Tindall Renowned for breathtaking 360 views, award-winning cuisine, and quintessential Italian service in Singapore, Monti Italian restaurant has reached new heights at MelakaR…
FLNT – Japanese, 1-Altitude Melaka
FLNT Japanese-Nikkei 日系 Sumiyaki Restaurant, 1-Altitude Melaka Monica Tindall FLNT is a rising star in Malacca’s dining scene, offering a vibrant fusion of Japanese and Peruvian cuisine known as “Nikkei” cooked on a sumiyaki binchotan gr…
Sushi Sora – Japanese Omakase, KL
Sushi Sora – Premium Japanese Omakase, Naza Tower KL Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Han Sen Hau There are sushi restaurants, and there are sushi restaurants. And then there’s Sushi Sora. This exclusive private dining space sits proudly on the 48th floor of Naz…
Bartolo Lisboa Bakehouse – Central Market KL
Bartolo Lisboa Bakehouse – Central Market Annexe KL Words: Nichole Ong Photos: Rich Callahan Sitting in Bartolo Lisboa Bakehouse’s bright, airy space above the river, it’s as if the constant bustle of Pasar Seni and the surrounding Chinato…
Coast by Kayra – Kerala Restaurant, Starhill KL
Coast by Kayra – Kerala Restaurant, Starhill Gallery KL Words: Karen Santosuosso Photos: Rich Callahan Many Yum List readers may be well familiar with the Michelin-acclaimed Kayra restaurant in Bangsar. Owner and third-generation Keralan Malaysian M…