Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall * Since writing this article, Neroteca has changed names to Enoteca. A friend recently asked me if I were restricted to eat from only one cuisine for the rest of my life, what it would be. For someone who usually delib…
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Le Gouter, A French Afternoon Tea at Hotel Stripes, Kuala Lumpur
Le Gouter, a French afternoon tea at Hotel Stripes, remains one of the best value experiences in the city. Upon opening the hotel offered unlimited servings of warm savouries, French pastries and a hot beverage at the very attractive price of RM60 for two pax, and t…
Rendez-Vous, Sunday Brunch, A Taste of France
*Now closed Words: Craig J Selby Photos: Monica Tindall Fancy Sunday brunch with a French flair? Head on out to Bangsar and experience Rendez-Vous – a French bistro shaking up the KL culinary scene for the past couple of years. Rendez-Vous is hidden away in a small r…
Nathalie’s Gourmet Studio and the French Festival Kuala Lumpur
Words: Katrina de Laszlo Photos: Monica Tindall One of my favourite things to do when I lived in London was to go out to one of the small, independent cinemas where you could sit in a comfortable seat, watch a great film and eat and drink at the […]
The Good Batch, Damansara Utama, The Brinner Winner, All Day Brekkie KL
Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall There have been two great moments of realisation about food in my life. The first was discovering you don’t need to be celebrating someone’s birthday to eat cake. The second was learning you can eat breakfast at d…
The Good Co., Plant-based Eating and the Prettiest Food in Kuala Lumpur
Words: Aisling Cullen Photos: Monica Tindall Eating clean is something I try to maintain, but inevitably I fail along the way. I have every good intention of sticking to a healthy diet, but somehow life gets in the way. And cheesecake. And pasta. I do enjoy my ve…
Suzie Wong, A Hidden Bar, Cocktails & Entertainment
Suzie Wong Words: Matt Jones Photos: Monica Tindall You know you’ve arrived somewhere special when you don’t actually realise you’ve arrived. Tucked away down an unassuming laneway, the entranceway to Suzie Wong delicately and enigm…
Sala, Mexican Vegan Restaurant, Desa Sri Hartamas
Words: Robin Pascucci Photos: Monica Tindall Que rica, la comida mexicana vegetariana! This is what I wanted to say to Fauzi, the owner of the new primarily Mexican vegan restaurant in Sri Hartamas. And Fauzi probably would have understood, at least partly, …
Heather’s Hidden Gems in Kuala Lumpur for Foodies
We asked our team of Yum List writers to share with us their personal lists of favourite spots to eat, drink or visit in the city of Kuala Lumpur. Each week we’re featuring a different writer and revealing his or her top picks. Here are Heather Onderick’…
The Tokyo Restaurant, Kirin Ichiban Beer & Retail Heaven KL
Words: Aisling Cullen Photos: Monica Tindall As a food and lifestyle writer, I get to see lots of new and interesting spaces in KL. I have been introduced to refreshing new concepts, different culinary flavours and delectable menus. But few places t…
Mian Noodle House, Petaling Jaya, Kampua Noodles Setiawan Style
Mian Noodle House Unfortunately, Mian Noodle House is now closed. Words: Trina Cobbledick Photos: Monica Tindall We all have memories of grandma’s cooking and nothing can beat the warmth and comfort of these favorite dishes. A recent afternoon visit to one …
Fittie Sense, Fit Food, Gut Bar, Nice Cream, Healthy Food Bangsar
Words: Aisling Cullin Photos: Monica Tindall Malaysia has some incredibly tasty dishes. It isn’t famous however for its healthy food. The national dish, nasi lemak, literally translates as ‘fatty rice’ and it is usually served with a good helping of deep fr…