cocktail bars in Kuala Lumpur

Ikki, TREC KL, Cocktail Lounge, Kuala Lumpur

Words: Monica Larrieu  Photos: Monica Tindall Walking up the stairs that lead to Ikki, I noticed the austere wood-paneled walls, the chevron-patterned wood parquet floor, and a singular leather armchair, but no door. As I landed at the top of the stairs, the wal…

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Huckleberry After Dark, Damansara Heights

Nadia Khan & Monica Tindall The Yum List first visited Huckleberry Food & Fare not long after is opened less than a year ago, and found an excellent selection of artisanal bread, pastries, fresh brunch items and good coffee, marking it high on the list of f…

Q Cup Cafe, Jalan Imbi

Q Cup Cafe, Specialty Coffee, Jalan Imbi

Words: Hannah Staley    Photos: Monica Tindall As the specialty coffee scene in KL continues to thrive let me introduce you to Q Cup Cafe, a hidden gem on the first floor of a corner shoplot in Jalan Imbi. The decor is simple, the vibe relaxed with homemade cookies a…

Skillet at 163, Fraser Place

Skillet @163, Vegetarian Menu, Kuala Lumpur

Words: Heather Onderick   Photos: Monica Tindall There’s something incredibly infectious about Chef Raymond Tham’s demeanor. It could be his his warm smile. Or maybe, it’s the radiant plates illustrating his awareness of texture, sustainable produce and di…

MARS Wine Bar, Kota Damansara

Mars Wine Bar, Kota Damansara

Words: Han Sen Hau    Photos: Monica Tindall Forget Water. Wine Flows In Mars. It wasn’t too long ago when NASA made the announcement of its breakthrough discovery of water on the red planet, thus prompting the space agency’s quest for its Holy Grail. With the pros…

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Mandara Spa Celebrates 20 Years!

Words Monica Clear   Photos: Monica Tindall The hotel spa is ubiquitous, but for a good reason.  Whether it is business or pleasure that brings you traveling, there is nothing better than passing a few hours on indulgent pampering. Mandara Spa at the Imperial Sherat…