Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Sunset at Baba Nest – One of the best views we’ve seen from a bar in the world Baba Nest, Bar with the Best Views in Phuket Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Baba Nest is all about the location. Picture this: An exclusi…
Following the beach clean up by the Thai military these seats in the sand are no longer there Bimi Beach Club, Twin Palms, Phuket Words by Kirsten Durward Pictures by the Yum List *** Please note: At the time of writing the Thai government were in the pro…
Squid Ink Risotto with Seared Scallops and Shimeji Mushrooms Squid Ink Risotto with Seared Scallops and Shimeji Mushrooms Shared by Laurent Lherisson, Executive Chef of Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur This is an earthy, yet, light dish, that will please the lunc…
Chocolate Pudding – Les Diables, Phuket Les Diables, Phuket, Sunday Lunch Words by Kirsten Durward Pictures by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Regular readers may recognize Chef Peter from his bimonthly column on The Yum List ‘Sundays with Ch…
“an exclusive beach retreat for discerning travelers” Location The idyllic Pansea Beach, on the west coast of Phuket, is home to a member of Design Hotels, The Surin Phuket. Coconut palms, pristine beaches, spectacular sunsets and a relaxed mood, make The Sur…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Subtly integrated into the natural environment between wind sculpted boulders and verdant rain forest sits the tranquil haven of the Surin Spa. Rustic elegance seems like an oxymoron but both of these words s…
The Whittaker Girls Whittaker’s Chocolate launched in Malaysia Words by Polly Szantor Images by Cheryl Hoffmann “All you need is love,” said Lucy in the cartoon Peanuts, “but a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” I’m with you, Lucy. The Aztecs wer…
View from Lomtalay Restaurant, The Surin, Phuket Lomtalay Thai Restaurant, Seafood Set Menu, The Surin Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by the Yum List (Monica Tindall) For our first evening in Phuket we delight in unobstructed panoramic views of the Anda…
Monica Tindall Spas and doctor’s offices are approaching so close to mid-ground these days that, at times, the edges blur and it’s difficult for the average Joe to see clearly through the laser smoke. But wait… is it a medical or non-medical haze? Skin rejuvenatio…
Believe it or not we found it difficult to find a breakfast which was just as awesome as the incredible luxury places we stayed in Phuket. The Pavilions however, not only matched its classiness in accommodation with its food, but provided a gastronomic adventure a…
This month The Yum List asks friends from around the world to name their five favourite restaurants in a city of their choice. Here’s our first list of personal favourites from Marcus: Marcus’ Top 5 Thong Lor, Bangkok Restaurants Mellow, Thong Lor – Great fe…
The Pavilions Phuket caters for the most private gastronome dining experiences. In-villa dining is none of the usual hotel drudgery. The team at The Pavilions is truly concerned with providing a gourmet experience. We tried their in-villa barbecue which you ca…