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Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan On a colourful strip off Bukit Bintang is an exciting new eatery, Tarma Iraqi Street Food. The vibrant side street is enlivened by this charming restaurant serving Iraqi street food. Tarma Iraqi Street Food Location A …
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall When I first heard the name Namelaka Patisserie, I made the short-sighted assumption that we were headed to a place for Greek pastries. And although I was looking forward to some baklava, I couldn’t have been more d…
Words: Maggie Casey Photos: Monica Tindall The first few months of every new year seem to be a flurry of new diets, new exercise regimes and well-meaning intentions to be a healthier, therefore, better version of yourself in the upcoming year. This year I opted out …
Monica Tindall I think partly due to my Aussie heritage and also in part to my love for nature, there is nothing I love more than spending my days outdoors – especially in pleasant weather. Visiting Central Vietnam over the “winter” months can both be a blessing and a …
Monica Tindall Rice Bowl, the downstairs restaurant partner to Rice Bar at Angsana Lăng Cô Resort, presents an Asian focus in the kitchen in a charming setting. Giant cages resembling fish traps furnish spaces for two to twelve diners and a menu firmly based on th…
Daniele Repetti, chef the Michelin-starred Il Nido del Picchio shares with The Yum List some thoughts on the restaurant scene and future plans. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I finished my hospitality training in an institute in Italy and star…
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Richard Callahan Valentine’s Day is one of those holidays which can bring out the best and worst in both romanticism and opportunity. Thinking about the theme of love as a possible start to this article, my favorite love song come…
The Establishment is now closed. Words: Jessica Stagg Photos: Rich Callahan Everyone loves having a secret spot. Be it knowing where to find the best nasi lemak in town, or knowing a luxe hideaway to enjoy with your closest friends. Hidden away amongst the maze of P…
Monica Tindall Detox. Retox. Repeat. AWAY Spa – “Where the whirlwind of W winds down.” I’m not only excited about the opening of the hotel W Kuala Lumpur but also the opening of their signature AWAY Spa. Having had unique and positive experiences with the brand in Ko…
Monica Tindall One of Malaysia’s most beloved chefs, Wai Look Chow, most renowned for his work with YTL and Pangkor Laut Resort’s signature restaurant Fisherman’s Cove, recently joined forces with Austrian chef, Johann Lafer of Michelin-starred restaurant L…
Monica Tindall Rice Bar, as the name suggests, treats rice as the Holy Grail with not only sushi and a number of other Japanese rice dishes composing a compact menu, but too a whole list of rice-based beverages featuring the well-known Japanese sake and the lesser-…
Monica Tindall A high level of training is evident in the details of the service at Angsana Lăng Cô Spa. There is a procedure for everything and when all of the parts fit together it creates a seamless and harmonious experience for guests. From the beginning, the ro…