Kuala Lumpur

Aqua Restaurant and Bar, Mandarin Oriental, KL

Kristin Cosgrove and Monica Tindall Recently unveiling its new look after a major renovation, AQUA Restaurant and Bar has joined the ranks of exceptional dining choices in the Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur.  Situated poolside with al fresco seating, AQUA is t…

dim sum restaurant in Avenue K

Dolly Dim Sum, Avenue K, Kuala Lumpur

Margaret Elizabeth and Monica Tindall When you enter Dolly Dim Sum you are definitely going to say “Hello” to Dolly. Dolly is the fictional character that epitomizes the concept of the modern Chinese teahouse. Dolly’s portrait is on the wall and her friendly indu…

Dr.Inc Bangsar

DR.Inc, Bangsar, Coffee Desserts and Much More

Hannah Staley and Monica Tindall As my husband always says ‘it’s all about the story’ and DR.Inc, pronounced ‘Drink’, certainly tells a good story. Situated on a quiet leafy street in Bangsar, a visit to this laid back café allows its customers to experience a ‘sho…

Croisserie, Artisan Bakery, Plaza Damansara

Croisserie Artisan Bakery, Plaza Damansara

Huong Tran and Monica Tindall Croisserie Artisan Bakery, once a quaint neighborhood bakehouse, has taken on a refreshed lease of life with new management, a revamp of the menu, and an attractive renovation. Although appearing to be relatively small, this littl…

44 Bar, Dr.Inc, Bangsar

44 Bar, A Pop Up Bar, DR.Inc, Bangsar

Hannah Staley and Monica Tindall We think the coolest thing to hit Jalan Kemuja this month is 44 Bar. Currently taking up residence within DR.Inc, Bangsar and presenting a unique drinking experience to the city, this place should definitely be on your end of year ‘…

Real Food Mont Kiara

Real Food Mont Kiara, Vegetarian Cafe

Words by Louise Miller Photos by Monica Tindall Tucked away in the deepest corner of Mont Kiara’s neighbourhood mall, nestles a new outlet of Real Food, the latest branch of the independent company that originated as a tiny little organic cafe in Singapore. Now ru…

DreamSS Coffee, KL’s First Transparent Coffee Machine

DreamSS Coffee Words: Shaun Humphries  Photos: Monica Tindall When DreamSS.coffee shop owner Aaron was in grade school, his English teacher told him that when you wanted more of something, all you had to do was add an ‘s’. So, when it came time to name his and his wif…

103 Coffee Workshop

103 Coffee Workshop, Sri Petaling

The Never-Ending Stream at 103 Coffee Workshop Han San Hau and Monica Tindall It’s no secret that many café-hopping Instagrammers have a preference for an “empty” setting when they visit the latest industrial chic eating establishment to pop up in a trendy local…

Playground Coffeery Melawati

Playground Coffeery, Taman Melawati, Kuala Lumpur

Kristin Cosgrove and Monica Tindall On a gloomy and rainy recent afternoon, Monica and I found ourselves in what has to be the sunniest corner of Melawati, Playground Coffeery. Like a bright orb in a starless sky, Playground Coffeery is bringing the Aussie coffee …

British Themed Super Brunch Hilton Kuala Lumpur

British Super Brunch at the Hilton Kuala Lumpur

Words by Louise Miller, Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Monica’s invitation to join her at the Hilton’s British themed Super Brunch was shortly followed with her enquiring, with what I interpreted as more than a soupcon of skepticism,  as to whether we Br…

MIGF Menu

The Oak Room, Nexus South Bangsar, MIGF Menu

Louise Miller and Monica Tindall The Oak Room’s normally exclusive members only policy is on hold for the month of October when non-members can enjoy the classy environment of its expansive dining space to partake in the MIGF menu. The layout, decor and design of …

Wine Dating at Villa Danieli

‘Wine Dating’ Villa Danieli, Sheraton Imperial KL

Words by Kirsten Durward, Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) We’re always on the look out for fun events offering mingling opportunities alongside great food and beverage pairings. And the monthly ‘Wine Dating’ at Villa Danieli certainly ticks all the box…