Spa Village Kuala Lumpur – Unwinding at the Spa – A Relaxing Beginning Miss Manners once said, “There are three possible parts to a date, of which at least two must be offered: entertainment, food, and affection. It is customary to begin a series o…
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Tamarind Springs Restaurant, Taman Tun Abdul Razak, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Entrance to Tamarind Springs Restaurant Tamarind Springs, Jungle-Luxe Dining We descend the candlelit pathway into a jungle paradise. Lush tropical verdure borders the trail and Chinese lanterns gently rock to and fro in the soft breeze. As we continue, our …
Sainy Chun, Owner Maison Francaise, Kuala Lumpur
The Yum List chats with Sainy Chun, owner of Maison Francaise, and finds some interesting stories from behind the scenes. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? While living in Europe for many years, I got very interested in food and wines… and …
Pierre Ledent Pralines, Luxury Chocolates, Kuala Lumpur
Words by Lisa Mangelsdorf Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you will get…” (Forest Gump, 1994) Isa Oh so true of a box of artfully fashioned pralines by Chocolatier Pierre Ledent. Born in Belgium into a long …
Lafite, Valentine’s Day Set Menu, Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur
Ask a Malaysian or an expat who has lived in Kuala Lumpur for any lengthy period of time for an elegant dining recommendation and Lafite is sure to roll off tongues early in the conversation. One of the original fine dining establishments in the city, Lafite at the Sh…
Pressroom Bistro, Josper Grill Menu, Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur
Words by Kirsten Durward Pictures by the Yum List There are few more fun ways to while away the minutes waiting for your dinner company than watching your fellow homo sapiens go about their day. Scurrying shoppers and dawdling diners weaving through Pavilion’s b…
Fisherman’s Cove, Starhill Gallery, Kuala Lumpur
While real estate agents scream location, location, location, food writers often shout ambience, ambience, ambience. Fisherman’s Cove at Starhill Gallery, deserves an enormous holler for its outstanding performance in this arena. Feast Village (Starh…
Valentine’s Menu, Mandarin Oriental Grill, Kuala Lumpur
Words by Kristin Cosgrove Photos by The Yum List Amour is in the air at the MO Grill! Chef Reto Weber of the Mandarin Oriental Grill has created a five-course candlelight set menu sure to sweep any lover off their feet. The dishes are playful and pretty, like any good …
Cocktail Recipe – Altopiani Arrosto, Ril’s Bar, Bangsar
James Barker-Morgan of Ril’s Bar Bangsar shares with us one of his favourite cocktail recipes. Altopiani Arrosto It doesn’t happen very often, but when a spontaneous and creative collaboration between the bar staff and a guest happens, amazing th…
Prosperity Buffet, Tonka Bean Café
Word by Polly Szantor Images by Dianne Brydon The culinary team at the Impiana KLCC Hotel, led by Executive Chef Helmut Lamberger, has created an array of festive flavours to welcome the Year of the Horse. The Prosperity Buffet Dinner is all set to tempt you with a …
James Barker-Morgan, Head Bartender, Ril’s, Malaysia
The Yum List shares a few cocktails with bartender James Barker-Morgan and learns a few insider secrets from behind the bar. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I first started bartending when studying in London. After working in a couple of standar…
EcoGreen Organic, Taman Tun, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
EcoGreen Organic, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail Words by Polly Szantor Photos by Monica Tindall (The Yum List) Now and again, we come across a hidden gem, an unexpected delight amongst the urban sprawl of this vibrant city. During our visit to EcoGreen Organic, tucked away …