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Claret, Troika Sky Dining – an elegant and contemporary bar in the city centre Located in the iconic Norman Foster building The Troika, Claret is one of the most fashionable wine bars in the city. With a westerly outlook, KLCC Park and a panorama of the city sk…
On our last trip to Penang, The Yum List was lucky enough to meet up with local foodie, Ken, owner of Ken Hunts Food blog. We convinced him to take us to a couple of his favourite spots and here we share them with you: White Curry Mee, Chicken Rice […]
Lone Pine Hotel Recharge, Revitalize, Reconnect There’s nothing better on a holiday than to completely relax with a massage and treatment at a spa. The best hotels have spa facilities built into them but are often quite costly. Sometimes the pain of drawing that m…
Moon Kee Section 17 Fish Head Noodles Moon Kee Section 17 Fish Head Noodles The latest spot to open in Section 17 is Moon Kee Section 17 Fish Head Noodles. With a chef passionate about fresh ingredients and a cool clean location, the outlet is set for success. Light gr…
Outdoor Seating Burps and Giggles Who thought a motorbike would make such good decor? Seating Funky, artistic and recycled, Burps and Giggles is the hottest spot to hang out in Ipoh. Three old shop lots sitting side by side have been rescued and lovingly ado…
View from the Bungalow The Bungalow, Lone Pine Hotel, Penang The Bungalow is Lone Pine Hotel’s all day dining restaurant. Traditional colonial architecture gives the setting an understated elegance, while locale next to the sea and pool makes for a relaxed casu…
Matsu, Japanese Restaurant Matsu Japanese Restaurant, Lone Pine Hotel Upstairs from batubar at Lone Pine Hotel you find Mastu, the only Japanese restaurant on Batu Ferringhi. You wouldn’t know it though as they don’t take advantage of the fact that they have a ho…
Dining Room Regular readers will know that I think Macalister Mansion is one of the hottest spots to stay in Penang. It’s no surprise then that I’m a huge fan of their Dining Room too. You can find my introduction to the restaurant here. This post, though, will focus p…
Class with a View Cooking Class, Lone Pine Hotel, Penang For a nature lover, the lush green lawn and mysterious casuarina trees is an idyllic backdrop for the cooking class at Lone Pine Hotel. Tables are set up on a shaded verandah and guests enjoy the morning breeze …
Ploy New Dishes at Ploy, Damansara Heights Words by Polly Szantor Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Ploy, meaning “gem” in Thai, is a trendy restaurant serving modern Asian cuisine. Inspired by Thai and Japanese flavours – sweet, sour, salty, spicy and umam…
The Steakhouse at The Whisky Bar Kuala Lumpur The Steakhouse Words by Caning Jaramillo Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Changkat Bukit Bintang has always been a favourite dining, arts and entertainment destination in Kuala Lumpur. I have fond memories of …
Malaysian’s northern Borneon state of Sabah is a paradise for nature lovers. Containing one of the richest and diverse rainforests on the planet there is plenty to explore and lots of adventure to be had in the wild. From mountains to the sea, from basic to f…