Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Soft tunes elegantly struck on piano keys draw me into La VIE, French Restaurant, VIE Hotel Bangkok MGallery by Sofitel’s creative French cuisine restaurant. Elegantly dressed wait staff see me to my table, and I can’t help but feel swept up in the romance of the s…
Words: Ross Jones Photos: Monica Tindall The Yum List visited The Eighth Avenue on a Sunday afternoon This is not that odd, but Sunday afternoons are the perfect time to visit a restaurant like The Eighth Avenue. Not really lunch, but not really dinner, but a…
Yellow Tail Sushi Bar, better known at YTSB, has gained a reputation for serving the “best sushi in Bangkok”. With an overwhelming number of choices of Japanese restaurants in Bangkok, this is no easy feat. Where “freshness” is something many premium sushi bars i…
Words: Monica Larrieu Photos: Monica Tindall Situated in Old Bangsar’s Lorong Kurau, Barat is an alluring option for vegetarian elegant dining in Kuala Lumpur, which, for some time, was a significant gap in the industry. Inspired by Mediterranean tapas and m…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall There are two ways to arrive at Mandara Spa in Sunway. Drive directly to the spa or do as we did; park under the Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa and take a short restful walk through the lush tropical grounds. Ancient t…
Words: Kristin Cosgrove Photos: Monica Tindall The TTDI area is brimming with happening eateries these days, from fine dining to secret watering holes. In a quest to hit them all, The Yum List recently managed a trip to Bowery Petit, where Malaysians can get a bite …
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall High in the rolling hills of Kandy, in the very heart of Sri Lanka, lies a hideaway of unparalleled privacy, colonial luxury and impeccable taste. Stepping through the entrance gateway, we are instantly entranc…
Words: Monica Clear Photos: Monica Tindall Full disclosure: I am still learning about wines. Like anything else in life, it is a balance of knowledge and confidence – understanding what I am looking for in the balance, length, depth, complexity and finish of …
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Swirl up to the colonial columns of Residence by Uga Escapes in leafy Park Street and be welcomed into a sanctuary of serenity within the bustling hub of Colombo. This is one of those hotels you want to stay at, where t…
Words: Craig J Selby Photos: Monica Tindall KomPassion II in TTDI is new to my list of pork-free favourites. Guided by Chef Kom (Kom-Passion, logical really), this restaurant doesn’t fail to deliver on some spectacular, wallet-friendly Thai fusion tastes. P…
There’s nothing like a bubbly brunch to get into the spirit of celebration and joie de vivre, and Kuala Lumpur is by no means lacking in options to participate in this type of Sunday frolic. The Cobalt Room at The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur is one of the newes…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Overlooking the deep blue swimming pool and shady columns of Residence by Uga Escapes, Rare offers a choice of seating areas, al fresco in the flower lined courtyard or inside in the cool and elegant interior. Eleg…