Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Turkey with Drippings Celebrate Christmas Minus the Hard Labour! Takeaway Roast Turkey and Many Other Goodies to Make the Festive Season Extra Special – Kuala Lumpur Gold and Country Club What to do this Christmas? Go to a restaurant saving time and …
The Courtyard of Plateau Spa, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong Plateau Spa, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong Plateau Spa is on the 11th floor of the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong and, offers a well-crafted, convenient retreat from harried city living. Treatment Room A comprehensive list of f…
An Afternoon Tea That Goes Above and Beyond Expectations Personal stylist, Ann Krembs of Kremb de la Kremb fame, recently joined forces with The Yum List on a mini-fashion and culinary escapade in Hong Kong. Read about their delicious Afternoon Tea at Tiff…
Penang has long held a reputation for being THE food destination for travelers looking for culinary excitement in Malaysia. Since the awarding of UNESCO World Heritage status to parts of Georgetown a few years back though, the island has experienced a rapid r…
Intrigued by Michelin Stars, we couldn’t help but make a reservation at Shang Palace when we stayed at Kowloon Shangri-La recently in Hong Kong. Elaborate décor reflects a sophisticated and tastefully designed interior. Ornate wooden panels are interspersed …
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Courtesy of Dream Images I came to the Dream Hotel in Sukhumvit purely for convenience as it was round the corner from a conference I was attending. However it proved to be an extremely pleasant surprise for the price, and I felt …
ONE of the Dessert Counters at China House Penang China House Penang No trip to Penang is complete without a visit to China House. Art, food, wine, live music and, a decadently delicious line up of the most mouthwatering sweets you’re likely to come across anywhe…
I’m only recently learning to distinguish between various cuisines from the Middle East and Mediterranean. Previously I knew so little that I tended to chunk most dishes together into the broad categories of mezze (defined by items such as hommus), kebabs and, d…
The entrance of the Banjaran never fails to impress. Giant limestone outcrops rise above a hot spring lake and, lush green vegetation invokes thoughts of dinosaur times. At the right time of day you can actually see steam drifting from the water’s surface in wh…
If you follow The Yum List regularly, you probably guessed by our last write up on Suffolk House Restaurant, that we are pretty excited about the new chef in the kitchen. Gordon Robertson, with a wealth of international experience, is livening up the menu at thi…
Shwe Dagon Pagoda at Sunset Traders Hotel, Yangon, Myanmar In the newly developing commercial capital of Myanmar, Yangon, there are limited hotels from which to choose. A couple of restored colonial buildings made into high-end accommodation will leave yo…
Le Planteur Le Planteur Restaurant and Lounge, Yangon, Mynamar An entire hectare of landscaped gardens is the setting for one of the best-reputed restaurants in Yangon, Le Planteur. A red brick manor houses the fine dining restaurant. Rich wooden floo…