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Aka Chochin Izakaya, Japanese in Pavilion, KL

Words:  Kirsten Durward     Pictures:  Monica Tindall It seems that the new theme for dining in KL these days is a modern take on the traditional plate sharing concept. Aka Chochin Izakaya is the latest in a slew of fresh and vibrant casual dining locations spr…

Fiercer, North Indian Cuisine, Publika, KL

Fiercer, North Indian Cuisine, Publika Ellen Smillie and Alasdair Hamilton with Monica Tindall Do not shy away from a restaurant with a name like Fiercer, though the name does say it all – the food definitely holds its own in the mass of restaurants th…

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Chinese New Year, JW Marriott & The Ritz KL

Words: Louise Miller Within seconds of stepping foot in the Ritz Carlton, all the tension that had accumulated from having spent far too long in KL rush hour traffic had dissipated and was replaced by a sense of well-being and anticipation of what promised to be a fa…

Chinese New Year, China Treasures, KLGCC

Words by Louise Miller Offering a haven of tranquility just metres from the busy highways of Bukit Kiara to the north of the city centre, KLGCC might not be the most obvious venue for a Chinese New Year celebration but if you have yet to discover this place or have […]

Chinese New Year, Sheraton Imperial KL

By Louise Miller   The year of the goat came a little early for The Yum List when we sampled a range of delicious dishes that will be on offer at The Sheraton Imperial’s Celestial Court over Chinese New Year. The opening course was as one would expect, Yee Sang […]

My Elephant, Thai Restaurant, Ampang

My Elephant Patricia Podorsek and Monica Tindal It’s rare to find a restaurant in KL that actively seeks LESS promotion and marketing for their fare, but the franchise of My Elephant, with five stores in the greater KL area, has a completely different vision for th…

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Okonomi, Sushi and Japanese, Publika

“What’s your roll?” Words:  Annelene Svingen     Photos: Monica Tindall Okonomi is a fantastic little spot in Publika that you might not come across on your regular stroll through the mall. Situated in one of the side streets off The Square, sushi lovers are w…

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Din Tai Fung, Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur

Words: Suji Dehart      Photos: Monica Tindall   If you have lived in Asia for even a short time, you might already have had the pleasure of dining at Din Tai Fung, as I have. So you might think, “Why read a review of a place I already know and […]