Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Words: Nadia Khan Photos: Monica Tindall Don’t be fooled by its name. This establishment has nothing to do with greasy tracks or cars, but has everything to do with value-for-money meals and is what I like to call, a mini Nutella heaven! Situated along a row o…
Words: Shaun Humphries Photos: Monica Tindall It’s not easy for a Canadian to get into the Christmas spirit in Malaysia. Rain, humidity and sweat just don’t cut it. I need snow, wind chills and frost bite to get in a festive mood. However, with decorated trees p…
Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall The light and leafy interior of Em café was in stark contrast to the gloomy rain clouds that lay low over Jalan Pudu as we stepped inside Hotel Transit. Chef Pierre (previously of one of the The Yum List’s fav…
Little Collins KL I’m never baking again! Why would I when I can have professionals make reasonably priced, delicious and customized treats, which are delivered to my door with a quick and easy online ordering system? Little Collins Cakery and Café has recently l…
Words: Aisling Cullen Photos: Monica Tindall ** Currently closed. Over a year ago I was lucky enough to get an invite to review Kenny Hills Bakers – a beautiful artisan bakery with delicious brunch dishes nestled in a leafy area off Bukit Tunku. Just over a year la…
Words: Craig Selby Photos: Monica Tindall One of my favourite Chinese festivals is that of the Mid Autumn Festival. Not only is the meaning behind the festival intriguing; it is also an opportunity for that once-a-year delicacy – the mooncake. Although I grew u…
Following the booming success of Mikey’s Original New York Pizza in Bangsar, and a second flourishing outlet in Publika, owner Michael Helfman and fellow New Yorker and partner in crime Andrew Bellucci opened a third outlet in Mid Valley Megamall. Capturing the …
A black stairwell leads us to the first floor of Olfactory Bulb and forms a distinct separation from the hustle of the busy local shoplots of Kota Damansara below and the unexpectedly chic lounge appeal above. Surrounded by walls of black, natural woods, hanging p…
Words: Hannah Staley Photos: Monica Tindall The ritual of afternoon tea dates back to the 1800s during a time when it was common to eat only two meals a day. It served to stem the hunger and anticipation of the late evening dinner. Fast forward to the 21st century, and […]
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Mangoes are one of my favourite food so an outlet that serves nothing but mango sounds like a treat to me. While mango is certainly the star of the show at Mango Aloha, a variety of freshly made fruit juices and tropic…
We do love our decadent desserts and you can’t get a much richer ending to a meal, or more luscious accompaniment to a cup of coffee, than a plump sweet slab of cheesecake. Here’s our favourites in our personal list of: Best Cheesecakes in Kuala Lumpur (…
Sweet tooths beware! This post celebrates our favourite desserts for the first quarter of 2015. Click on the title links below to be taken to maps and further details. Best Desserts in Kuala Lumpur (Click on the title link for map, price and full details) Ashley…