Latin American

Qba, The Westin KL

Qba, The Westin KL, Valentine’s Menu

Words: Bob Busk   Photos: Monica Tindall Valentines Day…. A day of romance, chocolates, roses and romantic dinners at candle-lit tables with soft music, and fine wine. Very traditional. But what if you want to step away from traditional? What if you want to add a lit…

Mexican food in Kuala Lumpur

Fresca, Mexican Kitchen and Bar, Avenue K

Hannah Staley and Monica Tindall There is nothing that brightens up my day more than the thought of Mexican food, and when the Mexican food on offer is absolute quality it is as though a Mariachi band is playing music that can lighten up my soul taking me on a […]

Venezuelan Week and Gastronomy Festival

Louise Miller and Monica Tindall When Monica invited me to attend the Venezuelan Week celebrations, I was full of curious anticipation. Despite having shared many meals with The Yum List’s very own Venezuelan, Caning, I knew next to nothing about Venezuelan cul…

Mexican restaurant Bangsar

La Mexicana, New Outlet in Bangsar

 Han Sen Hau and Monica Tindall *** Sadly, La Mexicana is now closed. The first thing you’ll notice as you set foot in La Mexicana’s new outlet along Jalan Telawi in Bangsar is the explosion of colour: only Mexicans would have the ingenuity to line acid pink barstool…

Mediterranean food KL

La Cucina Mediterranean Restaurant, Bangsar

Words: Louise Miller          Photos: Monica Tindall As we were ushered to our seats in The Pullman Hotel’s La Cucina Mediterranean Restaurant, the inspiration behind the restaurant’s name became startlingly obvious. A mere few meters from our table sto…

restaurants behind Hock Choon

La Mexicana, New Dishes, Hock Choon, Ampang

Words: Araceli Barrera Arismendi    Photos: Monica Tindall *** Sadly, La Mexicana is now closed. Guess who has added some more delicious and scrumptious items to their already colorful menu? La Mexicana! Chef Carmela, the wonder woman behind the scenes and …