Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Words by Craig J Selby Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) *** Sadly, La Mexicana is now closed. The closest I have ever come to Mexican food before was Tex-Mex, and I have to say, that the good ol’ Tex Mex comfort food does not come close to authentic […]
Living Room, Macalister Mansion Living Room, Macalister Mansion, Penang Our choice hotel for a beautiful stay in Penang is, without doubt, Macalister Mansion. Besides the eight gorgeous designer rooms there are also four distinctly diff…
Quinoa Salad – The Daily Habit The International Year of Quinoa Words by Caning Jaramillo Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Growing up in South America I was lucky to travel to and discover many magical places on the continent. From the pristine waters …
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…
L’Opera House Wine L’Opera, Italian Restaurant and Bar, Yangon, Myanmar Enchanting and Romantic, Bliss on the Lake The ambassador (from country of withheld name) speaks with much enthusiasm (and almost a dribble) as he lists his favourite place…
The Strand Cafe The Strand, Afternoon Tea, Yangon, Myanmar Ask any traveler who has visited Yangon to tell their “must visits” in the city and The Strand hotel is often one of the first few names to their lips. Lucky to have some expat buddies in local residence to a…
Enak KL Enak, Elegant Malay Dining, Starhill Gallery Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Words by Kirsten Durward ‘A taste of Enak KL is a lasting impression of great Malay cuisine.’ Deep in the basement of Starhill Gallery, lies one of KL’s most excitin…
Bubbly Traders Café, Sunday Brunch, Yangon So we’d read the Trip Advisor reviews and sought advice from expats living in Yangon and, all leads steered us to the Sunday Brunch at Traders Café for a fun weekend dining and wining experience. International Dishes A…
Pietro, Ristorante Italiano Pietro Ristorante Italiano, Damansara Heights Words by Kristin Cosgrove Pictures by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Fresh, quality ingredients are crucial in Italian fare, and at Pietro Ristorante Italiano each dish is clearly cre…
Graze Graze, Hilton Kuala Lumpur Hotel One of the best value hotel restaurants in the city, Graze has proven a roaring success since its opening a few months back. Serving quality modern European cuisine, in a bistro style environment, with panoramic city and …
Squid Ink Scallop Dumpling topped with Salmon Roe Celestial Court, All You Can Eat Dim Sum, Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur Hotel Sundays and public holidays are smelling delicious at Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur Hotel. Their signature Chinese restaurant, …
Nutmeg Nutmeg, All Day Breakfast and Brunch, Bangsar Village II Photos by The Yum List Words by Kirsten Durward Nutmeg is a very versatile spice, used in both Western and Eastern cookery, enhancing savoury and sweet dishes alike. The eclectic menu at the spic…