Ritz-Carlton’s Delicious Chocolate Mousse Cake – buying one (or more!) raises funds for surgery for children born with a cleft lip or palate. Smile Asia Week The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur, is celebrating this Mother’s Day by giving back and sprea…
West Lake Garden Restaurant, Sunway Lagoon, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
West Lake Gardens Restaurant Vestibule Delicious Dim Sum A La Carte Lunch at West Lake Gardens Restaurant, Sunway _______________________________________________________________________________ Words by Polly Szantor Images by Cheryl Hoffmann West …
Angel Ng., the “Miss” at Hit and Mrs., Bangsar, Malaysia
Angel Ng, the “Miss” at Hit and Mrs. shares with The Yum List some of her stories from behind the scenes and thoughts on the bar scene in Kuala Lumpur. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I have been managing the bar at Hit […]
Via Pre, Italian Restaurant, George Town, Penang
We feel hip just walking into Via Pre. Chilled world music tunes hum from an excellent sound system and, tall exposed beam ceilings give a freeing sense of spaciousness. Wine and liquor bottles line the shelves and, a long refrigerated counter of house made pas…
The Alley, George Town, Penang, Malaysia
The Alley The Alley, George Town, Penang Located in a tiny little side lane, The Alley is set aside a bunch of local vendors; bikes; bits and pieces; motorbike repairs; a hawker stall and a joss stick shop. You’ll have to be alert to find The Alley as the boys […]
Just Caffe, George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Run by a bubbly young team of passionate foodies, Just Caffe combines excellent coffee, with simple western fare, value for money prices and, an ethos of doing good. Located in George Town in a rare position by the coast, seating outdoors benefits from a gentle se…
El Faro Tapas Bar and Restaurant, Penang
El Faro Tapas and Bar peaks our interest with its supposed creative approach to tapas, casual ambience and well-spoken-of service. El Faro Tapas Bar and Restaurant Wall Mural Maroon and dark grey paint the room a chilled hue. A chalkboard highlight…
Pepper’s Sentosa Seminyak, Bali, Indonesia
Location World-class restaurants, luxury spas and fashionable boutiques are what Seminyak is known for. One of the most quickly developing suburbs on the island means there’s no shortage of things to do, but it also means traveling by foot is the most preferred f…
Recipe for Shangri-La Pimm’s Cup Cocktail, Arthur’s Bar, KL
This version of the classic British cocktail was created at Arthur’s Bar & Grill for its opening on Christmas Eve 2010. The original cocktail is served with ginger ale whereas this edition is mixed with Sprite and, Shiso Shochu is added in order to bring smooth…
Interview with Frederic Boulay, Executive Chef of The Chedi Sakala Bali, Indonesia
Frederic Boulay, Executive Chef of The Chedi Sakala Bali In a recent trip to Bali, The Yum List had the exquisite pleasure of dining at Sakala Bali. After a wonderful meal, Executive Chef Frederic Boulay filled us in on some of his thoughts on food and the restaurant …
Acme Bar and Coffee (ABC), Spring Menu, Troika, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Acme Bar and Coffee – dressed for spring Acme Bar and Coffee (ABC), Spring Menu Words by Naomi Martin Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Kuala Lumpur has a wide range of restaurants, with an equal variety of mouthwatering food to choose from. Among these …
The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia
Location Located in a gated upscale area of the island, arrival to The Westin Resort Nusa Dua feels rather refined and peaceful. In direct contrast to the chaos and traffic filled streets that are unavoidable en route, the suburb has a distinct country club fee…