Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall When living elsewhere, one can reflect on the many joys of KL life, not least the variety of delicious food available, and of course my wonderful Yum List experiences. A short trip back offers so many delights and o…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall The a la carte menu at Shook! KL is impressive both in its simplicity and diversity. With three different cuisines and live cooking stations, this spacious restaurant at the base of Starhill Gallery is vibrant an…
Words: Heather Onderick Photos: Monica Tindall There are many little gems sprinkled around Kuala Lumpur, tucked away in shaded alleyways. With luck and a bit of an adventurous spirit, you might be able to find one of these hidden treasures independently. Tha…
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall Walking along Jalan Bukit Bintang is always a little like salmon spawning season: Hundreds of bodies rushing upstream and downstream, working hard to find food, find mates, really, in all good intent, fulfil…
Monica Tindall Specializing in Chiu Chow cuisine, Pak Loh Chiu Chow in Feast Village of Starhill Gallery offers perhaps one of the most focused Chinese menus we’ve come across in the city. A strong concept, combined with friendly service, a dramatic open kitchen…
Words: Heather Onderick Photos: Monica Tindall Buried deep down in the basement of the futuristic Starhill gallery lies a secret hidden treasure. This hidden annex, called Fisherman’s Cove, is a conveniently located restaurant for those looking for fr…
Words: Aisling Cullen Photos: Monica Tindall I love tapas. And I haven’t yet come across a person who doesn’t like these small tasty dishes that originate from Spain. It’s probably because there is such a wide variety of these plates that are great for sharing, b…
Words: Hannah Staley Photos: Monica Tindall It’s not often that I get to indulge in an extravagant Sunday brunch with bountiful offerings of delicacies from across the globe, free flowing drinks and live music. My Sunday afternoons usually consist of coffe…
Words by Kirsten Durward, Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) An evening at Feast Village is always a pleasure, no matter which outlet you are enjoying. Gliding down the escalator in the grand atrium of Starhill Gallery towards what must surely be one of the mo…
Louise Miller and Monica Tindall The stylish aesthetics of Starhill Gallery are certainly reflected in its watering hole. A myriad of glimmering multi-coloured glass lanterns are suspended from the ceiling, overhanging the glossy bar top and bar stools uphol…
Louise Miller and Monica Tindall If, like me, you’d assumed that Starhill Gallery was a venue exclusively reserved for the post designer handbag purchase, bubbly brunch or fancy high tea, it’s most definitely time for you to forray further down the labyrinthin…
We never expected to find such a peaceful, Balinese inspired spa in the heart of bustling Kuala Lumpur. Somehow, however, the designers of Donna Spa have managed to bring a little piece of Bali right here to us at the top of KL’s most stylish shopping mall, Starhi…