Monica Tindall The glorious Georgian style mansion built on the estate of Sir Francis Light, founder of Penang, which has been meticulously restored celebrating its former elegance and grandeur, is home to one of Penang’s small, but growing, number of fine d…
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Interview with Chef Reto Weber, MO Grill KL
Chef Reto Weber The Yum List was lucky enough to spend a few moments with the super busy Chef Reto Weber of the Mandarin Grill and find out some of his passions and thoughts on the food industry. How did you start off as a Chef? I started my career […]
Thirty Two at the Mansion, George Town, Penang
One of a small handful of elegant dining restaurants in Penang, Thirty-Two at the Mansion is one with a consistently positive reputation for an aesthetically pleasing experience. A graceful old building, ocean vistas and prettily present…
Miss Ellie Tea House, Melawati, Kuala Lumpur
The entrance is cute, but easy to miss. It’s on the left hand side as you drive into Jalan H 3. Miss Ellie Tea House Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Step up the floral decorated steps, to find a quiet hidden gem secreted under […]
Hit and Mrs. Bangsar, New Chef, New Brunch Menu
Hit and Mrs. Hit and Mrs. Bangsar *Now closed Words: Craig J Selby Photos: Monica Tindall When you step into this hidden gem in a quiet corner of Bangsar, I don’t know what is more overpowering and alluring – the sight of the incredible food coming out of the kitchen, […]
Beast, Intermark, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Beast Unleashing the Beast Words by Craig J Selby Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Unleash the beast within you at this innovative and very enjoyable restaurant. From the name, I was expecting large slabs of ribs and other “meaty” goodies – but what I got was s…
Heritage Wine Dinner, Ribs by Vintry, Damansara, Malaysia
Heritage Rossco’s Shiraz 2005 – my favourite wine of the night – Vintry’s is worth a visit for many reasons, but this wine alone is enough Ribs by Vintry and Heritage Wines Monica Tindall Ribs by Vintry is a long respected institution in Kuala Lu…
Graze, Hilton Kuala Lumpur Hotel, KL Sentral, Malaysia
Cannoli Graze, Hilton Kuala Lumpur Hotel Graze is a classy yet amiable restaurant in the newly renovated food and beverage arena at the Hilton Kuala Lumpur Hotel. Serving modern European cuisine with a strong focus on the fresh, simple ingredients of the Mediter…
Nosh, July August Ramadhan Inspired Treats, Bangsar, Malaysia
Cappuccino Nosh, Brunching in Bangsar Words by Craig J Selby Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) The art of brunch? Yes, I’m beginning to really enjoy brunch these days, especially with the huge number of cool cafes and restaurants popping up, offing some real…
Acme Bar and Coffee (ABC), Troika, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Acme Bar and Coffee (ABC) ABC – Acme Bar & Coffee Words by Craig J Selby Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) I was told I was in for a treat, and a slightly different treat at that. So as I walked through the door of Acme, it fast […]
Atman Cafe, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall If you like fresh, natural and original food and drinks, you are going to love the Atman Café in Ubud. Perch yourself above the hustle bustle of Hanoman street, relaxing on plump cushions in a natural indigen…
Cape Mentelle Wine Dinner, Neo Tamarind, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
NEO Tamarind Cape Mentelle Wines at NEO Tamarind, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Margaret River: blue skies; gum tree forests; pristine beaches and; some of the best wines in Australia. That’s right, this small patch of land only makes around three percent of the total p…