We arrive at dusk to Hemingway’s Bangkok and note the bungalow literally glowing. Not just from warm lighting illuminating its frame, but too as a result of the rare golden teak wood from which it was constructed in the 1920’s. This beautiful, near century old b…
Tag: Western
3 Bags Full, Cafe in Kota Damansara
Words: Han Sen Hau Photos: Monica Tindall “Making the strange familiar and the familiar strange” comes second in a long list of clichéd expressions used to describe the creative writing process, trailing just behind the omnipresent “show, don’t tell” a…
Trilogy – Restaurant – Pakistani & Western, KL
Sungeeta Singh and Monica Tindall If you enjoy flavoursome, mouth-filling cuisine inspired by grandma’s best Pakistani recipes, and some comforting Western meals, you are in for a treat at Trilogy! An inviting, family run restaurant, bar and hostel combine to …
Fahrenheit 600, Coffee & Brunch, Kuala Lumpur
Margaret Elizabeth and Monica Tindall As you approach Fahrenheit 600 the exterior immediately welcomes you with a shot of green framing the entrance around the outside eating area. Through the plate glass window you see a modern, yet cosy restaurant design wit…
Marble 8, Valentine’s Day Menu, Kuala Lumpur
Looking to make an unforgettable impression this Valentine’s Day? Imagine: having a reservation at one of the most talked about restaurants in the city; waiters attired in suits offering superb service; dining tables dressed with the finest cutlery and gla…
Al Fresco, Italian, Crowne Plaza Kathmandu-Soaltee
Featuring cuisine from Italy with regional specialties from Sardinia, Tuscany, Emilia, Sicily, Veneto and Lombardy, Al Fresco in Crowne Plaza Kathmandu-Soaltee gifts guests with a little piece of Europe. Located poolside, the restaurant showcases an ope…
Underground Société, Bandar Sunway
Words: Naomi Martin Photos: Monica Tindall Located in Bandar Sunway, Petaling Jaya, Underground Société offers a pleasantly isolated ambiance, away from the hectic streets of the city. The exterior of the restaurant has a bit of an industrial feel (partl…
Quivo, Festive Menu, Kate Spade, Pavilion, KL
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall With three-story trees, twinkly Santas, and halls draped in lights, stepping into Pavilion at this time of the year is like walking into Christmas Wonderland. It’s no surprise, then, that the fashionable …
Tepian Laut at The Andaman, Langkawi
Tepian Laut at The Andaman, A Luxury Collection Resort Langkawi Tepian Laut at The Andaman, A Luxury Collection Resort Langkawi Tepian Laut features beachside dining at its best. Wedged between the pool and stunning Datai Bay, water views are captured from eve…
Jala Restaurant, The Andaman, Langkawi
Jala Restaurant, The Andaman, A Luxury Collection Resort Langkawi Verdant tropical foliage on one side and the aquamarine sea on the other, Jala Restaurant, the latest addition to The Andaman, is a lush natural oasis encouraging guests to take deep breaths an…
The Restaurant, The Andaman, Langkawi
The Restaurant, The Andaman, A Luxury Collection Resort Langkawi Healthy, Sustainable and Earth-Friendly Options – Yay! The beautiful grounds of The Andaman, hold the unambiguously named, The Restaurant. Both indoor and outdoor seating allows gue…
Cristallo de Luna, Pacific Regency Hotel Suites, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Cristallo de Luna, Pacific Regency Hotel and Suites New Menu and New Chef at Cristallo di Luna Pacific Regency Hotel Suites Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) I’ve enjoyed a cocktail or two at the Luna Bar at Pacific Regency; despite ot…