Rimba Langkawi, Ambong Pool Villas Restaurant
Words: Anna Chew Photos: Monica Tindall This trip unearthed some hidden gems in Langkawi, one of which nestles itself amidst jungle canopies. With a fantastic view of the sea, beautiful moments are...
View ArticlePeter Tuckey, Co-founder XO Tea Australia
In this interview, Peter Tuckey, co-founder of XO Tea Australia, shares with The Yum List why he got into the industry in the first place and some of his recommendations for enjoying the perfect cuppa....
View ArticleBest Dessert in Langkawi – Straits & Co @ The Danna
Anna Chew & Monica Tindall Colonial is played out in Straits & Co in The Danna Langkawi. One of three restaurants on the property, Straits & Co serves a well-documented high tea, bringing...
View ArticleTerrace, Italian Restaurant Langkawi, The Danna
Words: Anna Chew Photos: Monica Tindall Langkawi has a hidden gem of a restaurant and we found it in Terrace, an Italian restaurant tucked away within The Danna resort. It is an absolute must for...
View ArticleThe Danna Langkawi, Luxury Hotel
Words: Anna Chew Photos: Monica Tindall The Danna presented us with a signature blend of Langkawi hospitality from the moment we set foot on the beautiful island, right to our departure. Greeted at...
View ArticleThe Café @ Embun Janda Baik – Great Day Trip from KL
Monica Tindall If you don’t have the fortune to stay at Embun Luxury Villas, you can at least have the chance to dine at The Café @ Embun. It’s worth the 45-minute drive out of KL just to sit in this...
View ArticleEmbun Luxury Villas Janda Baik – Weekend Getaway
Monica Tindall Just a 45-minute drive from Kuala Lumpur, a green paradise awaits. Embun Luxury Villas in Janda Baik presents eight self-contained retreats surrounded by rainforest and most with their...
View ArticleThings To Do In Janda Baik – Day Trip From KL
Monica Tindall Janda Baik has much to offer as a day trip from KL or weekend getaway from Kuala Lumpur. Only a 45-minute drive from the city centre, the area is blessed with rainforest – one of the few...
View ArticleAzura Othman, Product Specialist for MEC3
The Yum List chats with Azura Othman, Product Specialist of MEC3 and discovers some of her favourite places and some crazy stories from behind the scenes. What do you do and how did you get into the...
View ArticleThe Bungalow, Lone Pine Hotel, Penang
Monica Tindall The Lone Pine Hotel’s all-day-dining restaurant provides an air-conditioned interior or al fresco dining by the pool. Beginning with a buffet breakfast in the morning, the menu continues...
View ArticlePure Energy Spa Lone Pine Hotel Batu Ferringhi
Monica Tindall I love the frills of a luxury spa: pre and post treatment rituals, spacious areas for relaxation, full facilities of sauna, jacuzzi and so on. Those things don’t matter one bit, however,...
View ArticleKota Dine & Coffee @ Fort Cornwallis, Penang
“When Francis Meets Rempah“ Monica Tindall Located in the historic grounds of Fort Cornwallis, Penang, Kota Dine & Coffee offers insight into both Penang’s colonial history and local culinary...
View ArticleLone Pine Hotel, Penang – A Work in Progress
Monica Tindall A few years back Lone Pine Hotel was one of the hottest choices of stay on Batu Ferringhi. With a major overhaul and room renovations on the way, the property is set to retake centre...
View ArticlePotions Bar KL, A Hidden Bar in the City Centre of KL
Words: Aileen Dee Photos: Rich Callahan Video: Monica Tindall “Meet me at 5.30 pm at Potions in Chinatown,” was Monica’s message to me. Oh yes, it’s easy to get to Chinatown albeit Petaling Street...
View ArticleDrift and Flow Bangsar, Bar and Restaurant
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Rich Callahan A new destination has opened for Drifters. Yes, that refers to those of us who love to shift our gaze from one shiny new place to the next, but it also...
View ArticleMaarten Leereveld, Commercial Director, ColleMassari
Maarten Leereveld, commercial director of the ColleMassari Group shares with The Yum List some stories from behind the scenes and some of his favourite drinks. What do you do and how did you get into...
View ArticleThe Farm Foodcraft, Bangsar South, Garden to Plate
Words: Anna Chew Photos: Rich Callahan After uncovering so many gems in our time, it’s hard to believe that we can continue to be surprised by hidden coves. This time it’s with a farm in the city: a...
View ArticleNourish by Kenny Hills Bakers, Bukit Damansara
Words: Anna Chew Photos: Monica Tindall If you’re looking for comfort food and wholesome meals like quiche, roast chicken, pasta and shakshuka or just a reliable slice of cake with coffee, we highly...
View ArticleFoo Foo Fine Desserts, TTDI, Kuala Lumpur
Words: Lee Ai Peng Photos: Monica Tindall A perfectly pleasant meal often feels incomplete without dessert. For yours truly, an exceptional dessert has the ability to elevate my mood for days to come...
View ArticleSPG by Bijan, Modern Malaysian Tapas & Bar
SPG by Bijan – Bijan’s little sister is here! Words: Anna Chew Photos: Monica Tindall SPG is an acronym for Sarong Party Girl, an Asian girl on a mission to score a white man. The term dates back to...
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