French Bistro Bangsar – Chez Gaston – New Menu
French Bistro Bangsar Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Rich Callahan My first flirt with international travel came when I was fifteen. A cousin married a French man, and my auntie needed a travel...
View ArticleRise and Shine by Tapestry KL, Brunch in Chow Kit
Rise and Shine by Tapestry KL Words: Shaun Humphries Photos: Rich Callahan My long weekend mornings are usually pretty lazy affairs – sleep in, coffee and maybe a slow walk/run depending on my...
View ArticleHanjan Eatery Soju Bar Penang, Korean Restaurant
Hanjan Eatery Soju Bar Monica Tindall On the current “What’s Hot” list in Penang, Hanjan Eatery Soju Bar is gaining quite a reputation. Weekends are packed, and locals are saying it’s best to make a...
View ArticleOme by Spacebar Coffee Georgetown, Penang
Ome by Spacebar Coffee Monica Tindall Ignore all of your mother’s warnings about venturing down dark alleyways on your own as those narrow lanes are precisely where you want to be in Penang. From...
View ArticleI Putu Wirawan, Assistant Beverage Manager
I Putu Wirawan – Creative Cocktails In this interview with I Putu Wirawan, assistant beverage manager at Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort, The Yum List learns some fun stories from behind the scenes....
View ArticleBLANC Penang, Macalister Mansion, French Restaurant
BLANC – Contemporary French Cuisine Monica Tindall It was at Macalister Mansion in Penang several years back that I first saw light being shone on Malaysia’s future culinary potential. It has never...
View ArticleAwesome Canteen Penang, Omakase Menu
Awesome Canteen Penang Monica Tindall Awesome Canteen Penang is well known for its great coffee and café menu offering healthy options for a range of diets. Most notably, people following a paleo...
View ArticleMish Mash Penang Cocktail Bar Georgetown
Mish Mash Penang Monica Tindall In their own words, Mish Mash Penang, “… dedicates itself to the art of fine drinking. Serving craft cocktails, artisanal spirits and more than 80 different varieties of...
View ArticleGen Georgetown – Pushing Boundaries of Penang Cuisine
Gen Georgetown Monica Tindall Exciting things are happening in the culinary scene in Penang! Just one of many is the relocation of Gen in Georgetown, a restaurant serving contemporary Malaysian...
View ArticleMacalister Mansion, Malaysia’s Only Design Hotel, Penang
Macalister Mansion Penang Monica Tindall There’s no doubt that Penang is filled with beautiful boutique hotels, each with their own character and charm. With so much choice, you could easily stay in a...
View ArticleFrangipaani, The Republik, Bukit Damansara
Frangipaani, The Republik Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Rich Callahan How is it that a beautiful space can make good food taste even better? An excellent example of this mysterious phenomenon can...
View ArticleJerome Le Gall, Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort
Jerome Le Gall The Yum List interviews Jerome Le Gall from Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort and gets some insight into the role of a hotel manager in a luxury resort. What is your current position...
View ArticleBlackbyrd KL, Dinner and Drinks with Fantastic Views
Blackbyrd KL “Until you spread your wings, you don’t know you can fly.” Monica Tindall A product of the renowned Ismaya group, Blackbyrd KL is an original concept designed specifically for Kuala...
View ArticleItalian Week at Traders Kuala Lumpur
Italian Week at Traders Kuala Lumpur Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan In a revolving line-up of international culinary celebrations, Traders Kuala Lumpur is currently honouring Italian...
View ArticleDomaines Baron de Rothschild Wine in Malaysia
Domaines Baron de Rothschild Words: Kitty Noble Photos: Monica Tindall When moving to Malaysia, I quickly discovered that wine appreciation is, relatively speaking, in its infancy. With not always...
View ArticleMeat the Porkers Plaza Damansara, Indian Restaurant
Meat the Porkers Plaza Damansara Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Meat the Porkers has moved to Plaza Damansara! On the first floor of a corner lot, the space is much bigger than the...
View ArticleBest Burgers in KL – We Think We’ve Found Them
Best Burgers in KL Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan After our first visit to Burger on 16, our team were convinced that we’d found some of the best burgers in KL. Our diverse taste...
View ArticleBlonde, The Republik, Bukit Damansara
Blonde Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Blonde, playfully dubbed by some as “the hottest chick in town,” has become an instant success. Only opened for three weeks, the restaurant is...
View ArticleShalini Surian, Managing Partner Knowhere Eatery & Bar
Shalini Surian Shalini Surian, managing partner and resident trailblazer of Knowhere Eatery & Bar in Bangsar, chats with The Yum List about being a woman manning the bar. What do you do and how did...
View ArticleJapanese Restaurant in KL, Iketeru’s Seasonal Menu
Japanese Restaurant in KL Monica Tindall It’s easy to find a Japanese restaurant in KL, but finding a great one requires a bit more work. Discretely located on the eighth floor of Hilton Kuala Lumpur,...
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