Month: July 2013

Patio – Bar de Tapas, Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia

The latest hot spot to open in Georgetown is a Spanish inspired tapas bar, Patio. Run by two hipsters (William and Kenny) with worldly experience in the hospitality industry, this Bar de Tapas is set to add a chic addition to the evolving nightlife scene in Penang. L…

Benkay Restaurant, Grand Nikko Bali, Indonesia

Benkay Interior Benkay Japanese at Grand Nikko Bali The Evening Experience Words and Photos by Kirsten Durward The Evening Experience I enter for dinner and am greeted by a smiling server dressed in orange, who wraps in a black apron to keep the food at bay. A…

Chef Philip Johnson, Brisbane, Australia

Chef Philip Johnson The Yum List recently caught Chef Philip Johnson on a visit to The Club, Saujana and picked his brain about life as a chef. What do you do and how did you get into the industry?  I have been a chef since my teenage years, I cooked […]

MediTeca, New Pork Menu, Fraser’s Place, KL

MediTeca MediTeca – Wine, Tapas, Restaurant and Deli Words by Polly Szantor Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) (Mediteca has changed management since this article. We have not yet been back to check out the latest.) If you love Mediterranean food, or w…

Suzi’s Corner, A Long Lasting Favourite, Ampang

Salmon – perhaps a healthier alternative to steak. I love that they are flexible enough to give me all veges, no fries, and at least pretend to try to fulfill my request of cooking with no oil or butter. Cashmere Naan – dense, doughy, delicious. Suzi&#8…

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Sundara Bar & Restaurant, Four Seasons Bali

Sundara Bar & Restaurant – Bali Words: Kirsten Durward   Photos: Monica Tindall Meaning beautiful in Sanskrit, Sundara is aptly named, with a panoramic view of Jimbaran Bay, taking advantage of the melting Balinese sunsets. A plethora of divine no…

Best Desserts in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Yep, we have a few sweet tooths at The Yum List. Not many meals go by without some saccharine indulgence at the end. Here are our picks for the first half of 2013 for:  The Best Desserts in Kuala Lumpur Nosh – Don’t miss their Valrhona – a choco…