Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by the Yum List Our white-jacketed host leads us with aplomb to our crisp yet comfortable table in the atrium of the Colonial Café. Ambient lighting warms grandiose pillars, enhancing the creamy golds and toning browns of the in…
Month: January 2014
Marini’s on 57, Valentine’s Day Menu, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
View from Marini’s on 57 Marini’s on 57, Valentine’s Menu Imagine the most stunning location for a romantic date as you can… My mind conjures white linen clothed tables dressed with tall wine glasses reflecting the soft glow of warm lighting. I see …
Yen, Modern Cantonese Restaurant, W Taipei, Taiwan
Usually the top floors of hotels are occupied by presidential suites and executive lounges. Not at the W Taipei. Valuing the country’s culinary traditions, importance is given to the culture’s greatest obsession, food! As such, the hotel’s modern Cantones…
Zipangu, Japanese Brunch, Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
Cool, clean and contemporary Shangri-La Hotel’s Japanese restaurant, Zipangu, is a gentle tranquilizer for the mind and quality nourishment for the body. It’s one of he city’s most popular locations for weekend brunch and, ambience, just as much as food, is …
Jurlique DAY SPA, The Landis Taipei, Taiwan
Nature+science = beauty Founded in 1985 by husband and wife team, Dr. Jurgen and Ulrike – scientists in chemistry, herbology, homeopathy and alchemy – the Jurlique skin care range has long held international acclaim for first-rate products. Farming t…
Interview with Joshua Ivanovic, Cocktail Solutions, Malaysia
Joshua Ivanovic chats with The Yum List about Cocktail Solutions and life as a mixologist. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? We have three main services that we provide with Cocktail Solutions. The first is our bottled, ready to drink cocktails.…
Chinese New Year, Shanghai, Li Yen, Kuala Lumpur
Words: Kirsten Durward . Photos: The Yum List What I thought was an invitation to discreetly taste dishes from the Chinese New Year Menus turns out to be a splashy extravaganza involving 250 guests, musical numbers, a comedian and a Lion Dance. Well the auspices …
La Brasserie, The Landis Taipei, Taiwan
Resembling a cozy French style bistro, La Brasserie is The Landis Taipei’s all day dining outlet. Local specialties, international dishes and a hearty breakfast spread ensure there is something for every taste bud at any time of day. It’s filled with rich wooden …
Celestial Court, Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur CNY Specials
Words by Manveen Maan The celebrations haven’t stopped with Chinese New Year around the corner. It’s almost time to usher in the Year of the Horse, and Celestial Court at the Sheraton Imperial is one of the many restaurants offering delicious deals that coincide w…
Tai Zi Heen, CNY Menu, Prince Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
Words by Craig Selby Chinese New Year stands out in my mind for many reasons, but the most attractive of all is the enticing array of dishes available at the numerous feasts around town. Whether it be at a high end hotel, a neighbourhood restaurant, or at the homes of […]
AWAY Spa, W Taipei, Taiwan
What a treat an afternoon at W Taipei’s AWAY Spa is. Far from your ordinary cookie cutter spa, W Hotel’s signature outlet is just as refreshing for the mind as it is for the body. Reception Lounge Bubbles, waves of white and gently glowing furniture are set in a spa…
Tien Hsiang Lo, The Landis Taipei, Taiwan
Traditional Hangzhou-style Cuisine Cheerful orchestra tunes compose an upbeat, almost regal atmosphere as we enter the polished Tien Hsiang Lo restaurant at The Landis Taipei. Large jade green ceramic pots hold tall plants marking the entryway. Carved woo…