Month: April 2014

where to stay in Legian, bali

Padma Resort Bali at Legian, Indonesia

Magnificent grounds flourishing with lush tropical gardens and, filled with local sculptures and architecture, make Padma Resort Bali at Legian a superb choice for accommodation not far from the airport. Prime position on Legian Beach and a minute’s walk t…

Feeka, Changkat Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur

Words: Han Sen Han      Photos: Monica Tindall I had a rough Friday night. I wish I could say it was from the amount of Tequila I downed but really it was time spent alternating between Tolstoy’s colossal Anna Karenina and Meier’s horrifically addictive Civiliz…

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Karma Kandara Villas, Ungasan, Bali, Indonesia

Celebrity Service Signature Karma Kandara service begins at the airport. I don’t mean at arrivals with resort transfer, I mean from the moment we disembark the plane! I curiously hear my name and realize the smiley man in a collarless suit is addressing me. Wor…

Easter Brunch, Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

Lemon Garden Café it is always buzzing with people whether it be a weekend or a weeknight. The food is fresh, the presentation beautiful and, after numerous visits I still haven’t managed to sample the huge variety of dishes on display. Salads, breads, c…

Feringgi Grill, White Asparagus Menu, Rasa Sayang

Feringgi Grill White Asparagus Promotion at Feringgi Grill Fine dining is rare on the island of Penang. Best known for its spectacular street food and bargain prices, higher-end eateries are few and far between. But when you’re looking for something special, th…

chefs in Kuala Lumpur

Chef Rabindran Ramachandran, Interlude, TTDI

Chef Rabindran Ramachandran shares with The Yum List a little about what goes on behind the scenes at TTDI’s latest hangout, Interlude. What do you do and how did you get into the industry?  I work on the overall operations of Interlude and have the support o…

healthy restaurants kuala lumpur

Golfers’ Terrace, New Healthy Dishes, KLGCC

Words: Kirsten Durward     Photos: Monica Tindall Feeling the weight of the city on your shoulders? Desire to escape from the noise and sit outside enjoying a cool breeze in a gentle green environment? Rest your eyes from ubiquitous greys and brown and spend …

F by Buffalo Kitchens, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Open Kitchen – F by Buffalo Kitchens ‘F’ by Buffalo Kitchens, Bangsar Known for excellent value set lunches and a fine brew of coffee (including some intriguing mixes of java and juice), F by Buffalo Kitchens has weathered the stormy openings and closings o…

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Mozaic Beach Club, Kerobokan, Bali, Indonesia

Mozaic has been one of those names synonymous with an exceptional food and beverage experience in Bali for as long as I’ve been visiting the island. Executive chef James Ephraim, formerly sous chef at the highly esteemed Mozaic Ubud, is now in charge of the rela…

Villa Danieli and Santa Margherita Wine Pairing

Villa Danieli   Meravigliosa Esperienza – Santa Marherita Wine Paired Dinner at Villa Danieli Words by Lisa Mangelsdorf Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) An unforgettable dining experience is never just about the food. There must be the perfe…

Barlai, Pudu, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

 Barlai Barlai is now closed and has been replaced by Pahit. Words: Craig J Selby Photos: Monica Tindall On a recent hunt for great cocktails in Kuala Lumpur, I stumbled across the recently opened Barlai. A special little place, with drinks that remind me both of hom…