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…
Month: April 2014
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…
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…
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…
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…
Whisky Tango Foxtrot, Whisky and Cigar Bar, Avenue K, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Nikka Whisky from the Barrel at Whisky Tango Foxtrot Whisky Tango Foxtrot Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by the Yum List (Monica Tindall) WTF IS ALL THE FUSS ABOUT? So shrieks the typeset on the website of Whisky Tango Foxtrot, the newest in KL’s slowly mushroomin…
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…