Food and luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan For four days only, guests at Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur’s Lafite restaurant can dine on the cuisine of world-renowned Chef Ricardo Chaneton! Visiting this week from Restaurant Petrus, Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong, c…
gēn 根 Penang Monica Tindall gēn 根 Penang has changed locations since the publication of this article. Check out their new digs in The Prestige Hotel here. It used to be that Penang was known for its incredible array of street food. Home cooks making the same dish for o…
Wagyu More Words: Sean Kelly Photos: Rich Callahan Tucked away on the third floor of The Gardens Mall is Wagyu More, a Japanese buffet with a rich array of delicious meats ready to be cooked in hot broth directly at your table. This place is a must-visit for those who […]
Trincy Teoh, owner of Kiara Cakes in Mont Kiara shares with The Yum List the story behind the opening along with some challenges and successes along the way. What made you want to open a dessert shop? Kiara Cakes is my second food and beverage venture. Personally, I w…
Words: Nathaniel Jay Photos: Monica Tindall The uninitiated to Changkat are often lured by the song of the hostess sirens, forever singing, “Happy hour. Buy 3 get 3!” or whatever the promotion is that week. Too often a passerby will crash into the metaphorical ro…
Words: Karen Callahan Photos: Rich Callahan High expectations abound when I hear the phrases “fresh seafood” and “luxury dinner” paired together. A slice of doubt though appears when the word buffet is introduced. I assume that the f…
Monica Tindall In a constant mission to look after my skin, I’ve been exploring a number of different aesthetic laser treatments in Malaysia. From no downtime, no pain and subtle results to significant downtime, some pain and dramatic results, current skincare …
“Eat for you, eat for the planet” Monica Tindall Unless you have lived under a rock for the past 20 years, you must have heard about the benefits of a plant-based diet. The advantages of increased fibre, vitamins and nutrients and a reduction in saturated fats have l…
Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Right next door to Southern Rock Seafood, Zoe Bangsar complements the friendly nature of the lesser-known but attention-worthy foodie strip of Jalan Kemuja. Facing the street, one row back from Jalan Bangsar, Zoe’s …
El Toro Loco KL Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan It didn’t take us long to find the newly opened Spanish restaurant and bar in Kuala Lumpur, El Toro Loco at Fraser Place. Our noses are quick to sniff out a glass of sangria and a slice of tortilla Española. […]
Narinder Kaur, co-owner of Roti Chai, chats with The Yum List about her change in career path and what goes into starting a new restaurant. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? My family always get excited when we talk about food! We are real […]
Words: Shaun Humphries Photos: Rich Callahan As a beer lover living in Malaysia, it can sometimes be tough to stay inspired. Beer choices are often limited and expensive while the most delicious options I’ve found are often brewed in colleagues’ spare bathrooms…