Dapur Tunku at OpenHouse in KLCC Words: Alison Christ Photos: Monica Tindall If you’re a Malaysian citizen, a long time expat in KL (like Monica and I), or you’re brand new to Malaysia, we can all benefit from an inspiring dive into the hi…
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d’Alti Gusti, Private Dining Experiences, Section 21
d’Alti Gusti Words: Monica Tindall. Photos: Rich Callahan What makes a memorable dining experience? Is it the setting, service, wine list, attractive plating, company, food, the chef? I’d dare say sometimes one of these can be exceptional making …
French-Indian Vegetarian Degustation FLOUR
French-Indian Vegetarian Degustation FLOUR Monica Tindall For some, the long-awaited return to dine-in being allowed is something to celebrate. Others, it seems, are having mixed emotions. The desire to return to some normalcy is high, but there are also feel…
Summer Truffle Menu – Champignons at Oasis
Summer Truffle Menu – Champignons at Oasis Monica Tindall Eighteen months ago, I never would have thought that fine dining could be done justice or even attempted via delivery. However, restaurants continue to prove, through adaptability and innovation, that …
Two Friends One Cuisine Tasting Menu – The Library
Two Friends One Cuisine Tasting Menu – The Library Monica Tindall Some of my favourite pre-pandemic dining experiences were guest chefs and collaborations with Chef Wai at The Library in The Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur. In what somewhat feels like a return …
Skillet KL – Spring-Summer Degustation Menu
Skillet KL – Spring-Summer Degustation Menu Words: Monica TindallPhotos: Rich Callahan & supplied Spring and summer evoke images of flowers in bloom, fresh produce and visits to the farmers’ market for Chef Raymond Tham, co-owner and chef of …
DinnerDate Malaysia – Themed Dining Experience KL
DinnerDate Malaysia Monica Tindall DinnerDate is the latest themed experiential private dining experience in Kuala Lumpur. Hosted in converted hotel rooms, it offers diners a unique evening out where you get the whole “restaurant” to yourself. The first hote…
New Nobu Kuala Lumpur, Four Seasons Place
New Nobu Kuala Lumpur, Four Seasons Place Words: Linnea Welker Photos: Monica Tindall Nobu Kuala Lumpur has a magnificent new home overlooking the natural beauty of KLCC park in the city centre. The welcoming space, which features a classic Nobu minimalist desi…
Kuheiji Sake Pairing at DC Restaurant, TTDI
Kuheiji Sake Pairing Monica Tindall The epitome of the fine dining scene in Kuala Lumpur, the team at DC Restaurant continuously strive to marry diners’ desires with menus that are dependable but at the same time innovative. While the recent addition of a s…
Ultime Atelier & Boulangerie, French Restaurant KL
Ultime Atelier & Boulangerie Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan & Supplied The KL dining scene is unstoppable. Despite the challenges of the pandemic, restaurants continue to innovate and open. We are truly blessed with the variety that the c…
Rooftop Restaurant KL – Cielo Changkat Bukit Bintang
Rooftop Restaurant KL Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan If you’ve been following The Yum List, you’ll know I’m one of the more cautious ones when it comes to dining out over the pandemic. I’m naturally an anxious person and am …
Brasserie Fritz Review – French Bistro KL
Brasserie Fritz Review Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall Eddie Chew and Christian Bauer may well be Kuala Lumpur’s most iconic restaurant duo; while KL epicureans are familiar with Mr Chew’s Chino Latino Bar, Fuego, Cantaloupe, Clar…