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‘F’ by Buffalo Kitchens, Bangsar, Malaysia

Come for coffee!  ‘F’ by Buffalo Kitchens really know what they’re doing when it comes to making a great cup. They use a winning blend of beans from Taiwan’s top barista and the crema is perfect.  It is well worth the visit for a regular l…

The Daily Grind, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The Daily Grind has a great menu of gourmet burgers all served with crispy fries, salad and made on multi-grain buns.  Hubby prefers the more traditional style burger but I loved their chicken burger with caramelized onions, figs, brie, toasted walnuts and rocke…

Mandarin Grill, Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur

The Mandarin Oriental’s Grill & Bar offers an exquisite dining experience.  From the moment you walk in, you know the food and service are going to be amazing.  This place looks, sounds and smells divine.  Floor to ceiling windows looking out onto a …

Joma Bakery Cafe, Old Quarter, Hanoi, Vietnam

Yummy bagels in Vietnam! Joma Bakery Cafe is a modern, cool and clean place, ideal for passing some time avoiding bad weather or checking the internet. Organic coffee, salads, soups, freshly baked goodies and delicious bagels! Joma Bakery Cafe 22 Ly Quoc Su Hoan K…

Pho 24, Old Quarter, Hanoi, Vietnam

I tried a lot of the national dish, pho bo – beef noodle soup, in Vietnam. While I loved the freshness and simpleness of the dish, I often found it lacking taste. Pho 24 was a very pleasant surprise. This chain of noodle soup restaurants makes a delicious pho bo. […]

Le Pub, Old Quarter, Hanoi

Le Pub is a good place for reasonably priced drinks in the Old Quarter of Hanoi with specials changing nightly. Friendly and quirky service. Le Pub 25 Hang Be, Old Quarter Hoan Kiem District Hanoi, Vietnam (+84) 4 3926 2104 le.pub.hanoi@gmail.com http://www.lep…

Green Mango, Old Quarter, Hanoi, Vietnam

Elude the bedlam of the Old Quarter in Hanoi and make your way to the elegant setting of Green Mango. Watch the crowd go by in the front room with floor to ceiling glass windows, take a seat at the bar or find some peace in the garden out back. […]

Baguettes et Chocolate, Sapa, Vietnam

Again I note that it was difficult finding memorable food in Sapa. Baguettes et Chocolate has a reasonable menu and makes The Yum List as I think it’s worth supporting their noble cause of training disadvantaged children to provide them with the skills to se…

Sapa Rooms Boutique Hotel, Sapa, Vietnam

Finding great food in Sapa was difficult. I found most places we tried at best bland. Sapa Rooms Boutique Hotel however does have a reasonable menu. Not everything on it is extremely tasty but there are a few staples that are worth coming for. Homemade yoghurt with f…

La Place, Old Quarter, Hanoi, Vietnam

Give the food a miss at La Place, but come for a clean spot to rest your feet and an icy cold shake. Grab a seat on the third level at the top floor terrace. Order a shake for 45 000 Dong to energize you for your next bit of […]