Food and luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Clifford Pier, Fullerton Bay Hotel, Singapore The Clifford Pier, Fullerton Bay Hotel, Singapore The recently launched (May 2014) destination restaurant, The Clifford Pier, is also one of the city’s oldest landmarks. Built in 1933 as the jetty for arriving s…
Opium KL, Fabulous Cocktails on Changkat Bukit Bintang Words by Brooke Keel Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) At Opium, a fashionable bar/restaurant at Changkat Bukit Bintang, the fantastic drinks and thematic ambiance are the main event. Joshua Ivanovi…
The Man With Six Signatures Bold New Reinventions at Makan Kitchen, DoubleTree by Hilton Text by Craig J Selby Images courtesy of Makan Kitchen Sitting with the Executive Chef in one of my favourite, relaxed buffet spaces in town, it is clearly evident the mans’ …
Missing Marbles extends the Burps and Giggles outlet further along Ipoh’s old town. The original signage from an old optical shop still graces the front window hinting at the décor inside, that is, a celebration of the past. Recycled everything, from tables t…
Words: Craig J Selby Photos: Monica Tindall With the haze outside nearly every day at the moment, it’s tough to get my fix of local Malaysian street favourites. Let alone having the opportunity to bring visiting friends to explore the fusion of cuisines tha…
Way Modern Chinois Way Modern Chinois, Damansara Heights Pleasant intrigue shapes our visit to Way Modern Chinois from start to finish. Way, the Chinese character, means something special and, Chinois is just a fancy way of saying Chinese in French. We find the c…
Words by Kristin Cosgrove Photos by Monica Clear and Kristin Cosgrove For a limited time only…. The Taste of Indonesia promotion at Mandarin Oriental’s all-day dining outlet, Mosaic, is a must visit for anyone who loves a good culinary adventure. But better hur…
Lofty ceilings, grand golden chandeliers and majestic furnishings imbue a feeling of greatness in Lai Po Heen. Private rooms are splendid but our preferred tables are those by the window overlooking the manicured gardens and fountains of KLCC Park. In the eve…
Entrance to Tamarind Springs Restaurant Tamarind Springs, Jungle-Luxe Dining We descend the candlelit pathway into a jungle paradise. Lush tropical verdure borders the trail and Chinese lanterns gently rock to and fro in the soft breeze. As we continue, our …
Usually the top floors of hotels are occupied by presidential suites and executive lounges. Not at the W Taipei. Valuing the country’s culinary traditions, importance is given to the culture’s greatest obsession, food! As such, the hotel’s modern Cantones…
Words: Kirsten Durward . Photos: The Yum List What I thought was an invitation to discreetly taste dishes from the Chinese New Year Menus turns out to be a splashy extravaganza involving 250 guests, musical numbers, a comedian and a Lion Dance. Well the auspices …
Resembling a cozy French style bistro, La Brasserie is The Landis Taipei’s all day dining outlet. Local specialties, international dishes and a hearty breakfast spread ensure there is something for every taste bud at any time of day. It’s filled with rich wooden …