As I look back over 2018 and give thanks for all of the wonderful gastronomic opportunities provided for me in Kuala Lumpur, I am darn impressed not only with the number of new restaurants opening their doors this past year but perhaps even more so by the growth of the […]
Tag: cocktails
12 Cocktails of Christmas, Troika Sky Dining
Words: Maggie Casey Photos: Monica Tindall There is something special about Christmas in the tropics. As a Canadian expat, there always seems to be a part of me that longs for a winter wonderland Christmas but celebrating in Malaysia soon shoos that idea away as he…
Super Ramen Sri Petaling – Ramen & Cocktails
Super Ramen Sri Petaling Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Super Ramen brings a taste of Japan to Sri Petaling with their rich bowls of ramen with creative twists from around the world. It’s not only ramen that is drawing the crowds, though: a trendy sett…
Skewer Bar KL, Brazilian Cachaca Bar, Samba, Avenue K
Words: Karen Callahan & Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan A well-mixed drink evokes strong memories. Just the perfect amount of sweet can take you to that idyllic beach vacation, or that splash of cinnamon can transport you back to family holidays. Spend…
Joloko Bar and Restaurant Kuala Lumpur
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Richard Callahan I like surprises. I mean, who doesn’t? So, I when I find myself walking through Chow Kit on a Tuesday afternoon looking for a promising new restaurant, I am pleasantly surprised to find it behind a shield of trees a…
Wizards at Tribeca Menu, Dinner & Cocktails, KL
Words: Nathaniel Jay Photos: Rich Callahan “Toto, I Don’t Think We’re in a Cafe Anymore” Wizards at Tribeca is not anything I expected. It looks like a cafe that is open and bright with sleek, simple furnishings. The color palette is a tranquil …
Vertigo Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur Rooftop Bar
‘The highest rooftop bar in Kuala Lumpur’ Words: Tania Henry Photos: Monica Tindall Kanye West’s song ‘All of Lights’ instantly came to mind when I thought back to my experience of the ultra cool and swanky bar, Vertigo, 59 levels high in the sky. Vertigo is one o…
The Eighth Avenue, Bar & Restaurant Publika, Pork & Cocktails
Words: Craig Selby Photos: Monica Tindall The Eighth Avenue in Publika is a friendly, chill out kind of place. It has a nice mix of expats and locals, great ambience and comfortable seating for long nights of eating, drinking and chatting. Positioned as a place …
Fu Luck Bar, TREC KL – Vintage Retro Bar Kuala Lumpur
Monica Tindall Mandarin Translation Fu – prosperity Luck – happiness Cantonese Translation when the Words are Pronounced in English Fu Luck – pants drop I’ve always thought that the naming of a bar would be a diverting task, and I bet the owners of Fu Luck Bar used li…
Please Don’t Tell – PDT Hong Kong, Hidden Bar in Central
Monica Tindall PDT, possibly the world’s most famous hidden bar, opened doors permanently in Hong Kong this January 2018. With its new home in the Landmark Mandarin Oriental, we dropped by one of the most stylish hotels in HK to check out the newest installation. T…
Wizards at Tribeca, New Restaurant Bar, Bukit Bintang
Monica Tindall Brought to us by the same team behind the Red Beanbag and Yellow Brick Road, Wizards at Tribeca presents a slightly snazzier experience with an elevated dinner menu, craft cocktails and some beautifully plated desserts in a contemporary restaura…
Top 15 Cocktail Bars, Kuala Lumpur – Where Have You Been?
With the festive season in full swing, now is as good a time as any to check out some of Kuala Lumpur’s hottest cocktail bars. And, as we at The Yum List, reflect back on the year in drinks, we share with you our Top 15 Cocktail Bars, Kuala Lumpur: […]