Food and luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Words: Heather Onderick Photos: Monica Tindall There’s no lack of international cuisine in Kuala Lumpur. There are scores of Asian restaurants from every country in the region, brunch spots popping up like wildflowers, and an Italian or three in every commerc…
The advantage of staying on Pantai Cenang in Langkawi is that there are many food and beverage outlets within walking distance from most hotels. We find much delight in reaching our destination barefoot on a beach path, ocean lapping the shore in the foreground wi…
Words: Monica Larrieu Photos: Monica Tindall Nestled atop the Pinchos Tapas Bar in Changkat Bukit Bintang’s rowdy main drag, Palillos is a novel fusion of East-meets-West, or more specifically, Spain meets Japan. The name itself, Palillos, literally mea…
Words by: Heather Onderick Photography by: Monica Tindall Zooming through the colorful chaos of Little India and crossing over to the other side of the silver giant Menara Shell building, one might wonder what culinary delights they will encou…
Munduk Moding Coffee Plantation Nature Resort and Spa in the north of Bali, first caught our attention as I was searching for an alternative to the Kopi Luwak farms on the island. Looking for something more sustainable and with ethical business practices, this pi…
Words: Aisling Cullen Photos: The Yum List As a KLCC resident it takes a lot to convince me to go to Bangsar, especially with Friday night traffic. When Monica suggested Bobo KL however, I was intrigued by the concept, especially when she mentioned …
Words: Huong Tran Photos: Monica Tindall Designers are in a league of their own. They see light, colour and composition in a way that brings life and subliminal beauty to a space that no ordinary human being could conceive. Take the small rooftop space of the Mé…
Words: Bob Busk Photos: Monica Tindall Valentines Day…. A day of romance, chocolates, roses and romantic dinners at candle-lit tables with soft music, and fine wine. Very traditional. But what if you want to step away from traditional? What if you want to add a lit…
Words: Aisling Cullen Photos: Monica Tindall I’m a fish lover, so when I got the call that The Yum List was reviewing Yamaguchi Fish Market, my eyes lit up! The restaurant is conveniently located for those in the city centre – its about a five minute drive from KLCC…
Banyan Tree Phuket has gone through some major refurbishments in the past six months, one of which being the introduction of a new Mediterranean and seafood restaurant, The Watercourt. Views are splendid with its lagoon-side locale, and weather allowing, the b…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall No secret to regular readers that Ashley’s is one of Monica’s favourite spots to grab a bite around town. But this is my first visit, and I’m keen to see what all the fuss is about. I’m already loving the light fresh …
Kristin Cosgrove and Monica Tindall Recently unveiling its new look after a major renovation, AQUA Restaurant and Bar has joined the ranks of exceptional dining choices in the Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur. Situated poolside with al fresco seating, AQUA is t…