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Here's How First-time Restaurateur Jenelle Tan Boldly Defies the Odds in the Industry
With dishes donning edgy names such as "3 Girls with a Dirty Guy", Jenelle Tan, owner of newly MICHELIN Selected restaurant Sambal in Penang, shares how she rose above the naysayers and the countless challenges faced by introducing a unique and modern concept in Penang.
Here's How First-time Restaurateur Jenelle Tan Boldly Defies the Odds in the Industry
With dishes donning edgy names such as "3 Girls with a Dirty Guy", Jenelle Tan, owner of newly MICHELIN Selected restaurant Sambal in Penang, shares how she rose above the naysayers and the countless challenges faced by introducing a unique and modern concept in Penang.
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Meet Gai by Darren Chin’s Wan Zulkifeli, Winner of Malaysia’s MICHELIN Guide Service Award
From being a hotel steward to winning the MICHELIN Guide Service Award, Wan Zulkifeli has come a long way. He opens about how his experiences have shaped his approach to service and his sentiments about winning such a recognition.
What Song Do You Cook To? MICHELIN Chefs Share the Beats They Groove to While in the Kitchen
Nine MICHELIN chefs from all over Asia share what their top songs are when in the kitchen. Give them a listen!
Jwala’s Chef Ramesh Thangaraj Carves His Own Path as Malaysia's Opening of the Year Inaugural Winner
We find out how Jwala’s head chef, Ramesh Thangaraj, strikes the balance between cultural heritage and creativity.
Garima Arora Makes Culinary History: Secures Two MICHELIN Stars while Navigating Motherhood at Gaa
At the 2024 MICHELIN Guide Thailand Ceremony, Garima Arora made culinary history as the first female Indian chef to receive two MICHELIN Stars. She opens up about her achievements, life as a working mother, and shares her plans — and hopes — for the future.
Holiday Traditions of MICHELIN Chefs in Malaysia
The holiday season is in the air, and these MICHELIN restaurant chefs in Malaysia tell us about their holiday traditions and must-have dishes on the holiday dining table.
Behind the Dish: Nicolas Tam's Amadai
Nicolas Tam of newly minted MICHELIN-Starred seafood-forward restaurant Willow showcases precision, technique, and heritage in his signature dish of Amadai with crispy scales.
A Moment of Clarity with Au Jardin’s Kim Hock Su
Together with MICHELIN-starred Au Jardin's chef-proprietor, Kim Hock Su, we delve deep into the importance of taking a moment of comfort and tranquillity, without forgetting to enjoy the little things in life.
Dewakan’s Darren Teoh on the Process of Creating a Dish
One-MICHELIN-starred Dewakan in Kuala Lumpur has no signature dishes. Chef-patron Darren Teoh believes that the creation of a dish is an ongoing process, comparing it to a constant dance with stages of arrival and departure.
Meet The 18 Female Chefs Who Lead MICHELIN Star Restaurants In Asia
They overcame poverty, cancer and self-doubt to pursue their passion for the food business. We celebrate their stories.
10 Questions with SÉZANNE's Executive Chef Daniel Calvert
Daniel Calvert, 34, is Executive Chef of SÉZANNE in Tokyo, which was promoted to Two MICHELIN Stars in the MICHELIN Guide Tokyo 2023. Before moving to Tokyo in 2021, he lived and worked in London, Paris, New York, and Hong Kong. We asked him about Japan, his experiences around the world, and his message to young chefs.
My Signature Dish: Kim Hock Su's Cognac & Hay Aged Duck
French-anchored in technique, while being a showcase of Peranakan heritage and locally sourced Malaysian produce, this dish reflects the ethos of one-MICHELIN-starred Au Jardin where its chef-patron, Kim Hock Su, is on a lifelong quest to present duck at its finest.
Get to Know Penang’s Famous Auntie Gaik Lean and Her MICHELIN-Starred Old School Eatery
Auntie Gaik Lean's Old School Eatery makes history as one of the four MICHELIN-Starred restaurants in the inaugural MICHELIN Guide Malaysia. She shares the importance of her Peranakan heritage and gives us an exclusive look into her kitchen.
