Nick Picks: Ski, Sip and Savour at Niseko Village

Nisekoyo at Niseko Village | Food For Thought

Niseko Village, located in Hokkaido, Japan, is celebrated for its blend of culinary excellence, scenic beauty and its powdery champagne snow. Overlooking Mount Yōtei and described as the Aspen of the East, this contemporary luxury winter sports destination offers a meeting of eastern hospitality with western après ski traditions, and what’s interesting is the duality of some of their outlets, like Gogyo, a ramenya by day and izakaya by night, and Chuya, a teahouse in the morning and cocktail bar in the evening. Continue reading

To Eat Or Not To Eat: Food Trends for 2024

Fine Dining | To Eat Or Not To Eat Food Trends for 2024 | Food For Thought

Monkey head mushroom. Seiyo ryori. Locuterie. If these buzzwords pique your interest, you might have your fingers on the pulse of the dining scene. As the world resets itself after the pandemic, we start to see changes in the relationship between people and what they eat as food cost rises. From the evolution of Malaysian Fine Dining 2.0 to the use of alternative fowls, these are some predictions which we think will make an appearance. Continue reading

Michelin Guide Malaysia 2024 Reveals Dewakan’s Two Stars and Beta’s One Star

MICHELIN Guide Kuala Lumpur and Penang Malaysia | Food For Thought

With the conclusion of the Michelin Guide Kuala Lumpur and Penang 2024 contemporary Malaysian Dewakan is crowned 2 stars while Beta Kuala Lumpur appears as the only new star awarded in this years list. This year sees 4 one stars, 45 Bib Gourmands, 77 Michelin Selected and 4 Special Awards. Here’s the complete breakdown of all the data you need. Continue reading

The Zest Is Yet To Come: Krug Ambassade James Won

Krug x Lemon - Guests Toasting | James Won | ShinLabo | Krug Ambassade | Food For Thought

James Won is a Krug Ambassade, one of the few who have been chosen globally to showcase the complexity and uniqueness of the Krug champagnes. Currently housed at Shin’Labo, his flagship “transcendental dining”,  we speak to him to find out how he has approached this year’s Krug selected ingredient… the lemon. Continue reading

Jun Wong of Yellow Fin Horse

Jun Wong | Yellow Fin Horse | Food For Thought

Jun Wong is easily recognised as one of Kuala Lumpur’s best chefs, know for her very delicate and nuanced approach to her cooking style. Her new residence at the whimsically named Yellow Fin Horse at Else Kuala Lumpur sees a markedly different change to her style from before, which switches her Japanese leaning style to what she terms elemental cooking. We speak to her to find out more. Continue reading

Kita Food Festival 2023: Everything You Need To Know

Kita Food Festival 2023 | Food For Thought

The Kita Food Festival is back, with a stellar lineup that is crossing states and borders. In addition to Penang and Kuala Lumpur, this year sees the addition of Kuching, a state that doesn’t get as much time in the sun as it should deserve, as well as the gastronomic city of Singapore. This year also sees the expansion of the Kita Conversations which will be held both in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. Here’s the complete rundown including the lineup of who is visiting, collaborations, takeovers and prices for events. Continue reading

Bringing It Hom: Ricardo Nunes of Hom Restaurant Phuket

Ricardo Nunes ​​Chef D' Cuisine​ | Ricardo Nunes | Hom Restaurant | Food For Thought

Hom Restaurant at the InterContinental Phuket is one of the latest additions to the island resort, but unlike most restaurants you will find on the island, this innovative eatery that takes its name from the Thai word for ‘fragrance’ focuses on eclectic cuisine styles, fermentation and local ingredients. Headed by Ricardo Nunes who has cut his teeth at Ikoyi, Le Dam de Pic and Gaggan, we speak to the Portuguese native about his cuisine. Continue reading

Simply The Bess: Greg Bess of CUT by Wolfgang Puck Singapore

CUT & Spago_Executive Chef Greg Bess | CUT by Wolfgang Puck | Greg Bess | Food For Thought

CUT by Wolfgang Puck at Marina Bay Sands Singapore is the only steak restaurant to have a Michelin Star, a modern American steakhouse headed by Greg Bess, known for its impeccable cuisine and service. While some may be very familiar with their specialised beef, from their take on the lobster and prawn cocktail to their wagyu tasting plate of Australian, Japanese and American, we speak to Executive Chef Greg Bess to find out more. Continue reading

Michelin Guide Singapore Awards Its First Green Star

All Chefs| Michelin Guide Singapore 2023 | Food For Thought

The Michelin Guide Singapore has revealed its 2023 lineup, with 5 new restaurants awarded One Star, and the revelation of the first ever green star for Singapore. This year saw 3 Three Stars, 6 Two Stars, 46 One Stars, 152 Michelin Selected, 79 Bib Gourmands and 1 Green Star, a total of 286 establishments. Here’s the breakdown and some food for thought. Continue reading