Month: December 2022

The Big Breakdown: Kita Food Festival 2022 Conversations & Ideas

Nicholas Ng
Kita Food Festival 2022 | Food For Thought

With the recent conclusion of the Kita Food Festival, arguably one of the best events of the entire festival, included a stellar line-up of chefs and industry leaders from Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Singapore and Bali shed some light on the various elements of the food and beverage industry, from discussing business stories and tactics to philosophy and hospitality. Here is our summary breakdown of all the talks by the speakers. Continue reading →

A Tête-À-Tête With Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the Michelin Guide

Nicholas Ng
Gala Dinner | Gwendal Poullennec | Michelin Guide Malaysia | Food For Thought

As the Michelin Guide Malaysia celebrates its inaugural year with 4 Michelin Stars awarded, we speak to Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the MICHELIN Guide to find out more about the future of Michelin in Malaysia and what exactly is the Michelin Selected and what the Green Star is. Continue reading →

Michelin Guide Malaysia Awards Four Stars In Its Inaugural Year

Nicholas Ng
One Stars | Michelin Guide Malaysia 2022 | Food For Thought

What exciting times for the culinary scene of Malaysia, with the completion of the first ever Michelin Guide featuring gastronomic cities Kuala Lumpur and Penang, with 4 Michelin Stars awarded, 32 Bib Gourmand and 61 Michelin Selected eateries, a total of 97 restaurants ranging from street food to fine dining establishments with 3 special awards. Here’s a breakdown and some thoughts. Continue reading →

Mandy Goh of ATAS at The RuMa Hotel And Residences

Nicholas Ng
Chef Mandy Goh | Mandy Goh | ATAS | Ruma Hotel | Food For Thought

Mandy Goh has just taken over the kitchen at ATAS at the RuMa Hotel and Residences, presenting her style of cuisine that is distinctively hers. The Penang-born chef has created two menus, a Contemporary menu and the local Cultural Heritage menu. We speak to her to find out more about her background and influences, including Rasmus Kofoed of Geranium. Continue reading →