Culinary Culture

“To me, food is as much about the moment, the occasion, the location and the company as it is about the taste.” — Heston Blumenthal

The Big Breakdown: Kita Food Festival 2022 Conversations & Ideas

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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

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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

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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 →

Michelin Guide Debuts with Kuala Lumpur And Penang: 9 Key Takeaways

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Michelin Guide Malaysia | Food For Thought

Michelin Guide has just announced its arrival on our shores with the thrilling news that its inaugural official guide for Kuala  Lumpur and Penang will be released in December 2022. This is an excellent development for the local culinary scene and will benefit both outstanding restauranteurs and discerning diners alike. Here are 9 key takeaways from the press conference last week. Continue reading →

World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2022: Chef Ice Speaks Of Sorn’s Debut

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Awards Ceremony - The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2022

Sorn led by superstar chef Supaksorn “Ice” Jongsiri has made its debut at the prestigious World’s 50 Best Restaurant 2022 at No. 39, making it the first Thai cuisine restaurant on the list. We speak to Chef Ice, known for his ‘gems on crab stick’, to find out more about this win. Continue reading →

World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2022: Plant-Based Geranium Flourish

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Awards Ceremony - The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2022

The World’s Best Restaurants 2022 recently held at historical Old Billingsgate in London celebrates its 20th year anniversary with the coming together of the crème de la crème of the culinary world from across the globe, with Geranium in Copenhagen placing first. Here was what we thought. Continue reading →

To Eat Or Not To Eat: Food Trends For 2022

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Sustainability. Wagyu. Small Plates. If these are some buzzwords that you have repeatedly heard in 2021 then you are no stranger to food trends. As per our biannual forecast, we analyse what has been happening with global gastronomy and make some predictions on what is taking the food world by storm. From the elevation of middle eastern fine dining to the appearance of carte blanche menus, let’s see what’s on the plate. Continue reading →

KITA Food Festival: Malaysia’s Premier Food Festival

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Kita Actually | Kita Food Festival | Food For Thought

The upcoming Kita Food Festival sees the coming together of some of Malaysia’s culinary and bartending stars, each championing a certain diversity in cuisine and cocktail in Kuala Lumpur. The food festival sees the bringing together of a series of events, from fine dining dinners to the Big Sunday Barbecue; and masterclasses to at home experiences; all focusing on building the culinary community in Malaysia. We speak to Darren Teoh and some of the hosting chefs and bartenders to find out what to expect. Continue reading →

Chef’s Playbook: A Journey Through Hong Kong’s Culinary Stars

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Chef's Playbook | Discover Hong Kong Michelin Stars | Food For Thought

Hong Kong is world renowned not only as an international travel destination, but also home to some of the best Michelin starred restaurants in the world. Not only will you that level of quality and luxury at some terrific fine dining restaurants, but it’s also in the simple dishes prepared by dai pai dongs and char chan teng. This is where the Chef’s Playbook comes in, delving into the relationship between these Michelin star chefs and their love affair with Hong Kong. Continue reading →