The Big Breakdown: Kita Food Festival 2022 Conversations & Ideas

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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