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Malaysian Restaurants Earn Their First Michelin Star

Darren Teoh, Founder, Dewakan | Bettina Chua Abdullah, Founder and Director of the Fay Khoo Award for Food+Drink Writing

14-Dec-22 18:00

Malaysian Restaurants Earn Their First Michelin Star

Four Malaysian restaurants received their first Michelin Stars, with two being in Kuala Lumpur, and the other two in Penang. First, we speak to a restaurateur that has been awarded a Michelin star. And then, we talk about where the Michelin guide fits into our food culture.

Image source: Dewakan, Facebook

Produced by: Lee Chwi Lynn, Sharmilla Ganesan, Natasha Fusil

Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn, Sharmilla Ganesan, Sharaad Kuttan


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Categories:  foodHistory/Heritage

Tags:  Bib GourmandDewankanDC by Darren ChinAuntie Gaik Lean’s Old School EateryAu Jardinfoodmichelin starpenangkuala lumpurrestaurantculturefine dining





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