Month: June 2025

I was a judge at Anchor Pastry Challenge 2025

I was a judge at Anchor Pastry Challenge 2025

The Anchor Pastry Challenge 2025 celebrated Malaysia’s most promising young pastry chefs by offering them a platform to showcase creativity and technical mastery. Organised by Anchor Food Professionals Malaysia & Brunei, 5 finalists each in the Bread & Viennoiserie, and Cake categories, baked their hearts out 

Getting to know Speyburn

Getting to know Speyburn

Launched offically in Malaysia last April, Speyburn Single Malt Scotch Whisky held its first exclusive masterclass under the new distributorship of Fortier Wines & Spirits Sdn Bhd. The masterclass was led by Paul Warathep Chandeeraj, International Brand Ambassador for International Beverage. Paul captivated guests with 

Benihara fires up a storm in KLCC

Benihara fires up a storm in KLCC

New York based restaurant Benihana hit the ground running, opening on the 4th floor in KLCC recently and already attracting crowds for its exciting teppanyaki shows!

The Japanese-influenced Benihara has been dazzling guests around the world for decades, transforming a simple meal into an exciting fire show. Dining here is not short on entertainment, as culinary skills meet vibrant cooking theatrics. At the heart of the experience is the art of teppanyaki tableside where expert chefs slice, flip, toss and sear the ingredients and meat before your eyes.

The interior is crafted to reflect the brand’s Japanese heritage while embracing modernity. As they enter, guests step into a space defined by stone textures, warm ambient lighting and refined finishes.

The dining concept at Benihara boasts a dynamic main table featuring a limited seating teppanyaki station, offering front row seats to the performance. There are also private dining rooms, perfect for hosting intimate gatherings, celebrations and exclusive launches.

Beyond teppanyaki, there’s a variety of fresh, innovative Japanese dishes that explore a wide range of flavours and promises a feast for the senses. 

“We are proud to bring the Benihara experience to Malaysia, and even prouder to have it at a landmark location that is Suria KLCC,” said Kesavan Purusotman, managing director of Continuum Hospitality Group.

“Benihara has always been more than just great dining. It’s about creating moments, laughter around the table, the show, the flavours that stay with you long after the meal is over,” said Kyran, director of Benihara Malaysia.

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Enjoy Father’s Day with Maria’s Steakcafe

Enjoy Father’s Day with Maria’s Steakcafe

Father’s Day is that one time you can have beef with dad!  Available exclusively on June 14 and 15, Maria’s SteakCafe’s Father’s Day Set Menu showcases premium steaks, comforting classics, and decadent desserts in a specially curated four-course meal. The set menu features premium steaks 

Seventh Malaysian Shabu-Yo outlet opens at 1 Utama

Seventh Malaysian Shabu-Yo outlet opens at 1 Utama

Japan’s largest Shabu Shabu restaurant chain brand, Shabu-Yo, launched its 7th Malaysian outlet at 1 Utama shopping mall, Petaling Jaya. Shabu-Yo is turning up the heat on hotpot dining with its simmering brothers and fresh ingredients, taking Japanese hotpot to new heights across the Klang