Interview

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Chef Pedro Diaz, El Meson & Estilo, Kuala Lumpur

What do you do and how did you get into the industry? During my school years in Spain I didn’t like to study much. When I was in high school, I decided one fine day to discontinue my studies altogether – much to my father’s displeasure! After many forms of […]

Juliana Omar, Founder & Co-Owner of Bisque

What do you do and how did you get into the industry?   I started off wanting to start a business that needed a small amount of capital, and something related to food, as I love to cook, bake and eat.  I started experimenting with baking and flavours. I’d go back […]

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Chef Ekkebus, Amber, The Landmark, Hong Kong

What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I was made to do what I do. It only took me 17 years to realize this though as it was not a logic choice. Since a kid I wanted to be an architect, then an engineer. I […]

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Dimitri Duca, Cucina, Pure Italian, Hong Kong

What do you do and how did you get into the industry?  I am working as the restaurant manager of Cucina, Italian restaurant located in Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel. The passion for this work is born because I am a lover of food, drink and travelling. I come from a family […]

Marcus and Mei Wan – The Kitchen Table, TTDI

What do you do and how did you get into the industry?  We’re the co-owners of The Kitchen Table Restaurant & Bakery! Marcus started off working as a dishwasher in a small restaurant and hasn’t looked back since. Mei Wan followed her passion for swe…

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Chef Thierry Le Baut, Maison Francaise, Kuala Lumpur

What’s the best/ worst part of your job?  The best: the passion –  a duty where you can never get bored. Each day is a new experience, a new challenge, a wonderful day to know new ingredients, a new technique, read and try a new experiment with food. &nbs…

Interview with Chef Ikuo Umeda, LTITUDE, Genting Club

 Chef Ikuo Umeda, LTITUDE, Genting Club What do you do and how did you get into the industry?  When I was young I never expected or dreamt that I’d go into this industry. My mother is a lover of cooking and I watched her carefully, knowing her techniques in the […]

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Chef Robert Johnston – Charcoal, Saujana Resort

Chef Robert Johnston – Charcoal, Saujana Resort In this interview, Chef Robert Johnston from Charcoal restaurant in Saujana Resort Kuala Lumpur shares his growth in the industry and gives insight into being a chef as a career. What do you do, and how did you …

Imran Hossain -Mixologist, SIX Cocktail Bar

Imran Hossain Imran Hossain, mixologist at SIX Cocktail Bar in Bangsar, shares his story in this interview. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I have been working behind the bar for almost four years now. It all started on New Year’s Eve, 2010 …

Rene Knudsen, Jala Restaurant, The Andaman, Langkawi

Chef Rene Knudsen   What is the best/worst part of your job? I enjoy food and really get a kick out of going in-depth with ingredients and searching for ways to trigger as many sensorial aspects in a dining experience. Food is far from just a flavour experience! You hav…