What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I have been cooking professionally for 16 years. I started off by studying in a local college, KDU, for a professional chefs course, and began my cooking career with my family business, Dave’s Deli, which in…
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Interview with Nicholas, Bedrock Restaurant Cafe
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I have always been closely associated with food – my parents took me out a lot, to enjoy various local fares, and I’ve been hooked since I was a youngster! I have been exploring good food with friends […]
Interview with Anabelle Co-Martinent, La Juiceria
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I’m an entrepreneur who’s passionate about spreading the healthy lifestyle to all Malaysians. I am a juicing advocate, which prompted me to start an online business, which later turned into twelve La Juiceria De…
Rabindran Ramachandran, Interlude, TTDI
Interview with Rabindran Ramachandran, the man behind Interlude, TTDI What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I initially went to Melbourne Australia for a diploma in Hospitality Management. Part of the course required me to work in a restaurant. It w…
Lim Ken Jay, Chief Baker, Croisserie Artisan Bakery
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I’m the Chief Baker at Croisserie Artisan Bakery. When I was younger, a Hong Kong series I watched inspired me to become a chef. So it was really by chance that during my study break when I was […]
Interview with Meng Jan Lim, Dolly Dim Sum, Kuala Lumpur
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? My sister and I are the founders and operators of Asia Mex Concepts S/B, which owns the brands Fresca Mexican Kitchen & Bar, Dolly Dim Sum and Bankara Ramen. Having studied and worked abroad for many years, I […]
Michel Eschmann, Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I was in my mid-teens, growing up in Switzerland and as is the custom there at that age, I needed to take up an apprenticeship. I didn’t really have any clear idea of what I wanted to do, […]
Aiden Lee, Lobbee Thai Connection
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I don’t have any F&B background as I was only a 9-5 worker bee (client account executive) in the logistics industry in Singapore. It’s thanks to my brother Adrian, who invited me to venture alongside him …
Arsenio Mariano Jr, Lead Bartender, Nobu Kuala Lumpur
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? During my younger years, I was a bar aficionado, especially enjoying the vast arrays of tastes and flavours that come to life through the many drinks on offer. When it came time for me to work, the bar business […]
Interview with Chef Ray Chen, La Casa, Mont Kiara
How did it all start? With my mother. My mother worked as a cook in a hospital and she cooked for our family for every meal. I started helping out my mom at a young age and became her best assistant ever since. I can still vividly remember how I […]
Chef Mashad Pino, Livello Uno Italian Restaurant
What do you do ? I am the Head Chef of Livello Uno, which is an Italian café setting with great Italian food in TTDI. Where did you train to cook? I started with my diploma in culinary arts in Singapore. After graduation I spent some months working in Singapore […]
Chef Ryan Arboleda, The Club, Saujana Resort and Hotel
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I am Chef De Cuisine at The Restaurant, The Club Saujana Resort. My specialty is Asian European cuisine. My father is and has been an Executive Pastry Chef for nearly 30 years, he was really the main reason I […]