Malaysia’s KITA Food Festival, Asia’s first annual industry-led culinary festival, has now released tickets for its Kuala Lumpur dining events. On 25th November 2022 (Friday), the much-anticipated dining events in KL will begin with a lineup of award-winning and Michelin-starred Singapore-based chefs.
Michelin Experience – KITA Food Festival Dining Highlights on 25th November
- Sun Kim of Meta and Ivan Brehm of Nouri, both one- Michelin star restaurants, will collaborate in a six-hand dinner with Darren Teoh at Dewakan, currently #50 on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants.
- Johanne Siy of Lolla, #75 on Asia’s Best Restaurants, will cook together with Chef Mui Kai Kuan at Shhhbuuuleee, located at the rooftop of China Town’s edgy RexKL.
- Cloudstreet’s Rishi Naleedra, with two-Michelin stars fresh under his belt, will cook for two consecutive nights with Shaun Ng at his intimate, elegant restaurant, Hide.
Feast in Style – KITA Food Festival Dining Highlights on 26th November
- A stylish lunch will be held at Flock, W Kuala Lumpur’s all day diner. There, California cuisine king, David Tang of Rosemead in Singapore will join forces with grill master extraordinaire of KL’s perpetually sold-out Atelier Binchotan, and Haznizam Hamzah – the mastermind behind the the colorful creations at vibrant, down-to-earth Flock, inspired by bold Pan-Asian flavors.
- Eelke Plasmeijer and Ray Adriansyah of Bali’s Locavore will get together with Aidan Low of Akâr Dining to treat diners on a sensory journey like no other.
- A latino-inspired party by chefs Daniel and Tamara Chavez of Canchita, together with Nouri’s Ivan Brehm and team at KL’s hip and happening Afro-Caribbean restobar, Joloko.
From delicate to rustic – KITA Food Festival Dining Highlights on 27th November
- A sumptuous French feast at KL’s much-lauded Entier, where chef Jeremy Gillon of Singapore’s one-Michelin starred Restaurant JAG comes together with the master of melding French and Japanese cuisine, Masashi Horiuchi.
- Christian Encina of Bali’s Pica, join forces with chefs Jun Wong and Chee Mun Leong in Raw Kitchen Hall, at KL’s hot new boutique hotel, Else.
- Jordy Navarra of Manila’s Toyo Eatery, #94 on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, cooks alongside Gary Anwar at Ember Modern Bistro.
- The Big Sunday Barbecue – an afternoon fiesta at Tiffin at The Yard.
Exciting Events Lined Up for 2022
Besides delicious dining experiences, a series of masterclasses will be held on the 26th and 27th of November 2022. The classes encompassed subjects such as whisky, wine and sake appreciation.
A day of talks and panel discussions entitled ‘Conversations & Ideas’ by F&B industry experts will also be held. The topics to be discussed are:
- Sustainable sourcing and traceability
- Dealing with no-shows without losing money
- Authenticity in traditional cuisine
- The growing role of women in today’s commercial kitchens
What is the KITA Food Festival?
This festival is an industry-led, annual culinary festival offering a range of exceptional dining experiences. Besides that, they hold masterclasses, TED-like talks, and forums with some of the world’s finest chefs, winemakers and food thinkers. KITA Food Festival debuted in December 2021 with a series of sold-out dining events and masterclasses. KITA aims to spotlight Malaysia’s emerging place on the global restaurant scene, while highlighting the value of culinary heritage. Moreover, offering inspiration and skills for the younger generation of food producers and building a platform for leadership and community.
For further updates and event bookings, refer to the link provided: www.kitafoodfestival.com.
📸All images are courtesy of KITA Food Festival.