Chef returns to the basics of Cantonese cuisine this CNY

Kok has been with the restaurant for close to 20 years. His Chinese New Year menu focuses on traditional ingredients with light and fresh flavours. — Photos: DARRAN TAN/The Star

FOR Dynasty Restaurant’s executive sous chef Kok Chee Kin, it has been “challenging yet easy” creating a new festive menu since the restaurant at Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel became a pork-free eatery early last year.

“Having been with Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel for close to 20 years, I needed time to adjust to a new menu.