Award-winning Aussie chef Ben Devlin in KL for a kitchen takeover this week

Devlin is touted as one of Australia's rising stars in the culinary world and is lauded for his approach to utilising native Australian ingredients. — PIPIT

Throughout the world, there has been a growing shift towards embracing local produce. This locavore-driven movement has been pivotal in changing mindsets and developing love for homegrown ingredients.

Among chefs, this has spurred a move away from the idea that imported premium produce is the best, which in turn has birthed the growth of restaurants that put native ingredients front and centre.