Malaysia gets its first 2 Michelin Star restaurant, KL gets new 1-star entry


Darren Teoh's modern Malaysian restaurant Dewakan is now the country's first ever two Michelin-starred restaurant. — Dewakan

Modern Malaysian restaurant Dewakan, helmed by maverick chef Darren Teoh has been named the country’s first two Michelin-starred restaurant.

“I am incredibly grateful to God and all the people who put this (the Michelin Guide) together and to all the people that have journeyed with us and continued to support us,” said Teoh at the awards ceremony held today.

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