Michelin-starred Malaysian eatery owner never been to Malaysia


PETALING JAYA: A Malaysian eatery in New York that has earned a Michelin star is owned by a chef who has never been to the country.

Salil Mehta, originally from New Delhi, India, admitted that he had never even been to Malaysia in an interview with CBS News on May 18.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.04/month

Billed as RM 9.04 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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