Smooth sailing for Laut


A Malaysian restaurant is making waves in New York after receiving the prestigious Michelin star. Sunday Star interviews the owner who left for the Big Apple 20 years ago with just US$200 in his pocket to seek his fortune.

For Malaysian restaurateur Michael Bong and his wife Kathy, life has become more hectic since their restaurant Laut, specialising in Malaysian cuisine, was given a star rating in the 2011 Michelin New York City restaurant guide.

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