Tatler Malaysia - February 2024

In this issue

For our F&B issue this February, Tatler Dining's Chef of the Year, Masashi Horiuchi shares his love of Malaysian produce as well as opens up about the restaurants he started locally. Plus, chef Darren Chin talks about succession planning, through the opening of new outposts managed by those who worked with him. But that's not all that's cooking, we also speak to Tony Leung about his rise to fame, and interview Susan Lankester together with Tunku Mona on their latest collaboration with local film Rain Town

BEYOND THE PLATE

Masashi Horiuchi, Tatler Dining's Chef of the Year, sheds light on what it takes to succeed in the industry

3 mins

Cultural Appreciation

Tunku Mona Riza and Susan Lankester describe how Rain Town is truly a Malaysian film

4 mins

Chef's Brigade

With a couple of skilled apprentices ready to take on the kitchen, Darren Chin proves that too many cooks can expand an empire

6 mins

Drawn to the Dragon

Visual artist James Jean expounds on his latest limited-edition design for Johnnie Walker Blue Label, his creative process, and his views about AI technology in the creative industry

3 mins

Bottled Heritage

Richard Black shares how Martell remains exciting even after more than a century in Malaysia

2 mins

Uplifting Spirits

Somewhat new to the market, these liquids are a cause for celebration for the festive season

2 mins

SOY NATURAL

Find out how. Shirley Chia, third-generation soy sauce artisan, is reducing the stigma a Younis

2 mins

Leung Time Coming

Hong Kong actor Tony Leung reflects on his celebrated career and more

3 mins

Art Expansion

Patrick On shares how Qing Gallery has grown and their exciting new plans

2 mins

Clara Wan

The co-founder of the social enterprise Graze Market shares insights about rescuing surplus food and providing it to those in need

2 mins

Source to Sip

Beca Tea boasts traditional tea for the contemporary palate

4 mins

Rice of Life

Langit Collective's founders fell in love with Sarawakian heirloom rice and set out to empower the hands behind the produce

3 mins

Treasures of Tradition

Parmigiani Fleurier extends its prowess in calendar complications and timepieces of understated elegance with the Tonda PF Xiali Calendar and two stunning annual calendar watches

6 mins

Worldly Wonders

Journey through Asia, Europe and the Americas with Vacheron Constantin through the Les Cabinotiers Récits de Voyages series

3 mins

Redefining Luxury Retail

Omega invites patrons to embark on a journey beyond the tick-tock of time, into sanctuaries where every experience is an immersive encounter with haute horlogerie

4 mins

Top of the Pops

K-pop group Aespa, one of the hottest music acts of the moment, discusses the highlights of its journey thus far and the exciting experiences as Chopard ambassador

4 mins

FULL ON LOVE

Happily married for over a decade, Cheryl Samad and Ng Ping Ho share their love story and a few lessons on love this Valentine's season

4 mins

CHINESE ARTISTRY

Ruyi Gastronomy is a series of interactive experiences involving bespoke tableware that shines a spotlight on the nuances within regional Chinese cuisine

3 mins

TATLER BEST RESTAURANTS

The Top 20 Restaurants in 2024

2 mins

BEST OF THE YEAR AWARDS

Voted by Tatler's panel of industry leaders and tastemakers, these winners are recognised for excellence in their respective categories, collectively elevating the local dining scene and helping to put Malaysia on the map

2 mins

2024 YEAR OF THE WOOD DRAGON

Embrace change and new beginnings as we delve into the transformative energy of the new year

4 mins

Siath Kind of APPETITE

Thai food has immense reach throughout the world, partly thanks to government backing, but an ongoing renaissance has seen it reach even greater heights both domestically and overseas

8 mins

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Tatler is the region’s leading luxury and lifestyle media brand, presenting the very best of power, influence and style. Since 1977, Tatler has connected Asia’s most influential communities with the goal of promoting and developing Asian identity and culture. Tatler focuses on power and influence with greater meaning and purpose, shining the light on a larger cross-section of the people, communities and industries impacting Asia.