Season 2 Episode 06: Is Malaysia A Coffee Nation Now?

Terence Ho, co-founder and head barista of leading national coffee chain Zus Coffee, comes to the studio to help me prove or disprove a lingering theory – do Malaysians drink more coffee than tea now? Find out what one of the country's best baristas has to say and upgrade your coffee knowhow in the process!

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Season 2 episode 5: Why Is The Malaysian Cocktail Scene Booming?On this episode, Jon Lee of Penrose (No 8, Asia's 50 Best Bars 2024) and Amanda Wan of Three X Co (No 56, Asia's 50 Best Bars 2024) break down why the Malaysian cocktail scene is experiencing a golden age of sorts.#chewonthis #podcast #talkshow #gastronomy #mixology #bartending #cocktails #cocktail #bar a #Malaysia

Season 2 episode 4: Is Food Nostalgia Overrated? Su Kim Hock (Chef-patron of 2 Michelin-starred Au Jardin) and Johnson Wong (chef-founder of Gēn, 2024 Michelin Guide Young Chef Award) from Penang Island are two of the finest chefs Malaysia has to offer.

In this episode, they discuss why food nostalgia is a powerful phenomenon, how they incorporate it into their food, and how it's shaped the people they are today. #chewonthis #podcast #talkshow #gastronomy #finedining #food #culture #chef #Malaysia

Season 2 Episode 3: Did You Know Malaysia Produces World-Class Cacao? Did you know Malaysian cacao ranks as one of the best in the world? Celebrated chocolate maker Ong Ning-Geng of Chocolate Concierge (@chocconcierge) breaks down every thing you need to know about chocolate on this episode. It’s a chocoholic’s dream come true! Don’t miss out! #chewonthis #podcast #talkshow #chocolate #malaysianchocolates #food #culture #Malaysia

Season 2 Episode 2: How Important Are Food Choices On A Date Night? Innovative restaurateur Benjamin Yong of The BIG Group visits the studio with his wife Elizabeth Lee to give us some relationship advice when it comes to picking the right food choices during date nights as they reach the 10-year milestone in their marriage. Spoiler alert: communication is key! #chewonthis #podcast #talkshow #gastronomy #food #culture #Malaysia #malaysianfood #couple #couplegoals #relationshipadvice #restarateur

Season 2 Episode 1: How Does Success Affect Us?

What comes after professional success? Chef Darren Teoh of 2 Michelin Star and Green Star Dewakan and chef and media personality Anis Nabilah reveals what comes after the rainbow.

Season 1 Episode 6: Which Aussie Foods Have Made A Mark On Malaysians?

On this episode, we bring a little slice of Australia to the studio as chef Jun Wong of Yellow Fin Horse and Marcus Low of MadHatter Desserts explore the significant impact the Australian dining scene has made in Malaysia.

Cafe culture, brunch, avocado toast, there's so many facets of Australia's F&B culture that Malaysians enjoy, brought back generations of Malaysians who have studied and lived in the Land Down Under.

Spoiler alert: we also taste musk sticks, a candy dubbed as Australia's most disgusting food by The Disgusting Food Museum in Sweden.

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Season 1 Episode 5: What's The Big Deal With Contemporary Cuisine?

Chef Raymond Tham of 1 Michelin star restaurant Beta and chef Chu Wei Sin of Aposto, two respected chefs running contemporary restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, come on the show to demystify just exactly what modern cooking is really all about. Get up to date with one of the most exciting genres of restaurants dominating Malaysian gastronomy.

Featured music: "Be My Remedy" by House of Say, courtesy of Epidemic Sound.

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Season 1 Episode 4: Can Luxury Dining Go Too Far?

Veteran Malaysian chef and Krug ambassador James Won is no stranger to gastronomy, having trained in numerous famed kitchens in France and Japan before returning to help drive Kuala Lumpur's dining scene forward.

James shares his intimate knowledge of luxury experiences and the art of fine dining in this episode to help foodies and aspiring gourmets better understand and appreciate the intricacies of fine dining and why it costs so much.

Featured music: "Be My Remedy" by House of Say, courtesy of Epidemic Sound.

Season 1 Episode 3: Why Travel For Food?

In this episode, Shaun Ng of Hide KL and Trisha Toh, an amazing art director and stylist, share some personal experiences and tips to get the most out of your travels. Together with host Tien, the trio reveal how they found their life's calling, the personal struggles to get to where they are today, and even some amazing food spots in Melaka and the Klang Valley.

Featured music: “Be My Remedy” by House of Say, courtesy of Epidemic Sound.

Season 1 Episode 2: Why Isn’t Healthy Eating More Prevalent In Malaysia?

We've got a trio of food writers on this episode! Theri Burhan, founder of Set The Tables and contributing writer to the Michelin Guide KL & Penang, and Katelyn Tan, senior writer of Tatler Dining, join Tien Chew to discuss a scary statistic – Malaysia is still the fattest country in South East Asia. The three writers also reveal tips on how to get through writer's block, what it means to be eat healthily, and more.

Watch the full video on YouTube!

Featured music: “Be My Remedy” by House of Say, courtesy of Epidemic Sound.

Season 1 Episode 1: What Do You Eat When You’re Homesick?

Join host Tien Chew as he hangs out with two celebrated chefs in the Kuala Lumpur dining scene – Masashi Horiuchi of Potager and Entier and Aidan Low of Akâr Dining. Together, the trio talk and exchange a few good laughs about the childhood favourite foods and nostalgic flavours they craved while either studying or working abroad.

Featured music: “Be My Remedy” by House of Say, courtesy of Epidemic Sound.