Dewakan is a fine-dining restaurant in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia founded and run by chef-proprietor Darren Teoh. The name is a syllabic abbreviation of two Malay words "dewa" (god) and "makan" (eat).[1] Opened in 2015, the restaurant is known for its focus on refashioning local produce to produce new inventive local cuisine.[2] It gained its first Michelin star in 2022, and its second star the next year.[3]
| Dewakan | |
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| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 2015 |
| Owner(s) | Darren Teoh |
| Head chef | Darren Teoh |
| Food type | Malaysian |
| Rating |  Michelin Guide |
| Street address | No 10, Persiaran KLCC |
| City | Kuala Lumpur |
| Postal/ZIP Code | 50088 |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Coordinates | 3°09′18″N 101°43′06″E / 3.154890851515775°N 101.718440457668°E |
| Reservations | Yes |
| Website | www |
Description edit
Dewakan began as a molecular gastronomy restaurant as part of an educational entrepreneurial effort within KDU University College, Shah Alam in 2015, where its head chef, Darren Teoh also taught.[1][2] It relocated to its current premise in Naza Tower, Persiaran KLCC in 2019.[4]
Dewakan specializes in modern Malaysian cuisine, which focuses on creating dishes centered on indigenous ingredients such as buah kulim and ulam raja, which were procured from around Malaysia.[1]
In 2019, Dewakan was placed 46th on the Asia's 50 Best Restaurants list, the first and only Malaysian restaurant to receive the accolade.[5][6] They repeated the accomplishment again in 2022.[7] They were awarded a Michelin star in the inaugural Michelin Guide Malaysia, becoming one of the first restaurants in Malaysia to receive the award.[8] They received their second Michelin star in 2023, becoming the first restaurant in Malaysia to do so.[3]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b c "We dine at Dewakan, the first Malaysian restaurant on 'Asia's 50 Best' list". South China Morning Post. 2019-04-03. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
- ^ a b Jessica (2016-02-19). "The Culinary Genius of Dewakan's Darren Teoh". Going Places by Malaysia Airlines. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
- ^ a b Yi, Lee Khang (2023-11-17). "KL's Dewakan awarded two Michelin stars". Malay Mail. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
- ^ Mikil, Florey D (7 December 2022). "Cover story: Chef Darren Teoh of Dewakan serves up dishes fit for the gods". Prestige Malaysia. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
- ^ "We dine at Dewakan, the first Malaysian restaurant on 'Asia's 50 Best' list". South China Morning Post. 2019-04-03. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
- ^ "Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2019: here's the full list of winners". Lifestyle Asia Bangkok. 2019-03-27. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
- ^ "Dewakan founder Darren Teoh on helming the Best Restaurant in Malaysia 2022". www.optionstheedge.com. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
- ^ Durai, Michael Cheang,Abirami. "Malaysia's first ever Michelin Stars awarded to 4 restaurants in KL and Penang". The Star. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
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