INTEGRATED destination resort Desaru Coast in Johor is presenting its first six-hand collaboration of award-winning chefs for the second instalment of its Gourmet Series 2023.
The event, themed “An Ode to Nature”, will take place at One&Only Desaru Coast from Sept 1 to 3. It pays homage to the wonders of nature, featuring fresh flavours created using locally sourced produce.
The second instalment of the Desaru Coast Gourmet Series 2023 will feature two Malaysian chefs recognised in the country’s first Michelin Guide Kuala Lumpur and Penang 2023.
Chef Su Kim Hock of Penang’s Au Jardin (one Michelin star) and chef Johnson Wong, founder of Gen Penang (Michelin Select Restaurant), will be joined by One&Only Desaru Coast’s executive chef Valerio Pachetti.
Su, who has played a pivotal role in elevating the Malaysian fine-dining scene since returning home in 2018, is recognised for menus inspired by fresh local produce.
Come September, Desaru Coast guests can savour his signature bread and spread with tomato chutney butter, flavourful cured snapper with longan gelee, Sichuan pepper emulsion and nashi pear, as well as hand-dived scallops with smoked broccoli and brassica puree.
Wong and Pachetti will present some of their celebrated dishes, including local cempedak with a twist of ginger flower from Gen Penang and baby squid glass noodles with wood ear mushrooms and asam boi.
To complete their luxurious dining experience, guests will get to enjoy a selection of wines from Moet & Chandon, such as Chandon Australia Garden Spritz, Cloudy Bay and Whispering Angel.
An Ode to Nature will be offered in two intimate dinner seatings on Sept 1 and 2 at Ambara and at brunch at Ember Beach Club on Sept 3.
Dinner is priced at RM800 nett per person, with an additional RM200 nett for wine pairings, while brunch is priced at RM450 nett per person, with an additional RM150 nett for wine pairings.
Following the success of the first Gourmet Series in May, and this six-hand experience in September, the Desaru Coast Gourmet Series 2023 will be capped off with a third instalment in November featuring chef Raymond Tham of Beta and Skillet (Michelin Select Restaurants).
For reservations, call the Desaru Coast concierge at 019-791 2217 or 07-838 3180.
