Desaru Coast Gourmet Series Returns with a Gastronomic Ode to Malaysian Flavours

Malaysia's premier destination resort Desaru Coast is pleased to announce the return of its renowned dining programme, Gourmet Series - A Malaysian Journey, for 2023. Throughout the year, the second edition of this meticulously curated culinary series will showcase contemporary and nostalgic Malaysian cuisine over three unique fine-dining experiences.

The 2023 Desaru Coast Gourmet Series will present three of Malaysia's acclaimed chefs, all of who got notable mentions in the first MICHELIN Guide Kuala Lumpur and Penang. Each instalment of the series will present a gastronomic journey that showcases local ingredients and iconic Malaysian flavours, in conjunction with Desaru Coast's Executive Chefs at its five-star resorts and properties. Additionally, each guest chef will create a special signature dish that will be available for a limited time exclusively at the host restaurant.

2023 Desaru Coast Gourmet - Series I of 2023

Desaru Coast Gourmet Series is set to kick off with Chef Johnson Wong, renowned for his innovative approach to contemporary Malaysian cuisine. From 26 to 28 May, he will showcase his skills at Sea.Fire.Salt. Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas through two exclusive dinner seatings as well as a brunch offering. The event's theme, "Straits Food Redefined," features a degustation menu crafted in collaboration with the resort's Executive Chef, Fahdrul Abd Malek, offering playful and inventive twists on classic Peranakan dishes. Furthermore, the seaside brunch menu will also feature an array of decadent dishes.

Guests can look forward to savouring distinctive dishes such as succulent oysters with cucumber broth, herb oil and floral vinegar, and the familiar spice of nyonya acar with a twist with whipped tofu and house bread. Other items on the menu also include Char-grilled prawns with a coconut butter sauce infused with gula melaka, tender racks of lamb and rendang tok braised lamb cutlets, nasi ulam with salted duck egg, and many more.

What’s more, guests can enjoy wine pairings at dinner, carefully selected by a sommelier and featuring wines from Moët & Chandon, as well as choices from Whispering Angel and Terrazas de los Andes.

Guests to Desaru Coast can embark on this culinary journey through two different package options: RM450 nett per person for a dinner or brunch session, with an additional RM200 nett for wine pairings. Additionally, guests travelling from Singapore for the brunch can enjoy a seamless trip with a special package rate of RM780 nett per person for brunch with return ferry tickets, add on RM200 nett for wine pairings.

2023 Desaru Coast Gourmet - Series I and III of 2023

The Gourmet Series II of the 2023 will be hosted at One&Only Desaru Coast in September,  featuring a six-hands dining experience created by Chef Su Kim Hock and Chef Johnson Wong. Series III of 2023, which will take place in November at the Big Easy Bar & Grill in The Els Club Desaru Coast, will be led by Chef Raymond Tham.

The Desaru Coast Gourmet Series is proudly sponsored by Moët & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot and the Johor Economic, Tourism and Cultural Office (JETCO), which aims to support and promote Malaysian cuisine worldwide.

To find out more information about the event as well as the destination and its unique offerings, visit Desaru Coast’s website. For bookings, contact Desaru Coast Concierge at +6016 771 7442 or +6016 913 0813