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Here are four eateries helmed by Chinese master chefs that should not be overlooked, frequented by chef Darren Chin
In this series, we shine a light on underrated restaurants that chefs feel deserve more attention. Here, Darren Chin of DC Restaurant, one of Tatler Malaysia’s 20 Best Restaurants in 2025, shares his choices.
“To me, eateries which have really old master chefs helming their kitchens are often overlooked,” Chin says. “Dining patterns have changed, and these restaurants are not accustomed to modern day marketing values, which allow them to stay relevant. As such, these chefs are getting forgotten.”
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De Maw Restaurant
De Maw Restaurant
18, Jalan Pudu Ulu, Cheras, 56100 Kuala Lumpur. +603 9285 7833
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Chef Tam Cantonese Cuisine
Chef Tam Cantonese Cuisine
Eco Sky Lot 1-30 1st Flr 61/2 Jalan Ipoh, 68100 Kuala Lumpur. +603 6241 8938
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Yoong Kee Beef Noodle
Yoong Kee Beef Noodle
43, Jalan Changkat Thambi Dollah, Pudu, 55100 Kuala Lumpur. +6012 983 8454
Canton Court
Canton Court
Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, Level 2, Lot 2.29, 168, Jalan Bukit Bintang, 5100 Kuala Lumpur. +6018 299 8869
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Katelyn is the dining and travel editor of Malaysia and Indonesia. Based in Kuala Lumpur, she offers readers an inside look at the movers and shakers in Asia’s growing food and beverage industry.
