Cover KULinary saw transformed KLIA into a vibrant food festival celebrating the best of the airport’s culinary offerings
KULinary saw transformed KLIA into a vibrant food festival celebrating the best of the airport’s culinary offerings
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This year’s edition of KULinary crowned KLIA’s top dining establishments. Here’s what went down at the festival
KL International Airport (KLIA) transformed into a foodie’s haven during this year’s edition of KULinary Festival 2024. Held in Terminal 1 from September 26 to 29, the event showcased the best dining establishments the airport has to offer.
Having made its debut in 2016, KULinary has continually motivated dining establishments to push the boundaries of cuisine from dish variety and service to quality and value. For the first time, Tatler Dining partnered with Malaysia Airports, bringing together a panel of internal and external judges to evaluate each F&B outlet in KLIA.
Read more: Tatler Dining teams up with Malaysia Airports to elevate the annual KULinary festival
Senior General Manager, Commercial Services of Malaysia Airports Hani Ezra Hussin, Chef Wan, and winners on stage
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The festival kicked off with the crowning of KLIA’s top dining venues, recognising outstanding achievements across a number of categories. Following an exhilarating opening performance by No Noise Percussion, the winners of the night were announced.
The winners of each category
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Paul Le Café earned the award of Best Pastry Dish for its perfectly laminated creations, while Jibby Chow’s creative approach secured it the Most Innovative dish title. Local flavours shone with Grandmama’s and Nooodles Signature both receiving the Best Local Dish Award.
Taking the presentation of awards across the globe, Din by Din Tai Fung and Hard Rock Café both took home the award for Best International Dish.
Jamie Oliver’s Pizzeria was awarded Best Service
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Jamie Oliver’s Pizzeria set the bar high for customer service, winning Best Service, while local gem Kitchen by OpenHouse claimed Best Ambience. Eraman Food Garden, Asean Noodles proved that quality is easily accessible, winning the award for Best Value for Money.
Other notable winners included Krispy Kreme for Best Grab & Go Service, Serai as the Best Newcomer, and The Loaf for Best Quick Bite Dish, while Zus Coffee won the Best Local Coffee and Illy Caffe took home Best International Coffee awards.
Above Chef Wan at the launch of KULinary
Above Chef Wan at KULinary
Chef Wan at the launch of KULinary
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The highest honour of the night was presented to Petit Café Chef Wan, securing the dining venue the Best Overall award, with Chef Wan himself present to collect the award.
Above Award-winning establishments forming a marketplace
Award-winning establishments forming a marketplace
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Over the next three days following the awards ceremony, winners of each award came together to turn Level 5 of Terminal 1’s Departure Hall into a vibrant marketplace. Establishments offered attendees a chance to sample their award-winning dishes.
Award-winning dishes from establishments crowned at KULinary 2024
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From Jamie Oliver’s Pizzeria’s Margherita pizza and Jibby Chow’s roast duck rice to Petit Café Chef Wan’s laksa Johor, attendees were taken on a trip through the airport’s flourishing dining scene.
Guests sampling doughnuts and pizza
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Travellers, food enthusiasts, and guests flocked to the festival site, turning the airport into a lively culinary playground complete with local and international plates.
Above Trisha Toh hosting a Master Class
Above Attendees trying their hand at food photography
Trisha Toh hosting a Master Class
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KULinary wasn’t just about tasting great food; it also offered opportunities for attendees to take part in exciting Master Classes led by figureheads of the culinary world.
Renowned art director and food stylist Trisha Toh conducted a workshop on elevating food photography skills, teaching attendees the foundations of turning food photos into works of art.
Raja Ferin teaching attendees the art of tablescaping
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Moving away from the Instagram sphere and onto the dinner table, Raja Ferin stunned with a lesson in the art of tablescaping with gorgeous tableware from Artelia and Noritake.
Above Dato’ Fazley Yaakob hosting a Master Class
Above The cooking demonstration detailed the makings of daging salai masak lemak
Dato’ Fazley Yaakob hosting a Master Class
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Celebrity chef and professor Dato’ Fazley Yaakob, also known for winning MasterChef Selebriti Malaysia 2012 and as the executive chef of Suka Sucre, hosted a cooking demonstration and revealed the secrets behind some of his signature dishes including mouthwatering daging salai masak lemak cili api.
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Above Rendang tok from Kitchen by OpenHouse
Above Croissants and pastries from Paul Le Café
Rendang tok from Kitchen by OpenHouse
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Photography: Fady Younis
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