Hello,

For many, saké is the clear Japanese rice wine accompanying many omakase dinners. However, its long history, complex flavour profiles, and provincial distinctions between Japan’s 47 prefectures make it one of the most intriguing and complex alcohols on the market. With that being said, dissecting and mastering the intricacies of saké is no easy feat. To find out more about what it takes to be a Master Sake Sommelier, we spoke to Danny Leong M.S.S., Malaysia’s first Master Sake Sommelier.

Also in this week’s newsletter:

• Tatler Dining Malaysia presents its very first Cocktail Festival
• 7 underrated wild Malaysian ingredients that chefs love
• What comes next for Syabira Yusoff, the first Malaysian to win ‘The Great British Bake Off’?
• 4 Malaysian chefs on their perfect timepiece companion
• 6 restaurants for cold capellini or noodles in the Klang Valley

Until next time,
Katelyn Tan
Senior Dining Writer, Malaysia

We’re bringing together some of Malaysia and Singapore’s best bartenders for a one-of-a-kind weekend with custom cocktails created exclusively for Tatler Dining’s Cocktail Festival 2023 this October in Kuala Lumpur.

• From July 2 to August 31, 2023, Makan Kitchen at DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru presents the Taste of Thailand Weekday Buffet Dinner. 
• Bali’s Cuca Restaurant will be taking over Mandarin Grill from September 8-9, 2023.
• On August 31, 2023, Copaa is hosting a sake pairing dinner featuring its signature dishes.