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Continuing its celebration of the very best in Malaysian hospitality and gastronomy, The Datai Langkawi welcomes one of the country’s most respected and acclaimed chefs, Darren Chin, for the next edition of the resort’s relaunched Chef Series. From 1 to 3 November 2019, Darren Chin will take up residency at The Datai to present a specially crafted six-course edition of his signature gastronomic menu, fusing classic French culinary techniques with the very best ingredients from around the world and closer to home.

As one of Kuala Lumpur’s top fine dining establishments, Darren Chin’s eponymous eatery,   DC Restaurant, opened in 2014 as his first venture, quickly earning him a reputation as one of Malaysia’s best Western cuisine chefs and the launch of his second restaurant Bref, last year. His integration of classical French techniques with the best Asian and international ingredients has won Darren Chin both popular and critical acclaim, including Malaysia Tatler magazine’s ‘Best Independent Restaurant 2018’ and the Golden Cauldron for ‘Best All-Round Restaurant’ at successive editions of the Malaysia International Gastronomy Festival (2016 and 2018).

Chef Darren Chin’s cooking over the years has revelled in absolute freedom: the freedom to explore the world’s best ingredients; to support local farmers; explore fresh and exciting wine pairings with new flavour profiles; and the freedom to incorporate techniques from various cultures, all with the single goal of enhancing his guests’ experience. Although classically trained at Le Cordon Bleu Paris, Darren Chin is also a proponent of la jeune cuisine or young cuisine – cooking that is unpretentious and centred on the freshest ingredients of the day. His specially curated menu for the Chef Series will pay homage to the exotic and sumptuous in nature.

Over three days, Darren Chin will present innovative dishes that combine textures and flavours for a unique gastronomic experience for guests at the resort. The event will feature a six-course dinner at the resort’s indoor and outdoor The Dining Room venue overlooking the main pool, every evening from 1 to 3 November. The menu will include a selection of Darren Chin’s signature dishes including yuzu meringue with fresh crab and an apple and lemon gel; wild Atlantic turbot, quinoa with zucchini and orange, and corn cream; and a butternut squash sorbet served with grapefruit granite, hazelnuts and lime zest. Recently appointed as ambassador of Dom Pérignon in Malaysia, Chef Darren Chin will elevate guests’ experience with a journey through a selection of exquisitely paired wines, including those from the acclaimed champagne house.

Chef Darren Chin will also deliver a complimentary cooking demonstration in a laid-back setting by the much-loved The Beach Club on 2 November, before ending his series with a cooking class followed by lunch held at the resort’s cooking school, The Dapur on 3 November.  Here, guests can enjoy a unique hands-on gastronomic experience of creating and then enjoying their very own culinary delights.

The Chef Series, which has welcomed culinary luminaries including the legendary Michel and Sébastien Bras, invites the most celebrated chefs from around the globe to showcase their extraordinary skill and talent at the resort. The most recent edition of the Chef Series saw London-born Chef Nelly Robinson from Australia, create an unusual menu based on childhood memories and fairytales, with joyous surprises and twists at every turn.

The six-course dinner at The Dining Room is priced at RM490+ per person and RM780+ per person with wine pairing including Dom Pérignon champagne. The Cooking Class at The Dapur is priced at RM450+ per person. For dinner reservations please call +604 9500 500 or email reservations@dataihotels.com.