Food

FunNow Malaysia launches GastroMonth KL, Penang 2023

More than 40 restaurants onboard, including those from Michelin Guide

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 18 May 2023 2:00PM

FunNow Malaysia launches GastroMonth KL, Penang 2023
(Clockwise from left) One Michelin Star restaurants DC by Darren Chin, Dewakan, Restaurant au Jardin and Auntie Gaik Lean's Old School Eatery. – Pic courtesy of FunNow, May 18, 2023

FUNNOW Malaysia has launched GastroMonth Kuala Lumpur and Penang 2023, a celebration of culinary delights in June.

The inaugural month-long event will feature more than 40 establishments from the Michelin Guide Kuala Lumpur and Penang 2023, ranging from One Michelin Star to Bib Gourmand and Michelin Selected.

GastroMonth Kuala Lumpur and Penang 2023 sees these restaurants offering special menus and food experiences curated especially for this culinary celebration, including Malaysia’s four One Michelin Star restaurants.

Of the One Michelin Star restaurants, in Kuala Lumpur, DC by Darren Chin is presenting a unique immersive omakase experience at his newly launched Cellar space.

Bib Gourmand picks Dancing Fish (left) and De. Wan 1958 by Chef Wan. – Pic courtesy of FunNow
Bib Gourmand picks Dancing Fish (left) and De. Wan 1958 by Chef Wan. – Pic courtesy of FunNow

The chef will craft meals from the freshest ingredients with French flair and his own culinary style.

While at Dewakan, Darren Teoh and team proffer never-sold-before seats at their exclusive and elusive test kitchen.

Up north in George Town, Penang, Restaurant au Jardin promises a meal to remember with a special “Best of The Year” menu. And at Auntie Gaik Lean’s Old School Eatery, a Peranakan sampling platter like no other promises to entice.

Benson Chang, general manager of FunNow Malaysia said, “With the launch of the first GastroMonth Kuala Lumpur and Penang, the aim is to support our food and beverage community, provide more accessible culinary experiences to Malaysians, and further establish Malaysia as a gastronomic destination on the international map.

Bib Gourmand eateries Aliyaa (left) and Congkak. – Pic courtesy of FunNow
Bib Gourmand eateries Aliyaa (left) and Congkak. – Pic courtesy of FunNow

"This is a great opportunity for food enthusiasts from across the country and world to discover and enjoy our delicious culinary scene.”

Encompassing a number of One Michelin Star, Bib Gourmand and Michelin Selected restaurants in Kuala Lumpur and Penang, GastroMonth Kuala Lumpur and Penang 2023 boasts an exciting variety of unique experiences for every type of diner.

Visa Infinite and Visa Signature cardholders are also in for a treat as they enjoy extra benefits during GastroMonth Kuala Lumpur and Penang 2023.

From fine dining on progressive Malaysian and Indian fare in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, to delicate Cantonese fare at the Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur; steamy streetside bamboo noodles in George Town, to casual European fare in the suburb of Bangsar; time-honoured Chinese chu char in ChinaTown, to morsels of melt-in-the-mouth sushi – these curated menus are only available from June 1 to 30.

View the full list of restaurants, see their delicious menus and make your bookings at https://www.events.myfunnow.com/gastromonth-malaysia-2023. – The Vibes, May 18, 2023

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