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Opening of the Year Award

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Darren Teoh’s Bidou Honors French Culinary Heritage as UOB’s 2026 Opening of the Year Award Winner

Chef Darren Teoh pays homage to his French culinary roots with Bidou, the winner of the MICHELIN Guide Opening of the Year Award, presented by UOB Malaysia.

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Molina Kuala Lumpur Shines Bright as 2025's Opening of the Year Award Winner

Head Chef Guillaume Depoortere of newly minted MICHELIN-Starred Molina masterfully blends bold, simple flavours with a produce-driven philosophy — all while building a team in a new country.

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Jwala’s Chef Ramesh Thangaraj Carves His Own Path as Malaysia's Opening of the Year Inaugural Winner

We find out how Jwala’s head chef, Ramesh Thangaraj, strikes the balance between cultural heritage and creativity.