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Meet the Maverick Behind Penang's Lucky Hole: Waymann Cheong’s Bold Culinary Revolution

Waymann Cheong, winner of the MICHELIN Guide Kuala Lumpur & Penang 2025 Young Chef Award, is shaking up George Town’s dining scene at Lucky Hole with daring, boundary-pushing creations. Leading a team of untrained but passionate newcomers, his philosophy of honest cooking and fearless innovation is redefining fine dining — and captivating the culinary world in the process.