Staff Supper: Kung Po Chicken & Spiced Roast VegTonight’s staff meal was a balance of bold and wholesome—Kung Po Chicken alongside a tray of roasted broccoli and cauliflower with chili flakes. The kitchen smelled amazing.

Staff Supper: A Sweet, Soothing Bowl of Mak ChukFor last night’s staff supper, I decided to go with something a little different—a comforting, traditional Chinese dessert known as 'Mak Chuk' (also called sweet congee or wheat porridge). It’s warm, slightly sweet, and perfect for winding down after a long shift.

What a treat to have someone in the kitchen that can cook amazing local Malaysian cuisine. My sous made a super delicious meal of briyani rice with lamb masak Merah and prawns masak Merah.The reason for both dishes cooked in the same gravy is cause one of our staff doesn't eat meat so the prawns were cooked for her. There were more than enough prawns so I sneaked 2 tiger prawns to my plate to enjoy.

Staff Supper: Barramundi Fish TacosA recent staff supper I made was all about comfort with a crunch—fish tacos, but done fish-and-chips style. I used Barramundi (Siakap) filets, a mild, buttery fish that holds up beautifully to frying. For the batter, I went with a classic soda-charged mix—light, bubbly, and crisp—giving that perfect golden shell reminiscent of your favorite fish & chip shop.

For staff meal today, my sous cooked up a big wok of KL-style Hokkien Mee, the kind that brings instant comfort with every smoky, umami-rich bite. She's never cooked not eaten this before so it was more like mee hailam but I took home some leftover and cooked it longer until it was that familiar Hokkien Mee texture and flavor.

There’s something deeply satisfying about a bowl of noodles that hits every note—spicy, savory, nutty, and rich. Made my signature la mien for our staff supper the other day and it's just that: a comforting yet bold dish built on a flavor-packed sauce mix of garlic and chili oil, creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, and oyster sauce. The noodles are coated generously in this umami-laden base, each slurp bursting with depth and warmth.