“Dine with Chef” is Your Backstage Pass to Gastronomy World

MONO Malaysia

Your May Just Got Deliciously Nostalgic

Grand Hyatt KL’s “Dine with Chef” is back this May, and this year’s theme, “Newstalagia: Memories Reinvented,” sounds seriously intriguing. We’re talking about 16 incredible chefs diving deep into those feel-good, classic flavours and giving them a fresh, modern twist. Forget just eating; this is like a delicious journey through time, guided by some seriously talented culinary minds.

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The whole month of May is basically one big, tasty playground. Getting up close and personal with these chefs as they whip up dishes that’ll spark those “remember this?” moments, but with a modern take. And the best part? It’s not just one-off dinners. Grand Hyatt KL is shaking things up with a whole schedule of pop-up dining experiences throughout May. You’ll have different chefs and different “Newstalagia” interpretations popping up, so you can keep coming back for a whole month of delicious memory lane adventures.

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Keep your eyes peeled on their schedule :

May 1–4: The Spirit of Poland: Chefs Mariusz Olechno, Marcin Budynek, and Pawel Mieszala will be at THIRTY8, showcasing traditional Polish bakes like the St. Martin’s Croissant.
May 11: Mother’s Day Brunch: A special brunch at THIRTY8 and IL Forno, featuring chefs from Grand Hyatt x Park Hyatt, and Hyatt Centric x Hyatt Regency.
May 14–17 & 17: Celebrity Chef Florence Tan returns to JPteres with a Peranakan buffet and a special “Gerai” (stall) session, featuring dishes like Spicy Prawn Curry with Pineapple and Chicken Buah Keras.
May 16–18: ARTÉnoon Tea: Pastry Chef Ali Saleh of Park Hyatt Jakarta collaborates with Grand Hyatt KL’s Chef Kang for a unique afternoon tea experience.
May 19–23: Chef Ramu and Tea Thambi highlight the vibrant flavors of Tamil Nadu.
May 22–24: Chef Raj Kumar of Firangi Superstar, Singapore, brings his culinary talents to THIRTY8.
May 29–30: Nyonya Su Pei offers a private dining experience.
May 29–30: Sam Orrock from WAX ON Berlin joins Hyatt’s mixologists at @21 Rooftop Bar, adding a mixology twist to the event.
May 31: A final “Gerai” session, offering another chance to experience the flavors of Chef Florence Tan.