The Toque 12

Toque 12 kicks off this new season with vigor. Join host Phillip Davenport as he tours Malaysia's provocative culinary world that infuses a spectrum of flavors in its cuisine and meet those who have influenced Malaysia's culinary success.

Malaysia's extraordinary restaurants can be found in the most amazing locations, and Phillip Davenport takes us to the best of them. Dato' Steve Day nurtured the country's progress towards culinary excellence, and here, we taste Malaysia.

Phil's first stop on our Malaysian culinary tour is Aliyaa Island Restaurant where Chef Pradeep Kumar shares some of his tasteful preparations and cooking secrets and takes us shopping for fresh spices and ingredients.

Isadora Chai is an unconventional chef whose passion for food led her away from the corporate world to open Antara Restaurant in Kuala Lumpur where she now inspires the world through her cooking that is based on comforting flavors of home.

Neroteca is a hidden gem of a restaurant in Kuala Lumpur where Chef Stefano Criber delivers tastes and flavor profiles from Abruzzo, Italy to Malaysia through stunning signature dishes that remind Phil why Malaysia is on the culinary map.

Modesto Marini was a trailblazer in bringing high-end cuisine to Malaysia. Join Phil at Marini's on 57 where Chef Marini reveals why his restaurant is Malaysia's most iconic rooftop bar, Italian Restaurant, and whisky and cigar lounge.

Located in a 97-year-old building, Pampas Steakhouse at Old Malaya adds history and cozy ambiance to its dining experience. After Ren introduces Phil to Pampas, Chef Sajal highlights the restaurant's specialty dishes.

Perched majestically over the sparkling waters of the Andaman Sea, Kayuputi Langkawi is an elegant Asian fusion restaurant. Chef Gaetan Biesuz prepares a handful of Kayuputi's classic dishes and shares a few tips in the kitchen.

Journey to Datai Langkawi, a paradise in the rainforest, that offers a diverse choice of dining experiences, including The Gulai House, a 5-star restaurant. Executive Chef Richard Miller unveils the restaurant's high caliber cuisine.

Where there is fire, there is grilling. Chef Benjamin Halat welcomes Phillip to Mandarin Grill at the Mandarin Oriental in Kuala Lumpur where he showcases the restaurant's stunning dishes and walks through how he carefully prepares them.

Soak in the opulence of Celestial Court at Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur with host Phillip Davenport. Explore the many facets of what makes this an ideal destination and experience its culinary delights inside and outside the kitchen.

With its own signature Marble 8 Cuts, Marble 8 Steakhouse redefines dry-aged beef, and as host Phillip Davenport soon discovers, this is the pinnacle of steakhouse dining. Chef Simone Musu features the surf and turf classics of Marble 8.

Inside The Westin in Kuala Lumpur, Phillip visits Prego where Executive Chef Aizat Hakim Feisal creates his impressive signature dishes. Phil also experiences QBA, an energetic bar that will take you back half a century to Havana, Cuba.

Professional Mixologist Jonas Ax reveals his depth of knowledge of all things shaken, stirred, chilled, and sparkling as host Phillip Davenport spends an afternoon at Elysium Bar and Terrace.

To some, the day has not truly begun without a hardy breakfast, and Phil knows all the best spots in Malaysia for the early risers out there, including L'Orangerie, the Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur, the Sticky Wicket, and Marini Café.

Experience two remarkable restaurants in two vastly different settings: The Gulai House that is tucked deep in the Malaysian rainforest, and Lai Po Heen, a modern Cantonese-style kitchen with roots in ancient Cantonese tradition.

Phil eagerly awaits his chance to enjoy, and learn the secrets behind, the divine cuisine found inside DC Restaurant by Darren Chin, a Chef whose inspiration is derived from the high level of satisfaction his guests continually experience.

The stunning restaurants we experienced, and the exceptional culinary masters we learned valuable insights from, have more to share as we join host Phil Davenport for a final hurrah to what was a truly memorable visit to Malaysia.