
Kicking off in epic fashion, the Gala Launch of the Malaysia International Gastronomy Festival set into motion the culinary calendar’s most anticipated event featuring Malaysia’s best restaurants. “Gastronomical glitterati of Malaysia, bon vivants and bon viveurs, culinary cavalry men and gustatory gladiators…welcome one and all,” announced MIGF Organising Chairman Dato’ Steve Day as he stood on stage in the Theatre of Cuisines, welcoming the masses to the launch of the 17th MIGF.

Dato’ Steve delivering his welcome address, flanked by the eye-catching stilt walkers that drew crowds wherever they went

The Drop Exchange station, a restaurant specialising in Indian and Persian cuisine

Datuk Dr Victor Wee, Datin Seri Maneesah Ahmad and Tunku Dato’ Seri Iskandar Abdullah eyeing a mini wagyu beef focaccia at the Marble 8 station

Chef Valmuruan Subramaniam of Samplings on the Fourteenth puts flame to pan as he prepares to refresh his buffet

Dato’ Robert Teo taking his Super Gourmet Safari

Chef Siti Arini Darsom of Tangerine being introduced to the audience

Chef Aiman Yusof, Chef Najib Hamid and Chef Lian Chi of Jibby East and Serai @ Pavilion KL

The Malaysian flag fluttered proudly as the Muhibah chefs of 2018 posed for posterity

Datuk Yean spoke on the unifying power of food and bid the festival a warm welcome back after a year’s hiatus

Good food brings us together – a dish made the muhibah way!

Chef Giuseppe Lioce of Nero Nero explains the origins of a dish to Tunku Naquiyuddin

Tunku Naquiyuddin puts the finishing touches on a crème brûlée at Dato’ Fazley’s Dessert Table showcase as Dato’ Steve and Datuk Yean look on

