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British-Sri Lankan economist-turned-restaurateur and cookbook author Cynthia Shanmugalingam calls Sri Lankan food “one of the world’s most unsung cuisines”, and I would have to agree with her after my own trip there this past May. From the delectably spicy black pepper crab of Colombo to the aromatic teas of the Central Highlands, and the fleshy tuna down on the south coast of Galle, the island of Ceylon is a veritable jewel box of flavours that has arrived in its current form after a tumultuous and colourful history. Read more about why Sri Lanka should be high up on your list of foodie destinations here.
Also in this week’s line up:
- We scoured the megalopolis of Tokyo for the best Wagyu cutlet sandwiches it offers
- I spoke to the first female master blender of The Macallan on her rise to the top
- Get a sneak peek of what to expect at Tatler Dining's first-ever Malaysia Cocktail Festival
Gavin Yeung
Senior Dining Editor, Tatler Hong Kong
Editor's Picks
The best Wagyu katsu sandos in Tokyo
Resident foodie Tokyo Halfie explores the city of Tokyo to find the most sumptuous versions of the popular Japanese beef cutlet sandwich
MORE DINING STORIES
From Man Ho's seasonal celebration of wild Yunnan mushrooms to Sushiyoshi's new menu, these are all the events and happenings that you should know about this week
Francis’ sommelier, Simone Sammuri, shares his wine of the moment, his most memorable pour and what's hiding in his cellar
The Macallan’s first female master blender gives the lowdown on what it takes to rise to the pinnacle of whisky
Travel the world via your taste buds with our round-up of warm, rich, and comforting soups from around the globe
Tatler x Mastercard & Lubuds
Restaurant group Lubuds and payment technology company Mastercard have more in common than you might think
Mastercard’s Helena Chen and Lubuds Group’s Louie Chung discuss their plans to revitalise Hong Kong as one of Asia's premier culinary destinations
Tatler Tidbit 🍡
Skye Roofbar & Dining at The Park Lane Hong Kong is due to welcome Jacques Barnachon, the head chef of one-Michelin-starred L'Etang du Moulin in Bonnétage, France, on September 15 and 16. With a four-course lunch and six-course dinner on offer, spaces for Barnachon's menu can be booked here.
Around Asia
MALAYSIA | Tatler Dining Malaysia presents its very first Cocktail Festival, a boozy two-day extravaganza that's not to be missed
SINGAPORE | 4 of Asia’s best chefs teamed up to curate a local-inspired menu for Off Menu Luxe
MALAYSIA | Take a look inside 6 artistic cafes found in Penang’s most historic buildings
