London based Malaysian Tamil chef, Sugun Gopal, has launched his first cookbook The founder of Roti King (Pan-Malaysian) and its sister restaurant Gopal’s Corner (Tamil Malaysian), Sugen has championed his native cuisine for over two decades. His new cook book, titled “Roti King”, pays homage to his family’s recipes and Malaysian roots. Inspired by Malaysia’s […]
READ MOREAt just 28, Nim was thriving and in the best shape of his life, having just completed the New York City Marathon. But in November 2024, he started to find it difficult to breathe. Within days of undergoing tests, he was diagnosed with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, a rare and life-threatening blood cancer. A stem […]
READ MOREA 100-year-old Tamil owned street-food stall in Georgetown Penang, Malaysia has been honoured in the MICHELIN guide’s “Bib Gourmand” category for its affordable yet exceptional dining for 2025. Ravi’s Claypot Apom Manis stall, established since 1920, is located at Keat Hoe (formerly known as Swee Kong Coffee Shop). Led by third generation chef Balasivan Nilumagan, […]
READ MOREMalaysian Tamil chef and restaurateur, Mano Thevar has retained his two-Michelin-stars for “Thevar”, his fine dining Indian restaurant in Singapore. Thevar, serves modern Indian cuisine with European techniques, some flavours from the (Malaysian) peninsula and high quality Japanese produce. One of his favourite dishes at Thevar is Irish oysters topped with rasam vinaigrette and sambal […]
READ MORETamil institute for leadership & excellence, present MANGAI | மங்கை, an evening celebrating Tamil women from a diverse range of professions. The annual international women’s day networking event takes place on Friday 8th March in London, featuring inspirational UK based Eelam Tamil women. Anisha Kiri (Barrister) Pritt (Artist/ Musician) Mathu Selva (Technology Consultant) Julia Anton […]
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