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I craft refined Southeast Asian cuisine with deep Cantonese roots, executed with modern elegance in London.

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Daren Liew

I honour Malaysian and Cantonese heritage with modern finesse

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I am a Malaysian-born chef from Penang with over 25 years of experience in Cantonese and Southeast Asian cuisine. I led kitchens at Hakkasan and Duddell’s London, and I now serve as Chef-Patron of Nanyang Blossom in Knightsbridge and founder of DL Cuisine Concepts.

I blend authentic flavours with modern refinement and continue to champion the art of Southeast Asian dining in London.

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Cooking is an expression of heritage, creativity, and precision — my way to honour my Malaysian and Cantonese roots while continually evolving with modern techniques.

What defines my cuisine

Heritage expressed with precision

Cooking is my expression of heritage, creativity, and precision — I honour my Malaysian and Cantonese roots while continually evolving with modern techniques.

A journey from Penang to London

I learned to cook from my roots in Penang, Malaysia, where food is a way of life. My earliest lessons came from my father’s Cantonese BBQ restaurant, and my path has continued through acclaimed London kitchens.

Details, respect, and balance

My secret in the kitchen lies in my unwavering attention to detail, respect for ingredients, and balance of flavours.

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