Malaysia's Japanese culinary scene is set to take centre stage with the launch of the inaugural Pop Wasabi Awards 2026, a new competition dedicated to recognising the country's most promising young sushi chefs while celebrating the artistry, craftsmanship and heritage of authentic Japanese cuisine.
Zentis Osaka will kick-off the third installment of its Art-in-Residence series with a June 1 unveiling of works by Japanese calligraphy masters Baikei and Taiga Uehira as well as the debut of a stay package featuring an introduction to the revered art form.
Nobu Kuala Lumpur is set to elevate the city’s dining landscape this May with the introduction of a Special Omakase curated by Chef Hervé Courtot
This April, Nobu Kuala Lumpur invites guests to celebrate the elegance of Japanese seasonal dining with the Hanami Bento Box Menu,
Sushi Plus, Malaysia’s very own homegrown sushi brand, has teamed up with celebrity chef and MasterChef Selebriti Malaysia winner Dato’ Fazley Yaakob to launch a brand-new fusion menu called Flavour Kahwin — a one-of-a-kind collaboration marrying Malaysia’s favourite local dishes with authentic Japanese sushi craftsmanship.