In June, we welcomed Chef Su Kim Hock of Au Jardin to The Datai Langkawi for The Chef Series 2025 – The Gold List, where his philosophy of Cuisine Naturale came to life in harmony with our rainforest surroundings.⁠⁠

Driven by what nature provides, Chef Kim Hock’s creations paid homage to the season’s harvest – placing vegetables at the forefront of every dish, with protein and flavour shaped by instinct rather than technology. His approach, rooted in respect for the land and a chef’s intuition, reflected balance and connection on each plate. ⁠

⁠Watch this video to discover how Chef Kim Hock expresses his culinary philosophy during his residency at The Datai Langkawi.