December 16, 2011 at 1:00 pm
When it comes to the topic of food and what is good, it is normal for everyone to have their own opinions and recommendations. Whether it is dining out at the local mamak stall or a fine-dining restaurant, every individual has their own preference. Unlike smaller cities like Penang or Malacca where it is easier to name one or two outstanding restaurants, there are so many excellent restaurants here in Kuala Lumpur that it is difficult to choose the best of the best.
So how do you select the best outlets in Kuala Lumpur? Get people that frequent these places to nominate and vote for their favourite restaurants online. And that is what Time Out KL did for its annual Food Awards.
The announcement of the winners for the Time Out KL Food Awards 2011 was held recently on 23rd November 2011 at the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPAC) near Sentul West, Kuala Lumpur. The poll received a record number of votes – nearly 50,000 votes were received over the five month voting period. Nominations began on 1st August 2011 where food lovers were allowed to select their favourite food outlets. After six weeks of open poll, the shortlisted outlets was announced and voters began casting votes for their choice of outlet from 20th September until late November before the winners were announced in a grand unveiling ceremony.
The award for Outstanding Chef of the Year goes to Chef Nathalie Arbefeuille
The award for Best Middle Eastern went to Al-Amar
The award for Best Japanese goes to… Kampachi!
The award for the Best New Restaurant went to Ben’s. Benjamin Yong was given the award as the Best Restaurateur of the Year whereas Chef Nathalie Arbefeuille was awarded Outstanding Chef of the Year. The winners of the other categories are as below:-
Best Chinese
Li Yen
Best Continental
Hakka Republic
Best Hawker / Mamak
Devi’s Corner
Best Healthy Eating/ Vegetarian
Marmalade
Best Indian
Kanna Curry House
Malay
Bijan
Best Thai / Indochinese
Rama V
Best Middle Eastern
Al-Amar
Best Pub Grub
Jarrod Rawlins
Best Place for Coffee
Espressemente illy
Best Place for Seafood
Restoran Fatty Crab
Best Place for Steak
PRIME
Blogger’s Choice
Village Park Nasi Lemak / Memoirs of a Chocoholic
Best Japanese
Kampachi
Best Italian
La Risata
Best Fine Dining
Cilantro
Congratulations to all winners of the Time Out KL Food Awards 2011. These awards are a testament to the excellence and is the best way acknowledge and acclaim the chefs and restaurateurs who have made dining in Kuala Lumpur one of the best in Malaysia.
Tags: Fine Dining, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Time Out KL, Time Out KL Food Awards 2011
