The Dining Room - The Datai Langkawi
Malaysia
The Dining Room sits beside The Datai Langkawi's main pool beneath fig trees, serving international breakfasts and lunches before becoming a candlelit fine-dining venue in the evening. Chef Chai Chun Boon's cooking combines contemporary European techniques with Asian influences and locally sourced ingredients. Guests can choose à la carte dishes or a ten-course degustation menu. Coral seaweed, roe and herbs from the resort's garden help shape the preparations, while chilli, turmeric and ginger grow close to the kitchen. The walk-in cellar holds more than 700 wine labels, with resident sommeliers arranging pairings and private tastings. The poolside setting keeps the meal connected to the resort's forest surroundings.