Chef Johari: A Culinary Maestro’s Journey Through Five Decades
With a distinguished career spanning five decades in the hospitality and food industries, Johari has held esteemed positions in both corporate and culinary leadership. His journey includes roles such as General Manager at SMTC Sdn. Bhd., Assistant Director of Food & Beverage at Tradewinds Corporation, Executive Assistant Manager at Crowne Plaza Shanghai, R&D General Manager at Ayamas Food Corporation, and Executive Chef at numerous international hotels across Malaysia and beyond. A professionally trained chef, Johari is an alumnus of prestigious institutions, including UiTM, AHMA, and Cornell University. From his humble beginnings as a kitchen apprentice, he has honed his craft in renowned five-star establishments across Malaysia, Switzerland, and China. Beyond…
Visitors flock to Bird’s Nest at Banyan Tree Krabi
From curious locals to international travellers and influencers, everyone who visits Krabi these days seems to want to make a booking at Banyan Tree’s iconic Bird’s Nest. The three pods command spectacular views overlooking the Andaman Sea and the distant uninhabited islands of a national marine park. Attached by a short walkway to Banyan Tree Krabi’s signature Thai restaurant, Saffron, which is in turn accessible from the resort by a short ride in an electric funicular, the panoramic trio of Bird’s Eye tables are one of the most outstanding and photogenic features at the award-winning resort. “Our Bird’s Nest is unique and unlike anything else in Krabi,” said Thai Sous…
