Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta has appointed Tan Kwang Aik as its new Chinese executive chef at the award-winning Li Feng Chinese restaurant. Hailing from Malaysia, Chef Tan has over 14 years’ experience in creating modern Cantonese cuisine and dim sum, along with a history of providing discerning banquet clients with high-quality Chinese catering for lavish weddings and other spectacular events.
His philosophy is to develop and refine traditional Cantonese recipes, adding a modern twist and interpretation. This viewpoint reflects the vision of Chef Fei, the two Michelin-star chef who oversees the spectular Li Feng menus.
Chef Tan is no stranger to the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, having worked in the famous Lai Po Heen restaurant at Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur from 2014 to 2016. Prior to this exciting appointment, Chef Tan was based Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru as its Chinese chef overseeing the acclaimed Far & East and Copitas outlets.
As the winner of the Award for Excellence by The Telegraph FOOD GUIDE and a previous Gold Medal recipient from Food and Hotel, Malaysia FHM, Chef Tan is a passionate individual and this appointment is sure to see Li Feng continue to be recognized as the best Chinese restaurant in Jakarta.
Li Feng at Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta
Jalan M.H. Thamrin
Jakarta 10310, Indonesia
T: (+62) 2129938835
Exquisite Taste March – May 2020
