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Ember Beach Club dinner news: For one night only, the seaside venue at One&Only Desaru Coast resort will host an extraordinary four-hands gastronomic experience. The art of dining will be celebrated against the breathtaking backdrop of the South China Sea along Malaysia’s south-eastern shoreline. Guests can expect to be delighted with a collaborative menu with pairings that meld the styles of distinct South Asian flavours from Thevar by Mano Thevar, alongside the seafood and barbecue inspired flavours from chef Andrew Walsh’s signature creations at Ember Beach Club that promises to indulge the senses on an epicurean adventure.

The third edition of the EMBER CURATES series takes place on 17th of August 2024. The exclusive Michelin-starred dinner collaboration brings together the innovative Chef Mano Thevar of the eponymous two-Michelin-starred restaurant Thevar, renowned for his reinterpretations of South Asian cuisine, and Chef Andrew of one-Michelin-star CURE, who brings a wealth of experience and creativity to the Malaysian barbecue grill, mixing East-meets-West flavours and ingredients in a fire-fuelled menu.

The menu of exclusive dishes will feature Chef Thevar’s unique use of South Asian spices. These include Hokkaido Scallop with Pearl couscous ponggal & Smoked tomato chutney, Boondhi crumbs to Lamb Rack & Lamb Biryani with Sorrel chutney, Butternut masala, Madras kuzhamb . Guests can also savour Rasmalai with Cinnamon Ice-cream with Ghee Cake, Pistachio, Cranberries, and Saffron & Cardamom Cloud topped with Gold leaf, an elevation of the classic and beloved Indian dessert, to end on a sweet note.

“In this edition Andrew and Friends, we are thrilled to bring together two Michelin-starred chefs at the very top of their industry, Andrew Walsh and Mano Thevar, who have masterfully created a bespoke menu to celebrate the best of South Asian spices from our region and beyond. We are delighted to offer this unique and extraordinary culinary journey for our guests to discover,” comments GM Jerome Pichon.

Framed by breathtaking sunsets and the sound of cascading waves, Ember Beach Club at One&Only Desaru Coast injects a dose of buzz and energy to the tranquil coastline framed by lush rainforests. Designed by the award-winning Kerry Hill Architects, the first resort in South-East Asia is an architectural gem, easily accessible two hours by car from Singapore or 90-minutes via the Singapore-Desaru ferry service.

The Ember Curates: Andrew and Friends culinary series continues to unite distinguished chefs from around the world in pioneering innovative collaborations with Chef Andrew. These partnerships showcase signature flavours from each participant and continue to provide a space where like-minded individuals are brought together to enjoy their shared passion for delicious food.

Limited seats are available for booking at MYR 650 nett per person and room rates start from MYR 2,900.

For reservations, please email guest.experience@oneandonlydesarucoast.com or call +60 7 878 3400.

About One&Only Desaru Coast
Positioned on the south-eastern shoreline of Malaysia between lush rainforests and the South China Sea, One&Only Desaru Coast extends across 128 acres of unspoilt wild flora and a pristine 1.5 kilometre stretch of private white sanded beach. Designed by the award-winning Kerry Hill Architects, the first One&Only resort in South-East Asia is an architectural gem, weaving local art and nature into every corner, offering a true retreat from city life. Easily accessible via the new 90-minutes Singapore-Desaru ferry service or two hours by car from Singapore, the ultra-luxury tropical escape offers guests the ultimate privacy, leading wellness programmes, destination-defining cuisine and curated experiences that celebrate the destination.