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Malaysia's extraordinary restaurants can be found in the most amazing locations, and Phillip Davenport takes us to the best of them.

Phil's first stop on our Malaysian culinary tour is Aliyaa Island Restaurant where Chef Pradeep Kumar shares some of his tasteful preparations and cooking secrets.

Isadora Chai is an unconventional chef whose passion for food led her away from the corporate world to open Antara Restaurant in Kuala Lumpur where she now inspires the world.

Neroteca is a hidden gem of a restaurant in Kuala Lumpur where Chef Stefano Criber delivers tastes and flavor profiles from Abruzzo, Italy to Malaysia.

Join Phil at Marini's on 57 where Chef Marini reveals why his restaurant is Malaysia's most iconic rooftop bar, Italian Restaurant, and whisky and cigar lounge.

Located in a 97-year-old building, Pampas Steakhouse at Old Malaya adds history and cozy ambiance to its dining experience. Chef Sajal highlights the restaurant's specialty dishes.

Kayuputi Langkawi is an elegant Asian fusion restaurant. Chef Gaetan Biesuz prepares a handful of Kayuputi's classic dishes and shares a few tips in the kitchen.

Journey to Datai Langkawi, a paradise in the rainforest, that offers a diverse choice of dining experiences, including The Gulai House, a 5-star restaurant.

Where there is fire, there is grilling. Chef Benjamin Halat welcomes Phillip to Mandarin Grill at Kuala Lumpur's Mandarin Oriental where he shares the restaurant's stunning dishes.

Soak in the opulence of Celestial Court at Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur with host Phillip Davenport. Explore the many facets of what makes this an ideal destination.

With its own signature Marble 8 Cuts, Marble 8 Steakhouse redefines dry-aged beef, and as host Phillip Davenport soon discovers, this is the pinnacle of steakhouse dining.

Inside The Westin in Kuala Lumpur, Phillip visits Prego where Executive Chef Aizat Hakim Feisal creates his impressive signature dishes. Phil also experiences a bit of Havana.

Mixologist Jonas Ax reveals his depth of knowledge of all things shaken, stirred, chilled, and sparkling as host Phillip Davenport spends an afternoon at Elysium Bar and Terrace.

Phil knows all the best spots in Malaysia for the early risers out there, including L'Orangerie, the Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur, the Sticky Wicket, and Marini Cafe.

Experience two remarkable restaurants in two vastly different settings. The Gulai House is deep in the Malaysian rainforest, while Lai Po Heen is a modern Cantonese-style kitchen.

Phil enjoys the divine cuisine found inside DC Restaurant by Darren Chin, a Chef whose inspiration is derived from the high level of satisfaction his guests continually experience.

The stunning restaurants we experienced, and the exceptional culinary masters we learned valuable insights from, have more to share as we toast our memorable visit to Malaysia.