Interview with Peng S. Looi
Posted on 01. Sat, 2010 by admin in Interviews/Stories
With his roots in civil engineering, Chef Peng S. Looi cleverly designs works of “Edible Art” for his clientele in Kentucky. In addition to running the famous August Moon Chinese Bistro and the upscale Asiatique, you will find Looi busy preparing his gourmet line of sauces and extending his hand for charities to help the community. NAC: How has your Malaysian background shaped your approach to cooking? PL: Malaysia is a culinary paradise. With its multicultural population of ethnic Indian, Chinese, Malay and a few others, fusion of cuisines have taken a natural course over the years. For example, Mamak (Indian Muslim), Nyonya (Malay Chinese) and Eurasian (European Asian) foods have become a part of the Malaysian national cuisine. I [...]
Peng S. Looi
Posted on 01. Thu, 2010 by admin in Chefs
ASIATIQUE 1767 Bardstown Road Louisville, KY 40205 502-451-2749 www.asiatiquerestaurant.com www.augustmoonbistro.com Having spent his early years in Malaysia, Peng S.Looi developed a refined appreciation of fine food and ultimately a passion for expressing his own culinary vision. In 1987 Looi partnered with Ms. Mimi Ha-Dabbagh to open what was soon to become the award-winning restaurant August Moon Chinese Bistro, featuring Chinese cuisine with the South East Asian influences that reflect his ethnic background. He opened his second restaurant, the upscale casual Asiatique (with partner Mr. Pabs Sembillo), where he serves his innovative and artful interpretation of Pacific Rim dishes.
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