Malcolm Lee

Pioneering Peranakan chef who made Candlenut the world's first Michelin-starred Peranakan restaurant. Fourth-generation Straits Chinese, he learned traditional recipes from his grandmother and elevated this heritage cuisine to fine dining while preserving its authentic soul. Champion of Singapore's multicultural culinary identity.

Career

• Owner-Chef at Candlenut, Singapore (2010-present)
• Culinary School Instructor at Various, Singapore (2008-2010)
• Graduate at At-Sunrice GlobalChef Academy, Singapore (2006-2008)

Mentored by His grandmother (Peranakan matriarch).