Tawau Chef Lo Kit's Mee Tauhu wins silver at Genting Culinary Classic
Published on: Thursday, June 12, 2025
Published on: Thu, Jun 12, 2025 Text Size: KOTA KINABALU: Chef Lo Kit from Tawau earned international recognition after securing second place at the Genting Culinary Classic 2025, impressing judges with his refined take on Mee Tauhu, a traditional Sabahan tofu noodle dish. Held on June 10–11 at the Genting International Showroom, the event spotlighted Malaysia's culinary talent as part of the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign.
Advertisement Lo Kit's dish, known for its delicate balance of tofu, noodles, and savoury broth, showcased Sabah's rich food heritage on a global stage. Budiman Bistari Mohamed of Kedah won first place, taking home RM25,000, while Lo Kit received RM15,000 as runner-up, and Lim Boon Ghee placed third, earning RM10,000. The competition was co-organized by Resorts World Genting and the Hospitality Asia Platinum Awards (HAPA), aiming to elevate Malaysia as a world-class food tourism destination. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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