An inspiring chapter of The Chef Series 2026: The Art of The Distinctive continued with Chef Seamus Sam’s residency at The Datai Langkawi, where he brought his passion and innovative approach to our rainforest setting, offering guests an intimate culinary journey shaped by the multicultural spirit of London and his Malaysian heritage.⁠
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As Head Chef of one-Michelin-starred Evelyn’s Table, he is known for his creative vision in fine dining – where precision and storytelling come together on the plate. The result was a degustation experience that felt both contemporary and authentic, blending influences from Michelin-starred kitchens with a narrative of heritage and identity.⁠