Chef TQ

At Jiak Kim House, Chef TQ designs an Asian-inspired menu that blends traditional flavours from North, South, and Southeast Asia with modern cooking techniques. His approach brings together authentic ingredients and contemporary styles to create a unique dining experience. Chef TQ’s culinary creations include standout dishes such as Mdm Lee’s Lotus Leaf Rice & Ayam Taliwang and the innovative Beef Tongue-to-Tail.

Inspired by his cherished childhood memories, Mdm Lee’s Lotus Leaf Rice & Ayam Taliwang is a heartfelt tribute to his mother’s beloved recipe. This dish features a spicy Indonesian grilled chicken prepared in two delightful ways, including stuffed chicken wings. The star of the dish is Mum’s lotus leaf rice, wrapped in fragrant lotus leaves and accompanied by tangy zucchini pickle, homemade sambal, and turmeric sauce.

Taking inspiration from Chef TQ’s favourite comfort food, nasi lemak, the Beef Tongue- to-Tail dish offers a unique twist on this classic dish. It features torched tongue, braised oxtail, and rendang short ribs, complemented by coconut pave potatoes, reminiscent of the coconut rice in nasi lemak.