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Master Saké Sommelier (SSA)
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WSET Level 3 Saké and Wines
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An Exclusive Evening of Fine Dining & Sake Pairing at Cilantro 🍶

Join us for an unforgettable evening where great food meets the art of Japanese sake.

Discover an evening of refined flavours, featuring succulent roasted goose and thoughtfully curated dishes paired with exceptional Japanese sakes from @dewazakura_sake. Each sake is thoughtfully poured into the renowned Kyoto Saké Glass by @stoelzlelausitz to enhance the tasting experience.

In collaboration with @thesakeplace and Master Sake Sommelier Danny Leong, this special multi-course set menu is guided by a philosophy of thoughtful pairing, focusing purely on matching each dish with the ideal sake rather than just prestige. Whether you are a longtime sake lover or looking to explore new culinary experiences, it promises an immersive journey of elevated enjoyment.

📅 Date: Tuesday, 17 November 2026
📍 Venue: Cilantro Restaurant & Wine Bar, Kuala Lumpur
💰 Price: RM588 per person

Reserve your table for this special evening.

Visit the link in our bio for reservations and enquiries.

#CilantroKL #KLfinedining #Sakepairing #SakeLovers #FrenchJapaneseCuisine by @thesakeplace

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Shaping the future of hospitality starts in the classroom.

SOMLAY President Danny Leong recently visited Sunway University’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Management as Guest Speaker, representing the Association.

During the session, Danny shared insights on:
🔹 The evolving role of the modern Sommelier
🔹 Sensory science & consumer psychology in F&B
🔹 The future of experience design, wellness, and inclusive beverage menus

At SOMLAY, our mission extends beyond sommelier competitions — we’re committed to education and investing in Malaysia’s next generation of F&B talent.

Thank you to Associate Professor Dr. Joaquim Dias Soeiro, Deputy Dean (Internationalisation), School of Hospitality & Tourism Management for the invitation.

Here’s to inspiring Malaysia’s future hospitality leaders! 🇲🇾🍷

#Somlay #SommelierAssociationofMalaysia #ShapetheFuture #MalaysiaHospitality #HospitalityEducation by @thesakeplace

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🏆🍇大马最佳侍酒师锦标赛2026详细名单

• 冠军 — Arthur Chang @a_r_t_h_u_r_6
• 亚军 — Chin Voon Ping @vp.abv16.5
• 季军 — Aaron Liew @y.179_

特优奖
• Cepas de Chile 杯 — Arthur Chang
• 最佳葡萄酒理论奖— Arthur Chang
• 最佳侍酒服务奖 — Arthur Chang
• 最佳盲品奖 — Chin Voon Ping
• 最佳外籍侍酒师奖 — Daisuke Kawai @daisuke_kawai0109

🎫评审团：
• Britt Ng – 葡萄酒总监，Marina Bay Sands （首席裁判） @brittncy @marinabaysands
• Lesley Liu – 首席侍酒师, Odette @lesleyliu1012 @odetterestaurant
• Wong Yin How – 创办人，Vintry Cellars @tinkerman_77
• Ronald Binati – 副教授, 服务与旅游业学, UCSI
University @ronaldwbinati
• Dr Daniel Chong – 院长, 双威大学（Sunway University）服务与旅游业管理学院 @chong_ka_leong @sunwayuniversity
• Justin Ho – 副葡萄酒总监, Park 90 @park90winelounge @justshinji87

恭祝2026年侍酒师锦标赛的得奖者和参赛者拿出最优秀的一面呈现给观众和评审。 taken in St Giles the Garden Hotel by @thesakeplace

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🍷 Arthur Chang has been crowned Malaysia Best Sommelier Champion 2026.

Hosted by the Sommelier Association of Malaysia (SOMLAY), the Malaysia Best Sommelier Championship brought together 11 competitors over three days of rigorous theory, blind tasting and practical service challenges designed to test every aspect of professional sommellerie. This year’s edition also marked a milestone with an expanded format, welcoming Malaysian sommeliers working overseas alongside international competitors.

Emerging as Champion was Arthur Chang, Sommelier at 67 Pall Mall Singapore, who swept four of the competition’s top honours—Champion, Best in Theory, Best in Service and the Cepas de Chile Award.

Chin Voon Ping of Potager Restaurant, Kuala Lumpur, finished as First Runner-Up and received the Best in Blind Tasting Award, while Aaron Liew of Grand Vin Singapore was named Second Runner-Up. The inaugural Best Foreign Sommelier Award was presented to Daisuke Kawai.

The Championship culminated in a live Grand Final, where finalists were evaluated across eight challenges by a distinguished panel of leading wine and hospitality professionals from Malaysia and Singapore, led by Chief Judge Britt Ng, Wine Director of Marina Bay Sands Singapore.

🍷Swipe through for the winners and highlights from Malaysia’s premier sommelier competition. by @thesakeplace

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Honoured to receive the Saké Sommelier Award from the Japanese Ambassador to Malaysia, His Excellency Shikata Noriyuki @norishikata , at Japan Expo 2026 @japanexpomalaysia yesterday.

A big congratulations to the organisers, Siam Connection Sdn. Bhd. and G-Yu Creative Co., Ltd. @gyucreative , on a highly entertaining and colourful opening ceremony!

The Expo is supported by the Embassy of Japan in Malaysia @japaninmalaysia , the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), The Japan Foundation Kuala Lumpur @jf_kualalumpur , and Tourism Malaysia. by @thesakeplace

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The Malaysia Best Sommelier Championship 2026, organised by SOMLAY, concluded after three days of competition that challenged participants in blind tasting, wine knowledge, food pairing, decanting, technical service and real-world guest scenarios. This year’s edition also marked the debut of the Best Foreign Sommelier Trophy, reflecting Malaysia’s growing role as a regional hospitality and wine destination.

Arthur Chang of 67 Pall Mall Singapore emerged as overall champion, with VP Chin of Potager KL named first runner-up and Aaron Liew of Grand Vin Singapore taking second runner-up. Their performances demonstrated the depth of knowledge, precision and professionalism required at the highest level of the profession.

Beyond recognising the country’s top sommeliers, the championship continues to serve as an important platform for developing talent, encouraging knowledge exchange and raising standards across Malaysia’s wine and hospitality industry.

@sommelier.association_my
#FoodForThoughtMY
#TippleInternational taken in Malaysia by @thesakeplace

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We are proud to announce the recipients of the Japan Expo Malaysia Award 2026, held in collaboration with the Embassy of Japan in Kuala Lumpur. This prestigious award recognizes individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to promoting Japanese culture, values, and industries in Malaysia across a wide range of fields.

We are delighted to present this year’s award recipients:

1. Business Award – Datuk Ir. Yong Ah Huat
2. Education Award – Assoc. Prof. Dr Zoraida Mustafa
3. Music Director & Producer Award – Raja Farouk
4. Creative Content & Animation Award – Nizam Abd Razak
5. Entertainment Award (Solo) – Amelia Khor
6. Fashion Designer Award – Eric Choong
7. Cosplayer Award – Ryukku-k
8. Food & Beverage Award – Wayne Eng
9. Sake Sommelier Award – Danny Leong

The award presentation ceremony will be held on 24 July 2026 at the Kaze Stage, Hall 6, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.

Join us in celebrating these inspiring individuals and their remarkable achievements, and in recognizing their invaluable role in strengthening the cultural ties and fostering deeper connections between Japan and Malaysia.
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JAPAN EXPO MALAYSIA 2026
THE BIGGEST ALL JAPAN EVENT IN MALAYSIA
🗓Date : Friday 24th - Sunday 26th July 2026
開催期間 : 2026年7月24日(金)~2026年7月26日(日)
⏰ Time: 10 AM - 8 PM
📍Place: Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
Free Admission
🏢Organized by: G-Yu Creative Co.,Ltd / Co-organized by: Siam Connection Sdn Bhd
🗣 Follow Us ( 詳細はこちら)
🔻 🔻 🔻
🌐 www.japanexpomalaysia.com
IG : japanexpomalaysia
X : @JAPANEXPO_MLY
Line@ : @japanexpomalaysia
#Japanexpomalaysia2026 #GYUCREATIVE #alljapanevent #ジャパンエキスポマレーシア2026 #siamconnection by @thesakeplace

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Danny Leong is Malaysia’s first Master Sake Sommelier and a leading sake consultant, recognised for advancing the appreciation, service, and understanding of sake beyond Japan. His work bridges traditional brewing philosophy with modern gastronomy through sensory science and education.

He is also the creator behind the Kyoto Sake Glass by Stölzle Lausitz, designed from extensive glassware research to enhance aroma, texture, and flavour balance.

Japan Expo Malaysia is honored to present the Sake Sommelier Award in recognition of his contribution to promoting Japanese sake in Malaysia.
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JAPAN EXPO MALAYSIA 2026
THE BIGGEST ALL JAPAN EVENT IN MALAYSIA
🗓Date : Friday 24th - Sunday 26th July 2026
開催期間 : 2026年7月24日(金)~2026年7月26日(日)
⏰ Time: 10 AM - 8 PM
📍Place: Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
Free Admission
🏢Organized by: G-Yu Creative Co.,Ltd / Co-organized by: Siam Connection Sdn Bhd
🗣 Follow Us ( 詳細はこちら)
🔻 🔻 🔻
🌐 www.japanexpomalaysia.com
IG : japanexpomalaysia
X : @JAPANEXPO_MLY
Line@ : @japanexpomalaysia
#Japanexpomalaysia2026 #GYUCREATIVE #alljapanevent #ジャパンエキスポマレーシア2026 #siamconnection by @thesakeplace

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Some encounters leave a lasting impression.

We were honoured to spend the afternoon with Master Sake Sommelier Danny Leong, discovering how the renowned Kyoto Sake Glass elevates the enjoyment of premium sake alongside our seasonal sushi. @thesakeplace
@stoelzlelausitz

A delicate sip.
A perfect piece of sushi.
A moment worth remembering.

Thank you, Danny, for sharing this special experience with us at Hanare.

🍣 × 🍶

#HanareKL #Omakase #KyotoSakeGlass #SakeLover #JapaneseDining taken in Hanare Japanese restaurant by @thesakeplace

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It's been a while since I caught up with Chef Marcus @marcusooi_cs — and what a setting to reconnect. @merdekagrill @parkhyatt_kl sits on the 75th floor of Warisan Merdeka Tower, and the view is only matched by the food. Chef Marcus brings a Nordic sensibility to the table — clean, precise, with a beautiful natural acidity and brightness from fresh herbs & spices that stopped me mid-bite.
That lightness? That's exactly the conversation saké wants to have.
I'm seriously considering hosting a saké pairing dinner here. Wouldn't that be something you'd want to experience?

#merdekagrill #parkhyattkl #Sakepairing #mastersakesommelier #Dannyleong by @thesakeplace

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Discover how glassware can transform flavour perception with Danny Leong M.S.S., Master Saké Sommelier and Sensory Science Consultant.

In this masterclass, explore how different vessels influence aroma, texture, and overall tasting experience across wine and saké. Through a guided tasting, uncover how a single beverage can express itself differently depending on the glass used.

A distinctive session that brings together sensory science and hospitality, offering new perspectives on how flavour is experienced and presented.

Don’t miss this once in a lifetime experience!

📅 21 April 2026
🕝 14:30 – 15:30
📍 Singapore Expo
📅 ProWine Singapore

🎟 Pre-register for complimentary access. Limited seats available, with on-site access subject to availability.

On-site registration to ProWine Singapore is SGD 100. taken in Singapore EXPO by @thesakeplace

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