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Smoke Signals: How Benjamin Liew Built a Restaurant Empire from Fire and Feeling

NEWS Charcoal smoke, fermented depth and the quiet discipline of old-school technique — Benjamin Liew’s cooking is built on memory as much as mastery. Born in Penang, Malaysia, where hawker culture pulses through daily life, Liew grew up surrounded by fire, fragrance and fearless flavour.

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