Two of Southeast Asia’s most respected culinary figures, Chef Akmal Anuar and Chef JP Anglo, are coming together for a collaborative dinner in Dubai. The event, titled Many Hands, will take place on Wednesday, 18 June, at Harummanis in Wasl 51. For one night only, guests will enjoy a six-course menu shaped by shared roots, cultural pride, and culinary heritage.
Many Hands is a tribute to Southeast Asian traditions, specifically inspired by kamayan feasts from the Philippines and nasi padang tables from Indonesia and Malaysia. Both chefs will present three dishes each, creating a six-dish experience that highlights their cultural stories and culinary skills.
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The menu will be served in a traditional format — no plates, just banana leaves and hands — as a celebration of communal dining and heritage.
Guests can expect dishes including:
- Ayam Masak Merah – chicken in a spicy tomato and chilli sauce
- Beef Belly with Burnt Coconut
- Sambal
- Halo Halo x Ais Kacang – a collaborative sweet creation blending two popular cold desserts from each country
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Chef Akmal Anuar, born in Singapore to a Malay family, is the mind behind Harummanis, Osteria Funkcoolio, and Goldfish Sushi & Yakitori. Chef JP Anglo, hailing from the Philippines, leads Kooya Filipino Eatery in Dubai and is the founder of Sarsa in the Philippines.
Planning to participate? Here’s practical info about Many Hands dinner in Dubai:
- Date: Wednesday, 18 June
- Location: Harummanis, Wasl 51, Dubai
- Price: AED 275 per person + VAT
