Press & Media
EQ Celebrates World Sake Day To Honour The Craftmanship Of Master Brewers
Kuala Lumpur, 7 October 2025 – EQ, in collaboration with JFC Malaysia and acclaimed Japanese fine-dining restaurant Kampachi, successfully celebrated Nihonshu no Hi or World Sake Day with an event dedicated to Japan’s signature drink. On 1 October 2025, guests were invited to an interactive evening celebrating its artistry, culture, and tradition. This date was significant as it marked the start of the traditional sake brewing season, coinciding with Japan’s seasonal rice harvest.
Held at Sky51, EQ’s award-winning rooftop bar, the event was graced by the Japanese Ambassador to Malaysia, H.E. Shikata Noriyuki. The evening featured a seminar where guests explored a variety of premium sake and curated culinary pairings, coordinated by certified sake master Ms Akane Yamada.
Learn more about Sky51 here.
Experience The Pinnacle of Michelin Mastery at EQ
Kuala Lumpur, 31 July 2025 — Superstar chef Martín Berasategui is Spain’s most prolific culinary exponent, with 12 Michelin stars across several restaurants. Each of his seven restaurants is helmed by chefs who have worked extensively with Berasategui, and who have achieved fame with their own body of work.
One of Berasategui’s brightest stars, Xabier Goikoetxea (Chef Xabi) from Oria Restaurant, a Michelin-starred gem located within the prestigious Monument Hotel in Barcelona, will be presenting a gastronomic showcase of Martín Berasategui’s exquisite signature cuisine at Sabayon, EQ’s award-winning fine dining restaurant.
A Return to Swiss Culinary Excellence
Kuala Lumpur, 17 July 2025 — A cherished chapter in Malaysia’s fine dining history is being revisited this season, as EQ brings back Chalet, the restaurant celebrated as the pinnacle of fine dining in the early days of Malaysia’s culinary history. Returning as a limited-time dining experience hosted at The Conservatory, Level 3, the Chalet experience is a walk down memory lane for those who remember, and an inspiring celebration of European culinary greatness for those who enjoy the finer things in life.