Jealous Malaysian Chef Says Philippine Cuisine is Worst

A number of netizens lambasted the popular Malaysian chef Datuk Redzuawan Ismail, aka Chef Wan for his remark about Filipino foods after his country placed sixth on CNN’s report about the world’s destinations for best foods.

Malaysia is ranked sixth as the destination for world’s best food by CNN, but celebrity chef Datuk Redzuawan Ismail or fondly known as Chef Wan thinks Malaysia should be listed higher in the list.

“My top five choices in terms of variety should be: number one Malaysia, followed by Italy, Thailand, Japan and India,” he told Astro AWANI today.

“I see food as varieties and flavours that reflect the culture and food, and that is why Malaysia should be the first world’s best food destination”, said Chef Wan.

Skeptical with the poll, Chef Wan said that Pilipino food should be at the most bottom of the pact and that the poll does not reflect the true image of the food of the country at all.

“Philippines is known to have the worst food in Asia, ask any chefs and they will tell you I am right,” he said.

CNN had featured the most popular cuisines on its website, based on its readers’ vote for their favorite culinary destination in an open Facebook poll.

Taiwan bagged the top spot with 8,242 votes, followed by Philippines with 1,528 votes, Italy with 810 votes, with Malysia farther below at number six with 265 votes.

Bottom three of the poll is India with 205 votes, Greece with 167 votes and Vietnam with 162 votes.

Chef Wan received negative comments from social media as reaction to his unwelcoming comment.

Many people think that Wan’s comment was triggered by jealousy because Malaysian chefs have been struggling to promote their local foods and yet placed sixth behind the Philippines and Japan.

See reactions from netizens below:

filipino cuisine? worst food in Asia? dude you’re very wrong

— julianahaha (@Awesomelyjulia) June 19, 2015

Malaysian chef’s is the worst chef in asia, they don’t know how to appreciate best food in the world! Hahaha http://t.co/BPt91YVt4z

— Mark Lorezo (@molucs11) June 19, 2015

“Philippines is known to have the worst food in Asia, ask any chefs and they will tell you I am right.” you’re just envy man, get a life.

— LH (@Lavlits) June 19, 2015

Chef Wan of Malaysia? Fu. STUPID! You`re a chef? How come? Haha Envy? Bitter? You should. Shut up WAN. HAHAHA #PROUDFIL #LOVEFILCUISINE

— Olivia Culpo ♚ (@KweeniesofHeart) June 19, 2015

who is chef Datuk Redzuawan Ismail for him to say that Ph has the worst food in asia??? i must say you’re the worst chef.

— Lopez, J (@oneJHIM) June 19, 2015

Well Chef Wan, you are only one in your opinion as the world screams how great Filipino cuisine is. Stupid, arrogant chef!!

— mariekam (@kamkoolot) June 19, 2015

A Malaysian chef said “Philippines is known to have the worst food in Asia.” LOL!!! Even pinoy street foods are the best eh.

— Ruzzel Jan (@RuzzelPili) June 19, 2015

/Lily Lopez/ Assisted Press

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