SVR BlackBookAsia Top 10 Celebrities

A count down to our most popular faces and voices on television, radio and stage in our highly anticipated and much talked about Top 10 Celebrities list, SVR BlackBookAsia presents world famous celebrities from supermodels to actors, DJs, athletes and comedians. 1. Sheena Liam, Asia’s Next Top Model Winner Hailing from Malaysia, Sheena Liam beat 16 finalists in the second cycle of Asia’s Next Top Model to come out tops. As the winner of Cycle 2, Sheena Liam was catapulted from a […]

Yingyod Raktham, Long Chim, Singapore

Born in Pattani, a southern province of Thailand, Yingyod discovered his love for cooking at a young age. His first culinary influences were his grandmother and mother, who were avid home cooks. After graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Hotel and Tourism Management, he enrolled in the intensive Traditional Thai Cuisine program at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Apprenticeship Program (OHAP) in Bangkok. Handpicked by Chef-Restaurateur David Thompson, he moved to Singapore in 2015 to lead the kitchen at Long Chim. Yingyod previously […]

SVR BlackBookAsia Top 10 Chefs

Exclusively curated and specially chosen to be on our much sought after best of the best chefs Top 10 list, SVR BlackBookAsia presents the most celebrated chefs from around the Asia Pacific region. 1. Christopher Millar, Stellar Singapore For Chef Christopher Millar, texture, purity of flavour and quality of ingredients are paramount when it comes to crafting his unique dishes that represent quintessential, progressive Australian cooking. At the helm of the highest restaurant in Singapore, he and his team continue to push […]

SVR BlackBookAsia Top 10 Restaurants

From local joints serving delectable cuisine to Michelin-starred restaurants, SVR BlackBookAsia presents the very best restaurants from around the Asia Pacific region. 1. For the Traditionalist L’Osier, 3 Michelin Stars, Tokyo L’Osier sees wining and dining as an essential ingredient in joie de vivre — the art of living. The multi-award-winning restaurant including 3 Michelin stars is helmed by Chef Olivier Chaignon, who has created world class dishes to whet the appetite and spark conversation while staying true to French […]

Panviman Chiang Mai Spa Resort

A resort that truly encapsulates the charm of Chiang Mai, Thailand, is Panviman Spa and Resort. Located in the North-west of Chiang Mai and nestled high up in the hills, surrounded by tropical forest, flower gardens and orchards. It offers unrivalled views of Mae Rim valley with picturesque perspectives of the mountains and stunning forages around the property. The resort lodges a uniquely adventurous experience amongst its natural beauty where guests can explore the vast property filled with plenty of […]

Dusit Princess Chiang Mai

A welcoming, efficient and affordable property, Dusit Princess Chiang Mai provides guests a gateway to the city’s famous Night Bazaar. Located right in the heart of Chiang Mai, guests can enjoy the region’s stunning scenery and the epicenter of traditional Thai arts and crafts production. The hotel affords guest with a true haven for warm personal service and typical Thai hospitality, with friendly staff tending to guests’ needs with top-notch efficiency. Guests can also enjoy food and beverages at the […]

DusitD2 Chiang Mai

Conveniently located just off the famous Chang Klan Road in Chiang Mai, DusitD2 is just a stone’s throw away from the heart of downtown, with the city’s bustling night bazaar, top restaurants and entertainment right at its doorstep. The boutique hotel emits a relaxing yet playful atmosphere, with the Dusit’s corporate colours, orange, present in many of their furnishings and fixtures, adding a sense of vibrancy throughout the entire space. The staff even breaks out into a choreographed dance at […]