Firdaus Daud

The Path

Today, Firdaus is Executive Chef of Congkak (Bukit Bintang). The role fits a kitchen that is direct, grounded, and attentive to the everyday pleasures that make a meal feel welcoming rather than elaborate. The work points to a cook who treats comfort as something deliberate, and who understands that a dish can stay with a diner without raising its voice.

The Work Today

That plain-spoken register carries into the drinks he has named: "There are also many drinks that are worth trying; we have cendol shake, chocado (avocado and chocolate), virgin mojito, soda bandung and pulut hitam shake." The list moves like a menu spoken aloud, each drink carrying its own note of sweetness, freshness, or nostalgia. Rather than sitting apart from the food, these drinks extend the table’s sense of familiarity, adding another layer to the meal without changing its calm, convivial tone. At Congkak (Bukit Bintang), they help shape the whole spread as something considered and complete.

Signature

Firdaus's signature dishes include Nasi Ambeng, Tauhu Telur, Rendang Tok, and Sate Nusantara. Taken together, they map a kitchen working in a familiar vernacular: generous, recognisable, and rooted in dishes that stay close to tradition while still landing cleanly on the plate. Nasi Ambeng carries abundance; Tauhu Telur brings contrast and softness; Rendang Tok suggests depth and patience; and Sate Nusantara brings smoke, spice, and the expectation of sharing. In combination, they show a chef working confidently in a language diners already know, while still leaving room for his own hand.

In Their Words “There are also many drinks that are worth trying; we have cendol shake, chocado (avocado and chocolate), virgin mojito, soda bandung and pulut hitam shake.”

Acclaim

Firdaus's honors include Michelin Bib Gourmand (2024). That sits alongside the MICHELIN Guide Kuala Lumpur and Penang Bib Gourmand in 2023, 2024 and 2025, marking a run of recognition that tracks the restaurant’s steady appeal and his ongoing presence at Congkak (Bukit Bintang).