Chef Lim Fang Tat, affectionately known by all as “Uncle Lim,” has been with the resort since its opening in 1985 and heads the team at the breezy, al fresco Uncle Lim’s Kitchen. Over the years, guests of Pangkor Laut Resort have flocked to the restaurant to savour authentic Hock Chew and Nyonya home cooking in a unique dining venue, which was set against the rocks overlooking Royal Bay, allowing guests to take in the incredible view of rustic fishing boats silhouetted against the hues of the setting sun across the Straits of Malacca.

Born in the northern island-state of Penang to parents who relocated from Hainan, Uncle Lim cultivated his culinary knowledge and cooking techniques from his father, simultaneously garnering influences from the Nyonya cuisine that permeate his hometown. He wielded his wok and built his reputation in various restaurants in Penang before he was personally recommended to Tan Sri Dato’ Seri (Dr) Yeoh Tiong Lay, Group Executive Chairman of YTL Corporation for his dedication to using high quality fresh ingredients to elevate traditional cuisine. This meeting eventually led to the opening of the namesake Uncle Lim’s Kitchen at the flagship YTL Luxury Resort, Pangkor Laut Resort.