The Lady Butcher Arrives: Chef Natt’s Meaty Malaysian Masterclass
A meat master, a PhD, and a culinary visionary walks into a buffet – and you’d better book a table fast.
Chef Natsasi Noo-in – or as she’s known in gastronomic circles from Bangkok to Brisbane, Chef Natt will be at EQ Kuala Lumpur from 25 to 29 June 2025. EQ is rolling out the red carpet (and the Wagyu) for a week-long showcase of signatureThai beef-forward fusion cuisine, in collaboration with Meat and Livestock Australia. And yes, we tried it all.
Butchery Meets Brilliance: Who Is Chef Natt?
Chef Natt isn’t your average guest chef. She’s Thailand’s foremost beef ambassador, a sustainable meat evangelist, and a scholar with a PhD in red meat science. Her Bangkok restaurant, Lady Butcher, is a fine-dining altar to Australian beef – where zero-waste meets high art, and every sinew is savoured.
She wields a boning knife like a conductor’s baton, applying Stagionello ageing technology and the Cuomo Method to coax flavour, tenderness, and drama from every cut. And now, she’s bringing the whole act to EQ Kuala Lumpur.
Nipah Nights: The Buffet That Breaks the Rules
From 25 to 28 June 2025, head to Nipah for a buffet dinner that’s anything but ordinary. Priced at RM198 per adult and RM99 per child (6–12 years), this isn’t your typical hotel spread. The carving station alone could double as performance art.
Standouts include:
- Australian Beef Carpaccio with Jaew Dressing – razor-thin slivers, dancing with lime, chilli and toasted rice.
- Thai-Spiced Australian Braised Beef with Rice Noodles – a rich, velvety revelation with herbal aromatics and soulful depth.
- Grilled Australian Beef in Banana Leaf – smoky, tender, and fragrantly Thai without being heavy-handed.
- Australian Beef Gaeng Om – a rustic Northern Thai curry, herbaceous and earthy, with a modern twist.
- Wagyu Steak with Makwaen Jaew Sauce – the showstopper. Charred to perfection, delicately pink, lifted with the Szechuan-like zing of makwaen pepper.
Sunday Brunch at Étoile: The Grand Finale
On 29 June 2025, Chef Natt takes over Étoile for a one-day-only semi-buffet brunch (RM158 per adult, RM79 per child). Think elevated brunch classics laced with her signature fusion finesse. Add a casual Parisian café vibe and you have the perfect Sunday reset – with beef.
Pair it with an icy lemongrass spritz, lean into the grilled ribeye with jaew sauce, and consider your weekend made.
Why This Matters: More Than Just a Meal
“This is more than a dining event – it’s a culinary movement,” says Chef Natt. And she’s right. From sustainable sourcing to zero-waste cuts, this is the future of meat dining. EQ’s General Manager, Justin Lee, sums it up best: “We’re not just hosting a chef – we’re hosting a philosophy.”
Chef Natt’s commitment to craft, culture and environmental integrity makes this more than just good food – it’s smart food. And in a city hungry for world-class innovation, EQ Kuala Lumpur just served us a masterclass.
Reservation Details
📍 Nipah Buffet Dinner
🗓 25–28 June 2025
💰 RM198 (adult), RM99 (child 6–12)
🕔 Dinner service from 6pm onwards
📍 Étoile Semi-Buffet Brunch
🗓 29 June 2025 only
💰 RM158 (adult), RM79 (child 6–12)
🕙 Brunch service from 10am–2pm
📞 Bookings via WhatsApp: +60 12-583 5319 📧 Or email dineateqkl@kul.equatorial.com
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