A secret cave dining experience at Jeff's Cellar in The Banjaran Hotsprings
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Even its bread course demonstrates what a fine-tuned operation Jeff's Cellar runs. The restaurant's sourdough is leavened by a bread starter the establishment has kept fed for half a decade, ensuring a perfect contrast between pillowy, tangy interior and crisp crust.
To make the dish even more of a standout, it is then served with Bario salt from Sarawak and Tuscan olive oil.
See also: Lee Choon Boon of Jeff's Cellar on his 5 favourite Ipoh street food spots
Above The team at Jeff's Cellar (Image: Jeff's Cellar)
Above Chef Lee Choon Boon (Image: Jeff's Cellar)
There is much to explore in this cave, including the restaurant's wine cellar. Home to an exceptional collection of rare vintages, guests are able to request exclusive tours of the cellar, giving dinner and a show a whole new meaning.
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Above Dine in private nature with this unique dining experience (Image: Jeff's Cellar)
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