While Jackie Chan may be most famous around the world for his popular blend of Kung Fu stunts and slapstick humour, to noodle fans in Korea (and Hawaii until the Honolulu branch closed in 2007). he’s also known for his Jackie’s Kitchen chain of noodle restaurants.
This came as something of a surprise to us, so we thought we’d seek out his kindred spirit here in the UAE - Taufik Sutisna, brand executive chef at the popular noodle chain The Noodle House, and find out what he’d be cooking up for the martial arts master if he drops in while shooting Kung Fu Yoga in Dubai.
Sutisna told us “I’m a huge fan of Jackie Chan and would love to cook for him at Noodle House… this is what I would prepare for the martial arts legend…
Starter: Dim Sum – Prawn Har Gau & Chick Siew Mai: They are the national dish of Hong Kong, where Jackie Chan is from and at Noodle House we would want him to feel at home.
Main: Shanghai Beef Noodles: Because of Shanghai Knights, which is my favourite Jackie Chan comedy movie with Owen Wilson.
Dessert: Molten Chocolate Tart – I saw an very cool youtube video of Jackie Chan filming his huge Chinese movie CZ12 on a live volcano and I know that Chan earned two Guinness World Records with this film for Most Stunts Performed by a Living Actor and Most Credits in One Movie - so we would enjoy Molten (lava) Chocolate Tart as a celebration."
'Top Gun: Maverick'
Rating: 4/5
Directed by: Joseph Kosinski
Starring: Tom Cruise, Val Kilmer, Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm, Miles Teller, Glen Powell, Ed Harris
ESSENTIALS
The flights
Emirates flies from Dubai to Phnom Penh via Yangon from Dh2,700 return including taxes. Cambodia Bayon Airlines and Cambodia Angkor Air offer return flights from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap from Dh250 return including taxes. The flight takes about 45 minutes.
The hotels
Rooms at the Raffles Le Royal in Phnom Penh cost from $225 (Dh826) per night including taxes. Rooms at the Grand Hotel d'Angkor cost from $261 (Dh960) per night including taxes.
The tours
A cyclo architecture tour of Phnom Penh costs from $20 (Dh75) per person for about three hours, with Khmer Architecture Tours. Tailor-made tours of all of Cambodia, or sites like Angkor alone, can be arranged by About Asia Travel. Emirates Holidays also offers packages.
The specs
Engine: 4.0-litre flat-six
Torque: 450Nm at 6,100rpm
Transmission: 7-speed PDK auto or 6-speed manual
Fuel economy, combined: 13.8L/100km
On sale: Available to order now
JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH
Directed by: Shaka King
Starring: Daniel Kaluuya, Lakeith Stanfield, Jesse Plemons
Four stars
The White Lotus: Season three
Creator: Mike White
Starring: Walton Goggins, Jason Isaacs, Natasha Rothwell
Rating: 4.5/5
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
Labour dispute
The insured employee may still file an ILOE claim even if a labour dispute is ongoing post termination, but the insurer may suspend or reject payment, until the courts resolve the dispute, especially if the reason for termination is contested. The outcome of the labour court proceedings can directly affect eligibility.
- Abdullah Ishnaneh, Partner, BSA Law
THE TWIN BIO
Their favourite city: Dubai
Their favourite food: Khaleeji
Their favourite past-time : walking on the beach
Their favorite quote: ‘we rise by lifting others’ by Robert Ingersoll
Premier League results
Saturday
Crystal Palace 1 Brighton & Hove Albion 2
Cardiff City 2 West Ham United 0
Huddersfield Town 0 Bournemouth 2
Leicester City 3 Fulham 1
Newcastle United 3 Everton 2
Southampton 2 Tottenham Hotspur 1
Manchester City 3 Watford 1
Sunday
Liverpool 4 Burnley 2
Chelsea 1 Wolverhampton Wanderers 1
Arsenal 2 Manchester United 0
Benefits of first-time home buyers' scheme
- Priority access to new homes from participating developers
- Discounts on sales price of off-plan units
- Flexible payment plans from developers
- Mortgages with better interest rates, faster approval times and reduced fees
- DLD registration fee can be paid through banks or credit cards at zero interest rates
