From South Indian curries perfected in the Maldives to Tuscan pastas, Bangkok street food, and Chef Malcolm Lee’s signature Crab and Pork Ball Soup, COMO Simple showcases a vibrant repertoire of recipes assembled by author and tastemaker Christina Ong, alongside her trusted COMO chef collaborators. Ong’s passion for good food first ignited in her grandmother’s kitchen in Singapore, where she learned the importance of fresh, hand-picked ingredients and the artistry of cooking dishes that create comfort and inspire. Those early lessons shaped her understanding of food as an expression of community and creativity—a philosophy that has guided COMO Hotels and Resorts since its inception.
Over the years, as COMO expanded to 18 properties worldwide, and Ong’s network of visionary chefs has played a pivotal role in defining the COMO approach to dining. From Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s innovative menus to Massimo Bottura’s bold reinterpretations of Italian classics, and Malcolm Lee’s mastery of Peranakan cuisine, each collaboration has added depth to COMO’s culinary identity. These influences, from haute French cuisine to humble street food, have now been distilled into COMO Simple, a culmination of heartfelt recipes that evoke feelings of joy, reflection and passion of the meals that bring people together.
“These are recipes that make you feel warm on the inside, like being surrounded by the people you love in a place you care about.” – Daniel Moran, COMO Orchard VP of Culinary –
To celebrate the launch, Singapore and Malaysia will host culinary masterclasses where chefs will demonstrate the techniques and flavours behind COMO Simple in February 2025. COMO Hotels and Resorts will also host a series of tasting events and media launches in London and Munich this November. Special tasting dishes from the cookbook will also be available at all COMO properties, complete with recipe cards for guests to take home, exclusively from now to the end of February.
COMO Simple is available for purchase at Culina Dempsey, Super Nature Dempsey and on Amazon for USD $75.
