Edible WOW tells the story behind Sunda’s name, inspired by the ancient land mass of Sundaland, and why Billy Dec chose Detroit, a city he calls “all in on Detroit,” for Sunda’s newest restaurant.
Edible WOW shares the story behind Sunda New Asian and its arrival in Detroit.
On a rainy day in Singapore, Billy Dec ducked into a museum of Asian civilizations, where a docent introduced him to Sundaland, an ancient land mass split apart by rising seas more than 11,000 years ago. The name became a fitting symbol for a restaurant celebrating connection across Asian cultures and cuisines.
Dec explains why Detroit’s proud, all-in spirit drew him to the city, and the story explores the menu, from signature dishes to specialty drinks like the Sunrise mocktail with yuzu, passion fruit and sparkling blood orange.
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