Tucked within a Woodlands flat, Sudu offers a deeply personal take on Modern Malay dining by former Ilya Nur Fadhly contestant Ilya Nur Fadhly. What began as a quiet home dining concept in 2022 has since evolved into an intimate culinary experience drawing guests from around the world. Hosted in a warm, lived-in setting, Sudu blends storytelling, music, and thoughtful presentation into a dinner experience that feels both contemporary and rooted in heritage.
At the heart of Sudu is Ilya’s interpretation of Modern Malay cuisine — one that honours traditional Malay ingredients and flavours while reimagining them through refined techniques and modern plating. Rather than fusion, the menu explores familiar dishes from a new perspective, transforming nostalgic recipes into elegant, conversation-starting plates. Signature creations include reinterpretations of classic Malay home-cooked dishes, presented with surprising textures and layered flavours while remaining unmistakably familiar at their core.
The latest menu takes inspiration from Malay peribahasa, or proverbs, weaving cultural references into each course. Guests can expect lesser-seen dishes rarely found outside Malay households, alongside immersive details that reflect Ilya’s personal journey and identity. More than just a private dining concept, Sudu represents a thoughtful exploration of Malay cuisine through a modern lens — intimate, expressive, and quietly ambitious in its mission to bring greater visibility to the richness of Malay food culture in Singapore.












