Best new restaurants and menus in KL for a meal in December 2024

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2 Dec 2024 • 2:00 PM MYT
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Are you a culinary explorer, always on the hunt for the next tantalising taste sensation? Then let us be your gastronomic compass and guide you towards the newest and most delectable restaurants in KL and Selangor in 2024.

If you’re always grappling with the delicious dilemma of deciding where to dine next, cast your worries aside! We’ve cooked up a smorgasbord of the freshest and most enticing eateries for you to sink your teeth into this coming year.

The cherry on top? We whisk this guide into a new blend each month, keeping the flavours fresh and exciting. So bookmark this page and let it be your secret ingredient to impress your loved ones with the best new dining destinations in the city.

Feature and hero image credits: Instagram/Torito

New restaurants and menus in KL 2024 – December edition

Torito

Cross-cultural influences abound when communities intersect, birthing new and novel approaches to all aspects of shared life that, in our opinion, are best exemplified over a dining table. This is especially true when referring to Nikkei fare, a genre of cuisine which spawned through the migratory patterns of Japanese communities into Peru during the early 1900s. Born of circumstance, Nippon cooks trained in generational recipes adapted with local ingredients to shape what would go on to become some of the international dining community’s most recognisable food niches.

Synonymous with a considerably bolder inflexion as compared to the clean, sedate flavours of its East-Asian roots, Banyan Tree’s latest venture, Torito, brings with it the many cornerstones that have earned Nikkei food its longstanding romance with gourmands. Sample richness wrapped around fresh seafood in bites of their Acevichado Roll, or opt for the bountiful Stone Ceviche that serves a sizzling alternative to ceviche replete with barramundi, prawns, squid and scallops.

Address: Level 53, Banyan Tree, Jalan Conlay, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur

Operating hours:

  • 12pm – 4.30pm, 6pm – 10pm (opens daily)

Contact: +603-2113 1823

Bella

It used to be the case when pasta menus in most restaurants assumed a rudimentary supporting role to the considerably more extravagant selection of entrees. A humdrum staple in most Italian households, it represents homely comforts through its informality just as much as it takes on a guise of convenience for those who purchase dehydrated versions in ready-to-cook boxes. But in Kuala Lumpur, a growing cabal of chefs is now looking to invest in the potential these adaptable noodles inherently harbour.

Lusciously verdant basil pesto with a savoury hit from freshly grated grana padano cheese tossed in tiny buds of campanelle, or a sweet and sprightly tomato puree sauce lit up with pickled jalapeno and charred peppers tossed in broad ribbons of tagliatelle, TTDI’s Bella prepares every shape by hand for a consistent al dente bite from every dish. That comes as little surprise of course, when considering how this represents an ever so slightly more refined sister enterprise to Megah Rise Mall’s well-loved SSStaple Dough.

Address: 20A, Lorong Rahim Kajai 14, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

Operating hours:

  • 6pm – 1am
  • Closed on Monday

Contact: +6012-964 1635

Common Feed

We mentioned refinement with TTDI’s Bella, whose bells and whistles are best suited for more romantic suggestions by candlelight in slip dresses and pressed shirts. But if you’re looking for a decidedly more pared-down suggestion, we would likely point you in the direction of Common Feed. Formerly of Plaza Batai fame, this Italian-Spanish deli restaurant forms a growing number of boutique grocers that aim to market their produce in the best way possible – by preparing it for you.

Expect all manner of dishes from countries that share a coastline along the Mediterranean to be served here, spanning the likes of pastas and deliciously fluffy Neopolitan pizzas to warm the hearth and home, to an assortment of sandwiches layered with its in-house selection of meats and cheeses. Then there are the tapas, generously portioned as intended for sharing. We recommend visiting with a loosened waistband.

Address: 115G, Jalan SS21/37, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Operating hours: 

  • 11am – 3.30pm
  • 6pm – 10pm
  • Closed on Monday

Contact: +603-7731 7313

Off Grid

Taman Paramount is where exploratory notions come into full bloom from among the Klang Valley’s bravest and most intrepid entrepreneurs. Usurping a clutch of legacy businesses, you’ll find everything from bespoke cocktail bars overlooking the weekly night market along Jalan 20/16a, to a Japanese canteen keeping tummies fed with warm curries poured over rice. Even Loong Foong Seafood’s roast duck clientele are noticeably smoother-skinned than years preceding.

Which is why in a stroke of irony, perhaps it is all too predictable that a restaurant tailored specifically to whole food ingredients would make its debut here. Easily distinguished (as all of its cohorts are) by a choice selection of interior motifs that draw heavily from the Groovy Sixties in aquamarine and tangerine, the menu here assumes a build-your-own approach with fresh greens and minimally seasoned proteins. The space is shared with The Rebel Penguin of Whimzy Town, a former stalwart of the downtown KL circuit in Wisma Cosway.

Address: First Floor, 37a, Jalan 20/16, Sea Park, 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Operating hours: 

  • 11am – 2.30pm
  • Closed on Sunday and Monday

Contact: +6010-440 7769

Olam

In some instances, culinary techniques come about not through an intention to impress or dazzle, but rather in a more practical insistence on preserving the freshness of any number of ingredients for the longest amount of time possible. Fermentation, drying, smoking, and of course, pickling, all assume the most familiar codes of this specific demand, with the lattermost proving especially common across the Southeast Asian region.

Uniting these flavours under a single banner in The Five at Damansara Heights is Olam, which may sport a truly contemporary setting in its right-angled concrete and recessed mood lighting, but thoroughly impresses in its aptitude for interpreting the local terrior’s most longstanding recipes for a modern menu. This is credited to such treats as delicate parcels of lemongrass containing Cambodian amok trei, a velveteen Khmer curry prepared with coconut cream and fermented fish, to the expertly balanced twang of pickled urap pucuk paku with pegaga.

Address: E-1-03, Block E, The Five, Kompleks Pejabat Damansara, Jalan Dungun, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

Operating hours:

  • 6pm – 10.30pm (Tuesday to Friday)
  • 6pm – 10pm (Saturday and Sunday)
  • Closed on Monday

Contact: +6012-600 6170

New restaurants and menus in KL 2024 – November edition

Mesa on 51

For 12 years, the Marini’s Group of restaurants have accomplished a feat that few other hospitality conglomerates have been able to achieve – define a template for rooftop dining experiences in Kuala Lumpur. Making an especially flashy debut with Marini’s on 57 in 2012, founder Cavaliere Modesto Marini practically has this down to a formulaic science. Engaging, modular spaces built with versatility at its core, spectacular panoramas of the Kuala Lumpur skyline, and of course, a highly curated menu that respects the treasured harvests both locally and abroad.

These same creeds continue to serve the group’s latest entrant, Mesa on 51, which takes up yet another truly coveted slice of the city’s scarce real estate in the Permata Sapura tower. Considerably more expansive in scale, this new address is set to pay homage to the spirited warmth of Spanish gastronomy, while an adjacent lounge sports Japanese inflexions into the mix. This is all brought into beautiful unison by stunning, unobstructed views of the Twin Towers, while a generous al-fresco area provides a kiss of elemental thrill to the bar’s otherwise sultry sophistication.

Address: Level 51, Permata Sapura Tower, Lot 91, Jalan Pinang, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 KL, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

Operating hours:

  • 5pm – 2am (opens daily)

Contact: +603-2386 6030

Up KL

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Turkish tapas have arrived on The Row with the opening of Up KL, a new restaurant and wine bar bringing Istanbul’s flavours to life through a selection of small plates paired with an impressive lineup of organic wines. Highlights of the menu include Beef Manti, offered either boiled or crispy-fried and served with a dollop of yogurt; Cheese Köfte and the flavourful Ottoman Kebab, perfect for wine pairing. The minimalist decor, accented by a neon ‘Look Up’ sign, adds a stylish touch, creating a laid-back yet unforgettable ambiance. Ideal for a relaxed night out, this spot combines casual elegance with a unique culinary experience, making it an essential destination for wine and food lovers alike.

Address: 40-1, 40-1, Jalan Doraisamy, Chow Kit, 50300 Kuala Lumpur

Operating hours:

  • 5pm – 11.30pm, Tuesdays to Thursday (closed on Mondays)
  • 1pm – 12am, Fridays to Sundays

Contact: +6014 636 0401

Vagabond KL

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Vagabond KL is an exciting new addition to Desa Sri Hartamas, brought to life by Malaysian chefs who crossed paths in Melbourne’s vibrant dining scene, including the well-known Tian38 on Flinders Lane. Drawing inspiration from their backpacking adventures across Southeast Asia, the menu offers fresh, modern twists on classic dishes, with a special nod to Burmese flavours. Notable dishes on the menu include the Hat Yai Ji, a Thai-inspired fried spring chicken served with fermented chili, and the Umai Pie Tee, a unique creation featuring Sarawakian-style ceviche with scallops and squid, nestled in a Pai Tee shell with umai gel and topped with tobiko.

Address: 4, Jalan 28/70a, Desa Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur

Operating hours:

  • 11.30am – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm, Wednesdays to Sundays (except Thursdays)
  • 12pm – 5pm, 6pm – 11pm, Thursdays only
  • 11am – 3pm, Tuesdays only (closed on Mondays)

Contact: +603 2389 2020

Tanaair

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Welcoming the latest addition to Taman Paramount, Tanaair brings a heartfelt homage to Malaysian heritage in a cosy, kampung-inspired setting, complete with warm wooden decor and a striking mangrove fan palm as its centerpiece. The menu features beloved Malaysian classics, including Nasi Lemak, Nasi Minyak, Pulut Kuning, Ayam Rendang, and a variety of sambals. A standout is the Nasi Lemak Ayam Berempah, served with two succulent pieces of spiced fried chicken—perfectly portioned for sharing. Another highlight is the Muar-style marinated otak-otak, paired with vibrant green sambal. Tanaair offers a true taste of home with every dish.

Address: 35, Jalan 20/13, Taman Paramount, 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Operating hours:

  • 11am – 10pm
  • Closed on Thursdays

Contact: +6010 656 9889

NADODI presents 7-course pairing menu with Brown Forman whiskies

Available from 14 November until the end of December 2024, renowned Indian restaurant NADODI is offering a limited time only pairing menu featuring single malt expressions from Brown Forman. The seven-course menu, curated by Chef Yahvin Siri and his culinary team, will be paired with Glenglassaugh 12 Years Old, Benriach 25 Years Old and Glendronach 21 Years Old. The limited time only menu comprises dishes such as ‘Jewel Of The Ocean’ (Gallagher’s Oyster, Calamansi Pearls, Saffron Aioli, Seaweed Gun Powder), ‘Shell-Shocked’ (Aomori Scallops, Pickled Shallots, White Corn, Sothi), ‘Grass Fed’ (Grilled Beef Loin, Truffle Mappas, Celeriac, Tempered Tapioca) and ‘Nomad’s Globe’ (Short Grain Rice Biryani, Country Chicken, Yoghurt Salad).

Address: Level 7A, Four Seasons Hotel, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur

Price: RM990+ per person

Contact: +6017 296 9520

New restaurants and menus in KL 2024 – October edition

Yakiniku Botan+

Time and time again, we have often extolled the virtues that come from a meal prepared over an open flame. The experience is an elemental one, inherently tied to the age-old, Promethean culinary practice of cooking food as opposed to consuming it raw outright. Much of that primordial thrill can still be found in contemporary grill concepts like the ones championed by yakiniku proprietors Yakiniku Botan.

Making headway into the heart of Kuala Lumpur with their latest outlet in The Exchange TRX’s Seibu food hall, this time denoted with a ‘+’ for its more upmarket ambitions, the Subang staple will join the highly competitive grill space by bringing their signature all-you-can-eat A5 wagyu dining experience to city diners. Exclusive by nature, this condensed space seats only 40, so we’d recommend booking ahead.

Address: C.AT.01, SEIBU Department Store, Lot C13, Lower Ground, Persiaran TRX, Tun Razak Exchange, 55188 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

Operating hours: 

  • 11am – 10pm
  • Opens daily

Contact: +60149008434

Hoifan Company

Most diners tend not to expect innovation where heritage recipes are concerned. After all, they tend to be prepared from home kitchens by weathered hands that can seemingly guesstimate taste and discern the best produce from a lesser crop through the virtues of generational gastronomy. Change is very rarely factored into the equation. Unless you’re the kitchen team behind Hoifan Company, that is.

A fresh new face along Jalan Sin Chew Lee, this eatery pays homage to familiarity without leaning too far into stodgy tradition with its deft hand for innovation. Take for example the beloved chicken siew bow, a longstanding Seremban favourite. In place of its turnip-shaped pastry shell, Hoifan substitutes this with a buttery flaked crust that is more reminiscent of those found on servings of Beef Wellington.

Address: 12, Jln Sin Chew Kee, Bukit Bintang, 50150 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

Operating hours: 

  • 10am – 8pm
  • Closed on Wednesdays

Contact: +60197724749

Nounou Noodle Bar

Who came first, the pasta or the noodle? That’s an arbitrary debate if we have ever known one, when both staples that find their origins in flour are equally beloved all the same. Which is why it should come as little surprise that intrepid chefs from the realm of fusion dining have since devoted a myriad of experimental forays to join both Eastern and Western interpretations into a single culinary vein.

Nounou Noodle Bar hails from that very same ethos, despite its initially Asian inflexions by name. Their much-liked Tomato Soup Pasta is indicative of this, where hybrid strands of la mian-spaghetti are dressed in a voluptuous bath of creamy tomato soup, served with a side of crisp, deep-fried omelette and bok choy. Or have a go at their Classic NOUNOU Pasta, a dry noodle dish tossed in dark sauce and plated with fiery morsels of deep-fried Szechuan peppercorn chicken.

Address: 18a, Jalan Bangsar, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

Operating hours: 

  • 11.30am – 8pm
  • Closed on Sunday

Contact: +60164075607

Bistro Léa

It isn’t unusual to see reservations at Atelier Binchotan to extend with a lead time of up to a month in advance, which drives home our point that open-flame cooking has well and truly tightened its chokehold on KL diners. But if you want to step away from a smoky miasma for clean French pastures, we consider dropping by chef-founder Lau Ka Hong’s sister venture, Bistro Léa in Hartamas. The set dressing is appropriately chic, with an al fresco dining patio and fountain completing the bistrot experience.

This is to say that you will come to anticipate longstanding French comfort classics here, which span the spectrum of familiar servings of salade niçoise and boeuf bourguignon, to more provincial recipes such as ris de veau (that’s sweetbreads, for the uninitiated). If thematic dining ticks off your weekend boxes, start here first before the rest of the city makes their way over in due time.

Address: 1, Jalan Sri Hartamas 7, Taman Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

Operating hours: 

  • 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 11pm
  • Closed on Monday

Contact: +60128103638

Tsuru Tsuru

In Japanese, the term tsuru tsuru is a mimetic phrase that is used to describe a texture that is either smooth or slippery, such as in the case of ice, or a well-prepared bowl of noodles. The latter is where Damansara Uptown’s new noodle joint takes its name after, where you’ll discover the sheer range of flavours that Japan’s most beloved noodle can assume.

Curious varieties include the tangy spice of their tom yam udon noodles with minced mushroom chicken and richly redolent buttermilk mentai sibling topped with a bundle of torched tamago egg. Order a coffee alongside your entree and take in the cheerful quirks of their space, in the company of Tsuru Tsuru brand ambassadors that take the guise of adorable capybara plushies.

Address: 67-M, Jalan SS 21/1a, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Operating hours: 

  • 11am – 9pm
  • Opens daily

Contact: +60106561368

Nobu Kuala Lumpur’s 30-Year Omakase menu

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Nobu Kuala Lumpur recently introduced a special omakase menu in conjunction with Nobu’s 30th anniversary. Priced at RM680++ per person, the menu — available from 7 October to 13 October 2024 — comprises dishes such as the ‘Toro Tartare with Caviar’, ‘Yellowtail Jalapeño’, ‘Salmon Tataki Karashi Sumiso’, ‘Black Cod Butter Lettuce’ and ‘King Crab with Amazu Ponzu’. End your meal on sweet note with desserts such as ‘Mochido’ and ‘Strawberry Cheesecake’. The Omakase menu will be offered at all Nobu restaurants throughout the world.

On the new menu, Chef Nobu Matsuhisa said: “We are very excited to celebrate this incredible milestone at our Nobu Restaurants and Hotels around the world. When designing these menus, we wanted to honour our journey, the dedication of our team members, and the incredible support we’ve received from our guests over the past 30 years. Many of these dishes are based on some of my earliest creations, so they are very close to my heart”.

Address: Level 4A, Shoppes at Four Seasons Place, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur

Contact: 03 2380 0028

Kuala Lumpur Restaurant Week

A New York City tradition that found its roots in 1992, Restaurant Week establishes a precedent for allowing local diners to grab a table and a bite at some of the hottest dining addresses in town at unbeatable prices through their assortment of speciality prix fixe menus. With regional editions across Asia being hosted. in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Greater China, the annual event attracts a turnout of anywhere between 150,000 to 200,000 reservations.

After two successful editions, Kuala Lumpur will also be joining the fray once again this year with as many as 37 participating restaurants across the Klang Valley offering individually curated culinary experiences priced from RM58 for lunch, and RM78 for dinner. The lineup includes highly coveted Michelin Select awardees such as Sushi Masa and Kayra, as well as fashionably fresh entrants ranging from The Exchange’s modern Latin entrant Amazonas, and Chinatown’s ode to Lisbon, Bartolo Bakehouse. To check out the full list of restaurants or to make your booking, access the Kuala Lumpur Restaurant Week website or visit their socials at @diningcitymalaysia.

For more information or to make a reservation, tap here.

Date: 11th to 24th October, 2024

New restaurants and menus in KL 2024 – September edition

Base Pasta Bistro

Let’s get one thing straight: preparing a decent serving of pasta is more involved than what the average home-cook is willing to readily admit to. While plastic-wrapped bags of dehydrated, ready-to-consume shapes are fine for a quick weekday fix after work, true connoisseurs recognise the pleasures of kneading fresh dough into fusilli, spaghetti, or linguine.

This isn’t to say that handmade pasta always requires such an undertaking, of course. As if you know where to look, there are more than a handful of restaurants in the Klang Valley ready to cater to your fresh pasta whims, including the newly opened Base Pasta Bistro. Handmade pasta is the name of the game, with seafood-forward flavours courtesy of freshly sourced coastal bounties that are dry-aged in-house.

Address: B-1-13A, Aurora Place Bukit Jalil, No.1, Persiaran Jalil 1, Bandar Bukit Jalil, Bukit Jalil, 57000, Kuala Lumpur
Operating hours:

  • 5.30pm – 11pm
  • Closed on Tuesdays

Contact: +60103507022

Meat Attic

Malaysia has always had an appetite for premium cuts of meat, as evidenced by the proliferation of steakhouses that have taken up prominent reputations within the city’s dining scene. Of course, that comes as little surprise when considering how beef features heavily in the local diet, especially in much-beloved dishes such as rendang.

If you happen to find yourself hankering to dig into a fabulously succulent cut of prime beef and have exhausted all the many prime meat-centric establishments across the Klang Valley, we’ve got good news: Meat Attic is now open at Taman Desa. Setting up shop in a sunny corner of Faber Tower, expect thick-cut steaks, delightfully full-bodied slices of salt beef, and potently seasoned sausage links.

Address: Ground Floor, Podium, Faber Towers, G-OS-03, Jalan Desa Bahagia, Taman Desa, 58100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

Operating hours:

  • 11am – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm
  • Opens daily

Contact: +6037972 3661

BOU Claypot Rice and Such

You’ll hear plenty of plaudits about how REXKL has successfully revitalised Chinatown with its eclectic array of new businesses operated by the city’s young movers and shakers. But in Bangsar, that title goes to APW, whose similarly varied mix of dining and retail experiences have made it a must-visit over the weekend.

A fresh face by way of BOU Claypot Rice and Such is set to introduce diners to the storied Chinese tradition of claypot cooking, but appropriately spruced-up with a fresh coat of Gen Z-friendly paint. A bright, zany interior dominated by bright orange and aqua draws the eye, while punny menu items holds your attention. The Three Heavenly Kings is especially worth trying, where Chinese waxed sausages are combined with Italian salami for a contemporary reinvention of claypot lap mei fan (waxed meat rice).

Address: APW Bangsar, 29, Jalan Riong, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

Operating hours:

  • 5pm – 10.30pm (Tuesday to Friday)
  • 12pm – 3pm , 5pm – 10.30pm (Saturday and Sunday)
  • Closed on Monday

Contact: +012280 2964

Thai Spot

Tart and spicy flavours are part and parcel of Thai cuisine, as any true fan would be able to readily discern when enjoying dishes that can trace their provenance back to the Land of Smiles. It is by that merit which Thai food is so thoroughly enjoyed in Malaysia, well-received for its easy integration with the local palate.

While it may seem like we have had the distinct pleasure of exploring most of what our Northern neighbours have to offer, you would be remiss not giving the newly opened Thai Spot restaurant a try. Distinctively unpretentious in its setup, you can expect Bangkok’s most beloved street eats to be served here at wallet-friendly price points. The slow-braised pork leg on rice is a star standout for its tender texture that blooms with flavours courtesy of generous aromatics.

Address:  25, Jalan SS 2/30, SS 2, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Operating hours:

  • 11am – 9pm
  • Opens daily

Contact: +6037863 0666

House of Taipei

While there are plenty of similarities to be drawn between Taiwanese cuisine and pockets of Chinese culinary heritage, much of the island country’s gastronomy stands unique in its own right. Drawing influences from migratory communities that have all played a hand in shaping its penchant for food, Taiwan has made a point in establishing itself as a hotspot for intrepid gourmands.

Those of us who are restricted to within the Klang Valley will be glad to know that House of Taipei in SS2, run by a team of Taiwanese founders, is set to bring some of the Taiwanese capital’s most memorable recipes to a more local vicinity. Rice bowls are the heart of their menu here, available in your choice of protein ranging from pork chops to braised pork, while hot slurps of beef noodle soup will keep tummies warm during the rainy season.

Address: 47300, 70G, Jalan SS 2/67, SS 2, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Operating hours:

  • 11am – 10pm
  • Opens daily

Contact: +6037865 1330

FUIYOH! It’s Uncle Roger’s Restaurant

No, this isn’t an elaborate prank, but a very real eventuality: famed Malaysian comedian Nigel Ng, whose no-holds-barred caricature Uncle Roger, is set to officially debut his very first restaurant in none other than Kuala Lumpur’s Pavilion shopping centre. Fans will recall his jibes of poorly prepared Asian dishes at the hands of Western cooks, ranging from a lack of wok hei to the sparing use of MSG.

No such fears here, one would hope, with Ng looking to offer local diners food that they can be proud of. While there has been plenty of media buzz surrounding its launch on 11th September, finer details concerning its menu items remain under wraps. But if the prominent interior fixtures that proudly claim ‘The Best Fried Rice in Town!’ are any indication, fried rice will be a core dish.

Address: Pavilion Elite, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, Jln Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur

Sculpted by Fire menu @ Yellow Fin Horse

Any restauranteur worth his or her salt will tell you that starting a restaurant and keeping it afloat, especially in its first year, is no easy feat. The phrase ‘trial by fire’ is especially relevant here, where the fickle penchant of diners can easily make or break a new venture in less than twelve months of its debut. Yellow Fin Horse, perched atop Else Retreat in Chinatown, has successfully braved that crucible.

In celebration of its first anniversary, the kitchen team led by inimitable Chef-Founder Jun Wong has assembled what she has dubbed as a menu ‘Sculpted by Fire’, which comprises a degustation in nine chapters. Raw, elemental flavours are key here, developed to best showcase their excellence in technique and quality of ingredients. A star dish was exemplified in the Whole Roasted Local