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Restaurants nearby

• Terra Dining★ Michelin Self-taught Chef Chong uses Malaysian produce to imbue his French-leaning 11-course tasting menu with local colour and flavour. His lobster bisque is made with smoky Tahal oil based on asam laksa; his beurre blanc incorporates a creamy curry with turmeric and coconut milk à la masak lemak. Equally inspiring, his curated tea pairings complement the food by flavour bridging. Ask the chef for the tea tasting notes.1.4km
• Akar★ Michelin Informed by stints in Japan and France and paying homage to his culinary roots, Chef Low refashions European recipes with Japanese, French and Malaysian influences. His set menu takes diners on a culinary journey inspired by his personal history and memories. An array of cooking techniques is deployed to great effect, such as cooking in melted beeswax, dry aging, and searing in claypot. Elevate the experience with local rice wine and sake pairings.1.4km
• DC. by Darren Chin★ Michelin Divided into bars and dining rooms, the three-story restaurant also sports a Louis XIII-themed private room. Diners can choose from the Omakase menu, seasonal menus and vegetarian options. Dishes range from modern classics, such as French roast chicken and freshly made pasta, to novel creations, all of which underscored by solid skills and quality international produce. Don’t miss the cheese trolley with 20 choices.2.7km
• Leen'sBib After delivering home-cooked meals during the pandemic, the Syrian chef opened his brick-and-mortar shop, and it quickly became a neighbourhood favourite. The heady aromas of freshly baked goods fill the space. Unmistakably Middle Eastern, the food is rife with bold colours and flavours. The smoked hummus infused with burnt chilli oil tastes mildly spicy and very smoky. Try the kebab khashkhash – lamb skewers in a sharp, spicy poppy seed sauce.1.7km
• La Suisse Since their opening in 1992, husband-and-wife team Chef Mike Yap and Claudia have maintained alpine levels of excellence. Through their unwavering passion and hard work, they’ve created a restaurant with modern charms and old-fashioned styles that exudes genuine warmth – it’s like being invited into a family home for a meal. The heartwarming menu includes cheesy favourites like raclette and malakow, classic beef dishes and a veal that evokes waves of nostalgia.1.6km
• Kuki Bonsai, round windows and shoji doors set the charming Japanese-inspired scene. Similarly, the 5- and 8-course set menus are of Shojin ryori inspiration. The owner makes sure only the freshest ingredients make it onto the table, and seasoning is kept to a bare minimum. Try the Mizuna citrus salad that combines vegetables, fruit and seeds in a tangy dressing. Ganmodoki, or tofu fritter, is loaded with root vegetables, seaweed, edamame and mushrooms.1.6km
• Gai by Darren Chin (Taman Tun Dr Ismail) Gai (Thai for chicken) delivers tasty northern Thai food to the people of KL. The restaurant embodies the spirit of family and dishes are best shared for a group. Don’t miss Papa Suwit's tom saeb oxtail stew; a spicy-sour broth that boasts intense flavour from a mix of vegetables and herbs. The signature free-range chicken is grilled with a secret family recipe that emits a pleasant, chargrilled aroma. There are several seafood options too, including the flower crab.2.5km
• Bidou Unlike Dewakan that focuses on innovation, chef Darren Teoh opened Bidou to revisit the nouvelle cuisine movement. The 3- or 4-course set menu offers a choice of dishes, which may include threadfin and scallop mousse baked en croûte, in a nod to the recipe of culinary pioneer, Paul Bocuse. The pastry crust is shaped like a fish and a tangy Choron sauce complements the juicy flesh. Also check out the wine list with over 30 by-the-glass choices.4.6km
• Vantador Vantador’s vintage yet modern interiors are drenched in soft lighting. Aussie and Spanish beef is either dry-aged for up to 30 days in unsalted butter, or vacuum-sealed and wet-aged in its own juices for 14 days. Steaks are precisely grilled over charcoal and wood to desired doneness, striking a fine balance between smoky and full-bodied, meaty flavours. Non-steak dishes are also available, together with meticulously prepared desserts.4.6km
• Frangipaani The softly lit interior, outfitted in warm wood and tan leather, sets a rustic mood, while the terrace is relaxing and cosy. Since 2019, the kitchen team has been delivering tasty traditional cuisine, tweaked to suit local tastebuds. Go for the vegetarian samosa chaat and the tandoori specialities. The raan dum biriyani, or whole lamb leg cooked in basmati rice, is great for sharing.4.9km

Includes Michelin / Black Pearl / guide picks (reference quality, no prices); data from Overture, Michelin Guide and others.

Attractions nearby

• Al Taqwa Mosque mosque in Malaysia2.6km
• Al Mujaheddin Mosque mosque in Petaling, Selangor, Malaysia2.4km
• Imam Al Ghazali Mosque Mosque in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia4.9km
• Pusat Sains Negara Science Museum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia4.1km
• Bukit Kiara Muslim Cemetery cemetery in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia3.7km

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