KUALA LUMPUR
epicure’s TOP PICKS CILANTRO RESTAURANT & WINE BAR
Chef Takashi Kimura, who has more than 20 years of experience working with famous names in French fine dining, has won many hearts with his take on European classics and Japanese minimalism. The menu celebrates seasonality and premium ingredients with dishes such as Capellini with Mentaiko and Sakura Ebi, and Lobster Pot au Feu. The restaurant is currently ranked no.93 on 2022 Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants extended list. cilantrokl.com
EAT AND COOK
Phenomenal is the word to describe this 30-seater omakase-inspired restaurant’s rise to fame. Within one year since its opening, chef-owners Lee Zhe Xi and Soh Yong Zhi’s restaurant has been recognised as 2022 Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants’ One to Watch Award. It serves elevated classic home-cooked Malaysian dishes in a five-or eight-course evolving tasting menu. eatandcook.asia
Monica’s top picks BOCADO
“The restaurant brings elevated Mediterranean cuisine to a chic, casual setting. Chef Ignasi Prats, a Barcelona-native, is a master of plating, turning time-honoured tapas into works of art.” bocadokl.com
PLAYTE
“The young team at Playte, led by chef Brendon Chen, offers a well-crafted and compact menu of contemporary cuisine. Guests will appreciate the precision and competence that goes into every dish, as well as prices that don’t leave their wallets empty.” playte.my
BURNT & CO.
“Run by the same team behind Beta and Skillet, Burnt & Co. has an open-flame kitchen surrounded by 13 stools. This makes for front-seat views of the culinary action and a chance to interact with the chefs. Everything on the menu benefits from charcoal or the wood fire, giving smoky notes and an addictive char to the dishes.” artisansplayground.my/burntnco