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