Come one come all, KL Restaurant Week is back for its third iteration this month from 11-27 October 2024. Hosted by DiningCity event partners Maybank and American Express, and with 37 participating restaurants across the city, it is the biggest KL Restaurant Week yet.
Restaurant Week first started in New York City back in 1992, where some of the top restaurants in the city offer limited time prix-fixe menus at affordable prices to bring in new customers or add a new element of excitement to returning guests. Its success spurred others to recreate the event all over the world, with Malaysia being one of four countries in Asia hosting Restaurant Weeks.
Some of our favourite restaurants in Kuala Lumpur are part of Restaurant Week this year, including Michelin Selected Kayra and it’s seafood-centric sibling Coast by Kayra, the Curate Group’s frontrunners Wagyu Kappo Yoshida, Sushi Masa, Sushi Sora, Sushi Ryu, Tenmasa, Niku29, Fritz and Strato at Troika Sky Dining, LI Restaurant, Else Hotel’s Raw and Yellow Fin Horse duo, crowd favourites from Amazonas TRX and Kenny Hills Bistro of the Kenny Hills Hospitality Group, and many others.
You can find the full list of participating restaurants, their featured menus and prices, as well as booking instructions over at the Restaurant Week website (visit here). Restaurant Week exclusive deal are only valid when booked through the website.
Some highlights by the Nacre. team are listed below:
1. LI
LI (力) translates to strength or energy, is a modern Malaysian restobar that features the best of produce sourced directly from the local markets in sharing plates and innovative concoctions. LI has been serving up fantastic food since 2015, and along with its sister bakery Provisions just next door, are an integral part of Damansara Jaya’s F&B soul. They are offering a set menu for two persons at only RM120 for Restaurant Week.
2. Wagyu Kappo Yoshida
Wagyu Kappo Yoshida is a personal favourite restaurant of Nacre.’s Bryan, who fondly remembers his visit two years ago to be one of the best meals ever. Located on the 48th floor of Naza Tower, Wagyu Kappo Yoshida showcases Chef Junichi Yoshida’s creativity and finesse with excellent ingredients and the elusive Yaeyama Kyori Wagyu beef. They are offering the Jun course for lunch at RM288 (usually RM388), and the extensive Kaisen course for dinner at RM666 (usually RM888) for Restaurant Week.
3. Tenmasa
Tenmasa is the first restaurant in KL specialising in Edomae tempura, and true to the omakase concept, they proudly source the highest quality ingredients –– flown in from Japan every two days, showcasing the best bounties of the season. Tenmasa’s Premium Kaiseki is being offered for both lunch and dinner at RM298 (usually RM398) for Restaurant Week. Book here.
4. Niku29
Niku29 at Menara Hap Seng 3 takes pride in its selection of Halal-certified premium beef from Japan and Australia. The modern interior features timber accents, Japanese paper lamps, and a range of private dining spaces making it the perfect place for both casual lunches or special occasion gatherings. As part of Restaurant Week, the beef connoisseurs at Niku29 are offering their AOI 葵 Omakase at RM188 for lunch, and the MIYABI 雅 Omakase at RM250 for dinner.
5. Fritz
Fritz is the latest addition to the Troika Sky Dining collective, replacing Canteloupe as the group’s French authority. Table service takes centerstage at Fritz, where the expertly trained team will prepare dishes tableside offering an interactive experience through carvery, flambé and dressing. Fritz is also well-known for their sumptous Sunday brunches, happening on the last Sunday of every month. For Restaurant Week, they are offering a specially-crafted 5-course set menu at RM320 per pax.
6. Coast by Kayra
The sister restaurant to Michelin Selected Kayra, Coast in The Starhill focuses on oceanic delicacies drawing inspiration from the Malabar coastline. Owner and third-generation Keralite-Malaysian Meriam Alfonso and Executive Chef Sal Sabeel sought to bring the nostalgia of Kerala to Kuala Lumpur, dishing out excellent execution with local seafood from Malaysian shores, mirroring the natural abundance and diversity of both regions. Coast is offering an eight-course Discovery Through Malabar Coast set menu at RM200 per pax for Restaurant Week, with a highly recommended oyster course add-on.
The Nacre. team recently visited Coast for lunch and were quite impressed by the food, ambience and hospitality. Our Experience article is coming soon.
7. Amazonas
Amazonas at The Exchange TRX goes beyond conventional dining, offering an energetic and dynamic environment where guests dine, drink and dance –– The three pillars of Latin American hospitality. The restaurant is part of the Kenny Hills Hospitality Group, whose Kenny Hills Bistro at the Four Seasons is also part of Restaurant Week. Amazonas seeks to celebrate and showcase the diversity and richness of Latin American cuisine, with sharing plates, signature cocktails and a wide range of spirits such as pisco and mezcal. For Restaurant Week, the team at Amazonas are offering a sharing menu for two at RM360 featuring signatures like their guacamole, ceviche and Argentinian ribeye.
8. FOOK
FOOK (福, prosperity) is an eccentric enigma of culinary creativity. Tucked away in a hilltop in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, the establishment, part of the Tamarind group, presents diners with contemporary Malaysian flair influenced by East Asian cultures and techniques. For Restaurant Week, FOOK is offering a three-course menu for lunch (RM87) and dinner (RM110), with a variety of unique choices for either seating.
9. TBC
TBC or The Beginning Chapter is contemporary European cuisine helmed by Chef Patrick Lim that celebrates creativity and passion for food. The menu blends together local and international ingredients in a symphony of flavours that will excite the discerning palate. The Restaurant Week exclusive 7-course sharing menu is designed for two diners at RM500, including two of their signature dishes –– cauliflower and duck.
10. Yellow Fin Horse (& Raw)
Yellow Fin Horse has a menu as peculiar as its name. Helmed by Chef Jun Wong, the team at Yellow Fin Horse puts their trust in time, crafting dishes with traditional techniques from open-flame cooking, fermentation, curing and ageing. It is one half of the dining experience at Else Hotel near Petaling Street together with its sister restaurant Raw (also part of Restaurant Week). Experience a four-course dinner menu featuring some of their guests’ favourites throughout Restaurant Week for RM148. To elevate your experience at Else, book the lunch menu at Raw and spend the day exploring the revitalised area of old Kuala Lumpur.
Book here (Yellow Fin Horse) & here (Raw).
Seatings are limited and on a reservation basis only with some participating restaurants having a minimum of two dining guests for the menus. As seen in past seasons of Restaurant Week, the early bird does get the worm, so act fast and check out the Restaurant Week website today to secure your seats and enjoy fantastic meals with unparalleled value.
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