The Season of Romance is right on the heels of the Lunar New Year celebrations, Kuala Lumpur’s top dining establishments are locked and loaded to make your evenings memorable this Valentine’s Day. Discover exclusive limited-time menus for two or choose your own adventures from extensive diverse à la carte menus.
This year, we want to draw attention to louder, bolder flavours to jazz up your romantic dinner dates. Here are Nacre’s top dining picks to add a touch of boldness to your relationships this Valentine’s Day.
Rediscover Nostalgia at The Chow Kit Kitchen & Bar
ABOVE The Chow Kit Kitchen & Bar | Source: The Chow Kit Hotel
One of Kuala Lumpur’s most prolific boutique hotels, The Chow Kit by Ormond Hotels offers a sense of local nostalgia in the heart of the city. Its famed restaurant, The Chow Kit Kitchen & Bar, showcases Malay cuisine and Nusantara influences in a warm and romantic setting.
The 4-course Valentine’s special is available for two days on 14-15 February and priced at RM188++ per person. Dinner is heralded by a squid and barley salad, followed by the signature crab laksa, and your choice of wagyu short rib or jumbo prawns, and finishes with a cardamom saffron trifle.
The Chow Kit Kitchen & Bar
The Chow Kit Hotel
1012, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Chow Kit,
50100 Kuala Lumpur,
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Stoke the Flames of Passion at Ignis KL
ABOVE Ignis KL, Bangsar South | Source: Ignis
At the heart of Ignis Kuala Lumpur is its open fire charcoal grill and passion to showcase local ingredients with a farm-to-table dining concept helmed by Chef Desmond Chong. Quoting them, Ignis embodies the brightness of fiery and stokes the sparks of passion with its Latin influences
For one day only, Ignis is offering an exclusive 6-course menu for couples on 14 February 2025. The Valentine’s menu is priced at RM260++ per person, and sees unique renditions of local and Latin dishes like ponzu snapper ceviche with mango salad, flame-licked beef ribs or lamb saddle, and two fruit-forward desserts for diners on their dates.
Ignis
G-02A, The Sphere,
1 Avenue 1, Bangsar South City
8, Jalan Kerinchi,
59200 Kuala Lumpur
Valentine’s Menu | à la carte Menu | Reservations
Spice Things Up at Fuego
ABOVE Fuego’s semi-al fresco dining space
We have recently visited Fuego at The Troika to sample their revamped menu. The Latin American-inspired restobar has an extensive menu of various guacamoles, unique ceviches, big and small plates perfect for sharing, and some of the best churros in the city.
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For Valentine’s Day, guests can stoke their tastebuds with a multi-course prix-fixe menu for RM380++ per person. Each of the courses aside from dessert come with two dishes for a total of nine sharing plates — perfect for the curious couple vying for variety on the table.
Fuego
Level 23A, Tower B,
The Troika
19 Persiaran KLCC,
50450 Kuala Lumpur
Valentine’s Menu | à la carte Menu | Reservations
Dynamic Japanese-Peruvian Affair at Torito
ABOVE View from Torito, Banyan Tree KL (left); Mariscos (right) | Source: Torito
Torito, helmed by Chef Ivan Casusol, is a recent addition to the KL dining scene serving up Peruvian-Japanese or Nikkei cuisine at the Banyan Tree. Peruvian cuisine is experiencing a global renaissance, and our city is no exception, with many restaurants and bars drawing inspiration and influences directly from the South American country.
From 10-15 February 2025, elevate your date to the 53th floor with a 6-course Valentine’s special for RM750 nett per person. On the menu are cassava bread, Nikkei-style crudo, leche de tigre-empowered Hokkaido scallop, and a choice of Wagyu or lobster entrées. The expansive windows at Torito set the scene for a romantic dinner with the picturesque KL city skyline in the background.
Torito
Level 53, Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur,
2 Jalan Conlay,
50450 Kuala Lumpur
Valentine’s Menu | à la carte Menus | Reservations
Nomadic Indian Journey at Nadodi
ABOVE Dining space at Nadodi (left); The Globe (right) | Source: Nadodi
For those seeking a unique fine dining journey with their partners, book a table at Nadodi to experience nomadic South Indian and Sri Lankan cuisine. Located in the glamorous Four Seasons Hotel, the Michelin Selected fine dining restaurant is offering a grandiose 8-course menu that traverses the Indian subcontinent and its waters.
The Valentine’s Day special menu, which includes the Humble Broth of mangrove & blue swimmer crabs and one of their signature dishes — The Globe — among many other courses, is priced at RM790 per person. Adjourn to Vér, a hidden enclave within Nadodi’s walls, after dinner for drinks to continue the night.
Nadodi
Level 7A, Four Seasons Hotel,
145 Jalan Ampang
50450 Kuala Lumpur
Valentine’s Menu | Vér Menu | Reservations
Spanish Kitchen Party at Picaro
ABOVE Paella (left); Kitchen party vibes (right) | Source: Picaro
If you and your partner would prefer a lively kitchen party over a quiet romantic evening, look no further than one of KL’s latest and most sought after reservations at Picaro. There is no exclusive Valentine’s menu per se but indulge in one of Picaro’s sharing menus from RM250 (6-courses) to RM350 (9-courses). Note: The menus are refreshed every two weeks.
P.S. Pick up the courage to ring “the bell” and party with other guests!
Picaro
Ground Floor, Wisma Lim Foo Yong,
86 Jalan Raja Chulan,
50200 Kuala Lumpur,
Sharing Menu | Beverage Menu | Reservations
Afro-Carribean Disco Date at JOLOKO
Escape to the Caribbean without leaving the concrete jungle, JOLOKO in the bustling Jalan Kamunting area has been a flavour-hunter’s gem for many years. Expect a lively atmosphere with sounds of cheer all around as the booze flow through the night, beckoning guests to join in celebration.
The one-day special Lovers Menu is a curated 7-course affair designed for sharing, and priced at RM138++ per person. JOLOKO’s signature Jerk Chicken is on the menu of course, along with banana flower & zucchini ceviche, Valentine’s-appropriate heart-shaped dumplings, and fine de clair oysters to rev up your desires.
Valentine’s Menu | à la carte Menu | Reservations
Pan-Asian Romance at Rare the Food Co.
ABOVE Table setting at Rare (left); Interior dining space (right) | Source: Rare the Food Co.
Rare the Food Co. in Damansara Perdana is a premium grocer and retailer of professional kitchen equipment. Though not your usual pick for an occasion like Valentine’s Day, enthusiasts seeking a no-frills experience that is bang for your buck and top-quality produce should not overlook this underrated gem.
The Rare Valentine’s Day menu offers exceptional value for pairs priced at RM380++ per set for two. It features 7 dishes, including the Serpent’s Heart, Garden of Neptune, and Fish for a Moment. The menu is seafood-forward, as expected from a purveyor of fine oceanic bounty.
Valentine’s Menu | à la carte Menu | Reservations
Disclaimer: This article is not sponsored by any of the establishments mentioned.
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