Despite experiencing dark and difficult times in 2020, these restaurants managed to maintain—and even elevate—dining standards in Malaysia
Routinely released every December, the Tatler Dining Guide and our announcement of the top 20 restaurants in the nation have seen a month-long hiatus owing to Covid-19 complications. Regardless of the hold-up, we are thrilled to finally reveal the winners; despite experiencing dark and difficult times, these restaurants managed to maintain—and even elevate—dining standards.
Find out who won, why they won, and when you can get a table as soon as lockdown is lifted. An asterix (*) denotes a new addition to the Top 20 list. All the winners are listed in alphabetical order and numbers are not weighted.
Throwback: The Top 20 Restaurants In Malaysia In 2020
1. *Akâr Dining
Affordability and quality don’t often go hand in hand, but when they do, popularity is never far off. A newcomer to Kuala Lumpur’s dining scene in 2020, Akâr Dining has quickly ascended to the forefront of everyone's 'must try' list, for who can resist four-course degustations for just RM160+?
From tantalising starters bathed in oyster foam to refreshing palate cleansers such as a toddy and sake granita, Chef Aiden Low’s dishes strike the right balance between 'challenging' and 'comforting'. Leave your wines at home, as Akâr’s beverage list is well curated and reasonably priced.