Cover Chef Markey recreating the omakase experience inside a club
Chef Markey recreating the omakase experience inside a club
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Not A Club is changing the way dinner parties are held. In a space that transforms from intimate dinner to nightclub, flow is everything here
Don’t be confused by the name, Not A Club is the new place to be. In Medan Damansara, a new way to spend your evenings has emerged. This multi-faceted location is not just a late-night destination, but a meticulously designed event space where atmosphere, continuity, and energy dictate the rhythm of the night.
Brought to you by the hospitality team of Supernova Elite, they’re no strangers to good nightlife. The same team behind the well-loved “The Vault KL”, they want to challenge traditional clubbing models by prioritising quality over capacity.
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Intimate dinners can be held here in this multifunctional space
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Flow is the main philosophy behind the evenings at Not A Club. While the space is undeniably nightlife-led, it incorporates dining as a secondary, elevated layer that enhances rather than interrupts the experience.
As you go through the evening, the venue evolves to adjust to the plans of your evening. Through different phases across the evening, Not A Club changes what it means to go for a night out.
Beginning with a private dinner, expect the best of the best food with curated, chef-led private dinners in an intimate setting. They have and will collaborate with acclaimed chefs, including Makoto “Sam” Saito, a seasoned expert with over 20 years of experience, joined by chef Markey Arakawa from Sushi Hibiki.
Above Bringing in the team from Sushi Hibiki, they recreated the feel of an omakase
Bringing in the team from Sushi Hibiki, they recreated the feel of an omakase
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The night begins with a chef-led private dinner, intimate, not only between you and the other guests, but also with the chefs. Preparing food right in front of you, it is reminiscent of the chef’s table at an omakase restaurant.
As the evening progresses, so do the lights and the music. The DJ’s expertly curate the music of the evening, beginning with a slower pace and slowly increasing the tempo and the volume as the night goes on. It’s a very natural shift, with no distinct switch, as the different moods slowly evolve.
Once dinner is all served and drinks are flowing, the room transforms into a high-energy party environment, all in the same place you had your dinner. No relocation needed, maintaining the same vibes all throughout the night.
Above Transform your night with a revolving list of talents
Above From intimate dinner to party
Transform your night with a revolving list of talents
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As you enter Not A Club, it might strike you as somewhere not very conducive to a private event. However, this industrial space holds more warmth than you might imagine, all nurtured through the shared love for great food in the intimate space. Surrounded by LED installations and kinetic lighting systems, these lights adapt to the music and the vibe of the room. If you’re looking for a different vantage point, the venue also offers two suites, including a viewing deck.
What sets this space apart from other experiential dining venues is the ability to transition seamlessly from one part of the evening to another. It doesn’t feel overwhelming or make you feel like you’ve been in one place for too long. The uninterrupted progression allows momentum to build organically, letting the evening unfold naturally.
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Images: Not A Club
Keandra's expertise lies within writing deep dives into the culture and anthropology of food, sometimes with a philosophical twist. With a background in London's F&B consultancy scene, she's excited to be back in Kuala Lumpur to champion the local dining scene.
Reach her at keandra.hing@tatlerasia.com, @keandruh
