From romantic eateries with great views of the KL Tower to a floral-filled barbecue joint in Johor, these are the Tatler team's top recommended restaurants and bars for date night done right
Is your idea of a perfect date night at a small and understated eatery with larger-than-life flavours? Are you the type that leaves no detail to the last minute, booking reservations for that romantic candlelit meal weeks in advance at the country's best restaurants? Perhaps that ultra-exclusive factor is your end-goal for the perfect date involving extraordinary experiences that range from a fine dining meal five metres below sea level to dinner in the desert.
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Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day, your anniversary, or any day of the year just for the fun of it (we prefer the last one), mix up your date night spots in Malaysia with these insider recommendations from the Tatler team.
Nero Nero Kuala Lumpur
"My pick would be Nero Nero in DC Mall. Indoors, it's got a cosy vibe but if you dine outside, especially if you get a table on the deck that's pretty far away from the rest, it feels like you have the whole place to yourselves. The food is fantastic, and great for sharing too as the portions are huge. I recommend to dine during the sunset hour which adds to the romance."
- Elizabeth Soong, managing editor
Nero Nero KL | L3-02, DC Mall, Damansara City, 6, Jalan Damanlela, Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur | +6019 667 4546 | info@neronero-dc3.com
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