The Good Food Trio presents Sarong Party Grill, the new sister restaurant to Bijan Bar & Restaurant. While the latter specialises in fine Malay cuisine, the former puts a more playful approach on Malaysian flavours
Cheekily alluding to the colonial period that birthed the term 'sarong party girl' (Asian women who consorted with British officers), SPG by Bijan Bar & Restaurant merges history with modernity seamlessly. You can dress down, as I did, in my favourite pair of denim jeans, and not feel out of place in the retro-themed restaurant housed within a clandestine bungalow on Jalan Ceylon.
Here are some high notes from our preview of the restaurant's menu, which sees some novel items (like a cocktail with pickled petai and gin called The Stinkini):
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Ambiance
Artist Noemy Zainal painted and stenciled batik motifs on every wall in SPG by Bijan, making for an immersive dining experience. Rattan furniture and bright jewel tones complete the picture. With the space divided into 3 sections—lounge, tapas bar and private room—there is a suitable space for any occasion.
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