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Bringing together some of the best talents in Malaysia and across the region, they’re taking the stage together and creating magic throughout the month of April

Tatler Best Takeovers highlight the region’s most illustrious stars within the world of gastronomy and mixology through a series of takeovers happening throughout Kuala Lumpur happening across April.

After a successful run last year, Tatler Best Takeovers are bringing it to another level with an incredible line up of unmissable encounters. These talents are representative of what it means to be at the pinnacle of dining and gastronomy, with award-winning chefs and boundary-pushing mixologists, handpicked from our prestigious list of Tatler’s Best.

With limited seating and specially crafted menus, it’s your chance to experience the very best of Asia’s culinary landscape under one roof.

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Born x DC Restaurant

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From Singapore to Kuala Lumpur for a limited time: Born joins forces with DC Restaurant for an exceptional four-hands takeover that bridges two of Southeast Asia’s most celebrated kitchens. Chef-owner Zor Tan brings Born’s philosophy to the table, weaving Chinese heritage and personal memories into contemporary masterpieces defined by French precision. Across the pass, chef Darren Chin showcases DC Restaurant’s meticulous approach that elevates premium seasonal produce through disciplined French technique. Together, they craft a rare collaboration that spotlights the evolution of modern Asian gastronomy through a shared lens of refinement and innovation.

Happening from 16-17 April, 2026 with tickets available to buy for MYR 888+ per person.

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Hapag x Akar

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Revel in a cross-cultural feast as Manila's Hapag joins Kuala Lumpur's Akar for a six-hands takeover that explores the rich biodiversity of Southeast Asia. Chefs Kevin Navoa and Thirdy Dolatre bring Hapag's progressive vision, navigating the Philippine archipelago to celebrate local traditions, while Akar’s chef Aidan Low celebrates indigenous and lesser-known ingredients through a modern exploration of Malaysia’s diverse flavours and textures. You're in for a treat as this culinary collaboration puts the freshest ingredients at the forefront.

Happening from 16-17 April, 2026 with tickets available to buy on the priceless website for MYR 688+ per person.

Pantja x Bar Trigona

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Pantja in Kuala Lumpur: Jakarta’s artisanal powerhouse, led by Kabir Suharan, brings its soul-stirring farm and Kuala Lumpur’s award-winning icon of sustainability, Bar Trigona, becomes the stage for an unmissable Tatler Best Takeover featuring Jakarta’s Pantja. Led by co-founder Kabir Suharan and head bartender, Fabri Dumellio, Pantja brings its  soulful farm-to-glass philosophy to the Malaysian capital, offering a unique takeover experience that finds itself rooted in Indonesian botanicals that allow for more than just an innovative cocktail. This one-night-only exchange invites guests into the golden sanctuary of the Four Seasons to witness high-octane creativity and precision-driven craft. Reserved exclusively for Mastercard cardholders, this encounter provides insider access to a world of sustainable luxury where drinks tell a story of provenance and utility.

Happening on 15 April, 2026 with tickets available to buy on the priceless website.

Yakoboku x Bar Trigona

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Kuala Lumpur’s award-winning icon of sustainability, Bar Trigona, serves as the host bar for an unmissable Tatler Best Takeover featuring Kumamoto’s acclaimed Yakoboku. Led by world-class bartender Shinya Koba, Yakoboku brings its signature minimalistic approach to drinks to Kuala Lumpur. Guests joining will partake in an experience that is a masterclass in minimalistic Japanese elegance. For one night only, this exchange will allow for storytelling in the form of incredible drinks that are rooted in purity and seasonal nuances, showcasing ingredients like local fruits, herbs, and shochu from the Kyushu region. Reserved exclusively for Mastercard cardholders as part of the priceless series.

Happening on 15 April, 2026 with tickets available to buy on the priceless website.

Yakoboku x Reka:Bar

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Above Yakoboku x Reka:Bar

For one night only, Reka:Bar, one of Kuala Lumpur’s most futuristic laboratories for innovation, serves as the stage for an unmissable Tatler Best Takeover featuring Kumamoto’s acclaimed Yakoboku. Merging their philosophies together, this collaboration sees a fusion of masterful and honed Japanese craftsmanship and flavour science into our local bar scene. This exciting collaboration brings together the bonding elements of two sides of a spectrum—on one end, a minimalist approach to drinks, and on the other, an experimental one. Both anchored in the pursuit of great drinks, guests can expect a one-night-only journey, reserved exclusively for Mastercard users, giving guests insider access to the people pushing boundaries in the world of drinks, right in front of your eyes.

Happening on 16 April, 2026 with tickets available to buy on the priceless website.

Pantja x Reka:Bar

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Above Pantja x Reka:Bar

Reka Bar, known in Kuala Lumpur as one of the more experimental and flavour science-forward bars becomes the stage for an unmissable Tatler Best Takeover featuring Jakarta’s celebrated Pantja. This collaboration bridges the gap between molecular research and artisanal heritage by fusing Reka:Bar's experimental flavour science with Pantja's farm-to-glass philosophy. Guests can expect mixology as alchemy, with complex cocktails crafted using Indonesian botanicals and immersive storytelling that is rooted in nature. This one-night-only exchange offers a rare opportunity to experience the high-tech world of Reka Bar, one of Kuala Lumpur's most influential cocktail laboratory alongside Pantja's soulful, ingredient-driven craft. Reserved exclusively for Mastercard cardholders through the priceless series, experience the energy over the shared love of cocktails.

Happening on 16 April, 2026 with tickets available to buy on the priceless website.

A series like no other

The Tatler Best Takeover Series returns to Malaysia this April. For those who understand that the most memorable meals are not merely eaten but experienced, the invitation awaits. 

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