10 restaurants and bars to visit at Bamboo Hills

Perhaps one of the most highly anticipated openings in the city this year, modern French restaurant Potager is the brainchild of culinary mastermind Masashi Horiuchi and the rest of the Entier French Dining. Design-wise, the attention to detail here is sublime, with personalised fragrances for its bathrooms, custom ceramics made by ceramicists, art installations by local artists, and more.

Along with head chef De Wet Visser, Horiuchi's menu at Potager is a gastronomical journey for all senses, rooted in quality, craft, and nature. You’ll find ingredients from local purveyors dotted throughout the menu, which is supplemented by an impressive wine program, led by group sommelier Dennis Chong.

Located within the walls of Potager is Oeno Wine Lounge & Tapas is Bamboo Hills, a casual wine and tapas bar. Its drinks program is led by renowned sommelier Dennis Chong, who will expertly navigate you through its vast wine selection, which champions small-batch, boutique pours.

To go with your sips, walk-ins only Oeno also serves modern and creative small plates that feature endemic flavours of Malaysia, paying homage to the produce of the land, similar to its sister restaurant. You can look forward to tasteful plates such as Sarawak dabai tapenade, coriander seeds, white anchovy mousseline, and pickled anchovies.

The Qing is one of the latest newcomers to the Bamboo Hills collection of eateries, serving contemporary Chinese cuisine. Using traditional flavours and modern cooking methods, The Qing is inspired by the ancient Chinese philosophy of the five elements: wood, fire, earth, metal, and water.

The space’s design is based on the traditional Chinese Courtyard House but with a few modern touches. When dining with a group, its hot pot selection will be a welcoming addition to your table. 

Tap Room is Bamboo Hills’ resident craft beer bar that also serves tapas and classic pub fare in its vast and comfortable space. Its menu is vast, covering a number of cuisines so there is something for everyone. Food favourites include a watermelon mezze salad, yakitori assortment, and aglio olio.

On the drinks front, there are cocktails on tap available, but the spotlight is on its selection of craft beers, including Paper Kite, a local craft beer whose brewery is actually housed in Tap Room.

Located within Tap Room at the popular Bamboo Hills enclave, Pizza Duo brings the best of Neapolitan pizzas to Kuala Lumpur. It is the proud owner of the largest Stefano Ferrara oven in the country that churns out both signature classics and other gourmet pizzas.

Favourites include The OD (Original Duck), the Animale, and the Shroomami. Other than pizzas, there is also a curated selection of small bites including a burrata di bufala salad and a Fritti Duo.

Bamboo Hills’ resident Korean BBQ joint is Hanam BBQ. Expect expertly grilled meats that are juicy and bursting with flavour while there. Much like other Korean BBQ eateries, Hanam BBQ is a great spot to have a meal with your favourite people over Korean fare. 
 
 

Also specialising in grilled meats is Kampai Yakiniku, a Japanese barbecue outlet that imports its meat from Nishiawa Farm in Tokushima. Expect beautifully marbled cuts of beef.

To sample the best that Kampai Yakiniku has to offer, go for one of its special assortments that cater to the number of people dining. The restaurant is certified halal.

Locarasa is Bamboo Hills’ hub for pastries, cakes, and breads. A Malay-Western fusion eatery, Locarasa serves a wide range of local classics, western bites, Asian favourites, and of course, baked goods. We recommend the signature Locarasa club sandwich, butter chicken, and Angus striploin.

Nok Yung, which means peacock in Thai, brings a slice of Thailand's best, thanks to chefs Ponsit Inpang and Somsak Polsit. Transplanted from Bangkok, they whip up authentic flavours in the form of Tom Yum Talay, Thai green curry with Wagyu, Thai chicken wings, Poo Paht Pong Karee, Thai-style omelette, and many more.

Botanica+Co’s latest outpost is a large, open, and relaxing space. Its menu is a step up from its sister outlets’ offerings, with bigger and bolder flavours. Try the char-grilled tiger prawns with herb butter and chilli shallots, Black Angus tomahawk with bordelaise sauce, and char-grilled scallops with Montpellier scallops.