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4 WINE & DINE GEMS IN KL FOR 2025
Whether you’re toasting a milestone, indulging in date night decadence, or simply savoring the art of fine food, Kuala Lumpur’s culinary scene offers a bouquet of experiences worth lingering over. In 2025, the city’s “wine and dine” game is as vibrant as its skyline with chefs, sommeliers, and restaurateurs pushing the boundaries of flavor, sustainability, and style.
Here are four exceptional restaurants redefining the art of dining in Malaysia’s capital.
Dewakan, Naza Tower, KLCC
Modern Malaysian | MICHELIN Two-Star & Green Star
A sleek space atop the Naza Tower, Dewakan redefines a restaurant into a culinary manifesto. Chef Darren Teoh has put Malaysian gastronomy on the world stage, earning two MICHELIN stars and a Green Star for sustainability.
Dewakan champions local ingredients fermented durian tempoyak, forest herbs, and indigenous fruits woven into artful, avant-garde tasting menus. The wine pairings here are thoughtful and rare, with a strong emphasis on biodynamic and natural labels. It’s not just dinner. It’s a poetic journey through the Malaysian landscape.
Potager KL, Bamboo Hills, Kuala Lumpur
Modern French | Garden-to-Table Elegance
At Potager KL, fine French cuisine meets sustainable sophistication. Located in a quiet corner of the city, the restaurant offers seasonal menus that celebrate local produce through a refined Gallic lens. Think of duck confit with tamarind glaze, or heirloom vegetables plated like abstract art.
Equally impressive, its wine program showcases boutique European vintners and minimal-intervention wines. The elegant interiors, draped in soft lighting and greenery, create the perfect setting for an intimate, slow-paced evening.
Marini’s on 57, Level 57, Menara 3 Petronas
Italian Fine Dining | Sky-High Romance
No “wine and dine” list would be complete without Marini’s on 57 KL’s legendary rooftop restaurant offering unmatched views of the Petronas Towers. Here, Italian cuisine is elevated to elegant heights, literally and metaphorically.
From truffle risottos to wagyu carpaccio, each dish is paired with wines from an award-winning cellar featuring over 500 international labels. The ambiance? Timeless. Romantic. Dress up, sip slowly, and let the skyline be your backdrop.
Terra Dining, TTDI, Kuala Lumpur
Contemporary Fusion | MICHELIN Recognition
A rising star in the KL fine dining scene, Terra Dining has carved a name for itself with its innovative tasting menus and deeply personal storytelling. Each course balances Asian and European techniques, brought to life with local ingredients and unexpected twists.
Wine pairings here are orchestrated by sommelier Han Lai, recipient of the MICHELIN Guide Sommelier Award 2025. His intuitive pairings from skin contact whites to New World reds elevate the dining experience into something unforgettable.