Beta KL
When Beta KL appeared on the scene in January 2018, the modern Malaysian restaurant really got tongues wagging. After all, only a handful of chefs dare to transfigure Malaysian favourites (lest they feel the wrath of conservatives). In the August 2018 issue of Malaysia Tatler, I lauded the restaurant and bar for "giving us the option to rediscover Malaysian fare in harmony with highbrow culture."
2019 will see several new dishes by Chef Raymond Tham, but most stalwarts will remain. We will miss seeing Rusho Hassan behind the bar, but look forward to tinkling glasses with Chris Chung; Beta KL's new head bartender has already rolled out several new cocktails (see slideshow above).
Say Goodbye To: The Ox Tongue and Fried Chicken appetisers; Brussel Sprouts with Calamansi, Quail Egg and Crispy Dried Shrimp.
Say Hello To: The Lamb with Garlic and Bak Ku Teh Herbs; Turkey with Cranberries & Potato; Mandarin Orange with Red Bean Snow dessert; new inventive cocktails; and more.
Beta KL | 163, Fraser Place, 10 Jalan Perak, Kuala Lumpur | 03 2181 2990 | Reservations