Although we've had much smaller window to dine out in 2020 (and 2021, so far), the front of house team at this restaurant always puts the gloom and doom behind them, projecting a sunny disposition when serving guests. Malaysia's most unique restaurant—it's located in a natural cave in Ipoh—also boasts the best service.

At Jeff's Cellar, diners are greeted with professionalism and proficiency, and food and beverage manager Grace Chan Pui Fun will practically bend over backwards to make your visit pleasurable.

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Better known as 'the Bangkung boys,' the founders of Maxim Image opened Opus Bistro almost two decades ago, and as they say, the rest is history.

The parent company of Cava Spanish Wine Bar, Leonardo's Dining Room & Wine Loft, Lucky Bo and Bobo KL has nourished us, our parents, our grandparents and our kids, and shows no sign of slowing down. The group even birthed a new burger joint called B_G_R during our first bout of lockdown.

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Despite the challenges unleashed by coronavirus, this hospitality group overseeing The JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur, Hotel Stripes Kuala Lumpur, The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Pangkor Laut Resort and many more continues to summit new peaks.

Some of our favourite restaurants fall under their jurisdiction, from Li Yen and The Library at The Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur to The Mansion at The Majestic Malacca, one of few remaining restaurants that serve Kristang cuisine. Not only has YTL Hotels managed to stay afloat, but the group is also charting new waters with the reopening of The Starhill Dining.