These Malaysian restaurants are perfect for the plant-forward diner
This story was first published on May 5, 2021, and updated on February 14, 2023.
At first glance, most fine dining restaurants in Malaysia may not seem to cater to the plant-based diner. However, upon further inspection, many do offer vegetarian tasting menus or are more than happy to accommodate specific requests with advance notice.
With produce-driven dining on the rise, we've put together a selection of fine dining restaurants that either offer vegetarian tasting menus or are able to provide plant-based dishes upon request.
See what each restaurant is presently serving this season.
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Studio Restaurant
Boasting modern European tasting menus and natural wines, Studio Restaurant offers a eight-course dinner suited to plant-based diners. While the menu lists ingredients rather than dish descriptions, as to not give too much away before the experience, diners can expect to indulge in a selection of vegetarian creations crafted by chef Christian Recomio.
The menu begins with a delicate yuba tart, before moving on to heartier offerings such as the truffle porridge with fermented white asparagus. We've been told that the sweets have just been given a makeover with a pre-dessert of rock melon and milk ice cream before the final dessert of coconut, raspberry and liquorice.
Studio Restaurant | 38-1, Jalan Kemuja, Bangsar, 59000 Kuala Lumpur | +6016 425 0773
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