A look inside Kuala Lumpur’s best-looking restaurants specialising in open flame cooking
Kuala Lumpur’s vibrant culinary scene has seen a growing number of restaurants igniting palates and passions with a resurgence of primordial or elemental cooking.
But these are not dank and smoky spaces where one eats quickly and leaves. Instead, these chic establishments boldly showcase the artistry of open flame cooking and elevate dining experiences to unprecedented heights.
With meticulous attention to design, these five restaurants beckon connoisseurs to indulge in a symphony of fire, flavour, and finesse.
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1. Bar Kar
At Bar Kar, designed by Spacemen Studio, which offers an immersive wood-fired experience, the journey unfolds as guests traverse through a distorted arch, evoking the ambience of a cave entrance, leading to an infinite pathway flanked by firewood.
Within the cavernous interior, earthy terracotta hues set the stage, reminiscent of ancient earth oven pits used for cooking and smoking. The circular bar counter, crafted from red travertine and plush banquet sofa seating, anchored by a fiery gold metal mesh sculpture, provides abstract interpretations of elemental heat and fire.