akar

Insanely good meal. 10/10 experience. The people here go above and beyond to create a comfortable and memorable experience. My husband and I came here after a chef friend did a pop-up and we were blown away. We went in with no expectations, so we were extremely pleasantly surprised and impressed. Everyone who loves fine dining that involves good storytelling and attention to detail should try this spot.

One of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had. Every dish was packed with flavour, the service was genuinely top-notch, and the wine selection was simply out of this world. From start to finish, everything was thoughtfully executed, making it a truly memorable night.

Akâr delivers an impressive fine dining experience that celebrates Malaysian flavors with creativity and depth. The dishes are beautifully presented and thoughtfully crafted — a true showcase of local ingredients reimagined with elegance. Especially the dessert, a brilliant take on childhood snacks, turned into something refined and nostalgic at the same time. However, the dabai noodle dish missed the mark; it lacked flavor, and the uni (extra cost) felt more like an afterthought than a meaningful upgrade. Unfortunately, the service didn’t quite match the food; delays and inattentive staff took away from the overall experience. We were seated and there was no drinks menu handed to us until we asked for it after a while. We also weren’t briefed about the courses before starting on the culinary journey. Being awarded Tatler best 20 restaurant, this was highly disappointing. Still, the food alone makes it worth a visit, and with improved service, Akâr could be truly exceptional.

Joined the Mekar menu, loved that the protein options were all around seafood, all the courses were hits and I enjoyed how chef combined southeast Asian flavours and ingredients in a delicate and light way. Will return!

Very creative local Malaysian fine dining, young chef young staff all of them are so passionate! Great place for dating, love their interior design too, feel very relaxed and safe, dark wood design looks very Japanese + sarawakian. My fav dish is the first dish! First dish already so good, makes me wanna try more of their seasonal menu! Great job for bringing out Malaysian local cuisine in such a creative way !

What I like is the innovation focusing on local ingredients. Everyday spices and herbs that can be transformed into delicious dishes. The taste of these local herbs and spices are subtle in order not to suppress the natural sweetness of the dishes. We had the Mekar menu. Each dish is unique and full of innovation. The highlight must be the aged slipper lobster. It is flavourful and a delight to the palate. The apam balik was good. However, if the "skin" is made crunchy, it would add another experience to the texture. The wine paring was also good with all good quality aromatic wines. We had the pleasure of sampling the Sarawak ginger infused tuak (rice wine). This tuak is on another level and will make an ideal closing desert wine.

Fantastic at highlighting the local flavors without being overpowering. The dishes were very innovative and unique. The taste was focused and concise unlike many other fusion places that try to blend too many flavors in one.

Amazing food, awesome and friendly stuff, very nice atmosphere. Highly recommend if you want to try fine dining with the focus on Malaysian culture!