Bol - Asian Reimagined

I took my best friend here for her birthday and we both loved every bite of the Heirlooms menu. Every dish felt like a carefully composed story, presented like art with a beautifully balanced progression of courses. The Rojak Tart was the perfect opener, awakening our palate with a playful twist on a classic, and each course that followed carried us on a nostalgic journey of familiar flavours. Every bite made us pause with eyes shut, heads nodding in approval and even did a little happy dance. The intimate setting, with its warm lighting and thoughtfully curated interiors, created an atmosphere that felt both elegant and comforting. It’s the kind of space where conversations flow and the outside world disappears for a few hours. The attention to detail extended beyond the plate, showing just how much thought goes into every part of the dining experience. The pacing was spot on and the servers were wonderfully attentive. We never once felt rushed, and each course arrived like a quiet surprise, adding to the anticipation. Service was immaculate and the hospitality was heartfelt, almost as if we were dining in someone’s home rather than a restaurant. To top it off, Chef Kian personally came by to greet us, and his genuine warmth and passion for Peranakan-inspired cuisine shone through, not just in the food, but in the hospitality as well. We went in with empty stomachs and left with our taste buds delighted, our hearts full, and our evening elevated into an unforgettable celebration.

Unique interior, remarkable service and spectacular food. We went there for a birthday celebration, and I must say, the menu did not disappoint any of us at all. From the moment we walked into the restaurant until we left, the service staff were more than courteous and took their time explaining every dish in detail to us. Serving timing was great as well between courses. We opted for one vegetarian menu, and it was just as good as the regular menu. The final touch was a nice element of surprise, where you get to take a piece of Bol home with you. The only remark is that the first bottle of bubbles served was not chilled enough, but perhaps we prefer it colder.

The food was exceptionally delicious, with attentive service and thoughtful explanations of each dish☺️ every creation reflected the chef’s wholehearted passion and creativity. The restaurant’s design and décor are equally impressive. Every corner feels thoughtfully put together, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that makes the dining experience even more enjoyable. I will definitely recommend this place and look forward to returning again.

Visited in Apr 2025 Specialising in Nyonya/Peranakan cuisine, Bol is a true gem of the restaurant in KL. Appearing in the Michelin guide for the last few years, the recognition this restaurant has received recently is well deserved in my view. The restaurant’s interiors are absolutely gorgeous and it shows the efforts the owners have put in to make the dining experience worthwhile. Only a tasting menu is available here and the choice is between 7 or 8 courses. I went with the 8 course menu where basically instead of 1 main course, I got 2 main courses of red snapper and wagyu (albeit both in smaller portions versus if I would have gone with 1 main course). Among the pre-mains, the torched lobster and the lamb courses were my favourite, and among the 2 mains I liked the red snapper course better (as the sauce of the red snapper course was fantastic). I didn’t have any drinks but there is a wine and cocktail menu for those interested. Service was quite good and there was nothing to complain about on that front. Overall, Bol is definitely one of the best restaurants in KL in my opinion and I would definitely recommend a visit if you’re in the city.

I just had a great experience in Bol restaurant. I'm traveling alone for a few months and food is a big motivation in my trip. I saw the Bol restaurant and after some research I didn't want to miss it, so I went. The food was delicious (especially the seafood and fish, in my opinion). The service and welcome were very nice (I arrived late but they made me feel super comfortable). Shamik was very attentive to me and I had a very pleasant conversation with the chef! It was very good work. Thanks again to all the staff, and good luck!! Next time in KL, I’ll come back! Alain

It’s my aunt’s birthday and the first day when our family arrived in Malaysia and we chose this restaurant to celebrate the birthday. Dining at bōl was nothing short of extraordinary—a journey of flavors, memories, and meticulous craftsmanship. The tasting menu, titled Rasa Kenangan (“The Taste of Memories”), weaves nostalgia with culinary finesse, transforming traditional flavors into modern masterpieces. What made the experience even more special was the personal attention from the chef, who thoughtfully introduced the inspiration and philosophy behind the menu. His passion for heritage cuisine and storytelling through food was both moving and memorable. Every dish was served with a detailed explanation by the attentive and knowledgeable staff, who shared the cultural background and ingredients with great care, enhancing our appreciation of each course. From the symbolic “Sayap Nyonya” to the delicately layered “Rahsia Cinta,” each creation was not just a dish, but a story brought to life. The reimagined Pongteh was a soulful highlight—warm, rich, and perfectly balanced. The wine pairings were equally well-considered, with selections like Sanfeletto Prosecco and Tenuta Ulisse Pecorino elevating each dish’s unique flavors. The elegant ambiance, heartfelt service, and deep respect for tradition made this dinner a truly immersive and unforgettable fine dining experience. Highly recommended for those seeking not just a meal, but a meaningful culinary journey.

Dined in 26/10/2024. Menu - Mediocre, weak ingredient pairing, simple don't go well together. Food was served lukewarm. Only had the presentation. Only 3 glasses of wine for 7-course menu. Wine was not served at the right time, either too late, when we had almost finished the dish that the wine was supposed to pair with, or too early, when the next course was served 20-30 mins later. 20-30 mins wait between the course after we have finished the dish also not ideal. Wine - Mediocre selections. Wine pairing for the menu was not on par, so we ordered a bottle. However, server broke the cork, we asked to decant it for obvious reason, yet wine was poured directly into the decanter without filtering the broken cork. Funny enough, we were then being confronted by chef and he claimed it as "one tiny piece" of cork in the wine, when 3 out of 4 diners clearly had PIECES of broken cork. Had to reject the bottle. Manage your risk if you wanna order a bottle here. Service - Servers are not well trained. Menu was scattered on the table during dining. When we asked to return the menu, we were told that we could keep it (not that we requested...). Being confronted by chef at the table for a mistake of the server, and it didn't stop at the wine, chef continued to denounce us how maybe his restaurant is not up to our standard, and how he had to wake up as early as 5.30am to manage his operation. Chef cut in the talk repeatedly, made sure we LISTENED to him. His story-telling guilt-tripped us, and ruined our experience as diners. We had to request to return to our dining rather than having this confrontational conversation right now, perhaps that was why main course was served slow. DISRESPECTFUL chef also made us feel really uncomfortable that he emphasized strongly how he paid for the dinner out of HIS OWN POCKET, so the dinner was complimentary for us. We felt belittled and awful for our experience. We didn't request any form of price compensation. Regardless, chef might have forgotten, we had to, and did pay RM200 up front for the booking of 4 pax. Also, chef announced that he was OBSERVING us throughout the dinner from the CCTV. Felt violated as a diner. Perhaps 6-8 waiter & waitresses in the dining hall were not good enough to inform kitchen of dining hall's situation. Environment - As mentioned above. CCTV was being used to watch the diners. Price - Not worth for the food & experience above. However, like the chef mentioned, it was complimentary despite the RM200 paid. I guess it was meant for us to be grateful. Would not return. Would not recommend.

Went there for an appreciation dinner hosted by one of our partners after a kick-off. This restaurant is situated in one of the older areas of Kuala Lumpur and we almost missed it while driving past it. At the restaurant entrance, it showed their crowning glory of being award Michelin star restaurant 2025 and 2024. Service was very attentive and good. Ambiance was nice but not as cosy as I had anticipated. However, I noticed immediately was that they didn’t ask whether I am have any food allergies. They also didn’t explain each course of the dinner which I expect a M-Star restaurant to do. So I thought this is one area they could improve on. Nonetheless, they redeemed with their good food. I like their localised twist of fine dining. Rojak entree, lobster meat and the Wagyu was nicely cooked. The taste was well balanced and flavourful. Worth a visit.