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Beta KL

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Opening hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 6:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 6:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Thursday: 6:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Friday: 6:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Saturday: 6:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Sunday: 6:00 – 11:00 PM

An upscale restaurant that reimagines traditional Malaysian flavors and regional recipes through modern culinary techniques.

Signature
Tour of Malaysia tasting menu

Reviews from Google

JT Tan3 weeks ago
A spectacular Michelin-starred venue delivering a world-class Malaysian fine-dining concept. Their 'Tour of Malaysia' menu offers a profound culinary narrative, translating local ingredients into sophisticated, savory masterpieces. It provided the perfect backdrop for my partner's birthday celebration, leaving her entirely delighted with the food and ambiance. Special mention must go to the incredible signature drink crafted with Buah Kulim (jungle garlic)—it was truly breathtaking and deeply memorable. Highly impressed.
Angie Ayers4 months ago
A fantastic experience! Beta was able to do a vegan/plant based menu degustation. Flavors were well balanced and the menu concept of utilizing ingredients specific to regions of Malaysia made the journey very interesting. Service was very attentive and friendly. Thank you to the front and back of house for a well-rounded dinner that welcomed me whole-heartedly back to Malaysia.
Yi Shiean Tan2 weeks ago
The Tour of Malaysia tasting menu is structured as a geographical journey — North, East, Central & South — and every dish is a postcard. We began in the North, where three petite bites arrived on a banana leaf tray like little jewels. The squid, served kuih pie tee-style, was a love letter to Penang’s asam laksa. The corn-fed chicken whispered of Ipoh’s salt-baked traditions. The panggang, though carrying a gentle heat, deployed its spices with such intention that every element earned its place. These northern appetisers alone were worth the trip. The 0% yeast bread — a rustic, tapioca-based roll — arrived warm on a wooden tray alongside a vivid red chili emulsion. Ask for butter. Trust me. The combination of chili emulsion and butter together is one of those quietly revelatory moments you don’t see coming. Heading East, the charcoal-grilled prawn transported me straight back to childhood — the paku pakis (wild fern) nestled alongside it was a soulful, nostalgic touch that felt like a warm embrace from the rainforest. The scallop that followed was the kind of dish that silences a table — charred on the outside, cloud-soft within, served in a breathtaking gunmetal bowl with a delicate foam that somehow captured the very essence of Sabah. And the beef short ribs in masak hitam? Close your eyes and you’re at a Malay wedding. That’s the power of this kitchen. Central & South brought the patin fish — deceptively light, served in what looks like a cream but dissolves on the palate like a whisper. Then came the dry-aged duck: three preparations on a single dramatic plate, pooled in a deeply golden sauce. No words, really. Just Malaysia, through and through. The Abalone Heirloom Rice (RM99 supplement) is non-negotiable. Sabahan heirloom rice, cooked risotto-style to a perfect al dente, crowned with caviar and lifted by kaffir lime — a genius stroke that bridges kampung soul with fine dining technique. Desserts delivered two knockout punches. The Kuih Loyang Vol. 8 arrives as a liquid nitrogen-frozen rosette of dark chocolate, pandan and kaffir lime, topped with a quenelle of banana purée — a frozen reimagination of a deep-fried classic that is nothing short of brilliant. Then comes Teh Tarik — the dessert that made me giggle out loud. Gula melaka dal, papadam crumbs, curry leaf, and teh tarik ice cream. It is, in the most delightful way, a cold, sweet dessert masquerading as banana leaf rice. Absurd. Genius. Deeply Malaysian. Beta KL doesn’t just cook Malaysian food. It remembers it — with reverence, wit, and extraordinary skill. The whole evening felt like a love letter to this country, plated with the precision of a kitchen that knows exactly what it’s doing. Go. Take someone you love. Order the abalone rice. Don’t skip the butter.
Carole Cooper3 months ago
What an incredible experience. The service was excellent. Mohammed, our waiter was amazing. It is a tantalising journey of Malaysian food. Huge compliment to the chef.
Soňa Fúsková4 months ago
Amazing experience! Everything was the best! Even though I am not really fan of Asian food, this food was excellent and I enjoyed every bite. Also all staff were very friendly and nice.
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