The 22 best wine restaurants in Malaysia 2026
Classic or modern wines, French-inspired or Malaysian food. Whatever you prefer, you can find it in Malaysia. Here Star Wine List's ambassador Justin Ho Li Vern has selected his favourite wine restaurants in the country. Check out the guide!
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![Au Jardin, a restaurant in Penang, Malaysia.]()
Phone: +60 012-428 9594
Address: 125, Jalan Timah, George Town
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A French-inspired fine dining you shouldn't miss during your visit to Penang. Au Jardin means "In the Garden" and was established in 2018 with the clear purpose of making the guests feel the natural beauty and tranquillity permeating every corner of the establishment. Chef Su Kim Hock is dedicated and now leading the team in presenting the full flavour potential of every ingredient that they use during the guests' culinary journey in the restaurant, along with General Manager and Sommelier Belinda Boey. Au Jardin not only shows commitment to the cuisine but also to the beverage experience as...
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![Nadodi, a restaurant in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.]()
Phone: +60 17-296 9520
Address: Level 7A, Four Seasons Hotel, FOUR SEASONS PLACE KL, Jln Ampang, City Centre, Kuala Lumpur
Nadodi has found its new home in the Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur and is probably one of the best fine dining restaurants focusing so heavily on Southern Indian and Sri Lankan cuisines. The wine list is curated by the group’s sommelier, Anwar, who also creates the wine list for Nero Nero. The Nadodi list is very diverse yet balanced, sourcing wines from France, Italy, Spain and Germany, across to the USA, Argentina, Chile, Australia and New Zealand. I would especially highlight the facts that you’re always likely to find some grower Champagnes and that some of the wines do come in big for...
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![Terra Dining, a restaurant in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.]()
Phone: +60 11-7072 7777
Address: 91, Jln Aminuddin Baki, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur
“Terra” means “earth” in Latin and, at Terra Dining, chef-owner Chong Yu Cheng believes that earth, or the land, is an endless ecosystem of grains, vegetables, fruits, fungi, livestock, game, and seafood. Terra Dining offers contemporary Malaysian cuisine supported by a beverage programme created by sommelier Hin Han Lai to craft an exceptional dining experience that does not just include wine but also local beverages. The wine list in Terra focuses more on Old World wines, especially from France, along with Spain, Italy and Germany, with a hint of Australia. The wines are mainly organic, bio...
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![Nero Nero, a restaurant in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.]()
Phone: +60 19-667 4546
Address: L3 - 02, Jalan Damanlela Damansara City Mall, Pusat Bandar Damansara, Kuala Lumpur
Nero Nero is an Italian restaurant located inside DC Mall. The cuisine focuses heavily on Southern Italy, and Puglia especially, with a wide range of dishes from starters through to dessert. The wine program is curated by the company’s Group Sommelier, Anwar, and the list here features wines mainly from Italy but with a touch of both Old World and New World as well. It is by far the most extensive Italian wine list to be found in Malaysia.
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![Gai by Darren Chin (M Resort & Hotel), a restaurant in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.]()
Phone: +60 3-7932 0909
Address: Level 1, M resort Hotel, 1, Jln Damansara, Bukit Kiara, Kuala Lumpur
The fourth venture of chef Darren Chin focuses on Thai cuisine with the assistance of his wife, Nana, and their family. Using top quality ingredients carefully souced from Malaysia and Thailand, these are traditional ideas done with a modern — yet considered – twist. Gai, no doubt, is one of the most refined Thai restaurants in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor. Sharing a master wine list with Bref restaurant, upstairs, sommeliers Izzat Shamshuddin and Strauss Gan have curated a selection covering both the Old and New Worlds of wine, in addition to strong by-the-glass and Coravin selecti...
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![Gai by Darren Chin (Taman Tun Dr. Ismail), a restaurant in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.]()
Phone: +60 3-7732 4406
Address: 26A, Lorong Datuk Sulaiman 1, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, Kuala Lumpur
For his third venture, chef Darren Chin took a huge step to produce fine Thai cuisine with the assistance of his wife, Nana, and her family. Fresh, high-quality ingredients from Malaysia and Thailand are reimagined in Darren’s own style. Curated by the group’s Wine Director, Izzat Shamshuddin, this wine list has been simplified and is designed to work with the food via a selection of Old World and New World producers just perfect for pairing.
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![Bref by Darren Chin, a restaurant in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.]()
Phone: +60 3-7932 3322
Address: M Resort & Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Jln Damansara, Bukit Kiara, Kuala Lumpur
The second venture of chef Darren Chin, Bref is a casual dining restaurant founded in 2018, originally in Taman Tun Dr. Ismail. It relocated to the M Resort in December 2023 and added afternoon tea at the same time. Bref offers more simplified dishes than Darren’s other venues, yet full of complexity, texture and flavour. Sitting right above another of the group’s restaurants, Gai, both share the same masterlist for wine. Curated by Izzat Shamshuddin with the assistance of Strauss Gan, the list is extensive, with a good selection of Old and New World producers. They also offer a good by-the-...
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![DC Restaurant, a restaurant in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.]()
Phone: +60 3-7731 0502
Address: 44, Persiaran Zaaba, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur
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Chef-owner Darren Chin started Restaurant DC in Taman Tun Dr. Ismail in 2014 as a classic French restaurant and, through the years, it has evolved to give diners a new exploration of sensory experiences through his cuisine, which combines his skills with the flavours of Southeast Asia. As a chef that understands the true value of pairing, Darren always creates dishes that are unique and able to stand alone by themselves, whilst also pairing very well with wines. Curated by the sommelier team, the wine list contains over 800 labels, with one of the best by-the-glass sections in Malaysia as we...
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![Basic Wine Store, a restaurant in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.]()
Address: Lot 13A, Ground Floor, Arcoris, Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur
Basic Wine Store, as the name suggests, is a casual wine store featuring a huge list of low-intervention wines accompanied by European comfort fare. The dishes created by chef Asya are focused on complementing the store's selection of wines. The wine list is curated by the sommelier, Yai, as well as the store manager. The wines featured are 100% low-intervention, featuring organic, biodynamic and sustainable wines from around the world, and including some lesser-known gems from the Old World.
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![Interior of Bar.Kar restaurant, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.]()
Phone: +6011-2277 3131
Address: NO. 199, SUITES G-06, GROUND FLOOR, BAR.KAR KL RESTAURANT, G Tower, Jln Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur
Another exciting project from the team of Eat and Cook, where chefs Lee Zhe Xi and Soh Yong Zhi have moved into Malaysian-style open flame cooking. The name Bar.Kar stems from the Malay word “bakar,” meaning “burn” or “flame,” combined with the open kitchen concept and the bar counter set up of this space. The aim is to revive community cooking through rough wood and charcoal open-flame dining that highlights bold Malaysian and Southeast Asian flavours. It’s similar to Eat and Cook, where ingredients and the cuisine lean more towards Malaysian flavours. The wine programme at Bar.Kar – named...
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![Communal Table by Gen, Penang, Malaysia.]()
Phone: +60 12-578 3323
Address: 68, Lebuh Presgrave, George Town
Communal Table is another project by chef Johnson Wong, who is also the same person behind gēn 根, one of the top fine dining restaurants in Penang. Communal opened its doors to serve modern Asian cuisine but using seasonal and local Malaysian ingredients in a more creative and playful way. The wine list is curated more towards low-intervention approaches, since that style of wines makes them naturally more suited to pairing with the dishes. A concentrated list with some hidden gems from the Czech Republic and Slovenia by the glass.
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![Gen, a restaurant in Penang, Malaysia.]()
Phone: +60 12-511 3323
Address: Gēn 根, 8, Gat Lebuh Gereja, George Town
Gēn根 translates to “Ground Roots” in Mandarin and the restaurant is nestled within Prestige Hotel’s Ground Floor Piazza in George Town, Penang. They opened in 2018 to create a memorable food experience by presenting dishes produced by local ingredients originating from different parts of Malaysia. The establishment now is led by Chef Patron Johnson Wong who's devoted to keeping Malaysia's food culture alive and to sharing his love and passion for food. The dishes created in the restaurant carry unique flavours from each local ingredient assembled on the plate and these dishes lead to the liq...
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![Unwined Plus, a wine bar and restaurant in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.]()
Phone: +60 012-209 0226
Address: 7, Jalan Telawi 2, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur
Best Short List Southeast Asia 2026
If you are looking for a restaurant with only natural wine, I would say that Unwined Plus is worth a visit. The wine list starts from France, Italy and Spain in the Old World and continues to Australia, New Zealand and South Africa in the New World where all the wines fall under either one of the categories of organic, biodynamic, sustainable and low intervention. The wines are selected by the owner/sommelier Hsiao Tung Wei. He was so dedicated and passionate about the wines from these categories that he eventually obtained a winery in Italy and started producing his dream wines under these c...
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![Potager, a restaurant in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.]()
Phone: +60 012-623 3152
Address: P-11, Taman Bukit Bambu, Off, Lebuhraya Duta - Ulu Kelang, Taman Bamboo, Kuala Lumpur
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Potager is situated in Bamboo Hills, Kuala Lumpur and opened in September 2023. Potager is a contemporary French progressive cuisine and the name translates to "kitchen garden". Here, you can feel the culinary expression merging with artistic experience in the restaurant where Chef Masashi conveys his vision through his plates. In my humble opinion, Potager is not only striking in the culinary world but the wine list is also a remarkable milestone for the wine industry, and I would say that their wine listing is exceptional. The selection is very diverse, ranging from classic to organic, bio...
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![Osteria Emilia, a restaurant in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.]()
Phone: +60 03-6211 0060
Address: Ground Floor (GF, 163 Retail Park, 19, Jalan Kiara, Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur
Situated in Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur, Osteria Emilia is no stranger to the residents around the neighbourhood, and this Italian-themed restaurant opened in mid-April 2023. Osteria Emilia is named in honour of the region Emilia-Romagna and the restaurant is illustrating a Milanese impression to patrons visiting them. The food is mainly based on classic Italian dishes but with a slight twist and modern touch, yet it doesn't overshadow the originality of the dish. The wine program is run by Yin How Wong, the owner of the restaurant, with a balance of classic new-world and old-world wines. Even...
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![Lavo and Lavo Gallery, a wine bar and restaurant in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.]()
Phone: +60 010-311 1888
Address: Golf & Country Resort, Menara Lien Hoe, 8, Persiaran Tropicana, Tropicana, Petaling Jaya
Under the same roof that manages EMP KL, Lavo and Lavo Gallery are other venues located at Tropicana township in Petaling Jaya. The interior is modern, artful and funky for Lavo and a classy underground cellar feel for Lavo Gallery. Lavo is a blend of three different concepts: Restaurant, Bistro and Wine Atelier, whereas Lavo Gallery is their underground retail and storage. The food in Lavo is based on the common Malaysian comfort food, from Asian to Western, and my all-time favourite will be the Nasi Lemak Berempah and a glass of German Riesling. Size does matter and the wine list in Lavo a...
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![Hide Restaurant KL, a restaurant in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.]()
Phone: +60 013-203 3627
Address: Concourse, Ritz-Carlton Residences, 105, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur
The first Chef's Table concept in Kuala Lumpur with only 13 seats and an open kitchen. Hide Restaurant is located in a small corner of Ritz Carlton Residences and they opened in 2021. Chef and Founder, Shaun Ng, has no borders on his cuisine's inspiration or innovation. The cuisine takes inspiration from all around the globe but of course, he put his main focus on Asian flavours as well as seafood and fish due to his working experience in the United States. The food and wine pairing of the restaurant has improved ever since the joining of Yap Cze Ying, Restaurant Manager/Sommelier, who perfe...
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![Beta, a restaurant in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.]()
Phone: +60 019-212 1094
Address: Lot 163, 10, Jalan Perak, Kuala Lumpur
Beta in Kuala Lumpur operates under the same roof that manages Skillet Kuala Lumpur, and is located in Colmar Suite, just 50 metres away. Unlike their European-themed restaurant, Beta focuses on Malaysian cuisine with chef-owner Raymond Tham implementing his French cooking techniques on seasonal ingredients sourced from local markets in Malaysia to showcase classic Malaysian dishes with a twist of contemporary flavours, and in a refined style. Similar to Skillet, Beta does not currently have any sommeliers or wine personnel, and so the wine service is currently led by a restaurant manager wh...
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![Skillet, a restaurant in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.]()
Phone: +60 019-212 1240
Address: Unit 1, Ground Floor, Cormar Suites, 10, Jalan Perak, Kuala Lumpur
Skillet in Kuala Lumpur, originally named Skillet 163, opened in 2015 and is located in Colmar Suite along one of the busiest roads in Kuala Lumpur. Skillet focuses on modern European cuisine where chef/owner Raymond Tham applies his techniques using seasonal ingredients from the European continent to showcase classic dishes with a twist of contemporary flavours from Asia. At the moment, Skillet does not have any sommelier or wine personnel so the wine program is led by a restaurant manager with long experience and good knowledge. The wine list focuses mainly on France, Italy and other Old W...
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![Entier, a restaurant in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.]()
Phone: +60 03-2268 3819
Address: Level 41 at, Alila Bangsar, 58, Jalan Ang Seng, Kuala Lumpur
Whenever I am having a long lunch break, I usually try to visit Entier because I would say they have one of the most value-for-money three-course lunches in town. Entier is a casual French restaurant located in Alila Hotel Bangsar in Kuala Lumpur and it opened its doors in January 2018. Entier is a French word that means "entire" and "whole" and the restaurant focuses on sustainability where they try to use everything from one ingredient, reflecting the nose-to-tail philosophy. The wine program previously was a little bit more laid-back, but things started to get serious when group sommelier...
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![EMP KL, a restaurant in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.]()
Phone: +60 010-303 0011
Address: 1st Floor, The Westin Kuala Lumpur, 199, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur
Nestled in Westin Hotel Kuala Lumpur, EMP KL started their operation in August 2022, serving modern and fusion Chinese-style dishes. I usually visit them during lunch hour to enjoy their fabulous dim sum selections, where every dish is suitable for a wine pairing. Not only the dishes are great but also the environment, presenting colourful imperial oriental motifs. The wine list is curated by the Group Head Sommelier, Dibin Chin, who has a long history in the wine industry in Malaysia. The wine list mainly focuses on classic Old World wines, especially from France, with some detours to other...
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![Dewakan, a restaurant in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.]()
Phone: +60 012-789 6720
Address: Platinum Park, Level 48, Skyviews, Naza Tower @, Persiaran KLCC, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur
Dewakan, was awarded a Michelin star in December 2022 and has a very distinctive gastronomic experience. Opened in 2015 in the Shah Alam area, it then moved to Platinum Park Kuala Lumpur in 2019. “Dewakan” is a combination of two Bahasa Melayu words: “dewa” (god) and “makan” (food), and here, chef-owner Darren Teoh embarks on a journey to connect people with culture. Every dish presented is highly focused on using the best locally sourced ingredients in Malaysia. As a Malaysian myself, I have to be honest and say that, sometimes, I have not even realised that Malaysia has such exotic and dis...
