My Evening in Kuala Lumpur
My great night in KL included two rooftop bars and a Michelin star restaurant, and all within walking distance of the Grand Hyatt. First stop was Marini's on 57, located at the Petronas Tower complex. Then off for a wonderful dinner at Michelin 1 star Beta-KL, featuring a variety of regional Malaysian food with a modern twist. And to finish, over to the Banyan Tree Hotel and the rooftop Vertigo Bar.
First stop is Petronas Towers and Marini's on 57...
![](https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/sfo777/IMG_2761_0.jpeg)
![](https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/sfo777/IMG_2763.jpeg)
![](https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/sfo777/IMG_2764.jpeg)
![](https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/sfo777/IMG_2768_0.jpeg)
![](https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/sfo777/IMG_2770.jpeg)
A short walk from Petronas Towers is 1 Michelin star Beta-KL.
![](https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/sfo777/IMG_2830.jpeg)
Great ambiance...
![](https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/sfo777/IMG_2783.jpeg)
... wonderful service and food.
![](https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/sfo777/IMG_2778.jpeg)
Today's menu...
![](https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/sfo777/IMG_2781.jpeg)
And beverage pairing...
![](https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/sfo777/IMG_2779.jpeg)
![](https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/sfo777/IMG_2780.jpeg)
![](https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/sfo777/IMG_2786.jpeg)
![](https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/sfo777/IMG_2790.jpeg)
![](https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/sfo777/IMG_2793_0.jpeg)
Yellow Conger Eel...
![](https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/sfo777/IMG_2795.jpeg)
![](https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/sfo777/IMG_2799.jpeg)
Smoked Duck with Pickled Radish, Tumeric and Coconut.
![](https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/sfo777/IMG_2800.jpeg)
OMG... 0% yeast bread with Tapioco and Red Chili Emulsion.
![](https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/sfo777/IMG_2801.jpeg)
Refreshing Watermelon with Sea Grapes and Tuhau.
![](https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/sfo777/IMG_2809.jpeg)
Fabulous Beef Short-Ribs with Tempoyak, Mushroom Garum and Jicama.
![](https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/sfo777/IMG_2813.jpeg)
![](https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/sfo777/IMG_2818.jpeg)
![](https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/sfo777/IMG_2823.jpeg)
Barranundi with Betel Leaf and Fern.
![](https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/sfo777/IMG_2826.jpeg)
![](https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/sfo777/IMG_2828.jpeg)
Dessert time. First up was Loyang Vol 4, with Bambangan and Coconut
![](https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/sfo777/IMG_2832.jpeg)
Since it was just me, fascinating reading for books on the table.
![](https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/sfo777/IMG_2833.jpeg)
And to cap an amazing meal.. Gula Melaka, with Buah Perah and Roselle. Bravo Beta-KL, truly deserving your Michelin star.
![](https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/sfo777/IMG_2836.jpeg)
Walking off dinner...
![](https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/sfo777/IMG_2837_0.jpeg)
With a short walk to the Banyan Tree Hotel.
![](https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/sfo777/IMG_2838_1.jpeg)
And rooftop bar Vertigo.
![](https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/sfo777/IMG_2840_1.jpeg)
Great views and ambiance.
![](https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/sfo777/IMG_2843_0.jpeg)
![](https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/sfo777/IMG_4023.jpeg)
![](https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/sfo777/IMG_4024.jpeg)
And an Instagram video of my evening in KL.