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Bagging a Michelin star five months after opening (in June 2024) is quite a feat. But it comes as no surprise as <a href="https://www.restaurant-molina.com/?DestinAsian">Molina’s</a> inventive European cuisine delivers a truly elevated gastronomic experience (with a view that’s equally ravishing, from a 51-story perch facing the <a href="https://www.petronastwintowers.com.my/?DestinAsian">Petronas Twin Towers</a>). Co-owner and acclaimed Dutch chef Sidney Schutte offers a culinary journey of bold flavors through a five- or seven-course tasting menu spotlighting seafood and vegetables (as for meat, the Hanwoo beef is sublime). The meal begins with brilliantly executed appetizers of runner beans, artfully presented with tomato, horseradish, and mint, followed by a zesty combination of mussel, black olive, and vegetarian “chorizo”—a blend of roasted bell pepper and spices.
Known for his innovative flair at Amsterdam’s two-Michelin-starred Spectrum and Cocina de Autor in Los Cabos (one Michelin star), Schutte’s standout creation is the Brussels Sprout: a fascinating fusion of locally farmed caviar, sea grapes (the briny taste of the ocean bursts forth from each pod), sea urchin, coffee, and sunchoke. Heading the <a href="https://destinasian.com/category/malaysia/kuala-lumpur/attractions-kuala-lumpur">Kuala Lumpur</a> kitchen is chef Guillaume Depoortere, whose ingenious Potato—a medley of oyster, pear, vanilla, sour cream, and caraway—showcases excellent synthesis of texture, taste, and artistry. “As a Belgian, I’ve always had a soft spot for potatoes and oysters, and I wanted to create a feeling that you are at the coast by how we plate the dish and combine all the flavors,” says Depoortere. “This isn’t just food; it’s a little piece of my heart on a plate.” —Angela Goh
<a href="https://www.restaurant-molina.com/?DestinAsian" target="_blank" rel="noopener">restaurant-molina.com</a> 
+60 3 2168 1771 
<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/wfEhNhiG8vHPohGR8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Level 51, The Face Style Hotel, 1020 Jl. Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia</a>

The main dining area of Molina affords sky-high views of Kuala Lumpur.

Molina: Inventive European

Kuala Lumpur Dining

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