Our read
Newly awarded one Michelin star in the 2026 guide, serving progressive Malaysian cuisine with Japanese and French influences. Its seasonal menus, using techniques like beeswax cooking and claypot searing, trace the chef's personal history.
Order this: Mekar dinner menu
Confidence notes: Written up on the Japanese page →
Essentials
- Address
- 109 Jalan Aminuddin Baki, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur
- Budget per person
- RM288–588
Basis: lunch RM288++, dinner
Checked: 2026-07-26 - Hours
- Unverified
Open-now status is computed from regular hours. Check official sources for holidays and Ramadan. - Reservations
- Required
- Payments
- Unverified
- Dietary
- Unverified
- Last verified
- 2026-07-26
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Michelin: 1 Star (2026) ・ Michelin Guide ↗
Why this score
76.2
ATLAS SCORE / 100
Editorial76
Freshness78
- Confidence
- 62 / 100 (from source count, freshness and agreement)
- Sources used
- 3
- Score version
- 1.0 ・ 2026-09-16
The full formula and weights are public → Methodology
Sources
- Akar – Kuala Lumpur - a MICHELIN Guide Restaurant
［MICHELIN］ Checked: 2026-07-26
1つ星(2026)と住所 - Michelin Guide KL & Penang 2026 (The Star)
［PRESS］ Checked: 2026-07-26
2026年版新規1つ星 - Michelin Guide KL 2026 inspector reveal: Akar
［MICHELIN］ Checked: 2026-07-26
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Before you go
Prices, hours, menus and certifications change. Verify with official sources before visiting. JPY figures are reference conversions.