The Top 3 Places to Eat and Drink Near Restaurant au Jardin
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Hidden inside a former bus depot's warehouse, Au Jardin is a hushed 18-seat fine-dining room where chef Su Kim Hock marries Malaysian ingredients with French technique, all framed by a lush plant-filled atrium and white-tablecloth refinement. The monthly-changing tasting menu zeros in on seasonal local produce—think cognac-aged duck and river prawns—supported by their own lacto-fermented bread and a sophisticated upstairs bar for pre-dinner drinks.
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In the colonial heart of George Town, Firewood uses fire as a language rather than spectacle, building depth through restraint as it moves between local produce and imported beef with equal precision. The result feels rooted in Malaysia yet fully engaged with contemporary grill technique, a clarity that extends to the muted room itself, where the glow of charcoal provides the only ornament.
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