A HIDDEN GEM

Hidden 13-seater speakeasy restaurant, Hide KL brings a string of hidden surprises in their newly revamped menu

- MELISSA FOONG

IN A HIDDEN NOOK at the Ritz-Carlton Residences KL on Jalan Ampang sits Hide, a 13-seater speakeasy restaurant of sorts, serving a menu inspired by global gastronomy, as prepared by the very young and talented Shaun Ng. The degustation boasts a 14-course menu, taking you on a journey across the planet.

There’s something about hidden restaurants that’s so intriguing, especially when it unlocks doors to beautifully curated plates. Behind a wall of painting, lies its entrance to the exclusive Chef’s Table—a concept created by the local homegrown chef.

As you step foot in the main dining room, seats are placed in a U shape with only 13 seats available. The cuisine itself is hard to pinpoint because of its global influences, from Japan to France to Korea to Brazil; but also of course from cuisines he has picked up along his culinary education. Though some might think he’s trying to incorporate one too many cuisines, in Chef Shaun’s words, “Not having an identity would be our identity.”—or at least that’s how they would like to define themselves.