How much does the Akar menu cost?
From RM 288 for the lunch to RM 588 for the dinner menu, per person in MYR, before service and tax (“++”). The table adds the 16.6% usually added for service and tax, an estimate (the restaurant’s bill is what counts), and the cost for two.
| Per person | With 16.6% service and tax | For two | For two, with service and tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinner menuTasting menu | RM 588 | RM 686 | RM 1,176 | RM 1,371 |
| Dinner menu with wine pairing | RM 888 | RM 1,035 | RM 1,776 | RM 2,071 |
| LunchLunch menu | RM 288 | RM 336 | RM 576 | RM 672 |
Every figure is for one guest. Many restaurants quote prices “++”, adding a 10% service charge and service tax to the bill. Supplements such as caviar are left out. Prices shown in other currencies use the day's exchange rate and are approximate.
Sources: restaurantsforkings.com (dinner and wine). Prices recorded October 2026 (not rechecked since); menus change, so check with Akar before you book.
What is the cheapest way to eat at Akar?
The lunch, at RM 288 per person. That’s RM 300 less than the dinner menu.
- Lunch RM 288Lunch menu · RM 300 less than the dinner menu
- Molina RM 538The cheapest one-star dinner menu in Kuala Lumpur, Creative
Akar: stars, chef and address
How many Michelin stars does Akar have?
One. Akar holds one MICHELIN star, one of 8 one-star restaurants in Malaysia. New in Nov 2025: Gained its first star.
Who is the chef at Akar?
The head chef is Aidan Low.
Where does Akar rank on critics’ lists?
Akar is on one of the critics’ lists we follow, in its latest edition:
From each list’s own website, checked 24 October 2026. The MICHELIN Guide gives stars but doesn’t rank restaurants.
- Cuisine
- Malaysian
- Where
- Kuala Lumpur · Malaysia
- Opening hours
- Mon closedTue–Thu 18:00–midnightFri–Sat 12:00–15:00, 18:00–midnightSun closedFrom the restaurant’s website, Oct 2026; check before you go
- Address
- 109 Jalan Aminuddin Baki, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000, Kuala LumpurOpen in Google Maps
- Dietary needs
- Has a vegetarian tasting menu; Can cater for vegetarian dietsFrom the restaurant’s website; say when you book
Is Akar expensive for a one-star restaurant?
Its RM 588 dinner menu is the 3rd cheapest of the 6 one-star dinner menus in Kuala Lumpur with a published price. The middle price is RM 600, so it costs RM 12 less than a typical one.
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Dinner | Lunch | Wine pairing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MolinaKuala Lumpur | Creative | RM 538 | – | RM 318 |
| Terra DiningKuala Lumpur | Malaysian | RM 568 | – | RM 298 |
| AkarKuala Lumpur | Malaysian | RM 588 | RM 288 | RM 300 |
| Chim by Chef NoomKuala Lumpur | Thai | RM 600 | – | – |
| BetaKuala Lumpur | Malaysian | RM 630 | – | RM 330 |
| DC. by Darren ChinKuala Lumpur | French | RM 1,198 | RM 428 | RM 848 |
Starred restaurants near Akar
The 6 nearest, all within 11.0 km.
- Terra Dining Malaysian · 90 m (0.1 mi) away · dinner RM 568
- DC. by Darren Chin French · 1.4 km (0.9 mi) away · dinner RM 1,198
- Molina Creative · 9.3 km (5.8 mi) away · dinner RM 538
- Beta Malaysian · 9.8 km (6.1 mi) away · dinner RM 630
- Dewakan Malaysian · 10.8 km (6.7 mi) away · dinner RM 870
- Chim by Chef Noom Thai · 11.0 km (6.8 mi) away · dinner RM 600
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Sources Restaurant: akarkl.com. Stars: Akar in the MICHELIN Guide. Prices: restaurantsforkings.com (dinner and wine and lunch), prices recorded October 2026 (not rechecked since). Critics’ lists: La Liste’s Top 1000 Restaurants 2026, checked 24 October 2026. Rating: Google Maps, shown live. Opening hours: the restaurant’s website, checked 26 October 2026. Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API (27 October 2026).