Menu to Taste

Penrose

Modern Asian, Cocktails · Kuala Lumpur · Chef Jon Lee

Ranked No. 10 on Asia's 50 Best Bars 2025, Penrose in Kuala Lumpur was founded by head bartender Jon Lee. The Chinatown cocktail bar crafts drinks around five pillars: alcohol, flavor, taste, body, and dilution. Its signature Penrose Gibson features sake vinegar and pickled leek at a 25-seat counter.

149, Jalan Petaling, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

  • #10 Asia's 50 Best Bars

Menu

Cocktails

  • Makopa Martini — Adds plum and lava salt to its gin and vermouth base.

The Experience

An intimate and minimalist room built around the chef's counter. The meal is structured around classic service.

  • Atmosphere: Intimate, Minimalist
  • Format: Classic
  • Setting: Chef's counter

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