Taste traditional home cooking from around the world in the comfort of real homes. PlateCulture is a unique concept, operating throughout Asia and Australia, which encourages foodies to gather around the table and share their stories of travel, food and culture over great food. KL is brimming with wonderful restaurants and boasts an array of foreign eateries. However, PlateCulture provides a truly authentic experience where you can delve into the heart of each culture and its cuisine. Here are our top 10 picks to get you off the “eaten track”.

1. An Exclusive Lithuanian Feast

Lithuanian

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An opportunity not to be missed; I certainly don’t know of any Lithuanian restaurant in Kuala Lumpur. Multilingual host Vita is all smiles and grace as she prepares authentic recipes from her homeland and pops open a bottle of wine for her diners. Meals consist of refreshing cold soups, meat and potato dishes and sweet desserts. One can be sure of good company; dinners are in the company of her fantastic flat-mates and the soulful voice of Frank Sinatra is sure to be floating in the air.

For more information, go to https://plateculture.com/where-to-eat/exclusive-lithuanian-feast

2. The Deutsche Supper Club

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Enthusiastic baker, Lai-Lin, has a penchant for German and British cuisine. She runs supper clubs in both Kl and London and her frequent travels to Europe have allowed her to adopt a very European palette and a talent for recreating authentic dishes. Everything is made from scratch, from the bread to the sauces and Lai-Lin uses local and organic produce wherever possible. Her 5-course lunches and dinners are full of little surprises and her menus reflect her bubbly and adventurous personality.

For more information, go to https://plateculture.com/where-to-eat/deutsche-supperclub

3. European and American fare at The Transparent Apron

Transparent Apron

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Euro-American cuisine is given a twist with Asian ingredients in Ryonn L’s kitchen. It’s a fine-dining affair for which he hunts down the best ingredients in town for his secret 4-course menus, that include recipes from America, Britain, Ireland, Italy, France, Germany and Cuba.

For more information, go to https://plateculture.com/where-to-eat/transparent-apron

4. Traditional British Afternoon Tea

English Afternoon Tea

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Long-time friends, Sarah and Punitha, bring the very British ‘high-tea’ experience to Kuala Lumpur. Sarah’s earliest childhood memories include lots of ‘cream teas’ with a slice of classic Victoria Sponge cake and Jam Roly-Poly, while Punitha cannot resist an afternoon sweet treat. Together, they prepare finger sandwiches, savoury and sweet pastries, little cakes and of course, buttery scones with clotted cream and jam; all beautifully arranged on 3-tiered plates and served along with plenty of English tea.

For more information, go to https://plateculture.com/where-to-eat/english-afternoon-tea

5. An Indian Cuisine Cooking Workshop

Indian Cooking

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Kala has been cooking since her school days and is constantly experimenting to recreate dishes she has eaten in restaurants at home. Her natural flare for the culinary arts, paired with a love for her family result in outstanding home-style Southern Indian dishes, such as Puttu Mayam, Puri, Chicken Tandoori, Raita and Briyani. You’ll be cooking like a local after your Indian masterclass, during which you will have 4 authentic dishes, with a print-out recipe to take home.

For more information, go to https://plateculture.com/where-to-eat/indian-cuisine-cooking-workshop

6. European Weekend Brunch

European Brunch

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Sunday brunch is no longer reserved for the high-fliers of society. Ever experienced waking up late on a Sunday and craving a delicious spread of grub that straddles the breakfast-brunch border? Comforting baked eggs, luscious smoked salmon and smashed avocado on toast, and creamy mushroom quiches are all available at Kelly’s place. Kelly was born and raised in Sarawak, but moved to Australia at 17 where she adopted a love for this Western ritual. She now shares her self-taught culinary talents on lazy weekend afternoons amongst new-found friends.

For more information, go to https://plateculture.com/where-to-eat/weekend-brunch

7. An Authentic Persian Dinner

Persian Dinner

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Delve into the colourful, aromatic and exciting world of Persian dining, another lesser-represented cuisine in the KL food scene. Iran-born Ainaz presents recipes handed down from her grandmother and her father who was an apparently wonderful cook! Ainaz’s menus come with a starter, salad, main and dessert, as well as local drinks and a special herbal tea from her hometown. It’s a feast for the eyes as well as the palette and her passion for cooking can be tasted in every bite.

For more information, go to https://plateculture.com/where-to-eat/persian-dinner

8. A Nutritious Meal at The Raw Food Studio

Raw Food

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A nutritious meal that certainly isn’t boring. Health passionistas, Carina and Elke, use natural, mostly organic and raw ingredients in their colourful and flavoursome dishes. Don’t worry; desserts are not off the cards – they can be healthy yet delicious too! Round off your meal with a fruity smoothie and you’ll be on your way to outstanding health.

For more information, go to https://plateculture.com/where-to-eat/raw-food-studio

9. Vietnamese-French Fusion

Vietnamese-French

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Vietnamese-French food was born in colonial times and has given us the much-loved Bahn Mi sandwich. Cute Ball Kitchen, headed by Kenneth, takes this fusion one step further, whipping up freshly prepared Vietnamese mains and French baked treats, from fragrant salt-and-pepper squid and crispy spring rolls, to buttery Madeleines and rich dark chocolate tarts.

For more information, go to https://plateculture.com/where-to-eat/vietnamese-dinner-at-cute-ball-kitchen

10. Western Wonders at Jen’s Underground Supper Club

Jen's Supper Club

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Jen is a woman of many talents. She effortlessly creates Swiss, French Italian, Spanish, Moroccan,German, Austrian and American dishes, all tweaked to appeal to the Malaysian palette. Her exquisite dinners generally comprise of 4 starters, one entrée, a main and two desserts and everything is prepared with the highest quality ingredient she can find. Jen is an experimental chef who constantly searches for inspiration from around the world to put together meals that will please your palette, your stomach and your heart.

For more information, go to https://plateculture.com/where-to-eat/jens-underground-supper-club

Head to plateculture.com to book your journey of discovery, or to list your own kitchen and fulfill your dream of running a restaurant. A free photo shoot is available for those who wish to share their passion for cooking with the people of KL.