Naked at Plaza Damas, Sri Hartamas: Restaurant Review

Exposed at last, here comes one of Sri Hartamas’ most seductive new restaurants this year.

This two-level venue proves knowingly versatile: on top, Naked’s brightly lit, cafe-like setting would work well for lunch, while its breezy bar space at the bottom might lure customers seeking someplace casual but cool to chill out in the evening.

Starters

Naked’s menu features familiar favorites with cheeky twists: Its mushroom soup (RM18+) is a menage a trois of the shiitake, brown button and oyster varieties, sauteed in a sherry broth with herbs, finished with truffle creme fraiche & fresh thyme.

Lady’s fingers (RM16+), a vegetarian-friendly snack tossed in paprika-tinged batter, crisply coupled with coriander and a cucumber-mint yogurt dip.

Pizza

Meat-free pizzas can satisfy, evidenced by this well-crowned creation with garlic-roasted veggies, goat’s cheese, rosemary, whole-milk mozzarella and aged balsamic reduction; costing a reasonable RM33+, it’s clear that Naked’s prices won’t strip patrons of their hard-earned cash.

Burgers

Canadian executive chef Nigel Richter’s house burger feels fully loaded for ravenous eaters, stacked with a seared beef patty, melted aged cheddar cheese, lettuce, subtly spicy onion rings, crunchy beef bacon and beefsteak tomatoes.

Salad

Dressed in a maple balsamic emulsion, Naked’s no-gluten salad includes protein-powered components like caramelized beef bacon and a baked parmesan crisp.

Desserts

White chocolate semifreddo (RM19++) with vanilla cream, salted chocolate crumble and berries.

Cocktails

Naked’s cocktails exhibit the bare brilliance of Joshua Ivanovic; love the Cool Bananas (RM28+), comprising Angostura Reserva white rum, banana liquor, lime juice and a banana chopped up into the shape of a friendly dolphin.