“It epitomises how a true lady is: a pretty facade that conceals a hidden strength,” quipped the sommelier. A quick sip proved that intuition right initially before that sweetness was quickly overtaken by a strong punch from the Captain Morgan Rum mixed into the concoction. I suppose we could empathise, as it’s easy to assume that the tropical-looking One Night in Anjo would coat the tongue with cloying sweetness, what with the dainty flower chosen to rest at the top. Though we questioned the need for the gender dichotomy, Jessica insisted that the drinks’ flavour and presentation speak for themselves. Hidden Bar at ANJO ANJO Hidden Bar Private Lounge Balcony Wine Cellar ANJO Cocktails – Battle of the SexesĪfter settling into our seats by the bar, sommelier Jessica then informed us we would be sampling two of ANJO’s signature drinks: the “feminine” One Night in Anjo (RM45) and the “masculine” Jack & Spice (RM45). Compared to the more formal setting downstairs, the top floor is a space for casual conversation, languid live performances, and captivating cocktails. Those familiar with ANJO’s origins in Johor would undoubtedly be transported back in time, as much of the brand’s visual identity has been retained and, quite possibly, refined for a Kuala Lumpur audience. The gilded interior of ANJO continues upstairs, where the walls are black, and the trimmings are gold. Walking up the stairs, I was grateful for my 5’4” height as I could stand perfectly erect and not bump my head on the low ceiling, so if you’re towering above 6 feet, you’ve been warned especially if you’ve blazed through their entire cocktail menu and walking down the stairs. To your left would be the main dining area, which could seat around 15 guests comfortably (reservations are a must), and on the other end, a private dining room.Īs we would be starting the night strong with cocktails, we slid the sliding doors open in the middle of the wine wall to discover what secrets the top floor contained. When you first walk into ANJO from the side street, you are immediately greeted with a wall of wine bottles with a conspicuous A-frame in the middle that looks like, you’ve guessed it, an entrance to the bar and lounge upstairs. ANJO, Modern Fine Dining – Petaling Street, Chinatown Entrance to ANJO’s Hidden Bar ANJO, Modern Fine Dining An ambitious project considering the location, which resident sommelier Jessica concurs, though therein lies the thrill of a challenge to elevate the ultimate dining experience at the heart of the capital’s most diverse dining scene. One of the more recent additions to the exciting line-up is ANJO, an imposing and hard-to-miss fine dining restaurant just across Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur. Petaling Street has noticeably weathered through the worst a national lockdown could muster, with novel and snazzy dining concepts mushrooming in hidden nooks and artsy cul-de-sacs.
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