Private dining at Pixie & Vesper’s

Hidden behind an orange lit small door, the stairs lead to P & V in Bangsar, KL, a secret diner helmed by Dutch chef Joeri Timmermans.

Beginning his career at 14 in the Netherlands, Joeri worked at several Michelin starred restaurants, before moving to Australia in 2013. He then moved to Singapore, and later, the Maldives before going to Antwerp, back in Europe. Now in Malaysia, a diner closed to his heart and named after his two little girls, Pixie & Vesper’s warm, orange ambient draws you in like a moth to a flame.

The 7-course dinner – made with premium ingredients, some cooked on Japanese konro grill and comes with eclectic drink pairing (sparking sake, organic wines and umeshu) – is served on a super long handmade Malaysian oak table where you begin as strangers and end up as friends.

We had:

*Japanese Oyster paired with sparkling sake – fresh, raw save for a squeeze of lime and shiso, disappeared so fast as I slurped this down. My only complaint – I need more!!! 

*Chu Toro – 1,000 layered potato, tuna belly, caviar. Another spectacular dish. 

*Stracciatella – smooth creamy cheese, rice puffs for texture, on hokkaido milk toast. Loved the textural play. 

*Grilled red snapper, amped up by the delicious kombu garlic butter/seaweed.  

*Caviarnara – angel hair pasta with uni/kinome. Found this a little on the dry side, mild in taste. 

*A5 Nakanishi Miyazaki Wagyu – melt in your mouth tender, beautifully seared, my fav dish (besides the oyster) of the night. 

*Yogurt Sorbet – delightfully light, not too sweet, blending nicely with the accompanying stronger flavoured umeshu. 

An adventurous journey for the palate, offering an articulate fusion of modern Australian with Japanese nuance, P&V is a reservations-only restaurant, so call ahead to book your seat. It’s also kid-friendly, casual and perfect for small private gatherings or event launches. There’s a private room for up to 8 guests and a 3m oak bar for those seeking lighter bites paired with cocktails. 

Priced at RM498 nett (including wine/sake pairing) for a bespoke 7-course menu, you’ll not find a more eclectic yet trendy space – there’s even a Throne Room – a heritage-inspired corner showcasing a private collection of over 100 vintage champagne bottles!

Add: Bangsar, KL. (full address revealed upon reservation). Reservations can be made through Instagram @pixieandvespers_kl