Cabinet 8
World's 50 Best #65
Through an unassuming set of cabinet doors in KL's historic Chinatown you'll find a hidden sanctuary serving seriously well-crafted drinks. Led by self-taught bartender Justin Tay, the bar uses Malaysian ingredients in every single one of its sips. Order a Macurryta, which infuses the classic margarita with curry leaves from Johor Bahru in the country's south.
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Through an unassuming set of cabinet doors in KL's historic Chinatown you'll find a hidden sanctuary serving seriously well-crafted drinks. Led by self-taught bartender Justin Tay, the bar uses Malaysian ingredients in every single one of its sips. Order a Macurryta, which infuses the classic margarita with curry leaves from Johor Bahru in the country's south.
- Double Special
- KDD Martini
- Wild Colada
- Guava Paloma
- Lapsang Souchong Old Fashioned
- Pu Er Martini
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
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Cabinet 8
The drinks
- Craft cocktails
- Classic cocktails
- Tequila
Signature drinks: Double Special, KDD Martini, Wild Colada, Guava Paloma, Lapsang Souchong Old Fashioned, Pu Er Martini.
Details
- Trendy
- Sophisticated
- Cozy
- Intimate
- Lively
- After Work
- Late Night
- Group Outing
- Date Night
- Casual Hangout
- Special Occasion
- Speakeasy
- Design Destination
- Standalone
- Historic Building
- Seated Bar
- Lounge Seating
- Booth Seating
- Craft Cocktails
- Classic Cocktails
- Gin
- Whiskey
- Tequila
- Draft Cocktails
- Street Scene
Hidden speakeasy-style cocktail bar with a sultry, grown-up feel featuring sleek wooden tables, low brass lighting and cozy booths, tucked behind a retro neighbourhood cafe facade near Chinatown.