"A one-Michelin-star room on the 51st floor — Sidney Schutte's modern European concept built on Malaysian produce, Kuala Lumpur's Opening of the Year 2025."
About Molina
Molina is a one-Michelin-star modern European restaurant on the 51st floor of The FACE Style at 1020 Jalan Sultan Ismail in Kuala Lumpur, with the skyline through the glass. It is the concept of Dutch chef Sidney Schutte, of Amsterdam's two-Michelin-star Spectrum, run day to day with head chef Guillaume Depoortere. Opened in 2024, it took a Michelin star and the Guide's Opening of the Year award for Kuala Lumpur and Penang in 2025. The cooking blends European technique with Asian touches and leans on local produce. It is among the city's top fine-dining rooms.
For Kuala Lumpur's other notable kitchens, compare the modern Malaysian tasting at Dewakan, the French cooking at Entier or the contemporary menu at Enfin by James Won.
The Kitchen
The kitchen runs a seven- to nine-course tasting menu, with European technique and Nordic restraint shaded by Asian flavour. Seafood and vegetables are the strengths, rounded out with selected meat dishes and a run of desserts. Much of the produce is local: caviar from Tanjung Malim in Perak and kelulut stingless-bee honey are among the Malaysian ingredients woven through the menu. Sidney Schutte set the concept and head chef Guillaume Depoortere leads the line, with a wine pairing built to match. This is a special-occasion room with fine-dining pricing — expect a bill around RM800 per person before pairings — so come for the full tasting rather than a quick dinner.
The Room
The room sits 51 floors up in The FACE Style, an intimate space for around 35 guests with the Kuala Lumpur skyline framed through the glass. The mood is polished and quiet, built for a long tasting menu rather than a fast meal, with attentive service and well-spaced tables. It opens for dinner Tuesday to Saturday, so the week is short and seats are limited, which makes booking ahead essential. Smart dress fits the setting and the price. A high table with a city view, a multi-course menu and a measured pace make this a destination dinner — the kind of evening you plan around rather than drop into.
Best for Anniversary
A skyline view 51 floors up, a long tasting menu and polished service make Molina one of KL's best anniversary rooms, and a memorable proposal setting. The room also works to close a deal over dinner.
Not for
Not for a casual or budget meal, or a quick weeknight bite — Molina is a one-star tasting-menu room at the top of KL's price range, open only Tuesday to Saturday, for an occasion.
Frequently Asked
What is Molina known for?
Molina is a one-Michelin-star modern European restaurant on the 51st floor of The FACE Style in Kuala Lumpur. It is known for a seven- to nine-course tasting menu that blends European technique with Asian flavour and uses local produce such as Tanjung Malim caviar and kelulut honey, with skyline views through the glass.
Who is the chef behind Molina?
Molina is the concept of Dutch chef Sidney Schutte, of Amsterdam's two-Michelin-star Spectrum, and is run day to day by head chef Guillaume Depoortere. Schutte set the culinary direction and Depoortere leads the line, blending European roots with Asian influences and local Malaysian ingredients.
Does Molina have a Michelin star?
Yes — Molina holds one Michelin star, awarded in the Michelin Guide Kuala Lumpur & Penang 2025, and also won the Guide's Opening of the Year award that year. It opened in 2024 and quickly became one of the city's leading fine-dining rooms.
How much does dinner at Molina cost?
Molina serves a tasting menu of seven to nine courses, with average spending around RM800 per person before wine pairings, tax and service. It is a special-occasion, top-of-range room rather than a casual dinner. The restaurant opens for dinner Tuesday to Saturday and seats only around 35 guests, so book well ahead.
Where is Molina located?
Molina is on the 51st floor of The FACE Style at 1020 Jalan Sultan Ismail in Kuala Lumpur, with panoramic views over the city skyline. The dining room is intimate, seating around 35, and opens for dinner Tuesday to Saturday. For other fine-dining options in the city, see our Kuala Lumpur guide.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at Molina
Dinner Tuesday to Saturday; around 35 seats, so book well ahead.
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Practical Information
Address51F, The FACE Style, 1020 Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur
Neighbourhood51st floor, The FACE Style, Jalan Sultan Ismail
CuisineModern European
PriceSeven- to nine-course tasting; around RM800pp
Dress CodeSmart
SeatingIntimate 51st-floor dining room, ~35 seats
ReservationRequired
