Reka:Bar

Reka:Bar

Since its inception in 2021, Reka:Bar has been rewriting the rules of cocktail culture in Kuala Lumpur, and with its debut on the Asia’s 50 Best Bars list in 2024, it’s clear that this postmodern cocktail lab is here to stay. Nestled in a quiet residential suburb, Reka—the Malay word for ‘creation’—is anything but ordinary. It’s a bold statement, a space that fuses futuristic design with scientific innovation, drenched in neon lights that pulse with energy. At Reka, the bar is not just a place to drink—it’s a laboratory of flavour. Guided by the fundamental elements of salt, fat, acid, and heat, head bartender and co-owner Joel Poon uses state-of-the-art techniques and lab-grade equipment to craft cocktails that are anything but conventional. Every drink is a calculated masterpiece, designed to challenge your taste buds and elevate the very concept of what a cocktail can be. Reka isn’t just part of the city’s cocktail scene—it’s shaping its future.

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