Waha Kitchen

Top choice in Jalan Jaksa Area


A fittingly fashionable bistro occupies the lobby of the designer Kosenda Hotel, with a 24-hour bar and a menu of modern Asian. Food appears to be served with a Western palate in mind, with classic but well-executed dishes like spicy seafood noodles, Hainanese chicken rice, black pepper beef and salted egg yolk fried prawns.

Also here is Awan, a classy rooftop garden bar perfect for a pre- or post-dinner tipple.


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