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DC. by Darren Chin
Chef Darren Chin's one-Michelin-star restaurant in Taman Tun Dr Ismail serves contemporary French cooking with Malaysian accents across three storeys.
At a glance
- Type
- Contemporary French
- Area
- Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Price
- $$$$ · Luxury
- Official site
- restaurant-dc.com
Good to know
- One Michelin star
- Cheese trolley
- French wine list
- Private dining room
- Air conditioning
Why we recommend it
DC. by Darren Chin is the leading French restaurant in Kuala Lumpur and one of the city's most established fine-dining addresses. It is run by chef Darren Chin and occupies a three-storey building on Persiaran Zaaba in Taman Tun Dr Ismail, a leafy residential suburb in the west of the city usually known as TTDI. The restaurant holds one Michelin star in the 2026 Michelin Guide Malaysia, where it is listed under contemporary French cuisine.
Chin's cooking is rooted in French tradition but reinterpreted with influences from around the world and touches drawn from Malaysian ingredients and flavours. The result is classical in its techniques and sauces while still feeling personal to its setting. Two features stand out for many diners: a French cheese trolley wheeled to the table towards the end of the meal, and a wine list with a strong French focus, which the Michelin inspectors single out as interesting.
The building itself is part of the experience. Across its three floors there are bars, separate dining rooms and a private room themed on Louis XIII, which makes the restaurant a popular choice for celebrations, business dinners and private events as well as for couples. Book directly with the restaurant, by phone or through its website, and plan well ahead for weekends and festive dates. According to the Michelin Guide, dinner is served from Wednesday to Sunday, with lunch on Friday and Saturday, and the restaurant is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays; confirm with the restaurant when you book, as schedules can change.
Allow two and a half to three hours for a full dinner, longer if you linger over the cheese and wine. Smart clothes suit the setting. Mention allergies or dietary needs when booking so the kitchen can adapt the menu. DC is best suited to adults and to diners who enjoy classic European fine dining with a local twist; families with older children may prefer a weekend lunch.
TTDI is about a 20 to 30 minute drive from the city centre depending on traffic, so a taxi or ride-hailing car is the simplest way to get there. The surrounding neighbourhood has its own cafes and restaurants, and the TTDI area makes a pleasant change from the busier streets of Bukit Bintang and KLCC for an evening out.
DC. by Darren Chin FAQs
Does DC. by Darren Chin have a Michelin star?
Yes, it holds one Michelin star in the 2026 Michelin Guide Malaysia.
What cuisine does it serve?
Contemporary French cooking with global influences and Malaysian accents.
Where is it?
At 44 Persiaran Zaaba in Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI), in the west of Kuala Lumpur.
How do I book?
Book directly with the restaurant by phone on +60 3 7731 0502 or through its website.
When is it open?
The Michelin Guide lists dinner Wednesday to Sunday and lunch on Friday and Saturday, closed Monday and Tuesday. Confirm when you book.
Is there a private dining room?
Yes, there is a private room themed on Louis XIII, along with bars and dining rooms over three floors.
What should I try?
Leave room for the French cheese trolley, and explore the French-focused wine list.
How do I get there?
TTDI is a 20 to 30 minute drive from the city centre, so a taxi or ride-hailing car is easiest.