UPPER PALACE TEOCHEW RESTAURANT A Regal Expression of Teochew Heritage at The Exchange TRX

In the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s newest luxury destination, Upper Palace Teochew Restaurant presents Teochew dining through a lens of refined elegance, exceptional ingredients and uncompromising culinary craftsmanship.

Positioned as one of Kuala Lumpur’s most distinguished destinations for Teochew cuisine, Upper Palace is guided by an exquisite philosophy: “using collectible-level delicacies to treat important guests.” It is a philosophy that immediately sets the tone. Here, dining is not simply about a meal, but about creating an experience worthy of the occasion.

The restaurant brings together Teochew and Cantonese gourmet traditions, with an emphasis on meticulously selected precious and seasonal ingredients. Every dish is conceived around the natural quality of its produce, allowing the ingredients themselves to command attention.

THE ART OF TEOCHEW MARINATION

One of Upper Palace’s most compelling distinctions is its collaboration with Hung Delicacies, the acclaimed Hong Kong restaurant that has retained a Michelin star for five consecutive years.

For Teochew connoisseurs, the significance is considerable.

Marinated dishes occupy a revered place within Teochew cuisine, demanding precision, patience and a deep understanding of seasoning. Through its partnership with Hung Delicacies, Upper Palace brings this celebrated Hong Kong culinary heritage to Kuala Lumpur, allowing diners to experience sophisticated Teochew marinated specialities without travelling beyond the city.

It is tradition, elevated through expertise.

COLLECTIBLE-LEVEL DELICACIES

Among the restaurant’s prized ingredients is fish maw, featuring one of the five renowned top-grade varieties. Under the direction of an experienced Hong Kong executive chef, this exceptional ingredient is transformed into signature creations including braised fish maw in abalone sauce, where luxurious texture meets an intensely refined depth of flavour.

Other highlights include the restaurant’s celebrated Teochew marinated specialities and Teochew-style fried taro dumplings, bringing together crisp textures, delicate richness and the unmistakable character of Chaoshan cuisine.

The experience continues through the lunch repertoire, where dim sum offers another elegant entry point into the kitchen’s culinary philosophy. Steamed Teochew dumplings reveal delicate textures with a satisfying bite, while the fried taro dumplings combine a beautifully crisp exterior with a creamy, indulgent centre.

The à la carte selection ventures further into traditional territory, with marinated meats and seafood, wok-fried pork intestines accompanied by bean sprouts and preserved vegetables, and a particularly satisfying baby oyster omelette enriched with salted duck egg yolk.

For dessert, mashed taro with gingko and pumpkin provides a softer, more nostalgic conclusion, allowing the meal to end with the comforting sweetness associated with classic Teochew dining.

WHERE CHAOSHAN HERITAGE LIVES

Upper Palace’s cultural identity extends beyond the menu.

Every private dining room carries the character “潮” (Chao), a subtle yet meaningful reference to the restaurant’s Chaoshan heritage. From the private rooms to the tea, wine, cuisine and surrounding ambience, every element has been thoughtfully curated to evoke the spirit and traditions of the Chaoshan region.

The result is an environment where luxury does not feel detached from heritage. Instead, contemporary sophistication becomes the frame through which an ancient culinary culture is experienced.

A DESTINATION FOR IMPORTANT OCCASIONS

There is a certain ceremony to dining at Upper Palace Teochew Restaurant. The cuisine is rooted in tradition, yet the presentation and setting belong unmistakably to the modern luxury landscape of The Exchange TRX.

Service carries the same polished character, composed and professional without becoming intrusive, allowing the cuisine and the occasion to remain at the centre of the experience.

For those who appreciate the finer side of Chinese gastronomy, Upper Palace offers more than Teochew cuisine. It offers a carefully orchestrated encounter with Chaoshan culture, Hong Kong culinary expertise and rare seasonal delicacies, presented with a distinctly contemporary sense of grandeur.

Upper Palace Teochew Restaurant is where Teochew heritage takes its place at Kuala Lumpur’s modern luxury table.

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OUTLET DETAILS

Upper Palace Modern Teochew Cuisine
L1.50, The Exchange TRX
Persiaran TRX, Tun Razak Exchange
55188 Kuala Lumpur

Dim Sum / Lunch: 11:00am – 2:30pm
Dinner: 6:00pm – 10:00pm

Reservations: +603-2110-6118 / +6017-815-0138

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