For two nights this May 2026, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur will meet together for a four-hands dinner that blends rainforest foraging and fine-dining elegance.
Willow Restaurant Singapore is set to host Chef Aidan Low of Akar Kuala Lumpur for "Boys in the Jungle," a four-hands dinner this May 22 and 23, 2026.
Priced at S$338++ per person, the limited-run collaboration brings together two chefs with distinct, but complementary approaches to ingredient-led cuisine.
The dinner pairs Aidan, whose restaurant Akar was newly awarded one MICHELIN star, with Willow's Chef Nicolas Tam, whose contemporary pan-Asian restaurant also earned one MICHELIN star from 2023 to 2025.
At the heart of the event is a shared focus on terroir, seasonality, and fresh, native produce. Akar's menu draws inspiration from Malaysia's local ingredients, wild herbs, and indigenous produce. "Akar" means "root" in Malay — underscoring the restaurant's dedication to exploring the country's "mega-diverse ecosystem" and multicultural exchange.
Willow, on the other hand, celebrates seasonal ingredients through a modern, pan-Asian dining lens. They begin with strong produce brought to life with layers of technique, texture, and balance. Tam's "quiet precision with playful flavor" is shaped by Asian influences and is refined through French technique.
Diners can expect a menu that moves through "the richness of Malaysia's indigenous landscape and Asian ingredients," a dialogue between two culinary philosophies.
Aside from being "a shared journey across kitchens, discipline, and land," the dinner is also a friendly collaboration. With the cheeky event title, "Boys in the Jungle," these two chefs are taking diners through the rainforest, giving them access to one of Malaysia's compelling contemporary culinary voices — all within the heart of Singapore.
Seats are limited. Foodies interested in this cross-border gastronomical conversation can make reservations online.
For more information and updates, check out Willow Singapore's website. Follow Willow SG and Akar KL on Instagram.
Willow SG x Akar KL: "Boys in the Jungle" Four Hands Dinner
Location: 39 Hongkong St., Singapore 059678
Dates: May 22 and 23, 2026
Price: S$338 per person. Reserve a table via Willow Singapore.
