Reservations are difficult to come by at Shin’ Labo, the hottest new eatery in town—parked next to the fountain at LaLaport Bukit Bintang City Centre—and we found out exactly why that is.
Shin’ Labo falls under James Won’s latest brand, Metta, which was founded some time last year, and promises to bring brands, venues and experiences that are highly desirable—beginning with this brand-new signature restaurant.
What’s in the name, you might ask? Well, in Japanese, shin means “true,” “extend,” “new,” or “heart,” while labo holds the same meaning in both French and Japanese, which is “laboratory.” Then, you may have also noticed the Japanese calligraphy technique incorporated into the restaurant’s logo, which is an origination from the simplified Chinese
