THE CRANE IS THE REIGNING STAR OF CHINATOWN'S THROBBING NIGHT LIFE AND KING OF MALAYSIAN AND WESTERN CPMFORT FOOD! LOCATED IN HEART OF KLS CHINATOWN, THE CRANE IS LAVISHLY DECORATED IN THE ORIGINAL STYLE OF YESTERYEAR. IF YOU WERE NOT BORN OR TOO YOUNG IN OLD MALAYA CIRCA 1950S AND 1960S THE CRANE TAKES YOU DOWN MEMORY LANE OF YEARS GONE BY WITH DELICIOUS FOOD THAT COMFORT THE SOUL AT REASONABLE PRICES AMID A DECOR BOTH AUTENTIC AND STYLISH.

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FOUNDER, CREATOR AND OWNER OF THE CRANE ALEX MARTIN WITH SUPERBLOGGER DATO KE HUA CHEE

The Crane Combines Classic Culture with 
Creative Cuisine & Sensuous Cocktails
Awaken Your Senses when East Meets West at The Crane
Situated along Jalan Sultan and housed in a building that 
dates back to the early 1930s, The Crane KL resto-bar makes 
its debut in Chinatown. The Crane breathes new life with its 
sunny street-level vibe that channels East-meets West. 
Owned by Puteh Bar, The Crane surrounds one with character 
and charm while paying homage to culture and legacy.
Preserving its structural features, the space has received a 
full makeover making it brighter while exuding the feel of 
“ones own place”. 
Pieces of art and objects from the yester years occupy The 
Crane which scores high aesthetically.

 The menu promises a playful take on various dishes with a 
fine collection of both Asian and Western food, tweaked and 
presented in a progressive Fusion way.
Incorporating philosophies of feng shui with sensuous design, 
intricate details that was thoughtfully put together for 
Upstairs, The Crane’s speakeasy. Exuding old Oriental 
sensuality, Upstairs sets the mood for an evening to 
remember and opens its red doors at 4.00pm daily.
With creative concoctions of cocktails that promises 
elegance, potent elixirs and a dash of mischief, Upstairs has 
devised cocktails from ancient Chinese sex positions. 
The Crane is the perfect destination for a quick stimulating a
leisurely afternoon or an evening get-together with friends. 
The Crane and its speakeasy bar Upstairs will appeal to 
everyone who appreciates well brewed stimulants, creative 
concoctions and progressive food and drinks that served in 
an edgy, chic atmosphere.

DATO KEE HUA CHEE AND QX LEE LOUNGE LAZILY ON ANTIQUE OPIUM BED 
ALEX MARTIN AND QX LEE
ALEX ,ARTIN AND DATO KEE HUA CHEE
QX LEE AND DATO KEE HUA CHEE
DATO KEE HUA CHEE AND QX LEE
HISTORIC SELANGOR GROCERS BUILDING THAT  HOUSES THE CRANE RESTAURANT BAR 
RETRO CHIC 

MRS AND MR ALEX MARTIN
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