Akar brings elevated Malaysian and global cuisine to Clayton, MO, offering a dining experience that feels both refined and welcoming. Located at 7641 Wydown Blvd, this hip, intimate restaurant has become a standout destination for guests who appreciate thoughtfully prepared food, warm hospitality, and a setting that feels special from the moment they arrive.
With a strong reputation backed by a 4.70-star rating from 320 reviews, Akar has earned the trust of diners looking for quality, consistency, and a memorable meal.
Guests can enjoy a variety of ways to experience the restaurant, whether they prefer outdoor patio seating, a relaxed dine-in visit, or convenient takeaway service. Akar is especially appealing for lunch, dinner, brunch, dessert, solo dining, and catered events, making it a versatile choice for everyday meals, date nights, celebrations, and professional gatherings.
The menu offers something for many tastes, featuring alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, comfort food, healthy options, and organic dishes, along with a private dining room for more intimate occasions.
The bar on site, table service, and carefully curated highlights such as great cocktails, a great tea selection, and an impressive wine list all contribute to the polished yet approachable atmosphere.
Designed with comfort and accessibility in mind, Akar ensures that more guests can enjoy a seamless dining experience. The restaurant includes wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and restroom facilities, reflecting a commitment to welcoming all visitors. Reservations are accepted, with dinner reservations recommended and reservations required, helping guests plan ahead for a smooth and enjoyable visit.
Payment is also simple and flexible, with credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments accepted. Stylish, cozy, romantic, trendy, and upmarket, Akar offers more than just a meal—it provides a destination where exceptional food, thoughtful details, and a distinctive atmosphere come together beautifully. For reservations or inquiries, call +1 314-553-9914.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
Puffed rice, crème of coconut, pink peppercorns, winter root veg. v, af
Mandarin orange, quinoa, caramelized squash, crispy chickpea, pomegranate ginger vin. v, gf
Citrus ponzu, black rice vin.
Lobster, sweet mango dip
Famous singapore chili sauce
*Vegan option available spice marinade, rice chips, pineapple & cucumber, satay peanut dip. gf
Oolong tea brine, butternut squash mash, sweet plum wine reduction, crispy lotus roots
Pea mash, burnt carrots & daikon, sambal demi glace
* Tteokbokki rice cake available v, gf veggie "meatball", confit shiitake, market veggies, malaysian curry
Mushroom "mincemeat", fermented black bean, brown rice and quinoa, spicy sichuan pepper v
Crispy artichokes, umami venere rice, pink peppercorns, bonito curry shrimp bouillon gf
Saffron-turmeric couscous, cranberry, chopped kale, market veg, massaman curry
Cured egg yolk bottarga, duck egg-lemon aioli gf
Crispy shallots, ginger-scallions jam v, gf
Hear from our valued guests
very great experience! food is nice and full of flavors.
Love this place... a smaller restaurant space with a nice patio. Cute neighborhood with multiple eateries. Food is gorgeous, adventurous, and super flavorful. Most of the dishes here will be something you've never had or an Asian twist on something you have had. I had the roasted red pepper dip (yum!) and the gnocchi in a curry sauce (this was my favorite 💗). I also had a burrata special and the sirai cocktail. Everything was great. Easy to have a fully vegetarian (or not) meal here and if you want spicy-hot (or not) they can accommodate. Wonderful friendly staff!
Definitely take the trip out to Akar. This was an amazing dynamic meal. The chef is taking dishes that are familiar and elevating them so that they are at once comforting and completely new. We had the short ribs, the chicken and the glazed pork, and all of them were unforgettable! I can't wait to go back! Side note: the vegetarian dishes looked amazing. We didn't get any because they were out of the gnocchi but we definitely would have!!
My wife and I came here for an early Valentines dinner, and the staff at Akar knocked it out of the park. Sanjay was our host, and he was incredibly attentive and friendly. My wife had the tart and tasty Blackshire cocktail, and I had a variant of an Okd Fashioned, both superb. We split the cabbage, carrots, fried cauliflower, and gnocchi- more than enough for two people (we had leftovers!) Everything was just top notch, my wife's favorite was the roasted carrots and I really liked the gnocchi. Highly, highly recommended!
We enjoyed our food! My favorite is lamb shank; the meat is so tender. I also liked the ice cream with sesame seeds and the crispy chicken. The only caveat is that their space is limited - around 3 tables available, there are bar stools too. Make sure you make reservations! The lighting is dim. Perfect for dates!
Akar is one of the most underrated restaurant in STL, in my opinion. Every meal I have had there is 10/10 and so flavorful. The best way to describe the cuisine in 3 words would be “elevated asian fusion”, but that doesn’t even begin to describe the dishes. My partner had the duck entree’ and it was cooked and seasoned to perfection. I had the fish special as my entree’ and I can’t even begin to describe the flavors- like nothing I have ever had in STL. The service is always excellent- friendly and attentive but not intrusive. This place deserves a James Beard award.
Nice and cozy place near the University area. Just bumped into this while searching for south east Asian cuisine on Google. Definitely worth the 4.8 stars that the reviewers have left. Excellent ambience (small but cute and cozy). Delicious food. And awesome service. They reserved a place for us inside (outside is free seating). Helped us through the menu providing great recommendations. The food was great. I loved the chicken as it had just the right balance of crispness and juicy and tenderness. The duck was tender and the ravioli was great. The ice cream was something I never tried before and I liked it very much (plain vanilla with a hint of coconut milk and pistachios). Would recommend anyone to give it a shot and I'll likely visit it again when I am in town.
Tried this place for the first time the other day, and will be back! The food was delicious and interesting! I really loved the cocktail with thai chili and togarashi on the rim. The risotto and soft shell crab were both fantastic. They were great about accommodating dietary sensitivities and the staff was very nice! The patio was lovely.
Came here on a rainy Tuesday evening for dinner with a friend and could not have been more pleased! Without a reservation, we were seated immediately. They have the coziest booths nestled in a modern open design layout. We ordered the gnocchi, popcorn chicken, rangoon ravioli, and asparagus risotto. All of them were absolutely delicious! Flavorful, cooked perfectly, and came out quickly. The restaurant is clean and well kept and the staff are attentive and very knowledgeable about menu items. I am looking forward to returning so I can try the duck breast and shrimp PKM!
My hubby and I made a reservation for Valentine’s Day at Akar and we were blown away at how amazing our experience was. The service and atmosphere were top notch. Each bite of food was a treat. We started off with the black garlic udon noodles and the lobster rangoons. The rangoons were crispy and had big chunks of lobster meat, while the black garlic udon noodles were cooked & flavored to perfection. For our entrees, we chose the scallop special and the lamb shank. The lamb was so tender, it fell straight off the bone. Both entrees were amazing and left us with borderline licked-clean plates. Highly recommend Akar to anyone looking for unique and flavorful dishes in the Clayton area. Quick note: they only take reservations via phone so be sure to call to save yourself some wait time, as the restaurant is on the smaller side.
Common questions about Akar
Akar is located at 7641 Wydown Blvd, Clayton, MO 63105, United States, Clayton, MO, United States.
You can reach Akar by calling +1 314-553-9914.
Akar has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 320 customer reviews.
Akar features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Akar features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Akar features the following highlights: Great cocktails, Great tea selection, Great wine list.
Akar features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Akar features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Healthy options, Organic dishes, Private dining room, Small plates, Spirits, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Akar features the following dining options: Brunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Akar features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom.
Akar features the following atmosphere: Cozy, Romantic, Trendy, Upmarket.
Akar features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, LGBTQ+ friendly, Tourists, Transgender safe space.
Akar features the following planning: Reservations required, Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations.
Akar features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Akar features the following parking: Free street parking, Paid street parking, Somewhat difficult to find a space.
Akar features the following pets: Dogs allowed outside.
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