Local Malaysian restaurant temporarily closed due to fire

A local Malaysian restaurant in South Philadelphia has been temporarily closed due to a fire.

“We are sad to share that we had a fire this morning and won’t be able to open for dinner this evening. We will continue to update you on the next couple days as we learn more.” said the restaurant in a post on social media.

The fire occurred on February 22 and destroyed the restaurant’s bar area. Thankfully no one was injured in the fire.

“We are working hard to get it done as quickly as possible and are fortunate to have some amazing contractors helping us do so. Our beautiful bar is unfortunately gone. 😢 But, our Guinness sign survived and is still a symbol of invigorating strength.” the restaurant posted in an update.

“We want to be open again soon and will keep you all posted.”

In an effort to support their staff, Kampar has launched a GoFundMe, “On February 22nd, 2025 Kampar had a fire, leaving our incredible team of professionals without access to their main source of income. Here at Kampar, we champion the ideal of Muhibbah, a Malaysian term referring to cross-cultural harmony and community. Today, we humbly ask our community to support the incredible people who make Kampar all that it is. Our staff needs immediate assistance paying bills, rent, and other financial obligations. If you have ever spent a night chatting with the team over a few cocktails, sharing nasi lemak with loved ones, or celebrating important moments at Kampar, we ask that you consider helping to support our team. We will be back, better than ever, but for now we are grateful to be surrounded by such a loving community here in Philadelphia. Please consider donating.”, the restaurant said on GoFundMe.

Kampar was nominated for a James Beard Award for Outstanding New Bar in 2025.

PHL17 also featured Kampar as one of ‘JoshEatsPhilly’s picks for top restaurants of 2024.