Must-see restaurants in Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar

  • Rebung

    Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar

    Occupying the top level of a multistorey car park overlooking the Perdana Botanical Garden, flamboyant celebrity chef Ismail's restaurant is one of KL's…

  • Annalakshmi Vegetarian Restaurant

    Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar

    The quality of the lunchtime buffet at this upmarket vegetarian restaurant is exceptional, with an extensive and constantly replenished array of freshly…

  • Restoran Sin Kee is an institution in Brickfields.

    Restoran Sin Kee

    Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar

    This restaurant with a retro vibe is a vestige of 1970s KL, promising a trip to yesteryear with its signature mun fan (braised rice). The dish is served…

  • Breakfast Thieves

    Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar

    The only crime these thieves are guilty of is stacking their all-day brunch menu with so many delicious options that one visit here is simply not enough…

  • Bangsar Sunday Market

    Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar

    This weekly market, though mostly for fresh produce, is also a fine hawker food grazing zone. Stalls sell satay and a variety of noodles including asam…

  • Kaiju

    Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar

    Meaning strange beast in Japanese, Kaiju riffs on Godzilla and 1960s retro Japan – but with added Thai spiciness. Dishes such as tom yam ramen and…

  • Lisette's Cafe & Bakery

    Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar

    All eyes are drawn to Lisette's counter, which is laden with a veritable cornucopia of baked goods – croissants, danishes, savoury pies, curry puffs and…

  • Southern Rock Seafood

    Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar

    The fishmonger to some of KL's top restaurants has its own operation and it's a corker. The fish and seafood – in particular the wide range of oysters –…

  • Ganga Cafe

    Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar

    Meeta and Prabodh's frills-free but charming cafe is a great spot for wholesome vegetarian Ayurvedic chapatis, wholewheat naans, parathas (bread made with…

  • Restoran Yarl

    Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar

    Discover the spicy and delicious cuisine of northern Sri Lanka at Yarl. Help yourself from claypots filled with spicy mutton, chicken, prawn, vegetable…

  • Lawanya Food Corner

    Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar

    Don't be put off by the low-key appearance of this simple joint with a few ramshackle tables under a sheet of corrugated iron. The same family has been…

  • Tugu Cafe

    Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar

    Occupying a handful of stalls outside the Civil Servants Club House (PPTD), this rustic food court is rightly famed for its superb fish-head curry, deep…

  • Botanica + Co

    Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar

    True to its name, Botanica + Co presents a lush, plant-filled environment that's a pleasure to linger in. A crowd-pleasing menu packs in bumper sandwiches…

  • Straits Food Company. The shop occupies a corner lot decked out with old-school stools and Nyonya-style tiles.

    Baba Low Bangsar Utama

    Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar

    The popular spot caters as much to the corporate office crowd as it does to students hankering for a cheap meal. The kitchen lays claim to authentic…

  • Inside Scoop. The parlour is kitted out with high stools and a cosy seating area for patrons.

    Inside Scoop

    Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar

    This artisanal ice cream parlour offers some welcome twists in KL’s saturated landscape of frozen confections. Signature flavours include Valrhona…

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    Anuar's Fish Head Curry

    Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar

    During its three decades plus of operations, this unassuming stall has amassed a steady stream of followers thanks to the food that delights both the…

  • Proof

    Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar

    The crusty, chewy-based pizzas made at this popular place in the APM complex are divided into those with classic and gourmet toppings. They're paired with…

  • Colonial Cafe

    Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar

    British-Malay cuisine, as interpreted by Hainanese chefs of yore, is on the menu at this elegant restaurant in the heritage wing of the Majestic, probably…

  • Baba Low's 486

    Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar

    The 486 in the name refers to the street number of the original restaurant in Melaka of this mini-chain specialising in freshly made, authentic staples of…

  • Yeast Bistronomy

    Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar

    Justifiably popular for its range of breads, croissants and tarts, Yeast is the best place in town for French-style baked goods. As well as selling…

  • Majestic Hotel Tea Room

    Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar

    The city's famed colonial-era hotel hosts a daily English-style afternoon tea in three spaces within its elegant heritage wing. Choose between the…

  • Anak Baba

    Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar

    The classics of the Peranakan (Nyonya) menu such as laksa, pong teh (chicken stew) and otak otak (spicy fish paste cooked in palm leaves) are served at…

  • Siu Siu

    Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar

    This long-running Chinese restaurant is a very good no-frills, partly al fresco place. Order the milk curry prawns with buns to soak up the tasty gravy,…

  • Ikan Bakar Jalan Bellamy

    Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar

    When the king lived nearby it was said he occasionally sent his minions to get an order of grilled stingray from one of the justifiably popular barbecued…

  • Dew

    Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar

    The cakes here are works of art – as beautiful to look at as they are delicious to eat. The patisserie shares its ultra-stylish space with designer…

  • Robson Heights Seafood Restaurant

    Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar

    Folks drive from far and wide to feast on the tasty food served at this rickety hillside joint. While its specialities such as stir-fried pig intestines…

  • Alexis Bistro

    Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar

    Consistently good food is delivered at this Bangsar stalwart where Asian favourites such as Sarawak laksa (the owner is originally from this Malaysian…

  • Shucked

    Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar

    This swish oyster and seafood bar sells high-quality imported shellfish, salmon, trout and haddock. Come for oyster happy hour from 3pm to 6pm when it's…

  • Vishal

    Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar

    Sit at one of the tables and allow the army of servers to dollop out the great-tasting food on to a banana leaf for you. If you're hungry, supplement the…

  • Chawan

    Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar

    A contemporary take on a kopitiam (coffee shop) offering megastrength coffees from all of the country’s states to wash down dishes such as beef rendang…

  • Basikal

    Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar

    On the roof of a bicycle repair shop, and using old bicycle wheels as a design feature, this under-the-radar and hip cafe serves up Malaysian comfort food…

  • Devi’s Corner

    Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar

    A relaxed mood prevails at this perennially packed Indian food court on a corner of Bangsar Baru. The thali sets are excellent, with plenty of fish,…

  • House+Co Kitchen

    Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar

    One of the best places to eat if you're at the Bangsar Shopping Centre mall, this laid-back cafe makes great local dishes – try the delicious kway teow…

  • Hong Kong Kim Gary

    Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar

    As the name suggests, this popular family-style restaurant began life in Hong Kong. As such the menu is a mash-up of Chinese and Western cuisines – think…

  • Nutmeg

    Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar

    The closest thing you're going to get to a Jewish deli in KL, this popular cafe makes an impression with its bagel and lox and salt beef hash, as well as…

  • Kompleks Makan Tanglin

    Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar

    This small hawker complex up the hill behind Masjid Negara is a popular lunch spot for nearby workers and locals visiting the Lake Gardens. Try the nasi…

  • Sri Nirwana Maju

    Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar

    There are far flashier Indian restaurants in Bangsar, but who cares about the decor when you can tuck into food this good and cheap? It serves it all,…

  • Sage

    Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar

    This spacious, fine-dining restaurant and wine bar offers inventive cuisine from chef Daniel Chong using high-quality ingredients such as fois gras and…

  • Delicious

    Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar

    Serving brunches, healthy salads, pasta, sandwiches and Asian mains such as curry laksa in a contemporary setting. Drop by for the afternoon tea (RM75)…

  • Jaslyn Cakes

    Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar

    This tiny bakery is justifiably popular for its delectable cakes made with free-range eggs and organic flour, but its desserts and cookies are tempting,…

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