Kuala Lumpur
Isabel is pure charm and a great addition to KL's dining scene. Both in terms of its menu and contemporary tropical decor, the restaurant provides a…
Must-see restaurants in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
The recipes and ingredients of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Sri Lanka are the foundation for the sensational tasting menus served at Nadodi (which means nomad)…
Kuala Lumpur
KL's biggest collection of roadside restaurants and street food vendors sprawls along Jln Alor, just north of Jln Bukit Bintang. While a few restaurants…
Kuala Lumpur
Barack Obama visited this worthy project run by Dignity, a Malaysian foundation providing education for the poor and refugees. Students gain work…
Kuala Lumpur
Wall murals by local tattoo artist Apoh Apoh adorn the walls, DJs and live reggae bands entertain the crowds on weekends, and barman Rick concocts kick…
Kuala Lumpur
One of the best places in the greater KL area to sample authentic Malay cuisine, served in the traditional buffet style. At lunchtime more than 50 dishes…
Kuala Lumpur
Stalls pack out the length of Lg Tuanku Abdul Rahman, the alley between Jln Tuanku Abdul Rahman and Masjid India. Amid the headscarf and T-shirt sellers…
Kuala Lumpur
The vendors from old Imbi Market – demolished to make way for Tun Razak Exchange – can be found at this modern food court and market serving the same…
Kuala Lumpur
Blink and you might be in a chic bistro in New York, Paris or Melbourne. The menu changes seasonally so there's always something new to try, from tasty…
Kuala Lumpur
There's round-the-clock eating at the open-sided pavilion housing the KLCC branch of this hugely popular chain of excellent mamak (Indian Muslim) eateries…
Kuala Lumpur
With its huge open-air deck facing the Petronas Towers, this show-stopping Latin American eatery has a boisterous but convivial atmosphere and is a great…
Kuala Lumpur
Overlooking the koi pond and lake at Sentul Park, and very romantic at night when lit by flickering candles, Samira serves excellent Thai and Vietnamese…
Kuala Lumpur
Superb dim sum (try the barbecue chicken buns, which melt in the mouth) are served at lunch in this upmarket restaurant, and an extensive array of…
Kuala Lumpur
Off the tourist radar but renowned locally, this hawker-stall alley comes to life at night. Evening grazing could include addictive fried chicken, chai…
Kuala Lumpur
It's quite acceptable to use your fingers to savour the sublime sushi served at the counter, one piece at a time, by expert Japanese chefs. There are also…
Kuala Lumpur
Occupying a tastefully restored old home, French Feast offers classic French bistro–style dishes including cassoulet, house-smoked sausages with puy…
Kuala Lumpur
Peter Hoe brings the same colourful and creative attention to this casual cafe as he does to his adjacent interior design shop. Fresh salads and quiches…
Kuala Lumpur
Expect to sit cheek-by-jowl on a weekend morning with hungry regulars who are used to eating Ban Lee’s claypot bak kut teh (pork-bone tea soup) for…
Kuala Lumpur
Established in 1977 and now a popular local chain with outlets in a number of the city's malls, Madam Kwan's specalises in nasi lemek (rice boiled in…
Kuala Lumpur
The flagship brand of the BIG group of dining outlets delivers on both style and substance. There's a tempting range of Eastern and Western comfort foods,…
Kuala Lumpur
The flagship eatery in the Troika complex, this French-accented fine diner offers a set weekday lunch of eight small dishes, plus a variety of dining…
Kuala Lumpur
This global chain of restaurants offers some of the best-quality vegetarian Indian food you'll find in KL. Their banana-leaf and mini-tiffin feasts are…
Kuala Lumpur
This bare-bones shop is famous throughout the city for its chilli pan mee (board noodles). These 'dry' noodles, topped with a soft-boiled egg, minced pork…
Kuala Lumpur
This old-school kopitiam (coffee shop) is a popular spot for a local breakfast or lunch. Try the famous Jln Imbi Pork Noodle stall (open 6.30am to 3pm) or…
Kuala Lumpur
Meaning 'Malaysia can!', the name of this clean and modern basement food court reflects its edible offerings, which showcase much-loved dishes from around…
Kuala Lumpur
Neapolitan-style thick-crust sourdough bases topped with San Marzano tomato sauce and Italian mozzarella di bufala (buffalo-milk mozzarella) are the…
Kuala Lumpur
Dim sum is given a contemporary spin at this fun chain restaurant where you can gorge on steamed buns, egg tarts and other dainty delicacies all day long…
Kuala Lumpur
The name of this appealingly designed restaurant, conjoining Malay and Western ingredients, hints at its game plan: offering Malay and Western tapas-sized…
Kuala Lumpur
One of KL’s best Malaysian restaurants, Bijan offers skilfully cooked traditional dishes in a sophisticated dining room that spills out into a tropical…
Kuala Lumpur
Its tag line is 'baba can cook', the baba being genial Uncle John who is often found greeting guests at this atmospheric and justly popular restaurant…
Dharma Realm Guan Yin Sagely Monastery Canteen
Kuala Lumpur
Join office workers for a tasty vegetarian lunch of various fried rice and noodle dishes, dumplings and delicious yong taofu (vegetables stuffed with a…
Kuala Lumpur
In business since 1928, this beloved kopitiam serves classic Hainanese and colonial-era food: on Friday, Saturday and Sunday its famous roast pork …
Kuala Lumpur
There's no shortage of restaurants in Bukit Bintang serving Middle Eastern food, but few are as consistently good as Al-Amar. Choose from a tasty range of…
Kuala Lumpur
Sometimes you just need a fresh salad – Fin's poke bowls tick that box very nicely. The cafe shares a minimalist, airy space with the baristas of Room 103.
Kuala Lumpur
Resolutely on trend, this casually chic bistro with its open kitchen and cocktail bar has a menu that travels the globe, taking inspiration from culinary…
Kuala Lumpur
Occupying the same art deco pavilion for more than six decades, Sek Yuen is a Pudu institution. Some of the aged chefs toiling in the wood-fired kitchen…
Kuala Lumpur
One of a number of Troika fine-dining establishments, Strato serves Italian dishes that aim for homely authenticity (though we don't recall mama ever…
Kuala Lumpur
This unassuming stall, down an alley, has been serving up its satisfyingly thick, slippery noodles for more than 20 years. The Hokkien mee here is…
Kuala Lumpur
In a formula little changed since it opened in 1956, Capital Café has no frills, only fabulously old-fashioned Malay food. Chinese, Malay and Indian chefs…
Kuala Lumpur
Get here early as there's only a two-hour window of opportunity to sample chef Wong Peng Hui’s famous roasted pork belly; tables are claimed and a queue…
