Must-see restaurants 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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Meaning 'Malaysia can!', the name of this clean and modern basement food court reflects its edible offerings, which showcase much-loved dishes from around…

Neapolitan-style thick-crust sourdough bases topped with San Marzano tomato sauce and Italian mozzarella di bufala (buffalo-milk mozzarella) are the…

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…

This well-run vegetarian restaurant serves Indian delights such as idli (savoury, soft, fermented-rice-and-lentil cakes) for breakfast and masala dosa …

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…

The name of this appealingly designed restaurant, conjoining Malay and Western ingredients, hints at its game plan: offering Malay and Western tapas-sized…

Established on Lg Pangung in 1956 and relocated here in 2019, this atmospheric kopitiam (coffee shop) is known for its breakfast treats of nasi lemek and…

One of KL’s best Malaysian restaurants, Bijan offers skilfully cooked traditional dishes in a sophisticated dining room that spills out into a tropical…

A bustling and colourful showcase of South Indian street food, this cavernous curry house opposite the Pasar Seni bus exchange is great for breakfast –…

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…

Join office workers for a tasty vegetarian lunch of various fried rice and noodle dishes, dumplings and delicious yong taofu (vegetables stuffed with a…

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…