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,…
Must-see restaurants in Kuala Lumpur
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Chinatown, Merdeka Square & Bukit Nanas
This well-run vegetarian restaurant serves Indian delights such as idli (savoury, soft, fermented-rice-and-lentil cakes) for breakfast and masala dosa …
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…
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…
Chinatown, Merdeka Square & Bukit Nanas
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…
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…
Vinny Jeyaa Banana Leaf Curry House
Chinatown, Merdeka Square & Bukit Nanas
A bustling and colourful showcase of South Indian street food, this cavernous curry house opposite the Pasar Seni bus exchange is great for breakfast –…
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…
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…
Chinatown, Merdeka Square & Bukit Nanas
This restaurant inside Central Market has an upscale, Shanghai-1930s look, with lacquered chairs and pricey porcelain on display, and serves similar,…
Chinatown, Merdeka Square & Bukit Nanas
Stairs lead up from a semi-concealed doorway to this high-ceilinged cafe. Staff nurture an easygoing vibe and customers are united by enthusiasm for…
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…
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…
Petaling Street Heritage House
Chinatown, Merdeka Square & Bukit Nanas
Combining a restaurant with an exhibitions centre, dedicated to preserving aspects of the various different Chinese cultures of old immigrants to Malaysia…
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…
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,…
Chinatown, Merdeka Square & Bukit Nanas
This KL outpost of the popular Melaka cafe-bar of the same name has the same winning formula of affordable food, cold beer, mocktails and attractive…
Chinatown, Merdeka Square & Bukit Nanas
All-day breakfast options here include local flavours such as pandan or kaya (coconut-cream jam) spread on the toast. Or you could go for a yee sang soba,…
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…
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…
Chinatown, Merdeka Square & Bukit Nanas
In 1927 Ong Kim Lian arrived in KL from Fujian, China, and opened a noodle stall – Kim Lian Kee has been serving some of the city's best Hokkien mee 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…
Kuala Lumpur
This reliable place is decorated with colourful communist propaganda posters and has a courtyard for dining outside. The kitchen turns out huge plates of…
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…
