Are you going to Kuala Lumpur and wondering where to eat KL? Don’t worry, you will not go hungry in KL as the city is a real foodies heaven where you can eat and dine all day and night. In KL you will find everything from high-class restaurants worthy of a Michelin Star (if they ever decide to cover Malaysia), to street stalls selling freshly cooked local delights at a low price.
You can find food from every corner of Asia in this city, and a mix between them all which sums of what the Malaysian cuisine is all about; a mix of Indian, Chinese, Indonesian, Japanse, and Thai food.Here we give you what we think are the best restaurants in KL.
These are not necessarily the poshest restaurants or the most expensive ones, but restaurants that are charming, authentic, conveniently located in popular areas of KL and most importantly serve delicious Malaysian food.
1. Bakti Woodlands
Restaurant, Malaysian$$
Fluffy butter and garlic naan | © Alpha/Flickr
Rated as one of the best Indian restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, Bakti Woodlands near Masjid Jamek offers a variety of both North and South Indian food. Featuring a vegetarian and Halal menu, customers can choose between set meals, uttapam, thali and naan. But the biggest highlight is the low price for the large portions.
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Lot 10 Hutong Food Court
Restaurant, Malaysian$$
Malaysians love food courts. Lot 10 Hutong, in Bukit Bintang, features several Chinese vendors serving various types of noodles, dumplings and other delicious meals in the basement of the Lot 10 Shopping Centre. Expect a large choice of meals straight from the hawkers at low prices. Hokkien Mee is highly recommended.
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Soong Kee's Beef Ball Noodle
Restaurant, Malaysian$$$
A bowl of beef ball noodle soup would make a great breakfast | © Yun Huang Yong/Flickr
Serving their signature Beef Ball noodles, Soong Kee’s offers a delicious traditional meal. Anyone with a taste for noodle soup will appreciate Soong Kee’s whose secret recipe has been passed down generations. With a funky yellow exterior and regulars claiming to have enjoyed the noodles here for decades, this Chinese restaurant along Petaling Street is worth checking out.
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+60320781484
Devi’s Corner
Restaurant, Malaysian, $$$
Delicious rice and curry with sides | © Jimmy Tan/Flickr
Visitors looking for an authentic dining experience can check out Devi’s Corner banana leaf restaurant. Customers order a selection of food served on a large banana leaf instead of a plate. The delicious South Indian meal comes at a reasonable price tag while offering an insight into the local culture. And to get the most out of the experience, why not discard the spoon and fork and use the fingers. Just remember to eat with the right hand!
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Restoran Husen Café
Restaurant, Malaysian$$$
Eat rice or roti with many types of curries to choose from | © Alpha/Flickr
Located in Brickfields next door to several budget-friendly hotels, Restoran Husen Café provides Indian food at rock-bottom prices. Expect the usual modest style of a Malaysian Nasi Kandar with options ranging from self-service, roti, fried rice and nasi lemak. With an English menu and being open 24 hours, there’s little wonder why this often rates as one of the best restaurants in Kuala Lumpur for budget travellers.More Info
Restoran Yap Hup Kee
Restaurant, Malaysian, $$$
Hakka Yong Tau Foo | © Banej/WikiCommons
The red-painted shophouse near Chan Sow Lin Metro Station ranks among the best restaurants in Kuala Lumpur for Hakka food. With both an indoor air-conditioned and outdoor seating area, Yap Hup Keep has a selection of food to suit all tastes at affordable prices. Check out the Yong Tau Foo selection, traditional Hakka noodle soups and vegetarian mock duck.
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+60321489220