Halal Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur
The Kuala Lumpur halal restaurant guide prioritizes records with stronger halal, source, and location signals. Unverified records remain clearly marked in the confidence card.
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Mahsuri
Tagged as one of the best restaurants in the country, the Mahsuri is sure to satisfy your appetite and palate with its Asian and continental cuisine. The scenery further stimulates your senses through its view of the city skyline that is yours to feast on as you dine on the veranda.
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Seri Angkasa
There is no better atmosphere in which to dine than at the revolving restaurant located at the 'Tower Head' of the Menara Kuala Lumpur. The Seri Angkasa sits 282 meters above ground level (925 feet) and offers a continental cuisine and an affordable Malaysian buffet.
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Seri Melayu
If you are looking for the local dining flavor, search no further than Seri Melayu. This restaurant is unbeatable in Malaysian cuisine. In addition, foreigners flock to this 500-seat restaurant because not only are the diners treated to authentic Malaysian cuisine, but they are also introduced to cultural shows which are performed every night. Traditional Chinese and Thai dishes are also on the menu.
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Hakka Republic
If you’re hankering for a burger in KL, look no further than Hakka Republic. Don’t be fooled by the Chinese characters and decoration – this restaurant specializes in steakhouse fare and other western dishes. In addition to the burgers, which have been rated as the city’s best, the steamed wagyu beef also comes highly recommended. No pork is served here. The attached bar is one of KL’s trendiest, and the wine list is excellent. Though it’s relatively expensive compared to food in Malaysia, Hakka Republic is nevertheless cheaper than comparable restaurants elsewhere. It’s also conveniently located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s CBD, close to public transportation.
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Shook!
Prepare your palate for it will be shaken when you dine at Shook! Its fusion cuisine of Italian, Chinese, and Japanese will enamor and stimulate your taste buds that you will desire more. Yet, the food is not the only attractive feature at this restaurant, its trendy decor and soothing jazz music add a further element of enticement that you will be savoring every moment and bite.
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Top Hat
Located in one of the only remaining grand mansions in the city, the Top Hat restaurant was once a school and now has grown to become an opulent locale brightly colored and furnished with various antiques. As for the menu, it offers spectacular traditional Malay, Thai, Western, and vegetarian dishes. However, in case you become enamored with a dish, be aware that three months down the line, this dish will most likely not be available. Top Hat likes to mix things up by changing its menu every three months.
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Eden Village
The intimacy and coziness found in Eden Village, perhaps because it is meant to resemble a Malay house. Here you will be able to try some popular Malay dishes such as the braised Shark's fin in a clay pot. The cuisine is traditional Malay food, and authenticity is attained through its mixture of Malay residents and foreigners.
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Scalini's La Piccola
You will not get better Italian food in Malaysia then at Scalini's La Piccola Italia. A testament to its high quality dishes is that Scalini's is always so booked that making a reservation is essential. As for its aesthetic appeal, the restaurant is situated in a colonial style bungalow that overlooks the popular Golden Triangle area.
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Albion
British cuisine is not the first thing that springs to mind when thinking about Kuala Lumpur, despite the British colonial presence, but lo and behold Albion is one of the city’s finest restaurants. Opened by expats, this restaurant features modern British food. The interior décor is stylish, and would not be out of place back in London. The a la care menu features a number of British specialties, including fish and chips and Lancashire hot pot. A fixed menu lunch is served during the week from noon until 2:30, changing daily. There’s also a trendy bar, with all sorts of exotic cocktails to sample from. The service is excellent as well. This is a great place to go for a break from traditional Asian fare.
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Bijan
Since opening in 2003, the Bijan Restaurant has consistently been rated as one of KL’s best Malay restaurants. The decoration is warm and inviting, and the staff is attentive. The food served here is made from the finest and freshest ingredients, and is also halal. The restaurant’s signature dish is rusuk panggang, chargrilled marinated short ribs. For something a little off beat, try the Pucuk Paku Goreng Tahi Minyak, wild fern stir fried with chilies. Bijan is definitely worth a try if you’re looking for upscale Malay food.
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Chopstick Noodle House
For noodle lovers, the Chopstick Noodle House is heaven. This restaurant offers over 20 different kinds of noodles prepared dry or with soup. A favorite among its customers is the prawn won ton noodle (which can be fresh or fried, according to your liking). There are also some delicious barbecue dishes mixed with noodles, among other choices.
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Coliseum Cafe
Opened since 1921, the Coliseum Cafe is considered one of the oldest restaurants in the country. Even more impressive, though, is the air of authenticity it has managed to retain. For instance, the restaurant looks as if it has not been spruced up since opening: it has stained white walls, worn tiles, and threadbare linens. Some of its customers, though, do not find this sort of ancient authenticity as charming. Rather, these customers see Coliseum Cafe as a dirty and greasy food joint. Regardless of your perception of the place, the two main dishes which will leaving you wanting more are the sizzling steaks and baked crabmeat.
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Restoran Saray
Restoran Saray is about one of a dozen restaurants located on a funky strip referred to as 'Asian Heritage Row'. This restaurant is the most popular of the eateries and serves a combination of Persian and Arab cuisines. In addition, its catchy dish titles add a little but of fun when deciding your order. Some of the customer's favorite dishes are the 'tender beef stew on a bed of yummy rice' and the 'curvaceous meat patties'.
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Jalan Alor
By day, Jalan Alor is an ordinary street in Kuala Lumpur’s Golden Triangle (in what was once KL’s Red Light District). By night, Jalan Alor transforms into a bustling open air restaurant. Stalls emerge from the woodwork to hawk their delicacies, mostly Chinese. There’s no better way to experience a culture than through its street food. You’ll probably want to come back more than once, as it’s impossible to experience the full spectrum of what is available in just one meal.
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Lafite
If you have had your fill of Asian cuisine, then try something new and head over to Shangri-la Hotel's delicious French restaurant. In truly stereotypical French fashion, the atmosphere in the Lafite is a bit refined. However, the food is savory and the design aesthetically appealing with its chandeliers, fresh flowers, and views of the garden through its tall windows.