6 MUST TRY RESTAURANTS IN KL RIGHT NOW

Kuala Lumpur (or 'KL' for short) is so elaborate, so spectacular for a world street food haven that it's like a year-round celebration for food. The streets of KL are in a continuous food-party mode, no matter what day you arrive. In this article, you can learn about the incredible number of next time restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Enjoy the stories, maybe learn about some new restaurants you can see on your own, and just enjoy the food photos of some of our favourite Kuala Lumpur destinations. With many other reasons, Kuala Lumpur is the true king when it comes to the ultimate cities for the ultimate food tour. The best restaurants in Kuala Lumpur would then list some of the best places to dine in all of Asia.

List of the names Restaurant 

1.  Dining in the Dark KL

Looking for a dining experience like no other? This restaurant will give you a one-of-a-kind experience. Dining in the Dark offers exactly what the name itself says - a meal served and relish in complete darkness. By taking away your ability to see, it is said to enhance your other senses, such as taste, and the quality of your interactions will improve. Although there is nothing special about the food compared to other places, you will not always taste the food the same way you did! The staff will guide you through the menu and food throughout the experience. This is a place that should be visited at least once in your lifetime!

Price range: RM 118 – RM 168

Address: 50A Changkat Bukit Bintang, 50200Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Operating Hours: 6-9.30pm (Mon-Sun)

2.  Nobu KL

If you want to experience dining in a top-notch restaurant, then this Michelin starred restaurant is just the place for you! Nobu is a Japanese restaurant known worldwide for its unique blend of South American and Asian cuisine. This restaurant is one of the best sashimi, sushi and temples in the world. Other standout dishes at Nobu include the velvety toro tartar (RM80) – a savoury chunk of tuna belly, topped with caviar, served with shoyu mixed with wasabi sauce, and the lush Chilean sea bass (RM150) marinated with red jalapeno miso. Additionally, Halal Nobu KL offers a 360-degree KL horizon view, including an up-close view of the Patronus Twin Towers. What could be better than that?

Price range: RM13-RM 380(multi course menu)

Address: Level 56, Menara 3 Petronas, Persiaran KLCC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Operating Hours: 6pm-11pm (Mon-Sat)

3.  Thirty8, Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur

Strategically located on the 38th floor of the Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, the Thirtieth is often voted as one of the most beautiful restaurants in the city. Enjoy a beautiful feast while enjoying the 360-degree city views of KL! The restaurant serves a variety of international cuisine from Western to Chinese, Japanese and 3-tier afternoon tea! Fried crab and butter tiger prawns are our favourite dishes.

Address: Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, 12, Jalan Pinang, Kuala Lumpur

Opening Hours: 3pm - 11PM

4.  The Tokyo Restaurant, Lot 10

Located on the 4th floor of Lot 10, the Tokyo Restaurant is known for serving an exceptional cheesecake, known as one of the city's best burnt cheesecakes! The Sixth Avenue Cheesecake may look plain but rich, creamy and heavenly. The restaurant itself is atmospheric, comfortable and classy - furnished with dark red curtains, textured wood and upholstered sofas. Do check out some other dishes here, their double salmon rolls and chicken diablo!

Address: level 4 Lot 10, 50, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Bukit Bintang, 50250 Kuala Lumpur

Opening Hours: 12 - 10PM (daily), 12 - 11PM (Fri & Sat)

5.  Tamarind Springs, Ampang

When you step into the space of Tamarind Springs you are in for a visual and sensory feast. Beautifully designed with architecture that draws inspiration from traditional homes, this hidden gem is set within the natural forest reserve of Ampang and is home to rustic Balinese furniture, stone carved sculptures, traditional paintings, lighting and greens. Has been equipped with Feasting on Indochinese cuisine that will rock your tastes, our favourites are stir-packed crab, sweet and sour salads, amok curry and Vietnamese pan-fried pesto!

Address: Jalan 1, Taman Tun Abdul Razak, 68000 Ampang, Selangor

Opening Hours: 6 - 10PM (daily), closed on Mondays

6.  Kouzu Malaysia

Like all things Japanese? Never tired of eating Japanese food? Here is a Japanese restaurant for you! Located in the middle of the TTDI neighbourhood, Kouzu is pork free and has a full bar to get drinks to enjoy with your meal. This restaurant is famous for its tapas and baked oysters. The tapas are fried, while the oysters are fresh and baked with a generous amount of cheese. Sounds perfect for a cheese lover! Other dishes you should try include pan-seared foie gras, crispy Unagi rolls and stone grilled Sirloins. What are you waiting for? Stop your activities and keep it on the head!

Price Range: RM 15 – RM 40

Address: 18, Lorong Datuk Sulaiman 1, Taman Tun Datuk Ismail, Kuala Lumpur

Operating Hours: 5pm-1am (Mon-Sat)

Visit the best shopping malls in Kuala Lumpur

With a wide range of shopping malls in Kuala Lumpur, it should come as no surprise that this is a country that is taking retail therapy sincerely. More than eight large shopping centres can be found in the heart of the city, while around 12 extra shopping centres can be found in the greater Klang Valley area, just 20 minutes away. Each mall has a range of different shops, resulting in a different environment at each location, making KL a very diverse shopping experience. They have taken precautions during travel after COVID-19. 

Pavillion Kuala Lumpur Shopping Mall

Located in the middle of the fashionable Bukit Bintang neighbourhood of Bukit, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur is a 1,37 million square foot complex consisting of three main components – a shopping centre, an office block and two residential buildings. Inhabiting prime real estate along Jalan Bukit Bintang, the mall was opened in 2007 and is remarkable for its trendiest and most successful shopping development in the city centre. 

Suria KLCC

Located at the base of the 88-storey, steel-clad Petronas Twin Towers (up to 451.9 m), the crescent-shaped Suria KLCC is much more than a shopping and dining sector. The shopping and entertainment complex opened in 1999 at the intersection of Jalan Ampang and Jalan P. Ramlee is home to a plethora of fascinating attractions. 

Mid Valley Megamall

The best shopping opportunity is not actually inside Bangsar itself, but rather close to it; the Mid Valley Shopping Mall is one of the biggest in South East Asia and is possibly the most popular shopping attraction in the Klang Valley. It's just a few minutes away from Bangsar, using a wide flyover that cuts through the narrower Bangsar roads that lead to other areas. 

The Garden

Linked to Mid Valley Megamall through a covered pedestrian bridge and underground hallway, The Gardens Mall offers an upscale shopping atmosphere with a long list of luxury brands under its roof. Many of the brands featured in this mall include Burberry, Louis Vuitton, Versace, Adidas, Michael Kors, AX Armani Exchange, Gucci and Calvin Klein. 

Starhill Gallery Kuala Lumpur

Directly connected to the five-star JW Marriott, Starhill Gallery is a state-of-the-art shopping centre with seven floors of premium retail experience. The Feast and Relish floors offer a range of fine dining choices, while the Indulge and Adorn floors display a selection of designer brands, the former concentrating mainly on luxury brands. 

Berjaya Times Square

Along with a five-star hotel of the same brand name, there are also many food courts, an indoor theme park with an IMAX theatre, a cinema, a spa centre, a gaming arcade, a karaoke bar, a store, a post office, a bank, an IT mall and hundreds of retail outlets selling everything from food to clothes. 

Eating and shopping are the primary attractions in Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur itself has thousands of restaurants offering any kind of food, plus a shopping mall selling the world's top brands. New shopping centres tend to be opening almost every month, and the Golden Triangle is the city's retail mecca with the greatest concentration of major retail complexes such as Suria KLCC and Pavilion KL.