Cheese. Just one word, cheese. It’s basically like tasting paradise in your mouth and Malaysians just can’t seem to get enough of it. For some, even the thought of cheese would make them feel hungry and develop a craving for more. Here are some of the cheesiest dishes that you should try in KL, including cheesy chicken dishes and even cheese naans.
1. Restoran Selera MY
You know what’s good with the traditional Indian flatbread of naan? Curry and dhal, sure they taste great with it but do you know what else tastes just as good? Cheese, duh. RSMY or Restoran Selera MY is well known locally for their cheese naan. It is literally the stuff of dreams, with its oozing mozzarella goodness. At RSMY, there are 3 must-try cheese dishes: Cheese Naan, Garlic Cheese Naan and Yummy Cheese Naan. Besides naan, the restaurant also offers other food like shish kebabs and Penang laksa.
Hours: Monday-Friday: 3pm-2am, Saturday, Sunday & Public Holiday : 12pm-2am
Address: D-72A, Plaza Usahawan, Genting Klang, Jalan Danau Niaga 1, Taman Danau Kota, 53300 Kuala Lumpur.
Website: Restoran Selera MY
2. San Nae Deul BBQ Bistro
What is better than cheese? The answer could very well be a bottomless amount of refillable cheese paired with Korean BBQ. At San Nae Deul BBQ Bistro, you’ll get just that. Savour some Korean BBQ buffet of roasted porks and Korean fried chicken with some hot, melted cheese for the ultimate cheese experience.
Hours: 11am – 10pm, daily
Address: G16-17, Empire Damansara, 47820 Damansara, Kuala Lumpur
Website: San Nae Deul BBQ Bistro
3. Nanda Chicken
A type of food that has no doubt gained a lot of popularity as of late is none other than Korean Fried Chicken. Numerous outlets have sprouted in the country offering this particular dish and Nanda Chicken is one of them. A popular, must-try dish on their menu is the Boneless Carbonara Chicken, which is a crispy fried chicken covered in melted and shredded cheese mixed in with corn.
Hours: 1pm – 11pm, daily
Address: 11, Jalan Solaris 2, Solaris Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Website: Nanda Chicken
4. GOGI King
Korean BBQ outlets are aplenty but if you want something which offers both fast food dishes as well as traditional kimchi and bulgogi, you can consider GOGI King. Opt for a side of Korean dishes as you chow down on their signature cheese platter paired with some corn and meat.
Hours: 12:30pm – 12am, daily
Address: No. 1, Jalan Solaris, Solaris Mont Kiara 50480, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Website: GOGI King
5. Nathan’s Corner
The cheese naan that is available at Nathan’s Corner has a messy but satisfying twist to both its look and taste. Where most naans has cheese melted in between the crust of the Indian flatbread, Nathan’s Corner elevates the dish and makes it a lot cheesier by adding strands and strands of cheese all over the top.
Hours: 24 hours, daily
Address: No.1, Jalan 6/155, Taman Industri Bukit OUG, 58200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
6. Hwang Hae Korean BBQ
This Korean BBQ restaurant is great for those who enjoy spicy ribs. They coat the dish with a layer of creamy cheese. Besides that, the restaurant’s Grilled Back Ribs with Cheese is one you should consider trying as well.
Hours: Monday-Saturday: 5pm – 4am, Sunday: 5pm-12am
Address: No. G15 Jalan Solaris 2, Solaris Mont Kiara, Off Jalan Duta Viara 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
7. Steven’s Corner
Steven’s Corner has been around since the late 70s but its popularity has not declined and it’s still well known today for the popular and super cheesy naan. At Steven’s Corner, the cheese naan is certainly a meal in itself with the thick layers of cheese. Opt to pair it with some dhal or have the dish on its own.
Hours: 24 hours, daily
Address: 18 & 18A, Jalan Hujan Rahmat Dua, OUG, Jalan Kelang Lama, 58200 Kuala Lumpur.
Website: Steven’s Corner
8. Omaya
Let’s just say that at this Korean chicken restaurant, you will be overwhelmed by the amount of cheese-related dishes available. One of their more popular dishes is the Honey Mustard Boneless Chicken Cubes, which is basically chicken cubes that come on a hotplate layered with molten, sizzling cheese.
Hours: 11:30am – 10:30pm, daily
Address: A-02-2, Menara Rajawali, Jalan SS15/8 Subang Jaya
Website: Omaya
9. Shinmapo
This Korean BBQ restaurant has more than 430 outlets in Korea and their Malaysian outlet has adopted the popular use of cheese with their BBQ meat. They offer Korean dishes like kimchi and bulgogi but the standout dish has got to be their hotplate cheese dishes that come piping hot. Pair cheese with any protein of your choice for a filling meal.
Hours: 11am – 11pm, daily
Address: T-216D,, Lingkaran Syed Putra, Mid Valley City, 59200 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Website: Shinmapo
10. Tokyo Kitchen
Don’t be fooled by the name of this restaurant as it’s actually an Asian fusion eatery. Other than the beautiful Japanese style decorations around the restaurant, Tokyo Kitchen’s food is something else to talk about as well. One of their standout dishes is the Super Cheese Teppan which is chicken and salmon on a huge bed of stringy cheese.
Hours: 10am – 10pm, daily
Address: 04-109, 4th Floor, Berjaya Times Square, No 1 Jalan Imbi, 55199 Kuala Lumpur
Website: Tokyo Kitchen
Feature Image Credit: Restoran Selera MY, Tokyo Kitchen, Nanda Chicken
