If you’re looking for a place to enjoy some comforting Malay cuisine with your loved ones this festive season, we’ve got just the right places for you. After all, there’s nothing quite like enjoying some classic dishes like Rendang Itik Bijan and Sup Ekor Berempah with your family for Raya, amirite?
1. Bunga Emas Restaurant, The Royale Chulan
Bunga Emas Restaurant is the first fine dining Malay restaurant in Kuala Lumpur set in a 5-star hotel. This award-winning Malay restaurant features traditional Malay dishes as well as dishes that have been given a fresh, contemporary twist.
What To Order: Fish Fillet Wrapped with Banana Leaves, Scallop Topped with Coconut Mousse, Wok Fried Wild Fern Leaves.
2. Bijan Bar And Restaurant, Jalan Raja Chulan
The Bijan offers traditional Malay cuisine that has been taken out of hawker stalls and buffet lines, and served against a lush backdrop. The Bijan won Best Malay Restaurant in 2004, just a year after they opened. They were also featured in Malaysia Tatler’s Top 100 Restaurants, The Lonely Planet Guide to Malaysia and The Miele Guide, just to name a few.
What To Order: Acar Tofu, Opor Rusuk, Rendang Itik Bijan
3. Enak Kuala Lumpur, Starhill Gallery
Enak KL focuses in bringing traditional Malay cuisine to a fine dining setting. It is almost like a trip down memory lane to the good ol’ days when you visit your grandmother for a family dinner get-together.
What To Order: Pucuk Paku Cendawan Sisik, Kerabu Ikan Pari, Sotong Sumbat Kelapa Muda
4. Songket Restaurant, Jalan Yap Kwan Seng
Savour the taste of authentic Malay cuisine inspired from traditional specialties and delight in live Malaysian cultural dance performances. Songket focuses on authentic Malay food made with only the freshest ingredients, and they serve it in an elegant restaurant with a sophisticated ambience.
What To Order: Ikan Siakap Masam Manis, Rendang Daging, Kambing Panggang Berempah.
5. Lemon Garden Cafe, Shangri-La
Newly refurbished, Lemon Garden Café is known for having one of the best buffet selections in town. The theatre kitchen features an array of tantalising local dishes and sensational international flavours, all prepared fresh. Indulge in gastronomic delights from the Seafood Arena, Asian and Western Kitchen, Salad Bar and Dessert Pavilion.
What To Order: Spicy Malaysian Oxtail Soup, Grilled Skewers
6. The Living Room, The Westin KL
Immerse yourself in an à la carte and buffet selection at The Living Room. Dishes include the signature Breakfast Adventure, nutritious SuperFoodsRx™ options, weekend high tea, seasonal dinner buffet. This restaurant’s open all day everyday so even if you’re craving a late night meal, you’ll know that this eatery would be open.
What To Order: Murtabak Tebal, Sup Ekor Berempah
7. The Mill Café, Grand Millennium KL
With its open-concept layout, you can watch the talented chefs as they cook up a feast for you at The Mill Café, a fine dining restaurant in Kuala Lumpur. With an array of fresh seafood, grilled meat and mouthwatering desserts, the options are endless.
What To Order: Arabian Mixed Grill, Satay
8. Kelantan Delights, Sooka Sentral
Kelantan Delights Restaurant is a specialty restaurant serving popular Kelantanese and southern Thai cuisine in a stylish elegant restaurant setting. Explore centuries-old Malay recipes, which originality of taste from the ancestors remain unchanged.
What To Order: Nasi Dagang, Siakap Daun Kadok, Sirih
Feature Image Credit: Kreserve.com, Food Msia, Table App, The Royale Chulan
