Best hotel restaurants in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur (KL) is a favourite holiday destination for many Singaporeans thanks to the sheer variety of food available, from hawkers to cafes, mall eateries to high-end hotel restaurants, and the value you can get out of your dollar. If you’re someone who travels to KL often or are planning on visiting the Malaysian capital anytime soon, we’re here to tell you that there’s no way better to treat yourself when feasting away around the city like dining at some of their best hotel restaurants.
Whether it’s for a special occasion, date, birthday, or client meeting, here are some 8 must-try hotel restaurants in KL for you to dine at.
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1. Charcoal
The Saujana Hotel Kuala Lumpur is home to some great restaurants, and Charcoal is among them. Whether it be premium cuts of meat, fresh seafood, or Malaysian favourites, Charcoal uses traditional techniques to grill them to perfection. You can enjoy these smoky eats as part of their Buffet (from RM78++/~S$23.10++), or order a la carte dishes such as the Brazilian Beef Tenderloin (RM230++/~S$68.20++) and Wild King Tiger Prawns (RM170++/~S$50.40++) to explore the range of what the eatery has to offer.
From now till 31 December 2022, Maybank cardmembers can get 20% off their total food bill at Saujana restaurants, including Charcoal.
Find out more about the dining deal here.
Address: Jalan Lapangan Terbang Subang, Saujana, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor
Opening hours: Daily 6am to 11pm
Website
Charcoal is a halal-certified eatery.
2. Ti Chen
Ti Chen is another restaurant located in The Saujana Hotel Kuala Lumpur; in fact, it’s right beside the aforementioned Charcoal. The Cantonese restaurant’s dim sum is superb—the exquisite Prawn Dumpling “Har Kao” (from RM13++/~S$3.90++), for instance, is stuffed with a whole prawn that’s brimming with sweet flavour.
Aside from dim sum, dishes such as the House Specialty Smoked Duck (from RM120++/~S$35.60++) and Wok Fried Marinated Lamb with Cumin Powder (from RM132++/~S$39.20++) come highly recommended if you’re looking for a Canto-style family meal, or just to round off the dim sum with something more substantial.
From now till 31 December 2022, Maybank cardmembers can get 20% off their total food bill at Saujana restaurants, including Ti Chen.
Find out more about the dining deal here.
Address: Jalan Lapangan Terbang Subang, Saujana, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 12pm to 3pm, 6pm to 10pm
Tel: +60 3-7843 1234
Website
Ti Chen is a halal-certified eatery.
3. Buffet Lunch @ The Courtyard
When it comes to hotel buffets in KL, few restaurants do it better than The Courtyard at Pavilion Hotel Kuala Lumpur. Drop by during lunch hours to be greeted with a lavish spread of international and Malaysian dishes, all of which are prepared to a high standard. Buffet prices start from RM128/~S$38 per person.
If you want a full-on experience, swing by for their BBQ Feast Night, priced at RM159/~S$47, a dinner buffet full of meats and seafoods prepared a la minute for maximum freshness and flavour.
From now till 31 December 2022, Maybank cardmembers can get 15% off their total bill at Pavilion Hotel Kuala Lumpur dining venues, including The Courtyard.
Find out more about the dining deal here.
Address: 170, Bukit Bintang St, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpu
Buffet hours: Mon-Fri 12pm to 2:30 pm, Sat-Sun 12:30pm to 3pm
Tel: +60 3-2117 2821
Website
The Courtyard is not a halal-certified eatery.
4. Skye Chill
PARKROYAL COLLECTION Kuala Lumpur’s Skye Chill is a wonderful place to eat as you unwind. The poolside eatery overlooks KL’s skyline, inviting you to take in the city as you have your fill of classic Western eats. We went for the Clubhouse Sandwich (RM52/~S$15.40), starring bread toasted just right, layered with crisp lettuce, chicken breast, and sweet tomatoes. The sandwich is served with a side of fries and a salad. Those craving something richer can try the Carbonara (RM58/~S$17.20), where a silky, creamy sauce comes flecked with pieces of turkey bacon.
From now till 30 June 2023, Maybank cardmembers can get 20% off their total food bill at PARKROYAL COLLECTION Kuala Lumpur dining venues, including Skye Chill.
Find out more about the dining deal here.
Address: Jln Sultan Ismail, Bukit Bintang, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 6pm
Tel: +60 3-2782 8388
Website
Skye Chill is not a halal-certified eatery but uses no pork or lard.
5. Table Talk Restaurant
Image credit: @dorsetthartamas
Located in Dorsett Hartamas Kuala Lumpur, Table Talk Restaurant is a restaurant-cum-lounge cafe that serves a range of international and Malaysian classics. This is a great destination to dig in to local dishes but in an atas setting, particularly useful if you’re having post-business meetings with out-of-town guests, or just want to treat yourself. Eats such as the aromatic Nasi Briyani Lamb (RM49/~S$15) and Chicken Confit (RM41/~S$12.20) will fill you up in no time, but remember not to miss out on the restaurant’s delectable Satay (from RM32/~S$9.50), grilled fresh till beautifully charred ends, and served with a moreish peanut sauce. For a dish that’ll remind you of home, try the Singapore Fried Mee Hoon (RM23/~S$6.80).
From now till 30 April 2023, Maybank cardmembers can get 20% off a la carte menu items with a minimum spend of RM50 at Dorsett Hartamas Kuala Lumpur.
Find out more about the dining deal here.
Address: Level M, Dorsett Hartamas Kuala Lumpur, Plaza Damas, D-G-8 3, No, 63, Jalan Sri Hartamas 1, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: Daily 6am to 10pm
Tel: +60 3-6209 8888
Website
Table Talk Restaurant is in the process of getting halal-certified.
6. Curate
Image credit: @fskualalumpur
The sheer variety of dishes at Curate is a sight to behold. The Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur restaurant offers luxurious dishes such as Seafood Alfredo (RM70/~S$20.80), which comes chock-full of shrimps, mussels, and scallops, and the MB 9 Wagyu Ribeye (RM310/~S$92), which is as juicy and succulent as it gets. If you’d like to feast here, Curate also offers a dinner buffet and Sunday brunch.
From now till 31 December 2022, Maybank cardmembers can get 15% off their food and soft beverages bill at Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur.
Find out more about the dining deal here.
Address: 145, Jln Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: Daily 6am to 10pm
Tel: +60 3-2382 8630
Website
Curate is not a halal-certified eatery but uses no pork or lard.
7. Gourmet Bar, Novotel Kuala Lumpur City Centre
Image credit: @novotelklcc
While the other picks in this list are suitable for big feasts, Gourmet Bar at Novotel Kuala Lumpur City Centre is better for intimate gatherings fuelled by small yet moreish bites, spanning Western to fusion flavours. On weekends, you can booze it up with some friends at super affordable prices: drinks here are priced at RM15+/~S$4.50 per Carlsberg pint and RM20+/~S$6 for house wines.
From now till 30 April 2023, Maybank cardmembers can get 15% off a la carte menu items at Gourmet Bar.
Find out more about the dining deal here.
Address: 2, Jalan Kia Peng, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 11pm
Tel: +60 3-2147 0888
Website
Gourmet Bar is not a halal-certified eatery.
8. Buffet @ Kitchen Art Brasserie
Image credit: Empire Hotel
Kitchen Art Brasserie, a restaurant in Empire Hotel Subang, offers a buffet notable for its splendid Malaysian fare. You’ll be able to have all the sambal kepah, satay, or ice kacang you want here, with buffet prices starting from RM35/~S$10.40.
From now till 31 July 2023, Maybank cardmembers can get 15% off buffet dinners at Kitchen Art Brasserie.
Find out more about the dining deal here.
Address: Empire Subang, Level 2, Jalan SS16/1, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Opening hours: Daily 7am to 10pm
Tel: +60 3-5565 1228
Website
Kitchen Art Brasserie is a halal-certified eatery.
The best hotel restaurants in KL
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