The 10 Best Restaurants in and Around Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur

Crispy tandoori chicken drumsticks with mango chutney
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Karuna Ang

Featuring streets filled with colorful flowers and traditional Indian goods, Brickfields is a good location to experience Malaysia’s local culture. Here are the 10 best restaurants to indulge in delicious local and international cuisine in Brickfields.

Home to major transport hubs in Malaysia’s capital city, Brickfields is one of those spots in Kuala Lumpur that every traveller visits. Modern high-rise buildings tower over colonial and village-style homes in Brickfields, also fondly known as little India. Here are the 10 best eateries in the area, including quaint restaurants, trendy to-go food bars and fine dining establishments.

1. Favola

Hotel Restaurant, Italian

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The rustic brick walls and tall pillars lend a relaxed mood to this quaint countryside villa-inspired restaurant, where delicious Italian meals can be enjoyed. Their menu boasts a handful of regional Italian dishes, with risotto and seafood taking great prominence in showcasing traditional flavours. Must-tries include the risotto nero and conchiglioni marinara al cartoccio.

2. PRIME

Hotel Restaurant, Steakhouse

Juicy steak medium rare beef with spices on wooden board on table
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Grab a seat by the grand floor-to-ceiling wine walls at this stylish restaurant for an indulgent meal over fine wines and steaks. Tuck into the finest imported beef, with options like Waygu prime ribs, black Angus 200-day grain-fed beef and Australian 120-day grain-fed beef. The extensive wine collection is sourced from all over the world. If you are at a loss on what to order, the experienced wine manager can guide you through their selection.

4. Copper

Restaurant, Malaysian, European, Fusion

There’s no shortage of fine European cuisines in Brickfields, but Copper definitely stands out with its contemporary take. Malaysian Chef Chai Chun Boon sources the fresh ingredients used at this restaurant from the markets at Little India. Frequented by office workers nearby, Copper is the place to be for a well-made meal in the heart of Brickfields.

5. Outback Steakhouse

Restaurant, Steakhouse

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Juicy steaks grilled to perfection are the specialty at Outback Steakhouse, an Australian-inspired steakhouse restaurant located in NU Sentral. No matter what cut of meat you are looking for, Outback definitely has it for you. They take pride in serving up variety, from gorgeous steak cuts to chicken ribs, seafood and pasta, at a price that is affordable for everyone.

6. Nyonya Colors

Restaurant, Malaysian

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Specialising in homemade quality Nyonya cuisine, Nyonya Colors opens doors for travellers to experience the wonderful flavours of Malaysia. The dishes, made the traditional way using fresh ingredients, pack a flavourful punch in them. Their Nyonya kueh are well-liked among locals. These colourful, tasty small morsels bring back memories of the past, when making just one dish took hours of preparations.

7. Hoagies Hauz

Restaurant, American, Healthy

Looking for a filling quick bite while you are on the go? Head over to Hoagies Hauz at NU Sentral for a dose of healthy, flavourful sandwiches. As simple as it seems, a lot of thought is put into making the food, including garden-fresh greens, buttery cheese slices and crispy hand-tossed bread. Put all of the ingredients together, and you have yourself a handful of healthy, quality fast food.

8. Taj Garden

Restaurant, Indian, Malaysian

Watch your food come to life at Taj Garden. Nestled in Brickfields, patrons can observe the chefs through the open kitchen layout in the restaurant. Bringing together chefs of various backgrounds, you can enjoy the best of fusion flavours at this inviting restaurant. Take your pick from their large spread of North Indian, Western and Oriental dishes.

9. Legend's Claypot Biryani

Restaurant, Indian, Malaysian

The wonderfully satisfying traditional Indian dish, biryani, has been given a sizzling makeover at Legend’s, and is served in a claypot. Biryani rice is mixed thoroughly with a blend of aromatic Indian herbs and spices, creating a rich aroma that will have you salivating from the first sniff. While the restaurant’s setting is simple and fuss-free, the dishes here are definitely memorable.

10. Indian Spices Village

Restaurant, Indian

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This Indian restaurant is located along the main stretch of shops opposite NU Sentral in Bangsar. Featuring an extensive menu that offers Chettinad Indian and Pakistani dishes, the place is frequented by many food lovers, ranging from local regulars and tourists exploring the area. Must-try dishes here include the fried mutton brains, quail biryani and egg uttapam.

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