Boardwalk
In the busy area of Brickfields, some serenity can be found at Boardwalk, the poolside restaurant on the eighth floor of the Hilton Hotel. Head over for a drink and relax in the luxurious open-air poolside dining area with their extensive range of fresh juices, cocktails and beers. The restaurant serves international and local cuisines, from burgers, sandwiches and salads to satay and grills. The wonderful view from the eighth floor gives guests a chance to look out onto Kuala Lumpur’s Lake Gardens and the Kuala Lumpur City Center.
Brickfields 3, Jalan Stesen Sentral, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, +603 2 264 2592
Prime Steak Restaurant
Le Meriden Hotel, in Brickfields, is extremely proud of its Prime Steak Restaurant, which has won several local awards. The restaurant serves up generous portions, making it popular with families, and their candlelit atmosphere makes the venue wonderful for a romantic night out. The steaks are imported from around the world and range from bone-in cuts to slabs of different gradients; the chefs focus on bringing out the natural flavors in the meat with some skilled cooking. For those less steak-oriented, the restaurant also offers seafood dishes and salads.
Jalan Stesen Sentral, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, +603 2 263 7888
Taj Garden Restaurant
Tucked away from the urban chaos of Brickfields, the Taj Garden Restaurant offers authentic north Indian cuisine. Here, diners can dig into paneer, naan or chicken curry all seasoned with spices and herbs to create fiery flavors. The restaurant can accommodate large groups and there is also an al fresco dining section for a casual and relaxing ambience. Guests can watch the chef creating their meals through an open kitchen too. The burger menu flavored with Indian spices is a must.
Wisma Leopad, Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, +603 2 260 6489
Ozen Zanmai
At Ozen Zanmai, customers can choose from a long list of sushi, donburi, noodles, tempura and grilled vegetables and meats. Located in the Nu Sentral shopping mall, the restaurant also offers a monthly promotional menu serving up some of the freshest salmon and sushi in the area. The restaurant is easily recognizable by its light wooden décor and seating, creating a bright family-friendly atmosphere, and boasts a menu of over 100 types of sushi.
Lot 5/1a & 2, Level 5, Nu Sentral, Jalan Tun Sambanthan, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, +603 2 276 2750
Moorthy’s Mathai Restaurant
Moorthy’s Mathai Restaurant is well frequented for its delicious cuisine but, even more so, for its banana leaf rice. Diners can dig into some boiled white rice on a banana leaf and choose from different vegetable dishes, salads, curry dishes and chutneys to create an ensemble. They also have the best-selling tenggiri in the area, a narrow-barred Spanish mackerel dish. For dessert, indulge in some roti kaya, a delicious flatbread with huge amounts of coconut jam and a heap of condensed milk.
No. 78, Jalan Tun Sambanthan, Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, +60 163 719 894
Iketeru
Iketeru, in the Hilton Hotel, provides a serene ambience of stone pathways lined with bamboo, lanterns, and a manmade pond creating a garden-like exterior. Have a seat in one of their many tatami rooms and treat yourself to a wide range of sushi, sashimi and teppanyaki from the Japanese chef. The bento sets come highly recommended so that guests can taste an array of things from the delicious menu by ordering just one set.
3 Jalan Stesen Sentral, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, +603 2 264 2264
Annalakshmi
After a visit to the Temple of Fine Arts, head over to Annalakshmi, an Indian restaurant that aims to uphold the tradition of Indian home cooking. Kick back and relax while overlooking the 100-year-old Buddhist Maha Vihara, one of the many shrines in the area. Guests can choose from a large à la carte menu consisting of north and south Indian dishes and an all-you-can-eat buffet. Large groups can be accommodated.
116, Jalan Berhala, Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, +603 2 274 3799
Graze Restaurant
Another Hilton Hotel restaurant, Graze has a contemporary European menu, which changes seasonally and serves up the finest cuts of meat. The minimal décor with dark furnishings creates a sophisticated ambience. Diners will find familiar classics on the menu and all the food is well prepared and delicious. The highlights are the juicy meats and fresh seafood; try the steak or the beautiful shellfish stew.
3 Jalan Stesen Sentral, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, +603 2 264 2264
Portofino
Creamy potato gnocchi, sweet curry risotto and affogato are some of the recommended dishes at Portofino in the lively Bangsar area. The atmosphere is comfortable and inviting at this Italian-fusion restaurant in part thanks to the owners, who are from Italy themselves. The desserts are as good as the mains so be sure to save some space.
No. 1, Persiaran Ara Kiri, Lucky Garden, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, +603 2 094 8490
Mercat Barcelona Gastrobar
Transporting Barcelona’s foodie scene to Kuala Lumpur, Mercat Barcelona Gastrobar was opened by two Spaniards who wanted to bring the best of tapas culture to Kuala Lumpur. Start off with an imported Spanish beer or wine as small sharing dishes begin to arrive on the table with gourmet twists on the classics such as patatas bravas. End your meal with a paella, full of flavor and sweetness; the paellas here are so large that they could easily feed two or three people.
51 Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar Baru, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, +603 2 201 5288
