Best Chinese Restaurants in KL

Sek Yuen Chinese Restaurant is located at the older streets of Pudu. With minor touch ups and renovation, the restaurant and its shopfront looks as if it was stuck in a time-warp in the 40s or 50s. Well this quaint joint is one of the oldest restaurant currently in operation today after all. Serving more than 6 decades of traditional and authentic Chinese food, the place has received plenty of praise and loyal customers along the way. Apart from the classic Chinese dishes, there are more refined dishes that require pre-order, such as Braised Duck Stuffed with Sharks Fins, Roasted Suckling Pig, Pig Trotters stuffed with glutinous rice and so on. Contrary to the usual dishes, the price is higher for the special items. 

Craving for both Chinese and Malay food? Look no further and come to Old China Cafe. This place do not only serve Chinese food as the name may suggest. Their menu has an extensive list of delicious Baba Nyonya cuisine. It mostly features Chinese ingredients infused with Malay spices and cooking techniques. And to make things better, it has some of the Siamese influence, so if you are an avid fan of all things spicy, this place will do you good. 

For those who can muster up the courage to lag through the traffic, a much valuable reward sits at the end of your journey. Behold, Restoran 9888 - with such a catchy name and huge signboard, there’s no way you can miss this place. The dishes here are served plain and simple, but what plays a more important role is the taste and flavours, the restaurant’s expertise indeed. From savoury pork necks to salted egg soft shell crabs and lala fried mee hoon, options are nowhere near short. How good is it? You can actually hear that stomach growl. 

Restoran Sun Chui Yuen has been a household name among the locals for a quite some time. The ambience is rather simple and unpretentious but the food here is no less of deserving an applause. Your first and last hurdle would be selecting your dishes from the extensive menu. We recommend starting with their shark fin soup and moving forward with black pepper crab and salted egg tiger prawns. Another scoring point here is the wide selection of grilled seafood as well as other Malaysian delights like satay. And don’t be stressed up by the pricing, it's known to be reasonable. 

This restaurant is widely vouched as an ideal spot for a family get-together dinner over a good mixture of Chinese dishes. The first thing that comes very clear about the restaurant is the huge crowd, especially during weekends. If you prefer the natural breeze, grab a spot in the alfresco space or get inside for a gush cold air from the air-cond. Expect a decent array of dishes, done upon order with generous servings. Among the showstoppers are spicy fish slices, old cucumber soup, smoked chicken and wat tan hor. Also, you’ll be leaving with an intact wallet. 

This restaurant situated at Taman Connaught is called Restaurant Woh Kei and it is certainly a go to for families to sit together and feast on. This place offers customers good deals on their signature crabs and reasonably priced set meals for small families with 3-4 people. Their chef who has made several appearances on news articles featuring his dishes is bound to impress you with his godly culinary skills.

For those of you who are looking to add a sense of tranquillity into your dining experience, this is the placed to be. Located a stone’s away from a quaint forest in Seputeh, one can savour sumptuous seafood and authentic Chinese dishes while putting their feet up. Among the frontrunners here are Patin fish, claypot rice with crab, steamed fish, butter crabs with deep fried bun and BBQ char siew, the main dish for their shot to fame. Price-wise, they are not the cheapest but looking at what’s on offer, it’s certainly well worth a visit. 

If you are craving for luxurious Chinese food in Kuala Lumpur, then Li Yen should be in your list. Why? Because this place is an award-winning restaurant that offers great and delicious Cantonese cuisines for lunch as well as the Ala Carte for dinner. Their signature dish is most definitely their sumptuous dim sums so be sure to try them out! 

Should you be there to celebrate an event, then you have nothing to worry about because they have three private dining rooms exclusively for private and or social functions. While you are at it, you can also request for the traditional Chinese 'yangqing' performance to be performed to you live for that extra wonderful experience. 

Along the busy streets of Bukit Sri Bintang are countless of restaurants, however one of the busiest one that stood out to locals is Teow Chow Seafood Restaurant. Seafood is supplied to the restaurant daily from the Malaysia’s seafood haven itself – Kuala Selangor –  and served piping hot to your table so you know it’s fresh. If the previous fact hasn’t got you hooked, this restaurant serves crabs in various of cooking styles and is one of the few places that has live mantis prawns!

Little XiGong offers customers an extensive menu of their wide array of hearty Chinese cuisine with the quality so consistent that you will definitely want to pay them another visit. This restaurant is perfect for families to sit down and bond over a scrumptious meal. They serve mouth-watering variety of seafood with a reasonable price and their prawns and squids are highly recommended by frequenters.

Seafood lovers will be tempted to call this place their second home, with seafood sourced fresh daily from Pulau Ketam. Although some dishes can be considered a little high on the price spectrum, many are willing to shell out for exceptional flavours. Either you choose your own seafood upon entering or hand over the responsibility to the staffs, it’s up to you. If you’re not a seafood junkie, there are other simple meat dishes and stir-fried vegetables to keep your belly happy. In short, the menu promises something for everyone.

Chong Yen Steamed Fish Head Restaurant has garnered a reputable status over the years for what else, their steamed fish head. The restaurant is pretty spacious yet it’s usually chockful during lunch hours. There are a number of flavour variations for the fish head, however the best seller is the original version, where a heady mix of minced ginger and garlic are steamed together with the fish. Aside from the flavours, the texture of the fish itself is commendable, fresh and flakes off the bone with ease. To further evoke your expectation, they have been featured in an episode of Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations. 

Despite the amount of mushrooming Chinese restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, this humble-looking eatery has never failed to win over the loyalty of all ages. And it’s no easy feat to find an empty table during lunch hours. Highly recommended dishes are Guinness pork ribs, deep-fried yam rings and butter fried chicken. No matter what you choose, it becomes extra delightful when eaten together with rice or noodles. The dishes come in generous portions and cheap price tag and the best part is quality is not compromised at all. A place to consider if you’re on a budget. 

The next time you happen to have dumplings with you for any odd reasons, take a close look at them. Aren't they cute, warm and fluffy? Just about all the good things your significant other can be. But you can't eat your partner now, can you? No worries, because Din Tai Fung gives you the liberty to do so. They have been selling dumplings and noodles since the 1980's and they are surely going to be selling them still in the years to come. Do not even bother asking because they will not be sharing their recipes with you any time soon as it is a secret as to how they have managed to produce delicious soup-filled dumplings with at least 18 delicate folds. If you want something warm and that can make you feel at home, come over quick!

Craving for seafood? Restaurant HanKee has got your back! To the Chinese, fish represents good wealth and fortune therefore steamed fish appears in almost every feast. This restaurant located at the bustling streets of Jalan Sultan is well known for serving fresh seafood like fish, clams, squids etc. This is definitely a place to stop by for affordable and authentic Chinese cuisine.

Serving up extremely fresh seafood plus authentic delicacies this laid back Chinese restaurant is so well known that it is called “the best Chinese restaurant at Setapak”  by their customers. Xing Yee Fatt Restaurant is widely praised by locals due to it being fresh because the restaurant uses live fish for their steamed fish. What sets itself apart from other typical Chinese restaurant is due to their friendly owner who has been constantly getting feedback from his customers to improve his recipes.

This restaurant started off as a little Chinese “dai chow” but business has gone so well that it currently occupies two shop lots that is fully air-conditioned for the comfort of their customers and outdoor dining area. Thong Lung Sang Seafood Restaurant serves their signature fish, crabs and etc with a recipe that originates from Seremban such as curry Grouper fish head. The owner himself also came up withang so make sur eot try them all!ban ngn areas two shoplots and is fully air-conditioned  mantis prawns! his own delectable creations like Ganxiang crab so make sure to try them all!

Nothing to write home about the ambience of the restaurant but what draws in a diverse crowd all the time is the delicious food. Options are pretty extensive that might have first timers overwhelmed, however we highly recommend their stir-fried black pepper pork slices, deep-fried crispy fish with soy sauce dressing, fried prawns with yam sticks and spinach soup. The traditional measure is to savour these dishes is with steamed white rice, but if noodle is your thing, Hokkien Mee is a subtle substitute. The best part is you won’t be expecting a spirit-sapping bill in the end. 

Head up to Cheras to find one of the most revered Chinese restaurants in Kuala Lumpur. And justifying their reputation, one can expect teeming crowd during peak hours. Flashing an array of claypot dishes such as prawn stew rice, fish with wine and pork ribs into the already extensive menu is the main attraction here. Most of the dishes don’t offer a burden to your budget but if you’re in the mood to splurge a little more, you got to try their cheese crabs. All in all, this place would be a clever pick for both varieties and flavours. 

Don’t be deterred by the outlook of this restaurant, it may appear like an ordinary coffee shop, but the real deal takes place once the sun goes down. From an ordinary coffee shop, it evolves into a Chinese cuisine restaurant. Think a line-up of dishes like claypot herbal chicken, steamed Assam fish, long beans with salted egg yolk and their most talked about, Watermelon Pork Chop. Despite the complexity of some dishes, you need not wait too long to be served and the flavours are sure to charm your taste buds straight away. Overall, a good spot to consider for a family meal. 

If you are an adventurous one, whether in terms of scouring for food or expressing yourself, you must definitely give Opium KL a try. It started operating in 2014 and is located on the busy streets of Changkat, Bukit Bintang. This place places their focus on Asian delights while creating unique twists to the dishes such as the Phoenix Dumpling, Fern Leaf Salad with Grilled Prawns, Curry Spaghettini with Salmon, Angus Beef Rendang, and of course, the signature Beef Brisket & Tendon Stew among a few others. The interior is nothing short of awe-inspiring, and is Inspired by the Opium regimes of the east. If you see the place furnished with ancient artefacts such as an opium bed in the Rose Room, pipes and huge Chinese wine pots, pretty sure it is self explanatory. They also strive to be a the place for people to unwind and chill with great food so if you are looking for this, this is one place you should visit. 

This is another restaurant that you should include in your list if you so crave for Chinese food, or Dim Sum in particular. They specialise in classic Cantonese dishes that is highly inspired by the ancestral delicacies from the 19th century. 

The interior is equally stunning as the food. Customers will be welcomed by high ceilings, lavish chandeliers and beautifully crafted flooring. Diners are given the liberty to watch experienced chefs prepare their food in an open kitchen such as the black pepper beef tenderloin and delicious handmade dim sum. 

Way Modern Chinois offers a modern twist to traditional Chinese cuisines. The restaurant is on a higher scale when it comes to the price, but if you are willing to pay a bit extra; this is clearly the place to be. With the entrance à la speakeasy concept: elevator doors act as the main entrance to this restaurant. The Truffle Roast Duck (which requires a pre-booking the day before) is succulent and juicy, every bite easily melt in your mouth. There are plentiful of elevated Chinese cuisines such as Abalone Congee with Truffle Oil, Wagyu Fried Rice, and also Waterless Chicken Soup to name a few. When it comes to the presentation of the food, all dishes are easy on the eye, making it worthy for Instagram posts.

Looking for delicious roasted pork in KL? Yut Kee Restaurant serves the roasted pork with crunchy skin and the meat inside that will be moist juiciness. Roasted pork lover should give it a try at their rolled roasted pork in Yut Kee. 

Dim sum that will be cooked and served right after you put an order is one of the best service people are seeking for. While Celestial Court serves you buffet for Dim Sum that comes with lots of different kind of dim sum. Dim sum lovers do not hesitate to give it a try. 

If you are familiar with Chinese cuisine, Gong Bao Chicken is of no exception on the menu of a typical Chinese restaurant! But Taste of Chicken Pot serves their Gong Bao Chicken in a special way -- either dry version, with soup or it can be eaten as steamboat! They have Herbal Gongbao Chicken too if you like the strong herbal taste.

If you ever had a chance to treat your taste buds  to a new kind of cuisine, I would highly recommended Xiang cuisine and you can try it here at Xiao Nan Guo! Located in Pudu, their  recipes originate all the way from Hunan, Xiao Nan Guo is here to serve you flavourful dishes that will definitely be an eye-opener.

Craving for Cantonese cuisines? Then you should really try out at Xin Dau JI! They was one of Hong Kong's most famous brand which established since 1972. Do try out their signature Special Roasted Goose which the meat is soft and juicy enough and also the Sweet & Sour Spare Ribs with a coating that was light and chewy. Besides that, they also serve dim sum from 11am - 3pm. In extension, Xin Dau Ji do offers venue for extensive events from small scale to large scale such as birthday party, corporate dining and weddings. 

Restoran Teochew & Hakka, Jalan Ampang is a simple looking Chinese restaurant that’s decorated with lanterns, Chinese calligraphy, wooden chairs and marble tables. The ambiance and surrounding of the restaurant gives you a very homey and calm feeling. The restaurant has been up and running for about 10 years now, and you know the food that is served is made with lots of passion and experience.