Best Chinese Restaurants in KL

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. 

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.

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. 

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.