Best Indonesian Restaurants in KL

Ayam Penyet is probably the most well-known Indonesian food amongst the locals here and if you have to wonder why, you probably haven't tasted it yet. Soft and tender flesh paired with a spicy and tangy sambal is one combination you wouldn't want to miss out on, especially if it's out of Waroeng Penyet's kitchen. They serve other various penyet dishes as well, so don't just stick to the ayam ― enjoy the whole penyet experience!

When you come to Puti Bungsu Batam for lunch, you'll find yourself ordering enough food for a whole feast. It can't be helped though, because most if not all of the dishes will have your tummy growling and mouth watering. Be sure to order more servings of Ayam Pop or everyone else at the table will be fighting to get a taste of it! The chicken is incredibly tender with its glistening crispy skin and when eaten with the accompanying sambal, the flavours will just be poppin in your mouth! 

Located at the Marc Residence in KLCC, The Majapahit is inspired by the ancient empire of Majapahit that once stretches across 98 tributaries which included Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore. They aim to celebrate the diversity of southeast asian food in Malaysia by serving their Indonesian and Thai specialties!

It's one of Indonesia's largest chain restaurant so you can expect nothing less than a spectacular meal when paying a visit to this well-loved joint. Diners will be able to enjoy a unique Sudanese experience, relishing in a variety of specialties. From the Ayam Cabai Ijo for those who want a fiery kick to the palate to the favourite Gado-gado that will resonate well with fans of Rojak, Bumbu Desa will leave everyone salivating for more. As in the case with Indonesian cuisine, many of their dishes come accompanied with a sauce and you'll be delighted to know that this restaurant's expertise in making delicious sauce is almost unrivalled.

A treasure trove of Indonesian cuisine, Dancing Fish's menu is adorned with numerous classic Malay-Indo dishes. The addictive and tantalising flavours have built them a reputation as one of the few restaurants in town serving good Indonesian food. Order their signature, the Dancing Fish, and you'll see just why they decided to name their establishment after it! Yours taste buds will be left astounded as to how the skin of the fish is crispy and yet the flesh is still tender, retaining the almost sweet juiciness. Even when you stray away from their signature dishes, you'll be pleased to find that they will meet and maybe even heighten expectations.

If Sudanese delicacies are what you're looking for, then pay a visit to Rumah Makan Cibiuk because they offer some of the best in town. The highlight at this restaurant is definitely their sambal. If you're a true sambal-lover, it is only proper that you try all of their fiery hot selections. Their signature mains include squid with kecap manis and tilapia kipas. They are just as good as you imagine them to be! If you're looking for some good Indonesian food comfort food, get on over here. 

If you're ever craving for beef tendon, drop everything and head on over to this restaurant. Forget about all the other places you used to go to, because the tendon here will make you pledge your loyalty to them. Besides their super soft and melt-in-your-mouth tendon, their beef lungs are also a favourite amongst patrons. You can expect to have all the other Padang delicacies here, including curry chicken and bergedil. 

A traditional Indonesia's murtabak is mostly served with cheese and chocolate but Tetangga Kita's murtabak is wrapped with modernity and creativity. Besides the original flavors of murtabak, Tetangga Kita has its own special version of murtabak which is the Martabak Samyang. This Martabak Samyang is a combination of the trendy Korean spicy noodles and the traditional murtabak. A crispy pastry crust with spicy bouncy noodles, plumply filling and melted cheese on top of it is what creativity people always want to try in their food nowadays. Break away from the tradition, at Tetangga Kita!