Best Restaurants in KL

The Lankan Crabs began their humble journey of serving up authentic Sri Lankan crab recipes in March 2020, establishing themselves on the now bustling street of Jalan Kemuja, and in the heart of Bangsar.

With no doubt, they have amassed a loyal following of enthusiastic patrons comprised of true foodies, seafood and crab dish aficionados. This is by virtue of their speciality dishes - live Indonesian mud (mangrove) crabs that are sourced daily, and stored in their filtered aquariums for the freshest of giant, fleshy crabs upon each order.

Located amidst the hustle and bustle of Wangsa Maju's commercial hub, this particular Western gourmet restaurant has satisfied many eager and hungry mouths that have ventured into its premises. Serving mainly dishes hailing from the Western culinary scene, no other Western joint in the vicinity of their neighbourhood can top their dedication in providing the best of Western food, Halal-style. One exemplary dish to best portray that dedication comes in the form of their wondrous mixed grill platter, dubbed the Optimus Mixed Grill (O.M.G. for short). Catchy name? Wait til you see what is on the plate. True to their calling in terms of serving Halal food, no pork is served but in the absence of pork, the chefs in Grella's made use of succulent lamb, tender chicken and juicy steaks for the platter instead. Marinated using their own special concoction of herbs and spices, the grilled proteins are nothing short of perfection, as they emerge aromatically from the grill. Accompanied by savoury chicken sausages, delightful eggs, fluffy potato mash, crinkle-cut fries and a serving of refreshing salad, along with a dash of brown sauce, this legendary platter of sweet, decadent meat will leave you reminiscing for more.

Stika, located along Jalan Batai, is very promising when it comes to food ingenuity. Using only fresh local ingredients, their modern methods and approaches are what makes their dishes truly a delight to look at and of course- taste. If you're an adventurous kind and one's who curiosity is easily piqued, they are big in their test kitchen- a limited dining session which promises new ideas, creations, and exquisite flavours. Brunch, lunch, dinner, coffee? Sitka is one place you would want to keep on that list.

Skillet at 163 is a casual fine-dining restaurant located in the heat of Kuala Lumpur. This modern and edgy looking restaurant, with streaks of yellow and black has more to offer than just the gorgeous looking decor. The food here too is absolutely phenomenal; items such as the wild mushroom penne, pan-seared Norwegian Salmon, Lobster Cappuccino and of course, desserts as well are divine. Gourgeous presentation, heavenly flavours and an unmatched price point - what is there not to love? 

If you are craving to get your hands on some great French food, you are in luck. Lafite is a fancy French restaurant located within the premises of the Shangri-La Hotel in Kuala Lumpur that has just what it takes to satisfy your fancy taste buds.

Their menu offers customers with a wide range of luxurious and decadent food such as the Short Rib, White Meat Lobster Thermidor, Veal Tenderloin Blanchette, and several other desserts that you can try to end your meal with some final fancy touches. 

To top that off, they also have some of the finest wines for those who want just a little extra for a drink to go with their meals. Be cautious though as the price ranges from RM350 per pax. 

Named after the initials of Chef Darren Chin, DC Restaurant is located in TTDI Kuala Lumpur. DC serves meal such as Australian King fish, Scottish diver scallops, Irish duck, Japanese wagyu and many more that will make your mouth water! They also offer a variety choices of wine menu. The ground floor is where Le Comptoir is located, where guests can enjoy pre-dinner cocktails, while La Salle is DC restaurant’s main dining room, located on the first floor, where guests will have their main course.  

Manja KL aims to bring back some of the old Malayan flavours. Manja KL’s interior is designed nicely with some vintage touches. Their food consists of appetizers, main courses, desserts and large plates for sharing. They also provide vegetarian and gluten-free options. Guests can begin with the mocktails before they dig in to the main courses. Some of their main courses are such as laksa leaf portobello, grilled sancho chicken, smoked fish & herb rice and many more!

You can never go wrong with a little bit of pizza in your daily diet, right? If you believe so and are craving for a slice, head over to Proof Pizza + Wine that is located in Bangsar. 

They serve their pizzas with only fresh ingredients so that customers will have the pizza of their day and carry on with their routine smiling, happy and satisfied. The price of each pizza here vary but are definitely affordable and reasonable. 

You can choose to dine downstairs if you are with a bunch of friends, otherwise you can head to the loft upstairs if you only have a select few with you. Nonetheless, the place will not be changing the great taste of the pizzas, so get ready to be amazed. 

Most people will be able to relate to this dilemma - being homesick. Missing the food and maybe places you used to hang out at. Suddenly you are in the city and then that craving just kicks in but you can't go back under certain circumstance.

In this case, if you are from Johor and is suffering the said problem, fret not. This is your lucky article as there is a restaurant in Kuala Lumpur that serves authentic Johor cuisine. This place is called D'Cengkih. 

They specialise in Laksa Johor, Mee Rebus, Nasi Ambang and Nasi Briyani. But don't worry - this is not it. They also offer customers other dishes such as Nasi Lemak, Soto Nasi and Lemping in the morning.

So if you are hungry, homesick for good food, then make haste and drop by this place. The exterior of it may make this place look not much but don't let it fool you. The dishes actually pack a punch so do not miss it! 

Located in RuMa Hotel and Residences, Atas Restaurant specializes in serving Malay cuisines. Atas refers to ‘above’ where the level of this restaurant is at. It also refers to ‘high-class’ which represents the idea of the restaurant. This modern looking restaurant aims to serve guests with Malaysian experience, through its interior and the meal they serve.