Kuala Lumpur

Petronas Towers

Landmark1.8 km

twin skyscrapers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

National Mosque of Malaysia

Worship1.6 km

mosque in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Sultan Abdul Samad Jamek Mosque

Worship1.3 km

Mosque in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Stadium Merdeka

Culture700 m

association football stadium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Independence Square

Landmark1.5 km

square in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

National Museum of Malaysia

Museum2.1 km

museum in Kuala Lumpur

Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia

Museum1.9 km

art museum in Kuala Lumpur

Aquaria KLCC

Park1.4 km

oceanarium in Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur Bird Park

Park1.9 km

public aviary in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

As Syakirin Mosque

Worship2.0 km

mosque in Malaysia

St. John's Cathedral

Worship1.1 km

cathedral near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Istana Budaya

Culture1.2 km

opera house in Kuala Lumpur

Dewakan

Restaurant★★ Michelin$$$$1.9 km

Dewakan means “food from God”, and chef Darren Teoh crafts a heavenly dining experience that is Malaysian down to its very core. Every ingredient is locally sourced; even the dinnerware is handmade by local artists. The tasting menu features many items that are fermented or dry-aged in-house, alongside seasonal fruits and herbs. Stunningly located on the 48th floor, diners enjoy jaw-dropping city views.

🕐 Mo-Sa 18:00-23:30

Beta

Restaurant★ Michelin$$$1.4 km

The theatrical dining room is quite stunning, and the chef adds drama to local favourites with modern techniques and meticulous plating. His "Tour of Malaysia" menu celebrates the breadth and depth of the country's culinary heritage – even more enjoyable with cocktail and wine pairings. Consider ordering the add-on abalone Lawas rice – creamy Sarawakian heirloom rice topped with abalone cubes, briny caviar and a dash of kaffir lime oil.

Chim by Chef Noom

Restaurant★ Michelin$$$$1.6 km

Tucked inside an office building, this upmarket restaurant serves Thai dishes rooted in tradition but with creative twists and stylish plating. Chef Noom, who also owns Chim by Siam Wisdom, in Bangkok, devises two multicourse tasting menus that change every season. Quality ingredients from Japan are used in conjunction with local spices, fruit and vegetables. The Lost Recipe is a 200-year-old variation of tom yum with nicely balanced flavours.

Molina

Restaurant★ Michelin$$$$1.8 km

Perched atop a skyscraper, the restaurant affords panoramic vistas of KL's skyline. Chef Sidney Schutte hails from the southern shores of the Netherlands. His menu is a delectable amalgam of French techniques, Nordic sensibility and Asian twists; seafood and vegetables are his strong suits. His dessert is the final bow, imparting depth and sweetness. With a menu spanning 3 hours, it's the perfect setup for a date.

Sao Nam

RestaurantBib Gourmand$$399 m

With a yellow façade and colourful interior, Sao Nam ticks all the boxes for a fun-filled meal. The Vietnamese kitchen team deliver specialities from across their home country, including some showing strong French influences. Their iconic phở bò (beef noodle soup) packs a tasty punch and features a broth that takes over 10 hours to make. The mangosteen and prawn salad tantalises the taste buds with big flavours and contrasting textures.

🕐 12:30-14:30,19:30-22:30

Wong Mei Kee

RestaurantBib Gourmand$714 m

Open for just a few hours a day, this stall attracts foodies in droves with its coveted siew yok – roast pork with crackling skin and succulent meat. Arrive early and wait for the pork to come out of the oven at noon sharp.

Congkak (Bukit Bintang)

RestaurantBib Gourmand$$758 m

Named after a traditional Malaysian game, Congkak is located in residential Jalan Beremi, not far from the city’s bustling central district. The restaurant is an expression of national pride and identity serving what visitors would deem as exotic, but are classics for locals. The most popular dish, the nasi ambeng platter, offers a multitude of textures and combinations of spicy, sweet and savoury flavours that go nicely with sambal. Different serving size is available to suit for your party size.

🕐 Mo-Fr 12:00-22:00; Sa,Su 12:00-23:00

Nam Heong Chicken Rice (City Centre)

RestaurantBib Gourmand$802 m

Since 1938, this household name has been hugely popular among the locals for its famous Hainanese chicken rice. Two kinds of chicken are on offer – “veggie farm” chicken with leaner, firmer flesh and a free-range version with fattier, softer meat. Barbecue meats, such as roast pork belly that boasts crispy skin and alternate layers of fat and lean meat, are also bestsellers. Order crispy, juicy Ipoh bean sprouts to go with the rice.

🕐 Mo-Su 10:00-15:00