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Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur

Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur range from world-class hotel eateries to colourful street market affairs.

The restaurants below have been classed into three different pricing categories:
Expensive (over RM75)
Moderate (RM60 to RM75)
Cheap (up to RM 60)
These prices are for a three-course meal for one, including tax but not drinks or service.

The Basil Leaf

Price: Expensive

Close to KLCC, the Basil Leaf offers a fascinating fusion of Thai, Malay, Vietnamese and other Southeast Asian cooking styles, served amid delightful tropical garden surroundings. Seafood is a particular strength here, delights such as steamed Vietnamese salmon, barbecued squid and spicy baked whole grouper await those in search of a culinary treat. A good wine list complements the very fresh food. A buffet is also offered as an alternative to the ever-changing à la carte menu.

Address: 35 Jalan Damai, 55000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Telephone: (03) 2166 1689.
www.basilleafrestaurants.com

Bon Ton

Price: Moderate

One of the city's top eating institutions, Bon Ton is housed in an old Chinese bungalow and has been renovated with ethnic furnishings. The high ceilings and large windows make this light dining venue the perfect space to indulge in a cuisine that typically combines international and Malacca Straits Chinese or Nyonya flavours.

Address: Lot 10, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Telephone: (03) 2142 2287.
www.bontonkl.com

Jalan Petaling

Price: Cheap

Delicious hawker food is served all day in the area around Chinatown's Jalan Petaling. Early risers can feast on steamed dumplings, nasi lemak (rice and spiced meat or fish) or porridge for breakfast. In the evening, the streets close to cars and the night market begins. Tables and chairs pour out onto the streets as cafes and hawker stalls start up.

Address: Jalan Petaling, Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Jalan Alor

Price: Cheap

Jalan Alor is a lively street, running parallel to Jalan Bukit Bintang in the heart of the Golden Triangle. It comes alive every night with the sights and smells of hawker cooking, Malay favourites like Char Kway Teow (spicy noodles) and pavement cafes. If the proprietor does not sell the dish or drink ordered, he will often go and purchase it from another hawker. It's fun to enjoy a different course at different stalls.

Address: Jalan Alor, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Alexis Bangsur Baru

Price: Moderate

Smooth and sexy, this eatery is trendy Bangsar at its best. Thankfully it does not fall into the frequent Bangsar trap of being a case of style over substance. Instead it also delivers on the cuisine, offering a choice between excellent thin wood fired oven cooked pizzas and eclectic pan-Asian treats. Live music is often available in another part of the same venue.

Address: 29 Jalan Telawi 3, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Telephone: (03) 2284 2880.
www.alexis.com.my

Lafite

Price: Expensive

Lafite is the Shangri-La Hotel's exclusive multi-award-winning French restaurant. The standard of food and service is always high, making the restaurant a popular venue for business lunches and dinners. The chandeliers, the tall windows overlooking the garden, the fresh flowers and the impeccable silver service combine to give the restaurant a refined and classical atmosphere. The wine list may just be the finest in Malaysia.

Address: Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Telephone: (03) 2032 2388.
www.shangri-la.com

Seri Melayu

Price: Moderate

A big favourite with foreign visitors, Seri Melayu is unbeatable for traditional Malay cuisine and culture. Set in landscaped gardens, the restaurant can accommodate up to 500 people, with the nightly cultural show and buffet menu being the biggest attractions. Dining from the extensive buffet is a great way to sample traditional Chinese, Malay and Thai dishes. The same group also has another three eateries in KL.

Address: 1 Jalan Conlay, 50450, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Telephone: (03) 2145 1833.
http://www.serimelayu.com

Revolving Restaurant

Price: Expensive

The functional décor of this 300-seater restaurant is compensated for by the views. Sitting 282m (925ft) above ground level in the landmark Menara Tower, this revolving restaurant guarantees diners 360-degree panoramic vistas across the city. For both lunch and dinner visits, there is a choice of either a Malaysian buffet, including classics like beef rendang, satay and nasi goreng (mixed fried rice), or a more western orientated à la carte menu, with such offerings as steak and chips.

Address: Menara Tower, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Telephone: (03) 2145 1833.
http://www.menarakl.com.my

Rasa Food Arena

Price: Cheap

Situated on level 4 of the Suria KLCC mall beneath the Twin Towers, this is where the local office staff go for lunch. Malay staples like nasi lemak, gado gado (spicy peanut salad), laksa (noodle soup) and char kway teow are the order of the day here, where it's possible to enjoy very tasty food for what would, in Europe, be regarded as a pittance. And it's fun.

Address: Suria KLCC, 50088, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Telephone: (03) 2382 0224.
www.suriaklcc.com.my

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