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Summary: This Kuala Lumpur halal food map issue 8 explains how halal certification works in Malaysia, then follows the author through desserts, Vietnamese food, Lebanese food, Iranian rice, burgers, pastries, coffee, and family-friendly Muslim dining around Ampang.

In previous issues of my Kuala Lumpur Halal Food Map, I've covered how to find halal restaurants in Malaysia. This time, I'll focus on explaining it further. Very few restaurants in Malaysia have official halal certification. Usually, only large chains or big establishments display the certification mark. Most small street-side eateries don't have it. This is because Malaysia doesn't allow private businesses to self-certify as halal. To get certified, you have to pay a fee. The official price is only a few hundred Malaysian ringgit. But if you go through an agent, it can cost tens of thousands. You can guess why there's such a big difference.

So, to save money, many restaurant owners hint that their place is halal in other ways. They might hire waitstaff who wear headscarves or write 'no pork' on the menu. Malaysians know this is common practice and don't only eat at places with official halal certification. Of course, some Malaysians do only eat at certified places. I don't get too hung up on this issue myself. I also don't think it's necessary to question the halal status of food too deeply. For more on this, see the article 'Egypt's Grand Mufti: Don't Be Overly Inquisitive About Whether Meat is Halal.' I've also discussed food issues in my video series.

Here's the list of restaurants featured in this issue:

1. Sugirl Desserts (Malaysian desserts)

2. RUYI ONE (Vietnamese)

3. AL-Amar (Lebanese)

4. MODU (Korean)

5. NASI KANDAR UMAR (Indian)

6. WALLANCE (Fast food)

7. Hai Ji Beef Pan-Fried Buns

8. piccoli lotti (Italian ice cream)

9. Jibby chow (Cantonese dim sum)

10. UNIVERSAL BAKEHOUSE (Bakery)

1. Sugirl Desserts



Mid Valley Megamall is the hardest mall to find parking at in Kuala Lumpur. I came here on a quiet Thursday afternoon and spent over an hour circling before finding a spot. I highly recommend taking public transport if you visit. This small Nanyang-style dessert shop is located at the top of the stairs on the third floor of the mall. It's not too crowded here, making it a nice spot to relax.



This dessert reminds me of the dessert chain Honeymoon Dessert back home. Its flavor is light and sweet, but this shop's desserts have more of a Southeast Asian flair.



Address: Lot T-045A, 3rd Floor, The Boulevard Office Mid Valley City, Mid Valley City, 59200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

2. RUYI ONE



A new shopping district has opened in Ampang’s education hub. We’ve been here many times; the Spanish restaurant we ate at last time is in this area. It’s not too crowded yet, and there are many boutique shops to explore. This place is one of them, serving Vietnamese food.



We came to this small shop because we wanted to drink Vietnamese coffee and have a casual meal.



This restaurant serves no pork and no alcohol. The coffee is delicious.







I visited Vietnam once and had a wonderful time. There are no halal Vietnamese restaurants in Beijing yet, so finding one in Kuala Lumpur is a must-try.



Vietnamese cuisine has a few signature dishes. The first is the Vietnamese sandwich, along with spring rolls and pho.



The spring rolls and pho here are quite authentic. After all, Malaysia and Vietnam are neighbors, so the flavors aren't too different.



Address: Unit G-15, Ground Floor, The Campus Ampang, Lot 7706, Jalan Kolam Air Lama, Mukim, Hulu Kelang, 68000 Ampang, Selangor

3. AL-Amar



This is a Lebanese restaurant on the sixth floor of Pavilion mall, decorated exquisitely. Pavilion is a popular shopping area swarming with tourists and is very lively.



When taking children out to eat in Kuala Lumpur, I prefer Arabic restaurants. The Mandi rice or grilled chicken here are suitable for kids because they aren't spicy.





Lebanese salads are also good for children. Fahim, for example, loves the cucumbers and tomatoes in the salad.



This is a small portion of Mandi chicken rice. The chicken is especially tender, and it comes with cashews and raisins. The children really like it.

Address: Lot 6.10, level 6, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, 168, Jln Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

4. MODU



MODU is a new Korean restaurant in the TRX mall that's really popular right now. You'll probably wait about an hour for lunch, but you can grab a number at the counter and explore the mall. Your phone will get a notification when your table is ready, and the staff will also call you.





This halal sign means they're applying for certification, but it hasn't been approved yet.



Looking at the menu, it's hard to tell exactly what each dish is.



Most of the diners here are young Asian women. There are definitely a lot of Koreans here.



The restaurant has a lot of space, the decor is really nice, and the staff are very friendly.



We chose a clay pot chicken soup and a black chicken soup. They come with a bowl of sticky rice and side dishes. This chicken has sticky rice stuffed inside, and the soup is really fresh and very mild.



It has ginseng in it, which is great for women's health. A set meal costs about 70 Malaysian ringgit.



The chicken is small, perfect for one person. The meat just falls off the bone – it melts in your mouth.



Address: Lot L2T.04.0, Level 2, The Exchange TRX, Persiaran TRX, Imbi, 55188 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

5. NASI KANDAR UMAR



Nasi Kandar, or 'pole rice,' is a common fast food in Malaysia. It's a specialty of Indian Muslims, about as popular as Lanzhou beef noodles are back home. Most of these stalls are halal.



You just tell the server what you want on your plate, then pay at the cashier. A plate of rice usually costs around ten ringgit, and with a milk tea, it's usually under twenty.



The only downside is that this rice is usually a bit spicy, so it's not great for kids. But I go for it when I can't decide what else to eat.

Address: 37 3G, Jln Sultan Ismail, Bukit Bintang, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

6. WALLACE



Wallace is a fast-food joint selling burgers and fried chicken. This new spot is celebrating its opening with a deal: three burgers for just 9.9 ringgit.



These burger joints are a hit with everyone in Kuala Lumpur, young and old. Almost all of them are halal, including McDonald's and KFC.



Wallace's fried chicken burgers taste pretty good. The best part is the price – three for 9.9 ringgit. You can't ask for more than that.



My son hasn't quite fallen in love with burgers and fries yet. I wonder if he'll like them later on.



Address: M5A, 11, Jalan Pandan Indah 4/1, Pandan Indah, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

7. Hai Ji Beef Pan-Fried Buns



Next to Lanzhou Hand-Pulled Noodles on Petaling Street, there's a shop called Hai Ji Beef Pan-Fried Buns. These buns are a bit bigger than the ones from Henan and Shandong. They taste great. Petaling Street is a hub for Chinese food, mainly serving Chinese cuisine.



Address: 38, Jalan Sultan, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

8. PICCOLI LOTTI



This Italian ice cream shop on the first floor of Ampang Point is run by Malays. Italian ice cream is famous, mainly because they use good quality milk and don't add extra water. This shop's ice cream is just like that, with over ten flavors to choose from.



On hot days, I love visiting dessert shops like this. They usually also have various coffee drinks and seating areas. Kids love them too.



Address: Ground Floor, Ampang Point

9. JIBBY CHOW



A new Cantonese-style tea restaurant has opened at Ampang Point. This place serves dim sum all day, so we could still enjoy it even though we arrived in the afternoon.



Everyone eating here is Malay. Malays really love Cantonese morning tea.



The shop's decor features traditional Chinese cultural elements, but the servers are all Malay.







You can sit here all afternoon with a pot of Pu'er tea and a few dim sum dishes.



The soup dumplings, char siu bao, and shaomai here are all delicious and steamed fresh.



The chicken char siu bao has a dim sum-like texture and a sweet flavor. It's not quite as good as the lamb char siu bao at Guangzhou Hui Muslim restaurants, which is truly exceptional.



Address: Level 2, Ampang Learning City.

10. UNIVERSAL BAKEHOUSE



This popular bakery in Ampang Learning City has many branches and is usually packed. However, the branch we visited in Ampang wasn't too crowded.



These kinds of fancy bakeries are very popular in Malaysia, especially with young women who love to take photos here.





I like to eat bread with coffee for breakfast, along with a light salad. It leaves me feeling refreshed.



Actually, this shop has very few types of bread. I don't understand why it's so popular.



When you dine in, they give you butter. I like to eat bread with butter, just like I do for breakfast at the hotel.



Their coffee is also quite good. There are several other specialty coffee shops in Ampang Learning City that I'll check out later.

Address: Level 1, Ampang Learning City. view all

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Summary: This Kuala Lumpur halal food map issue 7 covers Limapulo Baba Can Cook, Ali-Han Muslim buffet hot pot and barbecue, Petaling Street halal malatang, Bartolo Lisboa Bakehouse, Village Park nasi lemak, Yunnan rice noodles, An Bang chicken rice, Barraca, and Hai Kah Lang seafood fish head noodles.

The restaurants in this issue are as follows:

1. Limapulo: Baba Can Cook (Nyonya cuisine)

2. Ali·Han Muslim buffet hotpot barbecue

3. Petaling Street Halal Malatang

4. BARTOLO LISBOA BAKEHOUSE (Portuguese cuisine)

5. VILLAGE PARK RESTAURANT (Nasi Lemak)

6. Steaming Era (Chaoshan Cuisine)

7. Yunye·Yunnan Rice Noodles

8. Anbang Paradise Chicken Rice Restaurant (Fujian cuisine)

9. BARRACA (Spanish food)

10. Hai Jiao Ren (seafood stall)

1. Limapulo:Baba Can Cook



This is a Malay-Nyonya restaurant that has been on the Michelin list for four consecutive years. Among Malay cuisines, I like to eat Nyonya food the most, because Nyonya food combines the cooking skills and taste of Nanyang Chinese.





The photo should be the founders. You can see that they are wearing traditional clothes and have Nanyang characteristics.



This restaurant is very popular. In Malaysia, any restaurant that can get Michelin certification is very popular because the consumption here is not expensive, with an average of 20-40 ringgit per person.



There are many things on the menu. In order to avoid being confused, I chose the most popular dishes based on the recommendations of most netizens.



Most of the people who come to eat at noon are office workers nearby, so there is no need to queue.



A cup of Nanyang-style teh tarik. The teh tarik here tastes good and moderate in taste. I don’t like drinks that are too sweet.



Satay chicken skewers, satay means grilled skewers. The white one should be Nyonya cake. The chicken itself is marinated. To eat satay, it needs to be paired with sauce. This dipping sauce is slightly sweet and not spicy. I am not used to the spicy taste in Southeast Asia.



This is one of the store's signature dishes, called shrimp tart. It is made of shrimp and crispy shell into the shape of an egg tart, with vegetable salad inside. You can dip it in the sweet and salty sauce. It is very delicious.



The restaurant is located near the World Trade Center. Parking is not easy around. You need to park in a parking lot in a nearby building. The passage in that parking lot is very narrow and the parking fee is relatively expensive. It is best not to drive here.

Address: Limapulo (Limapulo Baba Can Cook)

2. Ali·Han Muslim Buffet Hot Pot



A newly opened Chinese northwest-style self-service hotpot on Petaling Street. The owner is from Qinghai. The northwest flavor is mainly reflected in his northwest noodles such as Youxiang and bitter bean rolls.



You can choose between hot pot and barbecue, or both, and the per capita consumption is around RM40.



There is a wide variety of ingredients, including everything you should have, including desserts and ice cream.









You can choose the mandarin duck pot as the bottom of the pot, barbecue and hot pot are both available together.



The location is opposite the famous Chinese Ramen on Petaling Street, but it can’t be found on the map.

Address: Baker Street (Petaling Street)

3. Halal Malatang



Petaling Street is a Chinese food street, and next to the Muslim hotpot there is a Malatang that does a good business.



This Malatang used to be a Ma Jinlong franchise store, but it is no longer there. There are two branches in the same street.



The style is the same as in China, you can choose your own ingredients, and the vegetarian and meat dishes are the same price.



In fact, the taste is not as good as the spicy hotpot in China, but the business is booming, and the diners are mainly Malays.

Address: Baker Street (Petaling Street)

4. BARTOLO LISBOA BAKEHOUSE



This was the first time I saw a Portuguese restaurant, so I came over to try it out of curiosity. This shop specializes in Portuguese bread and also has simple meals.



The owner looks like a serious Portuguese at first glance, and the menu is all in Portuguese. I asked the waiter to recommend a local specialty to me.



This egg-like pancake is called Bolo do caco. It is a round flatbread with a shape like a fire and a soft texture. It is a traditional Portuguese staple food.



Portuguese egg tarts are probably the most famous snacks in Portugal. This authentic Portuguese egg tarts are larger, thicker and sweeter than the egg tarts we eat in China.



I ordered a strawberry milkshake for my son. The freshly squeezed strawberries and milk tasted sour and sweet, and it was quite delicious.



The prices in this store are on the high side, with the three items costing a total of RM64.

Address: Bartolo (Bartolo Lisboa Bakehouse)

5. VILLAGE PARK RESTAURANT



This is a very famous nasi lemak restaurant in Kuala Lumpur. I have been here twice, both times at noon. It is very popular and you have to queue for more than ten minutes during peak hours.



Although there are many people, the service is still very good. The waiters are unhurried and arranged in an orderly manner.



Nasi lemak is the national dish of Southeast Asia. Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia all consider themselves to be the birthplace of nasi lemak.



My experience is that just choose their signature chicken drumstick nasi lemak, the others are not as delicious as the signature.



This meal only costs RM12, so the value for money is really hard to beat.



Their store opens at six in the morning, and you can have hot spring eggs dipped in bread for breakfast.





For drinks, we recommend a cup of white coffee, which is the most popular coffee category in Southeast Asia.

Address: 5, Jalan SS 21/37, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

6. Steaming Era



When eating seafood in Kuala Lumpur, the first choice is a restaurant opened by Chaoshan people. This steamed seafood restaurant is the most delicious seafood restaurant I have ever eaten in Kuala Lumpur.





Malay seafood restaurants often sell dead frozen products. Only Chaoshan people prefer fresh seafood, because the fresher the seafood, the less fishy it smells.



The method of steaming seafood is also simple. Put the raw porridge at the bottom of the pot, put the seafood on top, cover it, wait a few minutes, and you can eat the seafood on top. After eating the seafood, the porridge at the bottom is also ready, and the seafood soup will flow into the bottom of the pot, which is delicious.



There are many kinds of seafood in this store, and there are many ways to eat them. The seafood can be eaten raw or steamed.





More than a dozen kinds of dipping sauces, mix and match as you like.



Their signature milk tea is better than other milk tea shops outside. It tastes sweeter and sweeter. The waiter even asked me what I thought of the taste. I said it was very good.



This thing is very similar to northwest pasta. It is made by Chaoshan people with Hui oil flavor. It is a thin layer with a hollow inside, which can be eaten with vegetables.



The seafood casserole porridge, the seafood in it can be tasted and the ingredients are fresh, definitely not made from frozen products.



The prawns and scallops are both alive and will jump around when put in the steamer.



After steaming the seafood, I just had porridge. This steamed dish, paired with their dipping sauce, is more delicious than eating Malatang.









Seven-star spotted fish is a fish that we all like to eat. It has no small spines and the meat is tender and firm. It has no shortcomings except that it is expensive.



I have been to this steamed seafood restaurant twice, and each time I ate different dishes, they all tasted great. If you don’t eat expensive ingredients, the per capita consumption would be around RM70.

Address: Marina Seafood (Marina Seafood Restaurant Steam Times)

7. Yunye·Yunnan Rice Noodles·Sichuan Small Bowl Dishes



Friends who want to eat Yunnan rice noodles in Kuala Lumpur are in luck, a Yunnan rice noodle shop has opened at the back of the Bank of China Building.



They specialize in a variety of small bowl dishes, but the rice noodles are what attracts me the most.



The diners at noon are mainly office workers nearby. This kind of small bowl dish is convenient to choose and the price is cheap.





The rice noodles are made in the traditional Yunnan way, with mint added and the beef soup stewed very thick.

Address: 1, Megan Avenue, C-0-7, 189, Jln Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

8. An Bang Paradise Chicken Rice Restaurant



This chicken rice restaurant is one that I often visit. It is a pork-free restaurant run by a local Chinese. The chicken rice is very delicious.





This is also a traditional Nanyang Chinese craft that has been practiced in Ampang for two generations.



For chicken rice, you can choose either plain-cut chicken or grilled chicken legs. I have tried both, and they are both delicious, and the accompanying dipping sauces are amazing.



The store's homemade herbal tea and Fuzhou fish balls show that their ancestors are from Fujian.





This is for dine-in dining, and you can also choose to take it out. They will pack it in a sealed box, and the taste will not be affected at all after it is opened.



The Ampang Paradise Chicken Restaurant street reminds me of Penang, because this area is also a gathering place for Chinese.

Address: 158, Jalan Besar Ampang, Pekan Ampang, 68000 Ampang, Selangor

9. BARRACA



This is a newly opened Spanish restaurant in Ampang, and its main specialty is of course paella.



I have eaten Spanish restaurants in Indonesia before. There are also some restaurants in China that make Spanish paella, but it is difficult to eat authentic ones.



Facts have proved that Spanish paella is just that, not that good, because the rice they use is a bit hard, and it mainly depends on the freshness of the ingredients.



This shop has just opened and is very popular. There are only a dozen staff working in the kitchen.



The bread that comes with the meal is a standard feature of Western food.





This thing that looks like sushi is topped with octopus. Spanish and Portuguese people like to eat octopus.



This goat cheese salad is very delicious, mainly because the cheese has a rich milky aroma. Spain has a well-developed animal husbandry and first-class dairy products.

Address: L1-08 The Campus Ampang Jalan Kolam Air Lama, Mukim, 68000 Kuala Lumpur, Selangor

10. Hai Kah Lang



Hai Jiao Ren is an Internet celebrity Michelin restaurant in Kuala Lumpur, specializing in a variety of seafood and Nanyang Chinese snacks.



The difference between this store and Steam Times is that this one is a food stall, while Steam Times is a more high-end business dinner. In the steaming era, seafood was steamed, but this restaurant mainly specializes in spicy stir-fried, fried and various curries.



When Chinese people eat seafood, of course they still have to eat it fresh.



Haijiaoren is quite large, but it is still full, and you have to queue for more than ten minutes for lunch.



We followed the recommendations on Dianping and chose the most popular signature dishes.



A cup of Hainan tea, Hainan tea is white coffee, and a cup of lemongrass lemonade.



This is called soft fried crab, and you can eat it with the shell because it is really soft.



I still chose my favorite seven-star grouper. This kind of fish is delicious no matter how you prepare it, as long as the ingredients are fresh.



This is mixed seafood, with kway teow at the bottom. The kway teow is like vermicelli or rice noodles. The soup base is Tom Yum Goong. This bowl is very generous, with shrimps, crabs, shells, and fish in it. The meal costs 60 ringgit per person.

Address: Hai Kah Lang (Taman Cheras) Hai Kah Lang Seafood & Fish Head Noodle view all

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Summary: This Kuala Lumpur halal food guide issue 3 maps Malay, Chinese, and international halal restaurants, including Arabic grilled meat, laksa, Hakka cuisine, Cantonese-style tea food, seafood, French food, Japanese ramen, hot pot, Chinese dishes, and Paris Baguette.

Kuala Lumpur has a surprising number of halal restaurants. If you do not know where to start, you can choose from the three categories I have divided them into. The first category is Malay food, or Southeast Asian cuisine, which includes Thai food. Malay people are spread widely across Southeast Asia; they live not only in Malaysia but also in Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia, and Thailand. The second category is Chinese food, or Chinese cuisine. This is mainly halal food made by Chinese people who moved south to Southeast Asia, based on Fujian and Guangdong styles with some improvements. The third category is foreign restaurants. The most common ones here are Japanese and Korean food, followed by Western food, South Asian restaurants, and Middle Eastern restaurants. There might be some niche halal restaurants, but they basically fall into these three categories. The number of halal restaurants here definitely exceeds that of Beijing, but in terms of variety, it is still not as diverse as Beijing. Beijing's halal Chinese food and foreign restaurant categories still lead the world.

The restaurant information for this issue is as follows:

1. WRAP'NROLL (Arabian grilled meat)

2. AH CHENG LAKSA (Malay food)

3. Maifenju (Hakka cuisine)

4. FRIDAYS (North American style food)

5. Samtai Yamch'a (Cantonese-style tea restaurant)

6. TWO SONS (seafood, afternoon tea)

7. BACHA COFFEE (coffee shop)

8. TEA ROASTERY (Japanese matcha)

9. Arte 66 Restaurant & Bar (French food)

10. Teppanyaki (tieban shao)

11. Shrimp Noodle Bar (Japanese ramen)

12. The Fish Bowl (light meals)

13. Cili Kampung (Malay cuisine)

14. Fresh (airport light meal fast food)

15. Tengyu (Chinese food, hot pot)

16. Paris Baguette (Western pastries and bread)

1. Wrap'nroll



This is an Arabic fast food restaurant on the B1 floor of Avenue K mall. People call this mall AK. It sits just across the street from the north side of the Petronas Twin Towers. The B1 floor has many halal fast food shops.





You can eat Arabic specialty desserts like kunafa and baklava here.



Address: By the elevator on the B1 floor of AK mall

2. Ah Cheng Laksa



Laksa is a specialty of Malaysia. It is a type of noodle soup that comes in many varieties and flavors. Because many Malay people live in Singapore and Indonesia, you can find laksa there too.



The broth for this noodle soup has many ingredients and a wide range of flavors. I did not quite understand the taste, so I just ordered the signature laksa. I could not finish it after two bites. If you have a conservative palate, be careful when ordering.



Address: AK Mall, B1

3. Ma Fen Ju



This is a small Hakka restaurant. You can probably only find halal Hakka food in Southeast Asia, and this was my first time trying it.









The menu says no pork. In Malaysia, getting an official halal certification costs over 50,000 Malaysian ringgit. Small shops cannot afford that, so they just write no pork instead of paying the fee.





Sambal okra (yangjiaodou) is just okra.



Dried shrimp tofu with minced meat rice, which is a little spicy.



Address: AK Mall, B1

4. FRIDAYS



This is an American-style halal restaurant. You can tell by the decor that it has a Western cowboy vibe.



American restaurants are known for large portions and high calories. I chose this place because my son cannot eat spicy food, but the black pepper in the American dishes still has a bit of a kick.





Fahim took one bite of the salmon and stopped, so I ordered him a kids' meal instead.



Tomato pasta is his absolute favorite.

Address: 4th Floor, KLCC

5. Samtai Yamch'a



This is a halal-certified Cantonese dim sum restaurant.



They have freshly made dim sum available for takeout.



The restaurant is in the newly opened TRX Mall and is very busy with many Malay customers, but I don't think it is as refined as the dim sum in KLCC.



Spicy wontons in chili oil (hongyou chaoshou) and their signature hand-pulled noodles (lamian).





Fresh shrimp rice noodle rolls (changfen).





Custard buns (liushabao).



Chicken barbecue pork buns (chashaobao). I still think the ones from the Hui Muslim restaurant in Guangzhou that split open at the top are better.

Address: Concourse Level, TRX Mall

6. TWO SONS



Two Sons is a seafood afternoon tea restaurant on the third floor of TRX.





You order by scanning a QR code here, and they serve tea and coffee.



The main meals focus on seafood, which tastes fresh and delicious. You often have to queue for a table, but waiting in line to eat is very common in Kuala Lumpur.

Address: 3rd Floor, TRX Mall.

7. BACHA COFFEE



This is a very popular cafe that also has locations in Hong Kong. It is known as the Hermes of the coffee world, but the prices are not actually that high. A pot of coffee costs about 30 to 60 Malaysian Ringgit.



We visited the branch on the ground floor of KLCC, and I also saw one in the TRX mall.



They have hundreds of coffee varieties, and the menu is as thick as a book. I do not have any specific recommendations, but keep in mind that one order is a whole pot, which is enough for two people. We accidentally ordered two pots, but luckily they were not filled to the brim, so we managed to finish them.



You can pair the coffee with cream and desserts, which are of excellent quality.







Address: Ground Floor, KLCC, near the entrance by the musical fountain.

8. TEA ROASTERY CHA-BA-SHI-RA



A new Japanese matcha shop just opened at the entrance of the B1 supermarket in Isetan Department Store.



The owner is Malaysian. He went to Japan to learn the art of matcha, and because he loves it himself, he came back home to open this shop.



I have tasted matcha in Hokkaido, where it was smooth and rich, and the quality at this shop is also very good.



Address: Exit of the B1 supermarket in Isetan Department Store.

9. Arte 66 Restaurant & Bar



This is a very luxurious French restaurant located just a few hundred meters from the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.



You can only find this kind of halal French dining in Kuala Lumpur. I saw one in Dubai, but it was ridiculously expensive at 3,000 yuan per person. This place is about 500 RMB per person.







The restaurant is on the 66th floor of the building, offering a panoramic view of Kuala Lumpur with the Petronas Twin Towers visible in the distance.







They charge per person, and you choose your items from the menu. The dishes are served in order, and the whole meal takes about an hour.



They serve TWG brand tea bags, which cost over a hundred yuan online.



The first dish was raw oyster sashimi. The taste was very average and a bit fishy; I still don't like eating raw oysters.



The two of us chose different set menus, and the other one was salmon sashimi.



Seafood soup with scallop meat, large shrimp, and mussels.



Creamy vegetable soup.



This is a French-style duck dish. The meat is quite tender and very lean.



The French-style pan-seared lamb chops taste good. It is a pity I did not get to eat French escargot here; I will have to wait until I am back in Tianjin to eat snails.



The coffee and desserts are high quality, but the main dishes taste very ordinary and a bit rough. They do not seem to match the decor.





Address: Level 66, Jalan Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

10. Teppanyaki



A Japanese teppanyaki restaurant. I remember the last time I had halal teppanyaki was in Hokkaido.





A chef cooks the meat for you, then you eat it with vegetables and rice. The meal comes with jelly and edamame.



Address: 52100, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Taman Kepong, Jalan Metro Prima, F28, L1, AEON Mall, Metro Prima

11. Shrimp Noodle Bar



This is a Japanese-style shrimp broth ramen shop.







Their shrimp soup is incredibly rich and authentic, made with real, quality ingredients. The shrimp tails are already peeled, which is a perfect touch.



12. THE FISH BOWL



This is a light meal shop on the fourth floor of KLCC. After living in Malaysia for a while, you will really crave this kind of light, healthy food. This shop is also halal certified.



Their drinks are all fresh-pressed fruit and vegetable juices.



You order by selecting your ingredients on a piece of paper.



If you cannot read the menu, you can also choose a set meal by looking at the pictures.

13. cili kampung



This is a Malay restaurant on the fourth floor of KLCC. It is a chain store that is very popular, so you will need to wait in line.





The large shrimp and squid are delicious. The salty and spicy flavors go perfectly with rice; the two of us ate a whole bucket of it.











Address: 4th Floor, KLCC

14. FRESH



This is a fast-food restaurant located after the international security checkpoint at Kuala Lumpur Airport.



There are not many good food options after security. Besides McDonald's, KFC, and Pizza Hut, this is the only healthy restaurant worth visiting.



Address: After international security, Terminal 2, Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

15. Tengyu Chinese Hot Pot Restaurant



Tengyu is a hot pot restaurant in Kuala Lumpur opened by Hui Muslims from Xi'an. They also serve stir-fried dishes.





The restaurant has a nice, spacious environment and even includes a prayer room.



They use traditional copper pots with charcoal fire, and the taste is very good.





Their stir-fried dishes are prepared in the Sichuan style and go very well with rice.



Fermented glutinous rice soup (laozao tang)



Shredded pork in sweet bean sauce (jingjiang rousi)



Fish with pickled mustard greens (suancai yu)



Address: 83-G PLATINUM WALK NO 2 JALAN LANGKAWI SETAPAK, KUALA LUMPUR. (Next to the side entrance of Setapak Central)

16. PARIS BAGUETTE



A halal Paris Baguette store in Kuala Lumpur.



They have bread, light meals, and coffee.



Address: Level C, The Exchange TRX mall view all

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Summary: This Kuala Lumpur halal food guide introduces local Muslim dining, Musa Lanzhou Beef Noodles, Arabic barbecue, mamak food, MOZA, Nyonya flavors, street dining, Japanese, Korean, Thai options, and Cantonese-style dim sum.

A Guide to Halal Food in Kuala Lumpur is presented here as a firsthand travel account in clear English, beginning with this scene: This is my third time visiting Malaysia. I spent a long time in Kuala Lumpur, totaling 15 days, plus three days on Redang Island and one day in Malacca. The account keeps its focus on Halal Travel, Yiwu Food, Muslim Travel while preserving the names, places, food, and historical details from the Chinese source.

This is my third time visiting Malaysia. I spent a long time in Kuala Lumpur, totaling 15 days, plus three days on Redang Island and one day in Malacca. I ate at 16 restaurants in Kuala Lumpur and tried 16 different flavors. The food in Kuala Lumpur is so rich, delicious, and affordable that my love for Malaysia has grown even more.

The list of Kuala Lumpur restaurants featured in this post is as follows:

1. Musa Lanzhou Beef Noodles (Musa Lanzhou niurou lamian)

2. HABIBI SURIA Arabic BBQ

3. SELERA AMPANG Indian Mamak stall

4. Islamic Arts Museum MOZA Restaurant

5. KENNY HILLS BISTRO Four Seasons Hotel Afternoon Tea

6. RasaNya Nyonya Restaurant

7. Tapak Urban Street Dining night market

8. DOZO Japanese Cuisine

9. Hong Kong Xuan Chuan Cantonese Restaurant

10. KUNG JUNG Korean BBQ

11. Absolute Thai restaurant

12. PEONY CANTON BOY Cantonese dim sum

13. DOLLY DIM SUM Cantonese dim sum

14. Taco Bell Mexican fast food

15. Din Tai Fung Taiwanese food

16. MAKAN Malaysian buffet

1. Musa Lanzhou Ramen



Musa Lanzhou Ramen is located on the ground floor of Wisma Central, right along the street. It is the first ramen shop my mother-in-law opened in Kuala Lumpur. The shop is right next to the Petronas Twin Towers (KLCC), so it is very easy to find. The restaurant is smoke-free and alcohol-free, and it is clean and hygienic.



I know many friends struggle with Southeast Asian food, so you can choose to come here for a bowl of ramen.



Besides ramen, they also serve mixed noodles, big plate chicken (dapanji), dumplings, and kebabs. The restaurant has been open for over a year and is doing great business, with most customers being Malay.



I have hosted many friends from Kuala Lumpur at the shop, and the most popular dishes are the ramen and the kebabs.



A fresh pot of big plate chicken (dapanji) with wide belt noodles (pidaimian) is also very satisfying, though Malay people prefer mixed noodles (banmian).



2. Habibi Suria



Next door to Musalan Beef Ramen is an Arab-owned grilled meat and pizza shop. Their signature grilled meat wrap (shawarma) isn't as good as their pizza, so when I've had too much ramen, I occasionally go there to order a pizza.





Their pizza is definitely much better than their shawarma. It is always freshly baked and very cheap.



3. SELERA AMPANG Indian Stall



This shop is on the ground floor at the front of the Wisma Central building, while the ramen shop is on the side. This is an Indian fast-food spot. We all like their flatbread wraps (roti). A wrap with a side of grilled chicken makes a great lunch for many office workers, and with a drink, it costs around 20 ringgit.



4. Islamic Arts Museum MOZA Restaurant



There is an Islamic Arts Museum next to the National Mosque in Kuala Lumpur. This is my second time visiting. My friend from Beijing had an event there, so we met up. After touring the museum, he recommended the MOZA restaurant inside.



The design of MOZA restaurant incorporates many Islamic historical elements. It is full of style and is the biggest highlight of the restaurant.



My friend told me that this museum is actually private and houses many precious Islamic artifacts.



The restaurant serves mostly Southeast Asian fusion food along with some Arab-style dishes. The prices are quite affordable, with an average cost of no more than 50 Malaysian ringgit, which is less than 80 Chinese yuan. If you visit the Islamic Arts Museum, remember to eat at the restaurant. The museum entrance fee is only 20 ringgit.









5. KENNY HILLS BISTRO Four Seasons Hotel breakfast and afternoon tea



My wife and sister-in-law brought me to this local trendy restaurant on the ground floor of the Four Seasons Hotel. It has a Western style and is famous for its afternoon tea desserts. This shop is near our home in Kuala Lumpur, just a 5-minute walk from KLCC, and they have other chain locations too.



You can see many beautiful Malay ladies taking photos here. The desserts and coffee taste good, and they serve breakfast starting at 8:00 AM.







6. RasaNya Nyonya restaurant



This Nyonya restaurant is on the 8th floor of the Pavilion shopping center. Nyonya people are the descendants of mixed Malay and Chinese heritage, and they have a unique food culture. If you travel to Malaysia, you must try halal Nyonya food, as most Nyonya dishes are not halal. I once ate at one in Malacca, but this Kuala Lumpur location is more upscale and worth a try.



The restaurant's decor caught my eye; it has the elegant vibe of a Nanyang noblewoman.













The menu says Muslim Friendly, which means it is a pork-free restaurant. Some restaurants write Pork Free, which also means no pork. In Malaysia, as long as a restaurant has no pork, you can eat there because other meats like chicken, beef, and lamb are halal.



You might wonder why they don't just display a halal certification label. Applying for a Malaysian halal label involves a complicated process and high certification fees. Once certified, restaurants face regular and surprise inspections. Inspectors check that every ingredient has a halal certificate. Even additives without non-halal ingredients are not allowed if they lack certification. Businesses face penalties for non-compliance. That is why you will notice that most restaurants with official halal labels are large chains. Many small and medium-sized restaurants do not display the label and instead hang a dua in the shop. This does not stop Malay people from eating there. You can feel safe eating there if you see Malay people wearing headscarves dining in the shop.



This Nyonya restaurant serves Nanyang-style hot pot with very fresh ingredients, and the dipping sauce bowls come in different colors.







We chose a split pot with tomato broth and black truffle broth. I was surprised when we asked for a refill; the server brought two different pitchers to add broth separately instead of just adding water. It was very thoughtful.



Wagyu beef is expensive in Malaysia, and this was the most expensive meal I had in Kuala Lumpur, costing about 250 yuan per person.













The restaurant adds a 10% service charge. If you skip the hot pot and just order Nyonya cuisine (niangre cai), you won't actually spend that much. The rice and seasonings in the Nyonya cuisine are quite delicious.

7. Tapak Urban Street Dining night market



We stayed near KLCC, so our activities were mostly within a one-kilometer radius. You will notice that the restaurants I recommend are all near KLCC, including this night market. You can see the lit-up Petronas Twin Towers not far from the market.



This night market opens at 18:00. It is entirely halal and stays open until the early morning every day. There is even a live band performing, mostly singing Chinese pop songs.











I tried many snacks at this night market myself, and they were all delicious with no bad surprises. Just be sure to bring some small change, as some stalls do not accept Alipay.





What attracted me most was the fruit juice at the night market. I accidentally bought a cup of apple juice at this stall and it was incredibly good. Since then, I have wandered over here every few days to buy juice. In Malaysia, I love drinking juice the most because it is all freshly squeezed from real fruit with no artificial additives.

One day, while I was holding a cup of juice downstairs at KLCC, a Chinese girl stopped me to ask where I bought the drink.



I bought the fried rice shown in the picture below. Paired with the apple juice I bought earlier, this meal only cost 10 yuan.



8. DOZO Japanese Restaurant



Don't miss the halal Japanese food that is common in Malaysia but rare back home. Since Malaysia was once a Japanese colony, it was influenced by Japanese culture, and the Japanese food here is very close to the quality you find in Japan. The name of this shop means 'please come in' in Japanese. It has high ratings and reasonable prices.



You can eat a full range of famous Japanese dishes here, including grilled meat, sushi, sashimi, udon noodles, tempura, and more.







I have to praise the texture of this salmon sashimi; it is excellent. One bite and you know it is not rainbow trout.





I really love the drinks in Malaysia. This peach juice was buy-one-get-one-free, so both cups are mine.





9. Hong Kong Xuan Chuan Cantonese Restaurant



This Hong Kong Xuan restaurant is right across the street from where we are staying. I pass by every day and see it packed with people, mostly Malay locals.



This shop serves dim sum (zaocha) after 11:00 a.m. I do not know why it starts so late; maybe people in Kuala Lumpur are not used to waking up early. Where I live, the earliest you can get breakfast is after 8:00 a.m.



I must say the dim sum at Hong Kong Xuan tastes very authentic. Even the restaurant atmosphere feels like a Hong Kong tea house, and the staff look like traditional Cantonese people. Each dim sum dish only costs a few ringgit. The three of us spent about 100 ringgit for this meal. I have tried three dim sum places in Kuala Lumpur, and every one of them is better than the Hui Muslim restaurant in Guangzhou.















10. KUNG JUNG Korean BBQ



There is a Korean barbecue restaurant upstairs from Hong Kong Xuan that is incredibly busy. You need to book in advance, or you will have to wait in line. We are lucky to stay in this area. We just walk downstairs for 5 to 10 minutes to find all kinds of delicious restaurants.



The contact information and address are on the business card.



Malay people really like eating Korean barbecue. It seems like they are not very picky about what they eat.





The barbecue at this shop tastes great, but I didn't really like the cold noodles. Compared to barbecue back home, I still prefer eating in Beijing, where you get better value for your money. The average cost per person at this shop is over 150 yuan. If the price were a bit lower, I would feel it was a great deal.











11. Absolute Thai restaurant



I want to make up for the halal Thai food I can't get in Beijing while I'm in Kuala Lumpur. Thai food in Kuala Lumpur is basically all halal.



This refined Thai restaurant inside the TRX mall suits my taste perfectly. The pineapple fried rice and the seasoning of the desserts were also amazing.











12. PEONY CANTON BOY



One of my biggest joys in Kuala Lumpur is trying out different styles of morning tea (yum cha). I love eating a rich meal in the morning, which is something I can't enjoy in Beijing. This newly opened Canton Boy is an authentic Cantonese restaurant. Besides morning tea, they also serve main courses. We ate here twice, and I have to say the morning tea satisfied me more.



The shop is at the entrance on the first floor of the AK mall. The huge floor-to-ceiling windows and fresh decor are a delight to the eyes. Some staff are Chinese and can speak Chinese, and every server in the restaurant wears a headscarf, which means this is a halal restaurant.



Morning tea starts at 9:00, but that's a bit too late for me. I've already been up for 3 hours by then and am starving, but you don't see many people on the streets here at 9 o'clock.

















Besides morning tea, I also hosted my brother-in-law's family here. They are second-generation Pakistani immigrants from the UK. They didn't seem used to this Cantonese food; they preferred the mixed noodles at Musa Lanzhou Ramen.













13. DOLLY DIM SUM



There are so many choices for morning tea in Kuala Lumpur that you could eat something different every day. Nearly half the people here are Chinese, mostly with roots in Guangdong, Guangxi, and Fujian, so you can trust the quality of their morning tea. Dolly Dim Sum (Duo Li) is a chain restaurant. This location is on the fourth floor of KLCC, and you will need to wait in line during peak hours. view all

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Summary: This Kuala Lumpur halal food map issue 8 explains how halal certification works in Malaysia, then follows the author through desserts, Vietnamese food, Lebanese food, Iranian rice, burgers, pastries, coffee, and family-friendly Muslim dining around Ampang.

In previous issues of my Kuala Lumpur Halal Food Map, I've covered how to find halal restaurants in Malaysia. This time, I'll focus on explaining it further. Very few restaurants in Malaysia have official halal certification. Usually, only large chains or big establishments display the certification mark. Most small street-side eateries don't have it. This is because Malaysia doesn't allow private businesses to self-certify as halal. To get certified, you have to pay a fee. The official price is only a few hundred Malaysian ringgit. But if you go through an agent, it can cost tens of thousands. You can guess why there's such a big difference.

So, to save money, many restaurant owners hint that their place is halal in other ways. They might hire waitstaff who wear headscarves or write 'no pork' on the menu. Malaysians know this is common practice and don't only eat at places with official halal certification. Of course, some Malaysians do only eat at certified places. I don't get too hung up on this issue myself. I also don't think it's necessary to question the halal status of food too deeply. For more on this, see the article 'Egypt's Grand Mufti: Don't Be Overly Inquisitive About Whether Meat is Halal.' I've also discussed food issues in my video series.

Here's the list of restaurants featured in this issue:

1. Sugirl Desserts (Malaysian desserts)

2. RUYI ONE (Vietnamese)

3. AL-Amar (Lebanese)

4. MODU (Korean)

5. NASI KANDAR UMAR (Indian)

6. WALLANCE (Fast food)

7. Hai Ji Beef Pan-Fried Buns

8. piccoli lotti (Italian ice cream)

9. Jibby chow (Cantonese dim sum)

10. UNIVERSAL BAKEHOUSE (Bakery)

1. Sugirl Desserts



Mid Valley Megamall is the hardest mall to find parking at in Kuala Lumpur. I came here on a quiet Thursday afternoon and spent over an hour circling before finding a spot. I highly recommend taking public transport if you visit. This small Nanyang-style dessert shop is located at the top of the stairs on the third floor of the mall. It's not too crowded here, making it a nice spot to relax.



This dessert reminds me of the dessert chain Honeymoon Dessert back home. Its flavor is light and sweet, but this shop's desserts have more of a Southeast Asian flair.



Address: Lot T-045A, 3rd Floor, The Boulevard Office Mid Valley City, Mid Valley City, 59200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

2. RUYI ONE



A new shopping district has opened in Ampang’s education hub. We’ve been here many times; the Spanish restaurant we ate at last time is in this area. It’s not too crowded yet, and there are many boutique shops to explore. This place is one of them, serving Vietnamese food.



We came to this small shop because we wanted to drink Vietnamese coffee and have a casual meal.



This restaurant serves no pork and no alcohol. The coffee is delicious.







I visited Vietnam once and had a wonderful time. There are no halal Vietnamese restaurants in Beijing yet, so finding one in Kuala Lumpur is a must-try.



Vietnamese cuisine has a few signature dishes. The first is the Vietnamese sandwich, along with spring rolls and pho.



The spring rolls and pho here are quite authentic. After all, Malaysia and Vietnam are neighbors, so the flavors aren't too different.



Address: Unit G-15, Ground Floor, The Campus Ampang, Lot 7706, Jalan Kolam Air Lama, Mukim, Hulu Kelang, 68000 Ampang, Selangor

3. AL-Amar



This is a Lebanese restaurant on the sixth floor of Pavilion mall, decorated exquisitely. Pavilion is a popular shopping area swarming with tourists and is very lively.



When taking children out to eat in Kuala Lumpur, I prefer Arabic restaurants. The Mandi rice or grilled chicken here are suitable for kids because they aren't spicy.





Lebanese salads are also good for children. Fahim, for example, loves the cucumbers and tomatoes in the salad.



This is a small portion of Mandi chicken rice. The chicken is especially tender, and it comes with cashews and raisins. The children really like it.

Address: Lot 6.10, level 6, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, 168, Jln Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

4. MODU



MODU is a new Korean restaurant in the TRX mall that's really popular right now. You'll probably wait about an hour for lunch, but you can grab a number at the counter and explore the mall. Your phone will get a notification when your table is ready, and the staff will also call you.





This halal sign means they're applying for certification, but it hasn't been approved yet.



Looking at the menu, it's hard to tell exactly what each dish is.



Most of the diners here are young Asian women. There are definitely a lot of Koreans here.



The restaurant has a lot of space, the decor is really nice, and the staff are very friendly.



We chose a clay pot chicken soup and a black chicken soup. They come with a bowl of sticky rice and side dishes. This chicken has sticky rice stuffed inside, and the soup is really fresh and very mild.



It has ginseng in it, which is great for women's health. A set meal costs about 70 Malaysian ringgit.



The chicken is small, perfect for one person. The meat just falls off the bone – it melts in your mouth.



Address: Lot L2T.04.0, Level 2, The Exchange TRX, Persiaran TRX, Imbi, 55188 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

5. NASI KANDAR UMAR



Nasi Kandar, or 'pole rice,' is a common fast food in Malaysia. It's a specialty of Indian Muslims, about as popular as Lanzhou beef noodles are back home. Most of these stalls are halal.



You just tell the server what you want on your plate, then pay at the cashier. A plate of rice usually costs around ten ringgit, and with a milk tea, it's usually under twenty.



The only downside is that this rice is usually a bit spicy, so it's not great for kids. But I go for it when I can't decide what else to eat.

Address: 37 3G, Jln Sultan Ismail, Bukit Bintang, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

6. WALLACE



Wallace is a fast-food joint selling burgers and fried chicken. This new spot is celebrating its opening with a deal: three burgers for just 9.9 ringgit.



These burger joints are a hit with everyone in Kuala Lumpur, young and old. Almost all of them are halal, including McDonald's and KFC.



Wallace's fried chicken burgers taste pretty good. The best part is the price – three for 9.9 ringgit. You can't ask for more than that.



My son hasn't quite fallen in love with burgers and fries yet. I wonder if he'll like them later on.



Address: M5A, 11, Jalan Pandan Indah 4/1, Pandan Indah, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

7. Hai Ji Beef Pan-Fried Buns



Next to Lanzhou Hand-Pulled Noodles on Petaling Street, there's a shop called Hai Ji Beef Pan-Fried Buns. These buns are a bit bigger than the ones from Henan and Shandong. They taste great. Petaling Street is a hub for Chinese food, mainly serving Chinese cuisine.



Address: 38, Jalan Sultan, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

8. PICCOLI LOTTI



This Italian ice cream shop on the first floor of Ampang Point is run by Malays. Italian ice cream is famous, mainly because they use good quality milk and don't add extra water. This shop's ice cream is just like that, with over ten flavors to choose from.



On hot days, I love visiting dessert shops like this. They usually also have various coffee drinks and seating areas. Kids love them too.



Address: Ground Floor, Ampang Point

9. JIBBY CHOW



A new Cantonese-style tea restaurant has opened at Ampang Point. This place serves dim sum all day, so we could still enjoy it even though we arrived in the afternoon.



Everyone eating here is Malay. Malays really love Cantonese morning tea.



The shop's decor features traditional Chinese cultural elements, but the servers are all Malay.







You can sit here all afternoon with a pot of Pu'er tea and a few dim sum dishes.



The soup dumplings, char siu bao, and shaomai here are all delicious and steamed fresh.



The chicken char siu bao has a dim sum-like texture and a sweet flavor. It's not quite as good as the lamb char siu bao at Guangzhou Hui Muslim restaurants, which is truly exceptional.



Address: Level 2, Ampang Learning City.

10. UNIVERSAL BAKEHOUSE



This popular bakery in Ampang Learning City has many branches and is usually packed. However, the branch we visited in Ampang wasn't too crowded.



These kinds of fancy bakeries are very popular in Malaysia, especially with young women who love to take photos here.





I like to eat bread with coffee for breakfast, along with a light salad. It leaves me feeling refreshed.



Actually, this shop has very few types of bread. I don't understand why it's so popular.



When you dine in, they give you butter. I like to eat bread with butter, just like I do for breakfast at the hotel.



Their coffee is also quite good. There are several other specialty coffee shops in Ampang Learning City that I'll check out later.

Address: Level 1, Ampang Learning City. view all

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Summary: This Kuala Lumpur halal food map issue 9 looks at Ramadan in Malaysia and introduces coffee shops, Korean fried chicken, Lanzhou-style roast lamb, iftar meals, Arab rice, Yemeni flatbread, Middle Eastern restaurants, and Rehan Restaurant.

Ramadan has just passed, and I spent the entire Ramadan this year in Kuala Lumpur. In fact, in Malaysia, Ramadan is not much different from usual times, and pedestrians are not restricted from eating and drinking on the streets. Most restaurants are open normally, but the number of customers will be less, but some restaurants will open all night after evening. Larger mosques will provide free iftar meals, which are served by people from all walks of life. The meals are relatively simple and unpretentious. Some of them don't look as rich as the iftar refreshments prepared by mosques in Beijing, so there is nothing to show off.

However, when it comes to food, nowhere is as rich as Beijing. Every day I see Beijing folks posting Iftar refreshments in my circle of friends, and I am extremely envious. I am going back to Beijing next month, and someone urged me to update the Beijing halal food map and start a new food journey as soon as I return to Beijing.

The list of restaurants introduced in this issue is as follows:

1. MARU COFFEE (Japanese style coffee)

2. KyoChon Chicken (Korean fried chicken)

3. Lanzhou open fire roasted mutton

4. Sahara Tent (Morocco)

5. RGB COFFEE

6. RESTORAN YAHALA (Middle East)

7. Nasi & Mee by Bapak Sayang (Malaysia)

8. BUSHANZIP (Busan)

9. ORCHLD (Middle East)

10. The Castle (Arabia)

11. YAKINIKU KURO (Japanese barbecue)

12. DRAGON HOT POT, one spicy and one spicy

13. WADI HADRAMAWT (Yemen)

14. REHAN (Middle East)

1. MARU COFFEE



Maru means circle, period, and OK in Japanese. This is a Japanese-style coffee chain in Kuala Lumpur. The Japanese-style simple decoration style looks particularly refreshing. In Kuala Lumpur, there are not many shops open before 10 o'clock, and it is not easy to find such a simple cafe with breakfast.



The front desk clerks are two young ladies wearing headscarves who serve with a smile every time they meet.







I especially like to eat their breakfast burgers. I have tried chicken, beef, and egg burgers. They are more delicious and exquisite than McDonald's burgers. A set meal with a cup of coffee and a burger costs about 11 ringgit.



The tuna sandwich set meal is more expensive at RM19.8, and is actually not as delicious as the beef or chicken burgers.

AddressMaru Kafe by Mynews. Com

2. KyoChon Chicken



This is a popular Korean fried chicken restaurant that only takes away food. It is located next to our store. Over time, I learned that this store is quite famous and its business is very good. It does not have dine-in food and only accepts online take-out orders.



There is a kitchen inside, which looks quite clean, and the menu is very simple, which is fried chicken in various flavors.



My wife likes this fried chicken very much and orders it often. You can also pick it up at the store.

AddressKyochon 1991 Wisma Central

3. Lanzhou open fire roasted mutton



There is a newly opened Lanzhou barbecue restaurant in Petaling Street. When I passed by by chance, I discovered that most of the restaurants in Petaling Street are Chinese food, with various cuisines, of which Northwestern cuisine accounts for the majority.



It was indeed an open-fire barbecue, but Brother Bati’s technique was not good enough. We were anxious to break our fast, and later asked the boss to grill it himself.



Petaling Street is more lively at night. Many shops are open until early morning, and some are even open all night.



Address: Baker Street (Petaling Street)

4. Sahara Tent



On the way my son goes to and from school, there are two Sahara restaurants. They are chain stores and the decoration style is Southeast Asian style. Since my son has been to Arab countries, he has been talking about going to Dubai again. Sometimes I take him here to have a good meal.



The interior space of the restaurant is very large and the environment is very good. There are running water and waterwheels, just like being in a tropical rain forest.



His table is also quite unique, and I just noticed it was a sewing machine.



This restaurant belongs to the Moroccan style of Arabic cuisine, which can also be said to be North African style. The tagine is a specialty. However, the children only eat French fries and barbecue every time. The staple food is scones. I think it is also very good. These foods are also easy to eat.



Address: Sahara Tent Restaurant Jalan Ampang

5. RGB COFFEE



One day I was taking my children for a walk near my house. It was raining and I accidentally walked to this cafe to take shelter. There was a big yard in front of his house. Parking was convenient and the kids could play in the yard.



I like these Western-style simple meals and light meals, and they are also suitable for feeding children. After staying in Kuala Lumpur for a long time, the taste becomes lighter and lighter, which is also influenced by the children.



I now have a soft spot for this kind of café and bar with a refreshing environment. This store is a treasure. It is located in a residential area in the city center and is rarely visited by tourists.



To be precise, there are fewer people during the day. I once passed by in the evening and found that there were more people in the store. This is because people here prefer to go out to consume in the dark.



In the block where this store is located, there are several good-looking restaurants with relatively large areas. I will take my time to explore the restaurants when I have time in the future.

Address: RGB Coffee at the Bean Hive

6. RESTORAN YAHALA



Some time ago, my son was ill and hospitalized. He didn't like to eat the special children's meals provided by the hospital. The main reason was that the children's meals in the hospital were too healthy and light, with many vegetables and bland taste. He didn't like vegetables, but wanted to eat Arabic naan and mandi rice. There happened to be an Arabic restaurant next to the hospital, so I packed it up and brought it back to him to eat.



Middle Eastern restaurants are more common in Kuala Lumpur. After eating too much, I can taste different flavors. Now I don’t need to look at the menu when ordering because they are all the same, but the cooking methods are slightly different.



And what’s incredible to me is that Middle Eastern restaurants in Kuala Lumpur are generally doing very well, no matter how well they do.



My son likes to eat Arabic flatbreads, but there are many kinds of Arabic flatbreads, some are like naan, and some are like bread.



As a northerner, my son prefers pasta over rice. The chicken in Mandy Chicken Rice is suitable for children because it is neither spicy nor salty, and is soft and fall off the bone.

Address: Yahala Restaurant - Ampang

7. Nasi & Mee by Bapak Sayang



This is a traditional Malaysian flavor chain store in Aeon Supermarket. In fact, there are various Southeast Asian delicacies on the menu. What we ordered was Vietnamese special traditional snacks.



This kind of small shop is more suitable for young couples.





I like Southeast Asian curry rice very much. It’s a bit spicy, but it’s also very appetizing. There are usually several snacks included in a set meal.



Address: Nasi Mee by Bapak Sayang AEON

8. BUSHANZIP



BUSAN means Busan. This restaurant specializes in Busan, South Korea, and its signature dish is spicy fried octopus.



This store is the most Korean store I have ever eaten in. The owner is Korean and speaks fluent English.





The decoration of the restaurant is also exquisite and the service attitude is very good.





This spicy stir-fried live octopus is a must-order for every table. The waiters help fry it freshly. The picture above shows the correct way to eat it.



The octopus is guaranteed to be fresh and tender, but it is also very spicy.





The vegetables that accompany the meal are also very fresh, and the waiters will help add vegetables at any time, so you don’t have to worry about not having enough food, which is great for friends who like to eat vegetables.



The spicy octopus alone is definitely not enough, you also have to add a piece of Australian Wagyu beef barbecue.





The staple food is this Busan specialty cold noodles. The taste of this noodles is different from the cold noodles we have eaten in China. The boss said this is a Busan specialty, but I still think Qiqihar cold noodles are more delicious.

Address: Busanzip

9. ORCHID



This Middle Eastern restaurant is the closest to our home. It’s just downstairs and across the road. Although it looks classy, ​​the food is actually very cheap, and the mandi rice in this restaurant is the best in Kuala Lumpur in my opinion.



Most Middle Eastern restaurants will install a large screen to watch football games. As long as there is a game, the restaurant will be open all night.



Even the toilets and wash basins in this store are made of gold. My son likes to eat their food. We come here almost every week and the store staff all know us.



For this portion of Mandy's Chicken Rice, if it's just my son and I, we'd order a quarter portion, and two adults can order a half portion. A quarter portion only costs RM22, which is cheaper than many restaurants I've been to, and it's also delicious.



Sometimes the flavors are changed, but basically they are not bad, suitable for children, nutritious, delicious and healthy.



But my son doesn’t really like salads or anything with soup or dip, he only likes mandi or grilled meats.



Address: Orchid Restaurant (Orchid)

10. The Castle



This store is also near where I live. I pass by it every day. One time, my son suddenly wanted to eat the castle-like meal, so I took him here to have a few meals. The taste was average, not as good as the Orchid I recommended earlier.



But the environment is also very good. The advantage of this store is that there is a yard at the door and easy parking.



The price is a few dollars more expensive than Orchid, but the prices of this type of Arabic restaurant are not much different, so don't be intimidated by the decoration, just go inside boldly.





The Mandy Chicken Rice in this store looks relatively simple, with no raisins in it and few side dishes.



Address: The Castle Restaurant

11. YAKINIKU KURO



There is a very popular Japanese barbecue restaurant in TRX, and you have to queue for half an hour to get a meal.



Beef imported from Australia and Japan is used, and the per capita consumption is about RM150.



A quick calculation shows that almost all the Japanese food shops I have seen in Kuala Lumpur are halal.



However, eating barbecue in Kuala Lumpur is not as cost-effective as in Beijing. The main reason is that the price is slightly higher than that in Beijing, but the meat quality is actually almost the same.





Address: Yakiniku Kuro the Exchange TRX

11. DRAGON HOT POT, one spicy and one spicy



A spicy hotpot restaurant very close to the pavilion, offering spicy hotpot, spicy hotpot, and dry mix. There is a sign at the door that says, "No pork, no lard." This is a cryptic statement for a halal shop, because it requires a lot of money to be certified to hang the halal label.



The variety of dishes is quite complete, and there are many ways to eat it. It is a newly opened store and there are not many people.







We chose two flavors: spicy hotpot and dry mix. The taste is very good and the price is cheap. The per capita consumption is about RM50.



Address: Xiao Long Xing Dou Lao Hotpot (A Dragon Hotpot)

12. Cafe in house



As I said before, in Kuala Lumpur, there are not many places where you can have a delicious and healthy breakfast in the morning. This cafe is one of them. It has a Western-style healthy breakfast that I like. I have eaten the halal version in Canada for a few days before. It is rare to find another one in Kuala Lumpur.



The electronic screen says no pork and no lard. A breakfast costs about 20 ringgit. Such breakfast also sells for 20 Canadian dollars in Canada.



The sign also specifically emphasizes that outside food and alcohol are prohibited, and this store strictly prohibits alcohol.



I chose mushroom omelette with waffles. There are many combinations to choose from. I also had a latte and I felt refreshed in the morning.



Address: Cafe-In House

13. WADI HADRAMAWT



There is a Yemeni Arabic restaurant near my son’s school. This restaurant is his favorite restaurant. My son likes to eat Yemeni baked flatbreads very much.



This kind of flatbread is called mulawah, which means flat bread in Arabic. I have a small size, and there is also a large size. It has a full wheat flavor. I also like to eat it, especially when dipped in the potato soup provided by the store.



This store has distinct Yemeni characteristics, and the waiters are also dark-skinned Arabs from Yemen.



Arabic restaurants in Kuala Lumpur usually do not emphasize that they are halal. They may feel that there is no need to mark it. After all, halal signs are rarely seen in the Middle East, and these Arab restaurants all do not serve alcohol.



There is a very large parking lot in front of this store. During Ramadan, the yard is full of cars coming to break fast at night, but usually there are not many people and the price is very cheap. The average consumption per person is 30 yuan. I only took my son to eat there more than ten times.



Address: Restoran Wadi Hadramawt

14. REHAN



This store is also near the apartment where I live, across the road from the white ORCHID. My son prefers to eat in this store because his family has Yemeni flatbreads, but the one opposite does not. So sometimes I go to the opposite store to pack a mandi, and then pack a Yemeni flatbread from this store.



The mandi in this shop is okay, but not as exquisite as the one opposite. My wife also prefers the mandi in the white Arabic restaurant across the street, so they are all Arabic rice, but the details are slightly different. The prices of the Arab restaurants near our home are slightly higher than the one at my son’s school. For example, the Yemeni flatbread in this shop is 10 ringgit a piece, while the school shop only sells it for 4 ringgit, and it is more delicious.



Address: Rehan Restaurant (Rehan) view all

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Summary: This Kuala Lumpur halal food map issue 7 covers Limapulo Baba Can Cook, Ali-Han Muslim buffet hot pot and barbecue, Petaling Street halal malatang, Bartolo Lisboa Bakehouse, Village Park nasi lemak, Yunnan rice noodles, An Bang chicken rice, Barraca, and Hai Kah Lang seafood fish head noodles.

The restaurants in this issue are as follows:

1. Limapulo: Baba Can Cook (Nyonya cuisine)

2. Ali·Han Muslim buffet hotpot barbecue

3. Petaling Street Halal Malatang

4. BARTOLO LISBOA BAKEHOUSE (Portuguese cuisine)

5. VILLAGE PARK RESTAURANT (Nasi Lemak)

6. Steaming Era (Chaoshan Cuisine)

7. Yunye·Yunnan Rice Noodles

8. Anbang Paradise Chicken Rice Restaurant (Fujian cuisine)

9. BARRACA (Spanish food)

10. Hai Jiao Ren (seafood stall)

1. Limapulo:Baba Can Cook



This is a Malay-Nyonya restaurant that has been on the Michelin list for four consecutive years. Among Malay cuisines, I like to eat Nyonya food the most, because Nyonya food combines the cooking skills and taste of Nanyang Chinese.





The photo should be the founders. You can see that they are wearing traditional clothes and have Nanyang characteristics.



This restaurant is very popular. In Malaysia, any restaurant that can get Michelin certification is very popular because the consumption here is not expensive, with an average of 20-40 ringgit per person.



There are many things on the menu. In order to avoid being confused, I chose the most popular dishes based on the recommendations of most netizens.



Most of the people who come to eat at noon are office workers nearby, so there is no need to queue.



A cup of Nanyang-style teh tarik. The teh tarik here tastes good and moderate in taste. I don’t like drinks that are too sweet.



Satay chicken skewers, satay means grilled skewers. The white one should be Nyonya cake. The chicken itself is marinated. To eat satay, it needs to be paired with sauce. This dipping sauce is slightly sweet and not spicy. I am not used to the spicy taste in Southeast Asia.



This is one of the store's signature dishes, called shrimp tart. It is made of shrimp and crispy shell into the shape of an egg tart, with vegetable salad inside. You can dip it in the sweet and salty sauce. It is very delicious.



The restaurant is located near the World Trade Center. Parking is not easy around. You need to park in a parking lot in a nearby building. The passage in that parking lot is very narrow and the parking fee is relatively expensive. It is best not to drive here.

Address: Limapulo (Limapulo Baba Can Cook)

2. Ali·Han Muslim Buffet Hot Pot



A newly opened Chinese northwest-style self-service hotpot on Petaling Street. The owner is from Qinghai. The northwest flavor is mainly reflected in his northwest noodles such as Youxiang and bitter bean rolls.



You can choose between hot pot and barbecue, or both, and the per capita consumption is around RM40.



There is a wide variety of ingredients, including everything you should have, including desserts and ice cream.









You can choose the mandarin duck pot as the bottom of the pot, barbecue and hot pot are both available together.



The location is opposite the famous Chinese Ramen on Petaling Street, but it can’t be found on the map.

Address: Baker Street (Petaling Street)

3. Halal Malatang



Petaling Street is a Chinese food street, and next to the Muslim hotpot there is a Malatang that does a good business.



This Malatang used to be a Ma Jinlong franchise store, but it is no longer there. There are two branches in the same street.



The style is the same as in China, you can choose your own ingredients, and the vegetarian and meat dishes are the same price.



In fact, the taste is not as good as the spicy hotpot in China, but the business is booming, and the diners are mainly Malays.

Address: Baker Street (Petaling Street)

4. BARTOLO LISBOA BAKEHOUSE



This was the first time I saw a Portuguese restaurant, so I came over to try it out of curiosity. This shop specializes in Portuguese bread and also has simple meals.



The owner looks like a serious Portuguese at first glance, and the menu is all in Portuguese. I asked the waiter to recommend a local specialty to me.



This egg-like pancake is called Bolo do caco. It is a round flatbread with a shape like a fire and a soft texture. It is a traditional Portuguese staple food.



Portuguese egg tarts are probably the most famous snacks in Portugal. This authentic Portuguese egg tarts are larger, thicker and sweeter than the egg tarts we eat in China.



I ordered a strawberry milkshake for my son. The freshly squeezed strawberries and milk tasted sour and sweet, and it was quite delicious.



The prices in this store are on the high side, with the three items costing a total of RM64.

Address: Bartolo (Bartolo Lisboa Bakehouse)

5. VILLAGE PARK RESTAURANT



This is a very famous nasi lemak restaurant in Kuala Lumpur. I have been here twice, both times at noon. It is very popular and you have to queue for more than ten minutes during peak hours.



Although there are many people, the service is still very good. The waiters are unhurried and arranged in an orderly manner.



Nasi lemak is the national dish of Southeast Asia. Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia all consider themselves to be the birthplace of nasi lemak.



My experience is that just choose their signature chicken drumstick nasi lemak, the others are not as delicious as the signature.



This meal only costs RM12, so the value for money is really hard to beat.



Their store opens at six in the morning, and you can have hot spring eggs dipped in bread for breakfast.





For drinks, we recommend a cup of white coffee, which is the most popular coffee category in Southeast Asia.

Address: 5, Jalan SS 21/37, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

6. Steaming Era



When eating seafood in Kuala Lumpur, the first choice is a restaurant opened by Chaoshan people. This steamed seafood restaurant is the most delicious seafood restaurant I have ever eaten in Kuala Lumpur.





Malay seafood restaurants often sell dead frozen products. Only Chaoshan people prefer fresh seafood, because the fresher the seafood, the less fishy it smells.



The method of steaming seafood is also simple. Put the raw porridge at the bottom of the pot, put the seafood on top, cover it, wait a few minutes, and you can eat the seafood on top. After eating the seafood, the porridge at the bottom is also ready, and the seafood soup will flow into the bottom of the pot, which is delicious.



There are many kinds of seafood in this store, and there are many ways to eat them. The seafood can be eaten raw or steamed.





More than a dozen kinds of dipping sauces, mix and match as you like.



Their signature milk tea is better than other milk tea shops outside. It tastes sweeter and sweeter. The waiter even asked me what I thought of the taste. I said it was very good.



This thing is very similar to northwest pasta. It is made by Chaoshan people with Hui oil flavor. It is a thin layer with a hollow inside, which can be eaten with vegetables.



The seafood casserole porridge, the seafood in it can be tasted and the ingredients are fresh, definitely not made from frozen products.



The prawns and scallops are both alive and will jump around when put in the steamer.



After steaming the seafood, I just had porridge. This steamed dish, paired with their dipping sauce, is more delicious than eating Malatang.









Seven-star spotted fish is a fish that we all like to eat. It has no small spines and the meat is tender and firm. It has no shortcomings except that it is expensive.



I have been to this steamed seafood restaurant twice, and each time I ate different dishes, they all tasted great. If you don’t eat expensive ingredients, the per capita consumption would be around RM70.

Address: Marina Seafood (Marina Seafood Restaurant Steam Times)

7. Yunye·Yunnan Rice Noodles·Sichuan Small Bowl Dishes



Friends who want to eat Yunnan rice noodles in Kuala Lumpur are in luck, a Yunnan rice noodle shop has opened at the back of the Bank of China Building.



They specialize in a variety of small bowl dishes, but the rice noodles are what attracts me the most.



The diners at noon are mainly office workers nearby. This kind of small bowl dish is convenient to choose and the price is cheap.





The rice noodles are made in the traditional Yunnan way, with mint added and the beef soup stewed very thick.

Address: 1, Megan Avenue, C-0-7, 189, Jln Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

8. An Bang Paradise Chicken Rice Restaurant



This chicken rice restaurant is one that I often visit. It is a pork-free restaurant run by a local Chinese. The chicken rice is very delicious.





This is also a traditional Nanyang Chinese craft that has been practiced in Ampang for two generations.



For chicken rice, you can choose either plain-cut chicken or grilled chicken legs. I have tried both, and they are both delicious, and the accompanying dipping sauces are amazing.



The store's homemade herbal tea and Fuzhou fish balls show that their ancestors are from Fujian.





This is for dine-in dining, and you can also choose to take it out. They will pack it in a sealed box, and the taste will not be affected at all after it is opened.



The Ampang Paradise Chicken Restaurant street reminds me of Penang, because this area is also a gathering place for Chinese.

Address: 158, Jalan Besar Ampang, Pekan Ampang, 68000 Ampang, Selangor

9. BARRACA



This is a newly opened Spanish restaurant in Ampang, and its main specialty is of course paella.



I have eaten Spanish restaurants in Indonesia before. There are also some restaurants in China that make Spanish paella, but it is difficult to eat authentic ones.



Facts have proved that Spanish paella is just that, not that good, because the rice they use is a bit hard, and it mainly depends on the freshness of the ingredients.



This shop has just opened and is very popular. There are only a dozen staff working in the kitchen.



The bread that comes with the meal is a standard feature of Western food.





This thing that looks like sushi is topped with octopus. Spanish and Portuguese people like to eat octopus.



This goat cheese salad is very delicious, mainly because the cheese has a rich milky aroma. Spain has a well-developed animal husbandry and first-class dairy products.

Address: L1-08 The Campus Ampang Jalan Kolam Air Lama, Mukim, 68000 Kuala Lumpur, Selangor

10. Hai Kah Lang



Hai Jiao Ren is an Internet celebrity Michelin restaurant in Kuala Lumpur, specializing in a variety of seafood and Nanyang Chinese snacks.



The difference between this store and Steam Times is that this one is a food stall, while Steam Times is a more high-end business dinner. In the steaming era, seafood was steamed, but this restaurant mainly specializes in spicy stir-fried, fried and various curries.



When Chinese people eat seafood, of course they still have to eat it fresh.



Haijiaoren is quite large, but it is still full, and you have to queue for more than ten minutes for lunch.



We followed the recommendations on Dianping and chose the most popular signature dishes.



A cup of Hainan tea, Hainan tea is white coffee, and a cup of lemongrass lemonade.



This is called soft fried crab, and you can eat it with the shell because it is really soft.



I still chose my favorite seven-star grouper. This kind of fish is delicious no matter how you prepare it, as long as the ingredients are fresh.



This is mixed seafood, with kway teow at the bottom. The kway teow is like vermicelli or rice noodles. The soup base is Tom Yum Goong. This bowl is very generous, with shrimps, crabs, shells, and fish in it. The meal costs 60 ringgit per person.

Address: Hai Kah Lang (Taman Cheras) Hai Kah Lang Seafood & Fish Head Noodle view all

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Summary: This Kuala Lumpur halal food map issue 6 follows the author's long stay near KLCC and covers Chef Eyad smoked barbecue, IKEA, The Chicken Rice Shop, Shawarma City, Sprezzatura Kafe, Supamala Sichuan hot pot, Bake With Yen, Monster Sushi, Grumpy Bagels, Nando's, and family-friendly Muslim travel meals.

Recently, I came to Kuala Lumpur while accompanying my child during their studies. I stayed for a long time and dug into the restaurants near my home. After this period of exploration, I found that my taste has completely failed in Malaysia. If I am in China, if I think a restaurant's food tastes good, then most people will find it delicious, and my taste is relatively close to the masses. However, in Kuala Lumpur, I don’t think the restaurants that locals like to eat are delicious, especially the Malay cuisine. I have tried several local popular online restaurants in succession, but they all turned out to be disappointing. Malay people have a strong taste, and most of their dishes are salty, spicy and fried. I still prefer lighter dishes, but the Middle Eastern cuisine I have eaten in Kuala Lumpur is very delicious and almost never lets me down.

Early review:

Kuala Lumpur Halal Food Map (Issue 5)

Kuala Lumpur Halal Food Map (Issue 4)

Kuala Lumpur Halal Food Map (Issue 3)

Kuala Lumpur Halal Food Map (Issue 2)

The restaurants in this issue are as follows:

1. Chef Eyad (smoked barbecue)

2. IKEA (Swedish restaurant)

3. THE CHICKEN RICE SHOP (Hainan Chicken Rice)

4. SHAWARMA CITY (Turkish & Syrian cuisine)

5. SPREZZATURA KAFE (light meal)

6. SUPAMALA (Sichuan hot pot)

7. Bake With Yen Chow Kit (baking supplies supermarket)

8. MONSTER SUSHI (conveyor belt sushi)

9. GRUMPY BAGELS (bakery shop)

10. Nando's (roast chicken)

1. Chef Eyad (smoked barbecue)



This is a Middle Eastern-style smoked barbecue restaurant, not far from the apartment where I live, with the Twin Towers in the background. I often pass by it, and then I thought of checking out the store. I was pleasantly surprised and have already visited it for the second time.



Most restaurants in Malaysia do not have halal certification, because the official unified halal certification is very expensive, tens of thousands of ringgit, so restaurants will use some obscure ways to express halal, because restaurants without certification are not allowed to label halal without authorization.



This kind of charcoal-smoked barbecue is also American-style barbecue, but it’s better to emphasize American-style here than just mention smoke.



This store is still an international chain store, but its branches are all open in Middle Eastern countries. We had a particularly delicious American barbecue restaurant in Dubai, and we couldn’t forget it after we returned home. We didn’t expect there to be one right outside our doorstep.



The first time I came alone, I saw an American-style burger on the menu and decided to order a beef one.



This smoked beef burger is very delicious. It has two layers of meat, one layer of patty and one layer of smoked beef. The quality of the beef is excellent, it is all lean meat, and it is grilled to a soft and chewy texture.





In a restaurant opened by Arabs, tabouli salad is an indispensable part of the salad.



Cherry tomato and mint salad, this is my second choice.



The second time our family of three came to eat, I chose a 250g smoked roast beef. The set meal came with a naan, a rice, a salad, and a plate of hummus sauce. The meat was so tender that Fahim also ate a lot. He especially liked to eat naan bread. I remembered that when we were in Egypt, he ate naan bread every day. The flat bread in Egypt only cost 20 cents a piece.



This shop is very particular, each cake comes with a bag.



This set is just enough for the three of us. If you have a big appetite, you can choose the 500g set, which will come with more side dishes.







His Kunafa dessert is actually the original flavor without added sugar. It tastes not sweet at all. If you want it sweet, just dip it in the syrup in the small dish.

Address: Chef Eyad Star Boulevard KLCC

2. IKEA (Swedish restaurant)



The IKEA restaurant in Kuala Lumpur has halal certification. It was also my first time to dine at IKEA. I used to visit Huiju IKEA in Beijing, but I would only eat ice cream and drinks there.



The IKEA restaurant in Kuala Lumpur is very popular. You have to queue up to get a meal tray during lunch time. It is popular because of its high cost performance. A lunch only costs RM20 and there are unlimited drinks.



I feel that there are many more people coming to eat than buying furniture, and it is difficult to find a seat during peak dining hours.



People say IKEA's restaurants are also outsourced, with no rent, but IKEA has a profit-sharing agreement with the restaurant.



The variety of dishes is particularly rich. to Swedish meatballs, there are also some localized Malay dishes and desserts.



The process is the same as eating in the school cafeteria. Take a plate and tell the waiter what you want to eat and how much you want. He will help you prepare your meal, then go to the cashier to pay. If you want to drink, you can get a drink cup, and if you want to drink coffee, you can get a coffee cup.



I definitely still prefer this healthy light meal. Salmon and pasta are also children’s favorites.



People say this meatball is the most popular. The waiter will ask you how many you want to eat, tell the number, and then he will serve you with broccoli and mashed potatoes.



Another popular item is the grilled chicken wings. The chicken wings are huge and taste good. They were very comfortable to eat at IKEA and the two of them spent only RM40.

Address: IKEA Cheras (IKEA)

3. THE CHICKEN RICE SHOP (Hainan Chicken Rice)



This store is located on the second floor of AK Shopping Mall. I have eaten from their takeout before. Because there are so many people there at noon, I have to queue up, so I can order takeout faster.



With halal certification, this is more common in chain fast food restaurants and requires the restaurant to have a certain level of strength.



The Hainanese Chicken Rice Set, which comes with a portion of sour chili, a portion of chicken soup, and a portion of fried bean sprouts, is also around RM20.



Their taste is more suitable for Chinese people, especially southerners.



Address: The Chicken Rice Shop Avenue K

4. SHAWARMA CITY



This is another grilled daddy shop with the Twin Towers on its back. You can see the Twin Towers in the background of the sign. Because there are so many shawarma shops like this in Malaysia, I didn’t pay attention. I passed by several times without going in. A few days ago, Fahim had been eating Pizza Hut pasta for a week. I was really tired of it, so I wanted to give him a change of taste. It happened that this shop was very close to my home, so I came here.



Because there are many non-spicy rice dishes for children in Middle Eastern restaurants, and I like them very much myself, so when I don’t know what to eat, this is a good choice.



You can choose from all the dishes on the menu of this store. I picked a chicken one. The most popular one in Malaysia is chicken, because Indians here or some Chinese who believe in local religions do not eat beef.





For their chicken rice, there was so much chicken that it covered the rice, and the grilled chicken was so delicious that Fahim finished the whole plate of chicken. And when asked the next day if he wanted to eat pasta or hand-picked rice, he switched to hand-picked rice.

Address: Shawarma City KLCC

5. SPREZZATURA KAFE



This kind of quiet cafe with few people is my favorite place to go in Kuala Lumpur. The simple sandwiches provided are also my favorite light meals. This shop is a simple coffee shop next to the clinic I discovered when I took Fahim to get a flu shot.



Because it was noon time, all the nearby Malay food stalls were crowded with people. Only this shop looked deserted, so I came in.



This kind of healthy light breakfast that I like is not very recognized by the locals, but in Canada and the United Kingdom, the most popular breakfast restaurants in the morning have this kind of light breakfast, and you have to queue up.



This store actually has a good reputation on Google, but the parking fee here is too expensive, charging RM4 for half an hour, and the parking fee in this place has to be paid at the self-service machine in the lobby with a card, which is very troublesome.





Fortunately, the coffee and sandwiches taste very good. This set meal costs only RM30, which is already very expensive for office workers.

Address: Sprezzatura Coffee Phileo Buna Market (Sprezzatura Cafe)

6. SUPAMALA (Sichuan hot pot)



I've been missing Beijing's shabu-shabu recently, and I haven't found any particularly delicious hot pot restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, so I did a search and found this restaurant, which should be classified as Sichuan-style hot pot.



The environment of the restaurant is quite exquisite. It opened not long ago and the service of the staff is also very attentive.





This dipping station has more Nanyang characteristics, with various seafood sauces and Southeast Asian specialties, but no sesame sauce.



When we first arrived, we were at the first table. It didn’t take long for the store to be filled with people, all of them office workers who came to eat at noon. This store has buffets at different prices, as well as a la carte, and we chose a la carte.



I remember the buffet starts at more than 50 ringgit per person, and there are several more expensive ones.





You can choose from four kinds of soup bases. The dipping sauces and soup bases in this store are very good, but the presentation of the ingredients is really not flattering, because the price of this store is mid-to-high-end in Kuala Lumpur, with per capita consumption of more than 150 ringgit, but this product is definitely not available in Beijing.



Moreover, the portion of the dish was really too small. The two of us added many more dishes, and we ate a total of more than 300 ringgit before we were barely full, with nothing left.







To be honest, the seafood and squid here are very fresh, and the meatballs taste better than those at home, but the beef and mutton are just not that good.







This brown sugar glutinous rice cake is not very authentic either. It is flat in appearance and tasteless.



So I say that domestic hot pot rolls are still very good. This kind of restaurant will definitely not survive for three months in Beijing, but the business is very good in Malaysia. Domestic hot pot restaurant owners may consider coming to Kuala Lumpur to make a roll.



Address: 50, Jalan Raja Abdullah, Chow Kit, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

7. Bake With Yen Chow Kit



This is a halal supermarket that specializes in baking supplies and ingredients. Baking is very popular in Kuala Lumpur, and most of them are halal shops, so this kind of raw material supermarket exists.



Moreover, the raw materials in this store are sold very cheaply, including all kinds of seasonings and flour.



Baking molds, colorings, almond flour, etc. are all available. The entire site is halal, so you can buy with confidence.



There are also many Chinese clerks, which makes communication easy.





Address: Bake with Yen Chow Kit

8. MONSTER SUSHI



When I'm walking my baby shopping, and I don't know what to eat, I'll go to a Japanese restaurant.



This is a very cute conveyor belt sushi restaurant. Most Japanese food restaurants in Kuala Lumpur are relatively affordable. The per capita consumption of this small restaurant is only RM50.





Conveyor belt sushi is suitable for children. You can eat whichever one looks pretty. After you finish the meal, you will pay according to the color of the plate. You can also order a la carte.



This set meal is neither salty nor spicy and is suitable for all ages.



The fried rice is also very tasty.



I really can’t resist the temptation of freshly squeezed juice in Kuala Lumpur, a bottle of which costs less than ten ringgit.

Address: Sushi Monster Setapak Central

9. GRUMPY BAGELS



This is a new Internet celebrity roasting and coffee shop in Kuala Lumpur. The owner is a retired flight attendant and is quite popular on Xiaohongshu.



The location is relatively secluded. It is located in a bungalow in an alley. The surrounding area is not busy, but the store's business is very good.



We arrived early in the morning, there were not many vacancies, and the parking space at the door was also tight.



I didn’t see the proprietress that day. People say the proprietress likes to post videos of herself baking on Xiaohongshu, which has attracted many fans.



We packed several kinds of bagels. They tasted good to eat on the road, but their products were a little more expensive, with a bagel costing ten ringgits.



The decoration of the store is relatively simple and simple, and it looks very comfortable. However, compared to cafes in China, the environment is not as outstanding. It can only be said that competition among Chinese catering companies is fierce.







The styles of cakes look very ordinary, but the business of this shop is really good, and the proprietress is very attentive in running it.



That's the boss lady in the photo. Their way of living and working is very enviable.

Address: Grumpy Bagels

10. Nando's (roast chicken)



This grilled chicken restaurant was the restaurant where we ate on our first date in Malaysia. It was 10 years ago. At that time, we only focused on people-watching and had no impression of the taste of the food. Now that we live in Kuala Lumpur, we occasionally order takeaway from their restaurant because my son also likes the meat and vegetable combination of this chicken rice.



You can choose any flavor, make sure it is not spicy, and you can also match the side dishes inside. This store is a large chain and can be found in many shopping malls.



Fahim likes to eat green beans and chicken, but he doesn’t like to eat vegetables, so we can only try our best to provide him with nutritious meals. Fortunately, he lives near KLCC, so there are more restaurants to choose from.



Address: Nando's view all

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Summary: This Kuala Lumpur halal food guide part 5 maps KLCC and airport-area halal restaurants, including Cafe Espresso, Taste of India, Chicken Chop Station, Little Penang Cafe, PADI HOUSE, BAPE CAFE, Burger & Lobster, YUZU, Kenny Hills, De Wan, and more places the author tried during a 20-day Malaysia trip.

I spent the 2025 New Year in Malaysia for 20 days. I mostly stayed around KLCC. After my previous posts on halal food in Kuala Lumpur, I finally feel like I understand the food scene around the Petronas Twin Towers. The restaurant scene in Malaysia is very competitive. I have only recommended five lists so far, and some restaurants from the earlier ones have already closed. Still, the turnover is slower than in Beijing. When it comes to how competitive the restaurant industry is, if China claims second place, no other country would dare claim first.

1. CAFE ESPRESSO

2. TASTE OF INDIA

3. CHICKEN CHOP STATION

4. Mengda Mini Bowl

5. Little Penang Cafe (Xiao Bingcheng Meishiguan)

6. PADI HOUSE

7. Dotty’s

8. BAPE CAFE

9. BURGER & LOBSTER

10. BUNGKUS KAWKAW

11. YUZU

12. Old Oil Ghost (Lao You Gui Gui)

13. Chateraise

14. XVI

15. KENNY HILLS

16. De Wan

1. CAFE ESPRESSO



This cafe is near the boarding gates after security for international departures at Kuala Lumpur Airport. The airport has two security checks. There is a simple check when you enter, and a stricter one near the boarding gates. You cannot bring drinks through the second check, even if you bought them at the airport. I once had to throw away a coffee I just bought because I was told I could not bring it through.



Luckily, the coffee at this cafe after the final security check tastes great and is cheap. If you want coffee at Kuala Lumpur Airport, it is best to buy it at the boarding gate. If you buy it before security, remember to leave at least half an hour to reach the gate because the security line can be long.

2. TASTE OF INDIA



This shop is in the dining area after the first security check for international departures at Kuala Lumpur Airport. It is an Indian-style fast food restaurant that is very popular with passengers. You often have to wait in line during meal times. A biryani rice set costs about 40 RMB. It tastes very good, though the portion is small.



3. CHICKEN CHOP STATION



On the G floor of Wisma Central—the G floor is what we call the first floor in China; if you press 1 in a Kuala Lumpur elevator, you actually go to the second floor—there is an Italian fast food restaurant. It is packed every noon because the food is delicious and cheap. A meal costs no more than 10 Malaysian Ringgit.



My son loves pasta and french fries, especially pasta in different shapes. This shop is very close to me, so I buy them for him. The shop has no menu. You just grab a plate, pick what you want to eat, and then walk to the cashier to pay. They also have free drinks.





This big combo plate only costs 10 yuan. If you just buy pasta for your child, it only costs 5 yuan.





4. Mengda Mini Bowl



Right next to the pasta shop, there is a newly opened Chinese halal small-bowl dish (xiaowancai) restaurant called Mengda. Mengda refers to Mengda Mountain in Xunhua Salar Autonomous County, Qinghai Province, which is a Salar community. This shop is run by Salar people from Qinghai and is owned by the same people as the Lanzhou hand-pulled noodle (lamian) shop next door.



Small-bowl dishes are various Chinese stir-fries served in small bowls for you to choose from. This lets you try several dishes in one meal without wasting food. Mengda small-bowl dishes are mostly salty, fresh, and spicy Sichuan-style, which is a flavor Southeast Asians enjoy.





In the small-bowl dish shop, you can also order from the noodle shop menu next door because the two shops are connected. Besides Lanzhou hand-pulled noodles, the noodle shop has various stir-fried noodles, mixed noodles, big plate chicken (dapanji), dumplings, and kebabs. The food is very good and the business is busy. Friends who are not used to Southeast Asian food can come here to eat.



The small-bowl dish shop also has a drink bar with various lemon teas, fruit teas, and other drinks. People in tropical regions love drinking beverages and pair them with every meal. The restaurant is easy to find. It is right next to the KLCC Twin Towers, in the street-level shops of the Central Building.

5. Little Penang Cafe (Xiao Bingcheng Meishiguan)



Since I spend all my time near the KLCC Twin Towers, my daily life revolves around this area. I have almost eaten at every restaurant inside the Twin Towers. The food inside the Twin Towers is generally fine. I have never seen any restaurant here sell pork. I only saw one area in the Isetan supermarket on the B1 floor marked for non-halal food, and the only non-halal meat there is pork.



This shop is on the 4th floor of the Twin Towers. You can guess from the name that it is a Nyonya restaurant. It is very busy at lunchtime and you have to wait in line.





Their food is really delicious. This combo meal only costs a little over 20 Malaysian ringgit, which is a better deal than what we ate in Penang. Nyonya food is mostly salty and spicy, which is very suitable for friends from the south to try.



6. PADI HOUSE



I posted on social media that I was visiting a lot of cafes for this food map. Because of my job, I can work from anywhere in the world as long as I have internet. These cafes have air conditioning, WiFi, and the drinks are very cheap—about half the price of those in Beijing. I love that I can eat and drink there.



This is my favorite shop. It is right at the entrance of the Isetan mall and connects to the Petronas Twin Towers. I really like their healthy breakfast. It starts at 7:30 a.m., which is very early for Kuala Lumpur, where most shops do not open until after 10:00 a.m.



Breakfast is served all day until 10:00 p.m. This soft-boiled hot spring egg (onsen tamago) is one of the things I eat for breakfast. The set costs 10 ringgit and includes a cup of coffee.



If it is not mealtime, I like to order two drinks: a coffee and a juice. The juice is 10 ringgit and the coffee is 5 to 7 ringgit, totaling about 20 yuan. In Beijing, this combination of fresh juice and coffee would cost at least 50 yuan.



I can stay here all afternoon. If I get hungry from drinking, I order a snack. My son loves these crispy shrimp crackers (xiapian).



7. Dotty’s



Dotty’s is right across from Padi. I don't think the drinks at Dotty’s are as good as Padi’s, and it is too noisy inside. Locals seem to prefer Dotty’s. Neither shop sells alcohol; they are Western-style cafes that also serve simple Malaysian-style meals.



The drink prices here are a little higher than at Padi. A small can of mixed fruit juice costs over 20 ringgit, and the coffee tastes very average. I only came here once and go to Padi every other time.



8. BAPE CAFE



Bape is a trendy Japanese clothing brand, which stands for a bathing ape. Bape is considered the high-end line of Aape. I was surprised to find they opened a cafe in Kuala Lumpur.



This cafe doesn't look fancy at all, the prices are very affordable, and I found the taste of the drinks quite ordinary.



They serve light meals, coffee, and desserts, so I ordered a piece of chocolate that features their brand logo.



To be honest, it wasn't very good, so I only ate half. This piece of chocolate cost about 40 RMB.



The coffee was also very average, and I don't like using these disposable cups. The shop is on the G floor of the Petronas Twin Towers, near the entrance to the KLCC Park fountain.

9. BURGER & LOBSTER



Next to Bape is this American burger and lobster restaurant, both located at the G floor entrance of the Twin Towers. I have only tried their burgers, which are truly delicious and high quality, but they are expensive. This burger costs about 100 RMB.



10. BUNGKUS KAWKAW



There is a very popular pulled tea (teh tarik) shop on the B1 floor of the Twin Towers. Pulled tea is Malaysian milk tea. I have had it a few times and it is really tasty and cheap, costing only 5 MYR per cup with many flavors to choose from.



The shop is always busy and full of customers, so I usually get it to go and grab one of their signature snacks to go with it.



11. YUZU



This is a Japanese restaurant on the 4th floor of the Twin Towers. There are at least four Japanese restaurants in the Twin Towers, and each one has a slightly different style.



I think this place offers good value for money with many set meal options. This combo set includes various classic Japanese dishes and even wagyu beef, where you can choose how you want it cooked. It costs about 130 RMB in total, but the portion is a bit small; someone with a big appetite could probably eat two sets.



12. Old Oil Ghost (Lao You Gui Gui)



Every morning after I drop my son off at kindergarten, I go to this nearby Old Oil Ghost (Lao You Gui Gui) for breakfast. This is a chain brand that sells Chinese-style soy milk, fried dough sticks (youtiao), tofu pudding (doufuhua), and porridge.



They make the dried scallop porridge in the Cantonese dim sum style. The tofu pudding is sweet, and with a fried dough stick, the whole breakfast costs about 10 Malaysian Ringgit.



Old Oil Ghost is a chain, so you can find many locations by searching on a map.



13. Chateraise



This is a cake shop that uses imported Japanese ingredients. I ordered my son's third birthday cake here. The school allows birthday celebrations and small gifts for the children, but they don't allow candy, chocolate, or nuts. Cake and fruit are fine.



Japanese dairy products are very high quality. I once ate local dairy in Hokkaido, and I still remember how good it tasted.



You can order a cake and pick it up the same day. A 21cm fruit cake costs only 170 RMB, which is much cheaper than in Beijing.



This was Fahim's first birthday in Malaysia and the most formal one he has ever had.



14. XVI



There is a cafe near Asy-Syakirin Mosque, and the back of the shop faces the mosque at KLCC.



Sometimes I sit here in the morning, order a coffee, and watch the people walking by on their way to work at the Petronas Twin Towers. Their coffee and bread taste good, and a breakfast set costs 10 yuan.



15. KENNY HILLS



This shop seems to be a famous local dessert chain in Kuala Lumpur. There are two near where I live, and this one is close to Ampang Kindergarten. It is where I go for breakfast after dropping off my child.



The shop is very busy during breakfast hours. The prices are not cheap, but the portions are large.



For two people to have two healthy breakfasts, each with a coffee, it costs about 150 yuan.



16. De Wan



There is a very famous Michelin-rated restaurant in Ampang Shopping Centre that specializes in Malaysian cuisine. Malaysian cuisine here refers to a fusion of Malay, Indian, and Chinese Nyonya dishes.



This restaurant is near my apartment complex. I used to pass by it often but never realized how big it was inside.



The founder, Chef Wan, seems to be quite famous in Malaysia.





The restaurant has a great atmosphere and excellent service. The prices are on the expensive side for the area, with an average cost of about 100 Malaysian ringgit per person.







I can tell their food is authentic, but I don't really like dishes with such heavy seasoning.



Fahim likes the complimentary crispy peanut crackers (huasheng cuibing) they serve.



The fish curry and beef rendang (rendang niurou) are both great with rice. They are fresh, fragrant, and spicy, but the heavy seasoning hides the natural taste of the ingredients. As a tourist, it is a fun experience to try once in a while. view all

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Summary: This Kuala Lumpur halal food guide issue 3 maps Malay, Chinese, and international halal restaurants, including Arabic grilled meat, laksa, Hakka cuisine, Cantonese-style tea food, seafood, French food, Japanese ramen, hot pot, Chinese dishes, and Paris Baguette.

Kuala Lumpur has a surprising number of halal restaurants. If you do not know where to start, you can choose from the three categories I have divided them into. The first category is Malay food, or Southeast Asian cuisine, which includes Thai food. Malay people are spread widely across Southeast Asia; they live not only in Malaysia but also in Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia, and Thailand. The second category is Chinese food, or Chinese cuisine. This is mainly halal food made by Chinese people who moved south to Southeast Asia, based on Fujian and Guangdong styles with some improvements. The third category is foreign restaurants. The most common ones here are Japanese and Korean food, followed by Western food, South Asian restaurants, and Middle Eastern restaurants. There might be some niche halal restaurants, but they basically fall into these three categories. The number of halal restaurants here definitely exceeds that of Beijing, but in terms of variety, it is still not as diverse as Beijing. Beijing's halal Chinese food and foreign restaurant categories still lead the world.

The restaurant information for this issue is as follows:

1. WRAP'NROLL (Arabian grilled meat)

2. AH CHENG LAKSA (Malay food)

3. Maifenju (Hakka cuisine)

4. FRIDAYS (North American style food)

5. Samtai Yamch'a (Cantonese-style tea restaurant)

6. TWO SONS (seafood, afternoon tea)

7. BACHA COFFEE (coffee shop)

8. TEA ROASTERY (Japanese matcha)

9. Arte 66 Restaurant & Bar (French food)

10. Teppanyaki (tieban shao)

11. Shrimp Noodle Bar (Japanese ramen)

12. The Fish Bowl (light meals)

13. Cili Kampung (Malay cuisine)

14. Fresh (airport light meal fast food)

15. Tengyu (Chinese food, hot pot)

16. Paris Baguette (Western pastries and bread)

1. Wrap'nroll



This is an Arabic fast food restaurant on the B1 floor of Avenue K mall. People call this mall AK. It sits just across the street from the north side of the Petronas Twin Towers. The B1 floor has many halal fast food shops.





You can eat Arabic specialty desserts like kunafa and baklava here.



Address: By the elevator on the B1 floor of AK mall

2. Ah Cheng Laksa



Laksa is a specialty of Malaysia. It is a type of noodle soup that comes in many varieties and flavors. Because many Malay people live in Singapore and Indonesia, you can find laksa there too.



The broth for this noodle soup has many ingredients and a wide range of flavors. I did not quite understand the taste, so I just ordered the signature laksa. I could not finish it after two bites. If you have a conservative palate, be careful when ordering.



Address: AK Mall, B1

3. Ma Fen Ju



This is a small Hakka restaurant. You can probably only find halal Hakka food in Southeast Asia, and this was my first time trying it.









The menu says no pork. In Malaysia, getting an official halal certification costs over 50,000 Malaysian ringgit. Small shops cannot afford that, so they just write no pork instead of paying the fee.





Sambal okra (yangjiaodou) is just okra.



Dried shrimp tofu with minced meat rice, which is a little spicy.



Address: AK Mall, B1

4. FRIDAYS



This is an American-style halal restaurant. You can tell by the decor that it has a Western cowboy vibe.



American restaurants are known for large portions and high calories. I chose this place because my son cannot eat spicy food, but the black pepper in the American dishes still has a bit of a kick.





Fahim took one bite of the salmon and stopped, so I ordered him a kids' meal instead.



Tomato pasta is his absolute favorite.

Address: 4th Floor, KLCC

5. Samtai Yamch'a



This is a halal-certified Cantonese dim sum restaurant.



They have freshly made dim sum available for takeout.



The restaurant is in the newly opened TRX Mall and is very busy with many Malay customers, but I don't think it is as refined as the dim sum in KLCC.



Spicy wontons in chili oil (hongyou chaoshou) and their signature hand-pulled noodles (lamian).





Fresh shrimp rice noodle rolls (changfen).





Custard buns (liushabao).



Chicken barbecue pork buns (chashaobao). I still think the ones from the Hui Muslim restaurant in Guangzhou that split open at the top are better.

Address: Concourse Level, TRX Mall

6. TWO SONS



Two Sons is a seafood afternoon tea restaurant on the third floor of TRX.





You order by scanning a QR code here, and they serve tea and coffee.



The main meals focus on seafood, which tastes fresh and delicious. You often have to queue for a table, but waiting in line to eat is very common in Kuala Lumpur.

Address: 3rd Floor, TRX Mall.

7. BACHA COFFEE



This is a very popular cafe that also has locations in Hong Kong. It is known as the Hermes of the coffee world, but the prices are not actually that high. A pot of coffee costs about 30 to 60 Malaysian Ringgit.



We visited the branch on the ground floor of KLCC, and I also saw one in the TRX mall.



They have hundreds of coffee varieties, and the menu is as thick as a book. I do not have any specific recommendations, but keep in mind that one order is a whole pot, which is enough for two people. We accidentally ordered two pots, but luckily they were not filled to the brim, so we managed to finish them.



You can pair the coffee with cream and desserts, which are of excellent quality.







Address: Ground Floor, KLCC, near the entrance by the musical fountain.

8. TEA ROASTERY CHA-BA-SHI-RA



A new Japanese matcha shop just opened at the entrance of the B1 supermarket in Isetan Department Store.



The owner is Malaysian. He went to Japan to learn the art of matcha, and because he loves it himself, he came back home to open this shop.



I have tasted matcha in Hokkaido, where it was smooth and rich, and the quality at this shop is also very good.



Address: Exit of the B1 supermarket in Isetan Department Store.

9. Arte 66 Restaurant & Bar



This is a very luxurious French restaurant located just a few hundred meters from the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.



You can only find this kind of halal French dining in Kuala Lumpur. I saw one in Dubai, but it was ridiculously expensive at 3,000 yuan per person. This place is about 500 RMB per person.







The restaurant is on the 66th floor of the building, offering a panoramic view of Kuala Lumpur with the Petronas Twin Towers visible in the distance.







They charge per person, and you choose your items from the menu. The dishes are served in order, and the whole meal takes about an hour.



They serve TWG brand tea bags, which cost over a hundred yuan online.



The first dish was raw oyster sashimi. The taste was very average and a bit fishy; I still don't like eating raw oysters.



The two of us chose different set menus, and the other one was salmon sashimi.



Seafood soup with scallop meat, large shrimp, and mussels.



Creamy vegetable soup.



This is a French-style duck dish. The meat is quite tender and very lean.



The French-style pan-seared lamb chops taste good. It is a pity I did not get to eat French escargot here; I will have to wait until I am back in Tianjin to eat snails.



The coffee and desserts are high quality, but the main dishes taste very ordinary and a bit rough. They do not seem to match the decor.





Address: Level 66, Jalan Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

10. Teppanyaki



A Japanese teppanyaki restaurant. I remember the last time I had halal teppanyaki was in Hokkaido.





A chef cooks the meat for you, then you eat it with vegetables and rice. The meal comes with jelly and edamame.



Address: 52100, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Taman Kepong, Jalan Metro Prima, F28, L1, AEON Mall, Metro Prima

11. Shrimp Noodle Bar



This is a Japanese-style shrimp broth ramen shop.







Their shrimp soup is incredibly rich and authentic, made with real, quality ingredients. The shrimp tails are already peeled, which is a perfect touch.



12. THE FISH BOWL



This is a light meal shop on the fourth floor of KLCC. After living in Malaysia for a while, you will really crave this kind of light, healthy food. This shop is also halal certified.



Their drinks are all fresh-pressed fruit and vegetable juices.



You order by selecting your ingredients on a piece of paper.



If you cannot read the menu, you can also choose a set meal by looking at the pictures.

13. cili kampung



This is a Malay restaurant on the fourth floor of KLCC. It is a chain store that is very popular, so you will need to wait in line.





The large shrimp and squid are delicious. The salty and spicy flavors go perfectly with rice; the two of us ate a whole bucket of it.











Address: 4th Floor, KLCC

14. FRESH



This is a fast-food restaurant located after the international security checkpoint at Kuala Lumpur Airport.



There are not many good food options after security. Besides McDonald's, KFC, and Pizza Hut, this is the only healthy restaurant worth visiting.



Address: After international security, Terminal 2, Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

15. Tengyu Chinese Hot Pot Restaurant



Tengyu is a hot pot restaurant in Kuala Lumpur opened by Hui Muslims from Xi'an. They also serve stir-fried dishes.





The restaurant has a nice, spacious environment and even includes a prayer room.



They use traditional copper pots with charcoal fire, and the taste is very good.





Their stir-fried dishes are prepared in the Sichuan style and go very well with rice.



Fermented glutinous rice soup (laozao tang)



Shredded pork in sweet bean sauce (jingjiang rousi)



Fish with pickled mustard greens (suancai yu)



Address: 83-G PLATINUM WALK NO 2 JALAN LANGKAWI SETAPAK, KUALA LUMPUR. (Next to the side entrance of Setapak Central)

16. PARIS BAGUETTE



A halal Paris Baguette store in Kuala Lumpur.



They have bread, light meals, and coffee.



Address: Level C, The Exchange TRX mall view all