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Summary: This Kuala Lumpur halal food guide issue 4 continues the city series with airport Pizza Hut, nasi lemak, Indian meals, beef roti, Thai food, Japanese supermarket snacks, coffee, yong tau foo, Italian food, Dragon-i, and practical halal dining notes around KLCC and the airport.

Since my son started kindergarten in Kuala Lumpur, I have to travel back and forth between Beijing and Kuala Lumpur. Because of this, my Kuala Lumpur Halal Food Series will keep updating.

Kuala Lumpur Halal Food Map (Part 2)

Kuala Lumpur Halal Food Map (Part 3)

The restaurant information for this issue is as follows:

1. Pizza Hut (American-style pizza fast food)

2. Nasi Lemak Royale Kedah (Malay coconut milk rice)

3. Amman Mess (Indian main meal)

4. Beef Roti (beef flatbread)

5. Thai Cuisine (Thai food)

6. Don Don Donki (Japanese supermarket)

7. Jardin Coffee (coffee and desserts)

8. Yong Tau Foo (spicy hot pot)

9. NATALINA ITALIAN KITCHEN (Italian food)

10. Dragon-i (Chinese food)

1. Pizza Hut (American-style pizza fast food)



Just like in Singapore, international fast-food chains in Kuala Lumpur are 100% halal. Some people ask why I didn't list McDonald's or KFC. It's because those shops are everywhere, so I don't need to recommend them. However, these American brands, especially Starbucks, don't do very well in Kuala Lumpur. They face widespread boycotts in the Islamic world due to their Jewish background and public support for the LGBT community.

I personally don't boycott any products, but I don't oppose those who do. I just feel that boycotting is a bit like a child throwing a tantrum and rarely achieves much. First, most employees of these companies in Islamic countries are Muslims, so you end up hurting your own people while trying to hurt the enemy. Second, the global economy is interconnected. Even without considering that boycotts don't have much effect, there are always ways to bypass economic sanctions imposed by the U.S. I think it is better to improve our own skills and defeat our opponents with real strength.



This is the Pizza Hut in the international departure dining area of the airport. Their pizzas are baked to order and take about 10 minutes. The fresh pizza is delicious and the price is not expensive. Keep in mind that at Kuala Lumpur airport, you go through security right before boarding, not before entering the gate area. You also cannot bring water through security, so leave enough time to walk to your gate to avoid missing your flight.

2. Nasi Lemak Royale Kedah (Malay coconut milk rice)



I have been to this shop so many times that I pass by almost every day to buy a glass of fresh fruit juice. A glass only costs 6 RM, while it would cost at least 20 back home.



The staff here are almost all of South Asian descent and know me well. Even though their wages aren't high, they live happily every day. They greet me when we meet and love to joke around. This optimistic personality is easy to catch.



This Pakistani brother can speak a little Chinese, and when he serves my food, he always saves the biggest shrimp for me.

Address: Ground floor shop at Wisma Centre.

3. Amman Mess (Indian main meal)



This is probably the most Indian-style restaurant I have ever visited. It is located on Little India street near Kuala Lumpur Sentral. This street has a strong Indian vibe, is quite clean, and you can find all kinds of Indian snacks here.





The restaurant displays photos of the Malaysian royal family and is halal certified.



All the servers are Indian, and they wear the traditional red dot on their foreheads.



If you are familiar with Western society, you will have a lot of respect for Indian people. They often do better abroad than Chinese people. Many top companies in the U.S. have Indian CEOs, which is something worth thinking about.



There was a pot on the table. To avoid any misunderstanding, I specifically asked the server if the water inside was for washing hands, and I learned that it was drinking water.



They serve Indian milk tea and curry. One server walks around with a curry pot, specifically to add curry dipping sauce for diners. The food is served on banana leaves. Most of the customers here are Indian, and they eat directly with their hands.



There is a slight difference between Indian food and Pakistani food. Indian food is spicier, while some Pakistani food incorporates characteristics of Arab cuisine.



I specifically ordered this curry shrimp dish, which was very spicy. I mentioned in a previous post that it is very common for Hanafi Muslims in South Asia to eat shrimp. This was confirmed in Malaysia, as every Indian restaurant I have seen in Malaysia sells shrimp. See details in: How do Hanafis view shrimp?



After the meal, I strolled over to Little India street to buy some crispy snacks called panipuri. These are street snacks and are not sold inside the restaurant.



Address: The ground-floor shops on one side of the large archway at the entrance to Little India.

4. Beef Roti (beef flatbread)



There is a beef pancake (niuroubing) shop in the food court on the third floor of NU Sentral Shopping Mall near the central station. It sells the kind of beef pancakes you find in Northwest China for 6 RM each, and there is often a long line.



Address: The food court on the third floor of NU Sentral Shopping Mall.

5. Thai Cuisine (Thai food)



Next to the beef pancake shop is a Thai food stall. Thai food feels a bit fresher than Malay food.



I ordered a beef fried rice and tom yum soup, and both were quite tasty.



This mall is a few hundred meters from Little India and close to the train station, making the area great for walking around.

Address: The food court on the third floor of NU Sentral Shopping Mall.

6. Don Don Donki (Japanese supermarket)



The Japanese supermarket inside NU Sentral Shopping Mall has mostly halal products, and they are clearly marked on the shelves. We bought some cookies and chocolate here, which Fahim loves to eat.



Many Japanese goods in Southeast Asia are halal and very popular with the locals.

Address: GF floor, NU Sentral Shopping Mall

7. Jardin Coffee (coffee and desserts)



There are many coffee shops in NU Sentral Shopping Mall, including some domestic chains, but I find this one has a better vibe, and the desserts and coffee are good too.



This shop is right at the entrance of the Japanese supermarket, so it is a perfect place to sit and rest when you are tired from shopping.



Address: GF floor, NU Sentral Shopping Mall

8. Yong Tau Foo (spicy hot pot)



This shop is called Yongtaifeng in Chinese. It is a spicy hot pot (malatang) chain that mixes in Southeast Asian flavors. You grab a bowl, pick your own ingredients, and the staff will cut the vegetables for you, weigh them to calculate the price, cook them, and then ask which soup base you want.



I could not recognize many of the ingredients. It felt like there were a lot of soy products and gluten, but not much meat, so it leans toward vegetarian.



I chose a tom yum soup base. The sour and spicy flavor is very appetizing, and I think girls who dislike greasy food will like this place.



Address: Food court on the second floor of the KLCC Twin Towers

9. NATALINA ITALIAN KITCHEN (Italian food)



This is a very charming Italian restaurant located in AK Mall.



I feel a sense of familiarity with Italian restaurants now because my son loves pasta. When I worry about what to feed him because he is a picky eater, the safest choice is always pasta.



He ate the whole bowl of noodles, so I didn't get a single bite and cannot comment on the taste.



This dish is called GNOCCHI TARTUFO, which you can think of as Italian potato dumplings. I originally wanted to order pizza, but the waiter misunderstood me. I decided to just go with it and try them, but the texture was sticky and I don't think many people would like it.



The octopus salad tasted pretty good, and it is certainly healthier than eating fried food.

Address: 4th Floor, AK Mall.

10. Dragon-i (Chinese food)



This is a Chinese restaurant serving southern cuisine. It is positioned as a mid-to-high-end spot, specializing in various soup dumplings (tangbao) and also serving Beijing roast duck.



It is also a pork-free restaurant.





The white fungus and poria jelly (yin'er fuling gao) is light and healthy.



This bowl of noodles is called Shanghai ramen. It looks very light, and it tastes very light too.



Their custard buns (liusha bao) and soup dumplings (tangbao) are truly delicious. The skins are thin, the fillings are generous, and the broth is savory. The taste is just as good as Din Tai Fung.





The fried chicken cutlet served with the ramen is also delicious. This shop is worth recommending; it is not crowded and the service is great.

Address: The food court on the second floor of the KLCC Twin Towers. view all