Malaysia – and also, Kuala Lumpur (KL) – is home to not just a great variety of food, but to a number of restaurants and eating places representative of our diverse eating culture as well: mamaks, kopitiams, cafes, hawker centers, pubs, and more!
However, what if we told you that it’s possible to step up that variety? That it’s possible to add even more touches of uniqueness to your eating experience?
Hence, here’s our list of the most special restaurants in Kuala Lumpur (KL), where you can enjoy the best food and have a unique dining experience!
6 Top Special Restaurants in KL
1. Le Petit Chef
This 90-minute dining experience is an immersive, 3D mapping, culinary journey created by the artists of Skullmapping! Be guided by the world’s smallest chef right on top of your dining table as he guides you through Marco Polo’s story on the Silk Road through 6 exquisite courses accompanied by themed music, props, scents, and amazing visuals! There are 3 available packages to choose from: Marco Polo’s Journey, Marco Polo’s Expedition, and Marco Polo’s Little Voyager (for children).
Note: Reservations will have to be made beforehand.
Opening hours: Daily from 6pm – 7:30pm & 8:30pm – 10pm, closed on Mondays and Tuesdays
Contact: 03-2182 1234
Social media: Website
2. The Grand Getaway
Located in the exact same hotel as Le Petit Chef, this fine dining experience – awarded the 2021 Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best Award from TripAdvisor – is fitted with special sound effects and 360-degree, high-definition visual ambiance! Take a tour around the world right from your aircraft seat and relive a real-time, in-flight experience through 5 exquisite courses characteristic of a destination’s cuisine! There are 3 available packages to choose from: Premium Economy Class, Business/First Class, and Junior Class (for children).
Note: Reservations will have to be made beforehand.
Opening hours: Daily from 8pm – 10pm, closed on Mondays and Tuesdays
Contact: 03-2182 1234
Social media: Website
3. DC Restaurant
The brainchild of 14-year professional chef Darren Chin, this award-winning, eight-year-old restaurant offers an engaging dining experience throughout the 3-storey building! Each floor offers something completely different and you can take your pick: Ground Floor “Le Comptoir”, First Floor DC 1.0 “La Salle” & DC 2.0 “Salon”, and Second Floor DC 3.0 Louis XIII Special Red Rooms & Moon Bar. Their menu selection also includes seasonal options, vegetarian options (require pre-ordering), and cocktails & wines.
Note: Reservations will have to be made beforehand.
Location: 44, Persiaran Zaaba, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: Daily from 6pm – 11:30pm
Contact: 03-7731 0502
Social media: Website, Facebook, Instagram
4. Dining in the Dark
Taking its namesake quite literally – especially as the first of its kind in Malaysia, adventurous foodies that dare to try out this particular dining experience really do eat in the dark! Extra care is given to the food’s texture, aroma, and taste to appeal to the other senses. While they offer 3 types of 4-course menus (Classic, Vegetarian, and Wine Pairing), the real surprise is that the meals remain unknown until the big reveal when you are finished eating. Moreover, the menu changes every four months so be sure to return to try them out!
Note: Reservations will have to be made beforehand.
Location: 50A, Changkat Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, 50200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: Daily from 6pm – 9:30pm, closed on Mondays
Contact: 012-305 2011
Social media: Website, Facebook, Instagram
5. BBQ Lamb KL Kemensah
Look familiar? You might have seen this Ampang-based restaurant featured on this YouTube channel: Chu Bro추브로. As one of the more affordable places on this list, diners can enjoy their meal in the cooling waters of the flowing river beside the place: just be careful not to get swept away! But aside from this interesting spectacle, the food is also a major head-turner: serving gourmet, specialty dishes of lamb, chicken, and duck on huge platters so you can eat to your heart’s content right in the midst of nature!
Note: Reservations will have to be made beforehand.
Location: Jalan Taman Zooview, Kampung Kemensah, 68000 Ampang, Selangor
Opening hours: Weekdays from 12pm – 9pm, weekends from 10am – 9pm
Contact: 012-211 4100
Social media: Facebook, Instagram
6. El Cerdo
For 17 years, El Cerdo is known as one of the best roast pork restaurants in the Western-style pork specialties scene of KL – and for good reason! Its award-winning menu features big-portioned, signature dishes such as Cochinillo Al Estilo Segoviano: a whole suckling pig roasted Spanish-style, complete with the obligatory plate cutting ceremony at your table. Sundays are also a special time to visit for its amazing lunch buffet promotion! You can even visit their second branch at TTDI Menara Ken from 5:30pm – 12am daily!
Note: Reservations will have to be made beforehand.
Location: 43 & 45, Changkat Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, 50200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: Daily from 6pm – 12 am, Sundays from 12pm – 2:30pm & 6pm – 12 am
Contact: 013-309 4197
Social media: Website, Facebook, Instagram
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