Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Kuala Lumpur, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Going Out
Malaysians love to go out – they call it ‘jalan, jalan’. Home entertaining isn’t as common as in some countries, so families and groups of friends or colleagues will usually go out to... read more
Cuisine List & Top Picks
African 359
American 359
British 360
Brunch 360
Chinese 361
Contemporary Asian 364
European 365
French 367
German 369
Indian 370
International 372
Italian 374
Japanese 376... read more
Eating Out
Visitors and recently arrived expats to Malaysia will learn two words of the local lingo very early in their stay – ‘sudah makan’ or ‘have you eaten?’. These are two of the most widely... read more
Delivery & Takeaways
With food being so popular in the city it’s not surprising that it’s available in many different forms including home or office catering. Outside catering is big business for almost every... read more
Hygiene
Many Malaysians and expats enjoy eating in cheap hawker stalls, and outlets selling bad or adulterated food do not stay in business for very long. The health authorities check regularly... read more
Tax & Service Charges
Meals in large establishments normally have a 10% service charge and 5% government tax added to the bill. By law, this should be written on the menu and receipt (normally in fine print at... read more
Tipping
Most large establishments add a 10% service charge to the final bill so customers are ‘forced’ to some extent to pay for service – either good or bad. This money is divided up among the... read more
Independent Reviews
All of the outlets in this book have been independently reviewed by a team of food and nightlife experts who are based in Kuala Lumpur. Their aim is to give clear, realistic and, as far... read more
Restaurant Listing Structure
There are so many places offering varied cuisine in Kuala Lumpur that choosing the perfect place to eat out can be an arduous task. Reviewing every single restaurant, bar, nightclub and... read more
Vegetarian Food
With vegetarian-friendly religions like Hinduism being so prevalent in Malaysia, there are a lot of vegetarians; and a lot of vegetarian restaurants. Many Indian and some Chinese... read more
Latest Reviews
KoRyo Won
Despite its indoor location, Korean barbecue is the house speciality at KoRyo Won. Packed each evening, the...
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Prego
Prego is a contemporary Italian restaurant in an upmarket and design-oriented downtown hotel. The open...
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Villa Danieli
True to its five-star hotel location, Villa Danieli is beautifully decorated with hand-blown light fittings...
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Reader Reviews
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