Looking for the best places to eat in Kuala Lumpur to boost up the trend factor on your Instagram timeline? Look no further, here are 5 of the hippest, trendiest must-try Halal restaurants and cafes you must visit in Kuala Lumpur!
1. Melur and Thyme Restaurant (Temporarily Closed)
Situated on the ground floor of Suria KLCC, Melur and Thyme is a rebranded fusion ‘east-meets-west’ must-try restaurant in KL that specializes in duck dishes. The gorgeous interior follows a similar theme with marble-top tables, low-hanging light bulbs, wired artwork, and white brick walls that together scream elegant but rustic. As a Halal-certified restaurant, no alcohol or pork is served here, making this is a Halal restaurant you must visit in Kuala Lumpur. The friendly and efficient service, amazing ambiance, variety of duck and non-duck dishes, extensive drinks menu, and fusion desserts are a reason why this is one of the best places to eat in Kuala Lumpur.
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2. Rimba & Rusa by Wondermilk (Closed)
This is one of the trendiest and best places to eat in Kuala Lumpur! The gorgeous two-level restaurant is as photogenic as the delicious food served here. With an open-style multilevel setting, this is a cozy and cute Halal café you must visit in Kuala Lumpur. Serving a fusion of traditional and Western fare, the food, beverages, and desserts are delicious and diverse fare.
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3. Arabesque (Closed)
Arabesque is a famous restaurant in KL that serves up Middle Eastern cuisine (a combination of
Turkish,
Egyptian, and
Syrian traditional dishes) in a hip and cozy setting. With a warm and simple Arabic-inspired décor, friendly and efficient service, and easy accessibility to the restaurant, this is one of the best places to eat in KL. Not to mention the amazing variety of food ranging from
shawarmas, grilled meats, Arabic bread, refreshing drinks and even a kebab station!
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4. Peter & Mawar
Peter & Mawar, inspired by the interracial love story of friends of the owner, is definitely one of the most romantic restaurants to have
Halal food in KL. There is no doubt that this restaurant is inspired by love, and catered to love. Quirky and artsy décor that includes wall murals and florals all around, this is a place with rave reviews not only for its ambiance but also for the amazing food. You can’t go wrong with whatever you choose, because this is one of the best places to eat in KL.
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5. Laman Grill
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If you’re looking to get away from the bustle of KL, Laman Grill lies a short cab ride away in Shah Alam. Started by celebrity chef Zubir Zain, Laman Grill is a barbeque restaurant that offers Halal fine dining near KL. With a great calming interior of water fountains and ponds set amidst a beautiful garden, this is a must-try restaurant near KL. The open kitchen is also an intriguing experience for visitors as they can see the chef and his team at work preparing their food. The prime steaks are said to be brought down from Australia and USA, the lamb chops being one of the favorites. This is also a place to find some of the best Halal
seafood in KL.
