Western cuisine belongs to the Western countries which include Russia, Great Britain, America, Spain and many more. The cuisines among the countries are different but still have rather similar characteristics. It is no doubt indulging in Western cuisines would cost a bomb in Malaysia, but don’t worry as we will be listing some of the delicious & affordable Western food in KL that you can enjoy without worrying too much over the price.
1. Humble Chef
Started off as a food truck business, this restaurant now has a shop on its own and is well known for serving their RM5 spaghetti and other cheap eats. Here, they serve all kinds of spaghetti, like Bolognese, Aglio Olio, Carbonara and Pesto, where all are priced at RM5 for a standard portion that comes with toppings such as prawn, beef, chicken, or lamb. Other than that, they have cheese baked macaroni, fried Laksa, mushroom soup, sandwiches, all kinds of desserts, and many more which are all reasonably priced.
Address: 54-G, Jalan Medan Setia 2, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: 11am – 11pm (Closed on Sunday)
2. Backofen
This restaurant is a simple place, basic but comfortable. Once you enter the inside of the café, you will be hit by a slight fragrance of baked bread immediately, stirring your appetite if you’re not already hungry. Not only that the environment is conducive, food served here is also mouth-watering and great for value, not forgetting their excellent customer service from the staff. Here, you’re able to get main dishes like pasta priced reasonably between RM 12 to RM 18, with plenty of delicious sweet desserts for you to top off your meal.
Address: 34, Jalan 24/70a, Desa Sri Hartamas, 50490 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: 10am – 10pm (Daily)
3. Levain Boulangerie & Patisserie
Located in the heart of KL, this established French Bakery within a colonial-style bungalow is no stranger to the locals. Here, they have over 60 varieties of breads and pastries of top quality and reasonable prices, which are all baked in a specially imported oven that nurture the natural yeast to rise, giving it a soft texture with a unique taste. Other than that, they serve pastas, sandwiches and pizzas, all reasonably priced.
Address: 7, Jalan Delima, Imbi, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: 7:30am – 9pm (Daily)
4. Charlie’s Café
Founded by Desonny Tuzan, a Kadazan and his wife, Debra Leong who came from Sabah, the couple started Charlie’s café hoping to help the less fortunate, homeless and the ingenious people. Here, they purchase fresh produce directly from the Orang Asli Communities in Malaysia. Their signature dish is the Chicken Chop, crispy fried and tender at the centre, that comes with sauces like mushroom, black pepper or salted egg yolk sauce.
Address: 29, Jalan Bukit Desa 5, Taman Bukit Desa, 58100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: Monday – Friday: 12pm – 3:30pm, 6pm – 9:30pm; Saturday: 11am – 9:30pm (Closed on Sunday)
5. Top Steak House
This Western restaurant offers over 50 Western dishes for you to choose from, catering also Italian cuisines. One of their top dishes is the Mix Lamb Chop, which consists of soft and juicy lamb chop grilled with flavourful black pepper sauce, and a few sides like mashed potato and coleslaw, all for only RM19. Here, they serve also fresh fruit juices in large cups, starting from only RM5.
Address: Medan Niaga Tasik Damai, Lake Fields, No. 2, Jalan Tasik Utama, Sungai Besi, 57000 Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: 8am – 12am (Daily)
There you have it, a list of delicious & affordable Western food in KL! Make sure you give these restaurants a try the next time you’re visit this bustling city. If you’re really on a budget though, why not try making some Western cuisine at home? Checkout our chicken chop recipe, or our carbanora recipe on the foodpanda magazine.
Or, if you find it a hassle to cook or eat out, you can always order your food via foodpanda and have it delivered right to your doorstep.