Our love for Malay food knows no race nor religion. Prioritizing their flavour, aroma, and colour, Malay cuisines have been steadily increasing its fan base not only within Malaysia but also beyond the country’s borders. Sadly, not all restaurants can provide us with the fragrant tangs of spices, or the thick savours of herbs. Hence, to ease your food hunt, we have prepared a list of delicious Malay food found in KLCC.
6 Best Malay Food in KLCC:
1. OpenHouse
This restaurant serves a wide array of Malaysian food, ranging from tonic drinks made of local herbs to various authentic rice dishes, sides, and desserts. Not to forget their extraordinary platings, not only are they insta-worthy, but they also help boost your appetite!
For spice lovers, we highly recommend their Chicken Jeruk Kemaman, Venison Rendang Minang, and Octopus Sambal Petai. Their Pecel Salad and Young Jackfruit Salad also promise you a bunch of flavours and nutrients! As for your desserts, be sure to get your hands on their Bubur Som Som and Keria Churros.
Food aside, the ambience of this restaurant is a factor worth mentioning. Their interrial designs, furniture, and decorations feature traditional Malaysian arts, such as wood carvings and batik patterns. Yet another insta-worthy aspect of this restaurant!
Address: KLCC, OpenHouse G48, Suria, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur.
Operating hours: 11a.m. – 11p.m. (Monday – Thursday, Sunday), 11a.m. – 1a.m. (Friday & Saturday)
2. Madam Kwan’s
The mere thought of Madam Kwan’s nasi lemak has us salivating. Besides the famous nasi lemak, Madam Kwan’s also offers a variety of delicious Malaysian cuisines. This restaurant is so widely celebrated that they managed to launch outlets in multiple shopping centres, such as Pavilion, Sunway Pyramid, and Mid Valley. Lucky for you, as one of their outlets is in KLCC!
During your visit, try out their signature Malay dishes such as otak-otak, Nasi Lemak and Nasi Bojari. Don’t forget their authentic, mouth-watering Chinese and Indian cuisines! Assam Laksa, Curry Laksa, Satay, Char Kuey Teow, and Prawn Noodles are only some of the must-haves in Madam Kwan’s!
Address: Lot 420 421, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Suria KLCC, Duta Suria, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
Operating hours: 11a.m. – 10:30p.m. (Daily)
3. Little Penang Café
Penang state is known for its distinctive cuisines that can be found in no other states. Here’s a piece of good news: saving your hassle of travelling to Penang, Little Penang Café has brought all the delicious Penang cuisines to you!
Instead of the common Assam Laksa and Curry Laksa, we highly recommend the Siamese Lemak Laksa that is only served during weekends! Be sure not to miss out on their Nasi Lemak Penang, Nasi Tok Ma, Rojak, and Cendol as well.
For those who have not been to Penang, take it from us that Penang food rarely disappoints. How do we know? Take a look at the long queues in front of Little Penang, especially during lunch and dinner hours!
Address: Lot No. 409-11, Level 4, Petronas Twin Tower, Persiaran Petronas, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
Operating hours: 11:15a.m. – 10p.m. (Daily)
4. La Cucur
This restaurant is the paradise of Malay desserts. Besides serving many signature Malay dishes, they are known for selling over 40 types of kuih-muih. Serimuka, kuih lapis, kuih sagu, ubi nenas, cucur udang, jemput pisang- you name it, they have it!
Dine-in for their delicious Nasi Lemak, Soto Ayam, and Laksa Johor! If you’re in a hurry, grab some of your favourite kuih-muih, pay at the counter, and go! Did we mention that the food prices are all reasonable and affordable?
Address: Unit C33, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
Operating hours: 10a.m. – 10p.m. (Daily)
5. Nasi Lemak Adik
Located in the Signature Food Court of Suria KLCC, Nasi Lemak Adik is one of the most popular lunch choices! This restaurant is different from many others in the list, as their menu focuses primarily on Nasi Lemak. Customers can pair their large-portioned Nasi Lemak with a variety of sides, such as sardine, fried chicken, sweet and sour chicken, chicken or beef rendang, and potatoes.
Don’t just stop by for their Nasi Lemak, their fried noodles, fried rice, Pulut Kuning and porridge are worth trying too! Despite the big portions of their dish, the food prices here are surprisingly affordable. Therefore, there is definitely a need to place your orders before rush hours, so that you can avoid the long queues in front of the stall!
Address: Signatures, Second Level, Suria KLCC, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur.
Operating hours: 10a.m. – 10p.m. (Daily)
6. Nyonya Colors
For those who are craving Nyonya kuih-muih and delicacies, head straight to Nyonya Colors. Having multiple outlets in shopping centres such as Berjaya Times Square, MyTown, and The Gardens, we can easily tell that this restaurant is widely celebrated among the locals. Again, the good news is that one of their outlets is in KLCC!
This restaurant serves more than 40 types of Nyonya desserts, including Tapioca Banana, Talam Ubi, Getuk-Getuk, Lapis Pandan, and Bingka Beras. Different from the conventional Nasi Lemak that has rice cooked in coconut milk, the rice in their Nasi Lemak is cooked in pandan juices. This doubles the fragrance of the rice, making their Nasi Lemak irresistible!
Be sure to try their hot, liquid desserts, such as the Bubur Cha Cha, Mak Chuk, Hak Lo Mai (black glutinous rice), and Red Bean. They cost as low as RM3.50 each!
Address: Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 55000 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur.
Operating hours: 8a.m. – 10p.m. (Daily)
And there you have it – places to get authentic Malay food in KLCC. Wondering where else to hunt for Malay food? Check out the best Malay food in KL! But if you prefer to have your food hunt at home, place your orders on the foodpanda app. Then, sit back and relax! The next moment, your doorbell will ring, and you will find your favourite Malay cuisines in your hands.