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This cosy and friendly outlet has a steady stream of regulars and the crowd is made up of both expatriates and locals. The interior is classy and modern with stylish furnishings of luxurious sofa settees fitting into the customised interior decor. There is an outdoor seating area cooled with large fans and a separate bar area.

The menu is a combination of local flavours and a range of Western cuisine. Chefs recommendations include the grilled lamb ribs, baked fish with white sauce, sizzling chicken chop and nasi lemak, for the local option.

The in-house band, Jeng & the Jets entertain nightly from 9pm onwards except on Sunday. Friday nights are ladies nights with cocktails for the ladies from 9pm till midnight.

Specialities:

Sizzling chicken chop, Hapen grill lamb, baked Hapen fish and cheese burger

Baverages:

Alcoholic and non- alcoholic beverages

Address: No.15, 17 & 19, Jalan Delima, 55100 Kuala Lumpur

Tel: 03-2142 7553

Chinese Muslim food is quite a rarity in Malaysia although halal Chinese restaurants could easily fit into this category. The food in this cosy and comfortable outlet is typically Chinese, Cantonese and Teo Chew and serves the homemade variety.

A speciality of this outlet is the bitter gourd with salted eggs which goes well with plain rice. The steamed egg dish is a delicacy hard to find elsewhere is a must. The dish goes well with rice and complements just about anything else on the menu.

Steamed fish dishes come in many styles such as the Thai and Cantonese mix, with a light sauce.

Steamboat dinners are also available and the variety is large. Bits of tasty morsels of fish, meats, squid, prawns, tofu, and vegetables are put in a broth and scooped out when cooked.

Specialities:

Steamboat dinner, steamed fish, steamed egg dish and bitter gourd with salted eggs

Baverages:

Standard drinks menu with soft drinks, fruit juices and Chinese tea

Address: 48, Persiaran Za’aba, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur

Tel: +603-77280760

The rustic decor is an indication of the food that is served here. Typically Malay in ambience, the cuisine here is obviously hot and spicy local fare. A variety of sambals are served with every dish. Sambal is basically a chilli based condiment made from dried shrimps or dried anchovies which are blended with lime.

For a good introduction to Malay cuisine, the fried rice hot sambal special is recommended. The rice is flavoured and fried with a mixture of vegetables, prawn and chunks of chicken meat and dried sambal and chillies are added just before serving. Alternatively, the nasi goreng udang is served with a thick paste prawn sambal. 

A noodle section is also found in the menu. Among the popular dishes are the mee rebus which is yellow noodles served with a thick soup of spicy flavours. Also served are the Penang laksa or asam laksa which comes with a rich soup thickened with bits of fish.

An unusual noodle item is the mee laksa which is served with anchovy boiled soup and a dollop of sambal further enhancing the spiciness of this dish.

After all the spicy fare, it is only fair to look at the dessert section and the ais batu campur, which can also be classified as a drink, is always a good bet as it comes with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. 

Specialities:

Nasi goreng hot sambal special, nasi lemak, nasi goreng udang and mee laksa

Baverages:

Some traditional drinks such as teh gelombang, teh tarik, ais batu campur are available alongside the standard drinks list

Address: 17-1, Jalan PJU 8/51, Damansara Perdana, Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Tel: +603-7722 2205

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Although food is the focus of this restaurant, some effort has gone into making this a cosy and relaxed outlet. The subtle decor of Sunda is felt through some of the artworks and carvings as well as the dark wooden furnishings..

Serving authentic Indonesian cuisine, more specifically from Sunda, situated at the west province of Jaya, the menu offers spicy fare with the emphasis on seafood. Popular items are the grilled fish dishes and a variety of different species of fish such as the prom fret and snapper fished from a huge tank are used for this.

Fish and other seafood is cooked in many home-cooked variations. These are baked, steamed, basted, roasted and grilled.

 Appetizers come in the form of Keropok Melinjo (also known as Emping) which is bitter seed of melinjau pounded flat or the cumi cumi bakar which is squid basted in a sweet sauce and slowly grilled over charcoal.

There is also a good variety of vegetables and these are fried with soya bean paste or belachan.

Specialities:

Indonesian - Asian, West Javanese cuisine such as Ikan Nila Goreng (Dancing Fish), sedap ikan and snapper Bakar

Baverages:

Fruit juices and other hot and cold beverages

Address: 4.12, 4th Floor, Suria KLCC , Jalan Ampang, 50088 Kuala Lumpur

Tel: +603 - 2093 6181

The overall design is influenced by Eastern philosophy, and combines ancient traditions with contemporary hints. Water, light, and glass are key elements that uplift the décor with a refreshing finish. The expanse of glass from floor to ceiling affords a Zen-inspiring view of the beer garden with its artistic rock formations and rippling streams.

Guests can opt to dine in the main dining hall or the two private dining rooms. They could also opt to dine al fresco at the beer garden set amongst lush greenery.

At the sushi and sashimi as well as teppanyaki counter, it is an open kitchen concept where diners can watch their food being
prepared.

The menu is comprehensive, encompassing both traditional as well as modern Japanese cuisine. The modern Japanese cuisine bears heavy Euro-Asian influences and are Japanese-inspired global creations.

Specialities:

Deep-fried spotted shrimps dressed in an egg yolk vinaigrette sauce, kuchidori Iroiro, Wagyu Steak and Iketeru Parfait

Baverages:

A range of wines, sakes, beers and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages

Address: Hilton Hotel, 3, Jalan Stesen Sentral, 50470 Kuala Lumpur

Tel: +603 - 2264 2264

Italiannies is a spin off from T.G.I Friday’s Malaysia and serves American-Italian style food. This first outlet in 1 Utama was officially opened in 2004. Italiannies appeal is in its Continental façade. In all the three outlets at The Curve Mutiara Damansara, Rainforest 1 Utama and Tebrau City in Johor, guests are greated with sepia-toned photographs of families decorating the walls, lacey white curtains, dark wooden furniture and checkered tablecloths which all add up to Italiannies homey ambiance.

An important part of the restaurant’s appeal is a comfortable and relaxing environment. The décor, music and lights are all carefully designed to add on to the ambiance.

Spaghetti and Meatballs has been the all time favourite here with their signature giant homemade seasoned meatballs. Other than pizza and pasta, Italiannies serves a generous array of appetizers, salads and house specialties that include Stuffed Mushroom, Sicilian Chicken Salad, Grilled Salmon Oreganato, Eggplant Parmagiana, Grilled Lamb Chop, Pan Fried Fish with Capers as well as frozen drinks, and great desserts. In addition, there is home-made Foccacia and Tuscan bread with balsamic vinegar and olive oil.

Specialities:

Spinach & Artichoke Formaggio, Spaghetti & Meatballs, Roasted Chicken Italiannies, Pasta, Pizza and Tiramisu

Baverages:

A wide range of wine varieties and other hot and cold beverages

Address:

F355/356/357, 1st Floor Rainforest, 1Utama, 47800 Lebuh Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Tel: +603 - 7727 1399

Lot G75 & G76, Ground Floor, The Curve, No. 6, Jalan PJU 7/3, Mutiara Damansara, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Tel: +603 - 7728 1715

Lot S209, Second Floor, The Gardens, Mid Valley City, Lingkara Syed Putra, 59200 Kuala Lumpur. Tel: +603 - 2283 3675

Lot OB3-G-5, 6, 7 & 8, Ground Floor, Oasis Boulevard, Sunway Pyramid, No.3, Jalan PJS 11/15, 46150 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Tel: +603 - 5631 8661

G16, Empire Shopping Gallery, Jalan SS16/1, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor. Tel: +603 - 5637 7259 

Located in the city center of Kuala Lumpur, Bukit Bintang (the Golden Triangle), the main shopping district and KLCC (the Twin Towers) is just a few minutes walk away. Eating out is heaven here. You can find any kind of local dishes at an affordable price. If you are looking for the most happening nightlife and entertainment, Jalan P. Ramlee is the place to go. There are many different kinds of cafes, pubs and discos with different genre of music.

From Pujangga Homestay you can walk to most places in Bukit Bintang. The KL Monorail station is just a few minutes away on foot. The monorail connects with all the other rail networks in Kuala Lumpur.

Address: 21 Jalan Berangan, off Jalan Nagasari, Bukit Bintang, 50200 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: +603-2141 4243

Hanabi is well known for its elegantly designed interior, friendly service and high quality cuisine. The ambience offers a relaxing eating experience - the essence of Japanese cuisine where both the traditional and modern is presented in innovative twists.

The chefs also prepare unique list of special dishes which are derived from the freshest seafood. They pride themselves for having the creativity in delivering unique and exciting Japanese cuisines.

Hanabi can accommodate an intimate dinner for two, a large party celebrating a special occasion, and anything in between!

Specialities:

Modern and traditional Japanese cuisine

Baverages:

A wide range of sakes and beers as well as non-alcoholic beverages

Address: No.9, Jalan P Ramlee, Ground Floor, West Wing, Wisma Rohas Perkasa, 50250 Kuala Lumpur

Tel: +603-2166 0233

Contrary to the popular opinion by those new to this restaurant, the outlet does not serve Japanese cuisine, but its speciality lies in beef noodles. However, as in the Japanese language, “gyu” refers to beef, this prime red meat in many forms is available in a variety of locally-prepared dishes at this restaurant.

Among its other popular local dishes are ngau lam (beef brisket) and beef served with a variety of noodles, like wantan mee and kuey teow.

The popiah also comes with beef and this provides a whole new dimension to this vegetarian dish. There is also the foot-long yam bean roll, with mengkuang cut into strips and cooked with yam, onions, and sprinkled with sesame seeds before it is enjoyed with chilli and sweet sauces. Chicken is also served in the same variety.

Specialities:

Beef sides eaten with a variety of noodles, beef noodle soup, with home-made beef meatballs

Baverages:

Standard drinks menu, with juices, soft drinks and chrysanthemum tea

Address: 20, Jalan 28/70A, Desa Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur

Tel: +603-2300 0122

This no-frills Japanese restaurant incorporates a minimalist decor scheme which is relaxed and calming. Diners can opt to dine at the sushi bar, in the main dining hall or in any of its five private rooms.

The menu features a range of fusion Japanese cuisine with a touch of the innovative and regional specialities.

Main course includes sushi, sashimi and sushi tempura, seafood soup, teppanyaki and a variety of noodles all prepared with fusion in mind. It is best known for its fusion maki such as Dragon Maki, War Maki, Twin Tower Maki and the SP Sake Maki among others. There is also a selection of finger foods such as Ebi Niniku, Sizz Seafood and Magora Okura.

Specialities:

Japanese Fusion - Fusion Maki like Dragon Maki, War Maki, Twin Tower Maki, SP Sake Maki. Main Course such as Sashimi, Sushi Tempura and finger food such as Ebi Niniku, Sizz Seafood, Magora Okura

Baverages:

Range of beers and wines available.

Address: No.10, Jalan 27/70A, Desa Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur

Tel: +603-2300 0683