The best restaurants Kuala Lumpur

This food court, located in a shopping mall, recreates a village where several of Kuala Lumpur's most renowned establishments have a stand and offer their cuisine. The focus is on Chinese cuisine. You can try Kim Lian Kee's famous hokkien mee noodles, Campbell Mini Popiah 's delicious popiahs or Chua Brothers' noodle soup with fish balls. This is a very popular spot, as locals love to spend time in the malls and eat in the cool, protected from the heat outside.

It would be a shame to come to Malaysia without trying out a good Chinese restaurant. In a décor reminiscent of ancient China, with gilded woodwork, dragons and labyrinths, you'll find Cantonese specialties at their very best. Braised sea cucumber, fish head and mushrooms, thick abalone soup and fish mouths, tofu with a hundred-year-old egg are just some of the curiosities you'll want to try if you've got a strong stomach. Don't worry, you'll find much more classic dishes that are still refined. Appropriate dress required.

If you're planning to do a little shopping and pack some last-minute souvenirs, your steps will inevitably lead you to Central Market. The Ginger is the perfect restaurant for a bite to eat between stores. The decor is to die for. The drapes give this tiny restaurant an intimate, oriental charm. The cuisine comes from all corners of Southeast Asia, Malaysia and Thailand in particular. We loved the fish and chips with Thai sauce and the jungle fern salad!

This restaurant pays tribute to the fifth King of Siam, from the Chakri dynasty. You'll find yourself in a Thai establishment, conveniently located away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The place is much appreciated for its fine cuisine, served in a simple yet elegant setting. Big eaters will complain about the undoubtedly somewhat meager proportions. Nevertheless, you'll find the great classics brilliantly executed. Perhaps you'll try the crispy tamarind duck for a change.

Here you'll find the great classics of Malaysian cuisine. Despite the rather hurried staff, the food is enjoyable, especially the nasi bojari (a mixture of rice, beef and shrimp) and nasi lemak (rice cooked in coconut milk, served with various toppings). Try the campur ice cream for dessert. The setting, with its wire screens and bright tables, is pleasant. Madame Kwan's is a small chain of restaurants that can be found in Bukit Bintang's Pavilion Mall or Bangsar's Shopping Centre.

This Indian restaurant, which is open all the time and very friendly, is a real eye-catcher: it specialises in rice. Served with chicken, fish, in biryani, the combinations are multiple. You can also opt for the nasi campur (mixed rice), which is actually a buffet of varied dishes and, at best, regularly replenished. Several breads are also available, from roti to naan, including dosa, a type of bread that is very popular in southern India. The prices are very affordable and the address is suitable for vegetarians.

This popular restaurant in the Bukit Bintang district offers excellent cuisine. The setting is reminiscent of an old house, with well separated spaces and decorated with tropical plants, most pleasant. The menu includes assam fish (a mixture of fish and vegetables in a spicy soup) or rendang tok ayam kampung (chicken curry). The titles of the dishes will not tell you anything, a priori, so don't hesitate to ask the waiter to decode the specialities for you. For a real immersion in Malaysian gastronomy.