Asian cuisine restaurants Kuala Lumpur

This restaurant specializes in authentic Nyonya (or Peranakan) cuisine. Classic dishes include assam laksa (noodles cooked in fish stock) and nasi lemak. On weekends, the chef prepares a delicious siamese lemak laksa. The excellent desserts may seem confusing to novices. The many mirrors on the wall make the place bright and give an impression of grandeur, despite the restaurant's modest size. Several of the brand's addresses in town.

Set away from the hustle and bustle of the market, this restaurant is a discreet but essential institution in the Bukit Bintang district. It offers the great classics of Vietnamese cuisine, arranged in original ways by a respected chef. Freshness, authenticity and creativity are hard to find elsewhere in Kuala Lumpur when it comes to Vietnamese cuisine. The restaurant is housed in a charming little yellow colonial house. You can also enjoy the terrace. A fine wine list completes the picture.

The real institution on Jalan Alor is this one, affectionately nicknamed WAW by the locals. The house specialty is chicken wings marinated in a sweet and slightly spicy sauce. And the wow effect is there. The chicken wings are juicy and moist, cooked to perfection. Despite the large number of tables set up on the street, you're likely to find yourself queuing if you get your baguette in at peak time (between 7.30pm and 10pm). But it's well worth the wait.

Tamarind Hill is not a restaurant, but a superb retreat located in one of Kuala Lumpur's most charming hotels. A beautiful colonial-style dining room welcomes you to enjoy Thai and Burmese-influenced cuisine that leaves no one indifferent. The ambient calm, enhanced by the chirping of the fountains and the serenity of a large Buddha, will transport you far from the urban chaos, as will the elegant and tasty cuisine. The warm, professional service will guide you. A true invitation to travel and pleasure.

This is a restful restaurant, with an elegant, almost bourgeois setting, showcasing the know-how of Indian craftsmen. Finely carved chairs, family portraits decorated with garlands of fresh flowers (to honour the deceased). They serve the food of the Brahmins, the caste of priests and intellectuals! Therefore, the card is entirely vegetarian and alcohol is prohibited. The menu changes every day. Try lentil curry, coconut and vegetable curry and dessert kulfi (Indian ice cream). Proper dress required.

Open late at night, Han Kee is a popular, casual Chinese eatery with a terrace that's ideal for blending into the typical Chinatown atmosphere. Han Kee's menu offers a wide choice of dishes, available in different portion sizes. Ideally, you should order several to share, accompanied by a beer to round things off. The menu is accompanied by images to help you discover new flavors. Depending on the time of day, you may have to wait a little, but the service afterwards is very efficient.

Virtually nothing has changed in this delightful dining room since 1927, when the Selangor State Laundry Guild moved here. Since then, Nyonya cuisine has made a name for itself. Try the top hats, stuffed with various ingredients, as well as laksa noodles and claypot herbal chicken. For dessert, theais kacang will bring your meal to a pleasant close. Drizzle with kopi or tea, direct from the Cameron Highlands. A great place to discover Malaysian cuisine.

You'll inevitably be approached by the touts on Jalan Alor, and there's no guarantee that you'll reach Meng Kee on an empty stomach. This would be a pity, as this restaurant with its huge terrace is always full and serves delicious grilled or steamed fish. You can also try the crab, albeit a little expensive, or the delicious Kam Heong clams prepared with shrimp paste and lots of spices. On the other hand, skip the undercooked chicken wings or the satay skewers with their light sauce.

A bar-restaurant with a trendy, urban feel. We come here first and foremost for the bao, the stuffed Chinese rice buns, which are to die for. We particularly recommend the pork bao, with its inimitable melt-in-your-mouth texture. But the rest of the menu also stands up well, with marinated vegetables, soups, ravioli and other seasonal specialties. Vegetarian options are also available. After a certain hour, the second floor becomes more festive, and you can simply enjoy a drink at the bar.

One of the oldest Chinese restaurants in town, and also one of the best. The setting is modern, with perfect lighting and soft background music. Try shark fin soup with crabmeat or Peking duck. Great variety of dim sum too. Attentive, friendly staff. Our only regret is that the air-conditioning is on full blast, but that's not the prerogative of the only restaurant in Kuala Lumpur...

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.