Best Chicken Curry in KL

Indian Kitchen is known for its slew of Northern Indian food, with their palak paneer, tandoori dishes, naan, kulcha, and much more. Their selection of chicken curries will surely impress you in a similar fashion. A great example of this is the Chicken Lababdar, which is a thick, spicy chicken curry with boneless grilled chicken sauteed in an onion and tomato gravy laced with spices, cream and nuts. Not only does it have a decent amount of heat, it’s incredibly rich and creamy with the use of cream and nuts, and has plenty of flavour coming predominantly from the onion and tomato gravy base.

Being a well known name in the Chettinad cuisine fold in Kuala Lumpur, it is only natural to expect a fiery plate of chicken curry to be served here. The spice levels in the chicken curry here are certainly greater than most, upholding the Chettinad tradition. The great thing is the spice does not get in the way of juiciness and the succulence of the chicken pieces, which have absorbed all the wonderful flavours from the spices and herbs. On top of that, it’s a real treat to soak the chicken curry in all its glory in a big mound of steaming hot rice, giving you the delightful banana leaf experience.

If you've got chicken curry on your mind and want it as soon as you arrive at KL Sentral? Then head on down to Taj Garden Restaurant, which is only 10 minutes away from the station. There are many varieties of chicken curry to be had here, but one of the standouts is most certainly the Chicken Chettinad, which is known to deliver the rich and spicy flavours associated with Chettinad cuisine. Another one of the chicken curries worth mentioning is the chicken vindaloo, which has tender chicken pieces that are a pleasure to bite into, coupled a rich, tangy and flavourful gravy, which creates a memorable serving of chicken curry.

Santa Chapati House has been a household name when it comes to chapati and Indian food in KL for about 3 decades. Naturally, the chicken curry here comes along for the ride, especially their chicken varuval. One thing to note about the chicken varuval here is that it came in a reddish-brown gravy, which is in slight contrast to most servings of chicken varuval out there which are usually darker in colour. The chicken pieces themselves are incredibly tender, making it very easy to tear off and mix with a mouthful of curry and chapati. The chicken has also absorbed all the aromatic blend of spices and herbs that go into making this plate of chicken varuval, ultimately giving a pleasurable bite.

If you’re looking to satiate that chicken curry fix with a Thai approach after shopping in Midvalley Megamall, Amarin Heavenly Thai is certainly the place to go. There are two chicken curry dishes served here, namely the yellow chicken curry, and the quintessentially Thai green curry. The green curry here has braised chicken with bamboo, bell pepper, peas, and sweet basil, which is then slow cooked in a coconut milk base. The hints of sweet basil is very prominent in this curry, as well as the flavours from the bell peppers and other spices. The amount of coconut cream used is just the right amount to make sure that the spice plays an important role in the dish, but not to the point that it can become overwhelming.

The green and red chicken curry served at Rayong Thai certainly stand out from the rest of its contemporaries. Like most portions of green curry, it will consist of of brinjals, long beans, peas, and peppers among a list of ingredients. One of the main reasons this bowl of green chicken curry stands out is that it is a lot lighter than most bowls of green curry, which is a welcome change to the more creamy servings of this dish. That said, the spice and flavours from all fresh ingredients are still very prominent and will deliver the punch that one desires in a serving of green curry.

Upon first glance of the green chicken curry at Ahroy Thai Cuisine, it’s very clear that a great deal of attention has been placed on its presentation. The bowl has small chunks of chicken neatly arranged on top of ingredients like chillis and peppers, with a drizzle of cream smeared on top of it, as well as some Thai basil and a lone French fry for garnish. As far as flavours go, this bowl of green curry certainly has it. Whether it be the balance between the coconut milk and the spices, or the saltiness working well with freshness of the chicken and vegetables, this bowl delivers on what’s expected out of a good bowl of green chicken curry.

Burrowed between rows of shop houses along Doraisamy Street, Limapula: Baba Can Cook has evidently made a name for authentic Nyonya cuisine, both online and offline. Everything on the menu is prepared from heirloom recipes and do aim for their set meals which are downright value-for-money. Among the best sellers are their chicken curry set meal – thick and well-balanced curry loaded with tender chicken chunks served with a mound of white rice, a slice of egg and crunchy greens. For RM9.90, it’s a complete steal! If rice isn’t your jam, their springy roti jala is a subtle substitute. 

With numerous branches across Kuala Lumpur, Sri Nirwana Maju has been a perennial favourite among the locals to pamper their palate with sheer spread of Indian food. Chicken curry lovers would certainly have a field day here, as their spicy chicken curry can be savoured with roti canai, thosai, and the main draw – banana leaf rice set. Generously shroud the steaming white rice with the chicken curry which is bumped up with bevy of spices, and the scoops of vegetables that fill up the green canvas.

Betel Leaf is widely regarded for their Chettinad cuisine and the never-ending crowd is a dead giveaway that you’ve got to pounce in to pamper your palate. Known for their curries, their chicken curry is equally steeped with a host of spices and loaded with tender chunks of chicken. Either you choose to gobble down briyani, white rice, fluffy naans or thosais, it just fits the bill perfectly. Apart from the ordinary version, they also dish up other varuvals and perattals that are extra treacly with a variation of spices. 

Just as the name suggest, Nyonya Colors is no stranger to fans of authentic Nyonya cuisine. Living to the hype, they have numerous branches all over Kuala Lumpur and every one of it is habitually filled with patrons. Among the dishes that commonly share the spotlight is their chicken curry which play a huge part in numerous dishes. Either coupled with a mound of nasi kunyit or roti jala, the fragrant, flavourful and creamy stew with huge pieces of chicken has never failed to take advantage and impress. And what better way to wrap up a meal in a Nyonya restaurant than few bites of colourful Nyonya kuihs.