Best Restaurants in KL

The Lankan Crabs began their humble journey of serving up authentic Sri Lankan crab recipes in March 2020, establishing themselves on the now bustling street of Jalan Kemuja, and in the heart of Bangsar.

With no doubt, they have amassed a loyal following of enthusiastic patrons comprised of true foodies, seafood and crab dish aficionados. This is by virtue of their speciality dishes - live Indonesian mud (mangrove) crabs that are sourced daily, and stored in their filtered aquariums for the freshest of giant, fleshy crabs upon each order.

Located amidst the hustle and bustle of Wangsa Maju's commercial hub, this particular Western gourmet restaurant has satisfied many eager and hungry mouths that have ventured into its premises. Serving mainly dishes hailing from the Western culinary scene, no other Western joint in the vicinity of their neighbourhood can top their dedication in providing the best of Western food, Halal-style. One exemplary dish to best portray that dedication comes in the form of their wondrous mixed grill platter, dubbed the Optimus Mixed Grill (O.M.G. for short). Catchy name? Wait til you see what is on the plate. True to their calling in terms of serving Halal food, no pork is served but in the absence of pork, the chefs in Grella's made use of succulent lamb, tender chicken and juicy steaks for the platter instead. Marinated using their own special concoction of herbs and spices, the grilled proteins are nothing short of perfection, as they emerge aromatically from the grill. Accompanied by savoury chicken sausages, delightful eggs, fluffy potato mash, crinkle-cut fries and a serving of refreshing salad, along with a dash of brown sauce, this legendary platter of sweet, decadent meat will leave you reminiscing for more.

Stika, located along Jalan Batai, is very promising when it comes to food ingenuity. Using only fresh local ingredients, their modern methods and approaches are what makes their dishes truly a delight to look at and of course- taste. If you're an adventurous kind and one's who curiosity is easily piqued, they are big in their test kitchen- a limited dining session which promises new ideas, creations, and exquisite flavours. Brunch, lunch, dinner, coffee? Sitka is one place you would want to keep on that list.

Manja KL aims to bring back some of the old Malayan flavours. Manja KL’s interior is designed nicely with some vintage touches. Their food consists of appetizers, main courses, desserts and large plates for sharing. They also provide vegetarian and gluten-free options. Guests can begin with the mocktails before they dig in to the main courses. Some of their main courses are such as laksa leaf portobello, grilled sancho chicken, smoked fish & herb rice and many more!

Most people will be able to relate to this dilemma - being homesick. Missing the food and maybe places you used to hang out at. Suddenly you are in the city and then that craving just kicks in but you can't go back under certain circumstance.

In this case, if you are from Johor and is suffering the said problem, fret not. This is your lucky article as there is a restaurant in Kuala Lumpur that serves authentic Johor cuisine. This place is called D'Cengkih. 

They specialise in Laksa Johor, Mee Rebus, Nasi Ambang and Nasi Briyani. But don't worry - this is not it. They also offer customers other dishes such as Nasi Lemak, Soto Nasi and Lemping in the morning.

So if you are hungry, homesick for good food, then make haste and drop by this place. The exterior of it may make this place look not much but don't let it fool you. The dishes actually pack a punch so do not miss it!