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    Kuala Lumpur’s boundary-pushing restaurants

    Five restaurants that are using traditional ingredients to create thoroughly modern Malaysian fare
    Five boundary-pushing restaurants in KL.
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    Nadodi

    The food of nomadic communities from Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Sri Lanka is elegantly presented here. Try the Keralan pradhaman payasam dessert in the form of pradhaman ice cream and coconut crumble.

    Beta KL

    Beta KL

    This colourful restobar ’s sharing plates are modern interpretations of Malaysian regional cuisine. Wash them down with a Tropic Sling with jackfruit rum.

    Entier

    Entier

    Japanese chef Masashi Horiuchi combines rustic nose-to-tail dining with French flair. Signatures include roasted and confit Bidor duck, and a chocolate and cardamom dessert. 

    Dewakan

    Dewakan

    Set aside an entire evening for the nine- or 17-course menu at this restaurant , the pioneer of Malaysian fine dining in Kuala Lumpur. Prawns warmed in starfruit juice and local herbs are a highlight.

    Botanica Co, Kuala Lumpur

    Botanica + Co

    With foliage-filled interiors, this charming bistro offers Western and local dishes, including the satisfyingly rich signature laksa with tiger prawns, chicken and quail egg.

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    Kuala Lumpur travel information

    Country / Region
    Malaysia
    Language
    Malay
    Airport code
    KUL
    Currency
    RM
    Time zone
    GMT +08:00
    Climate
    Tropical
    Country / Region
    Malaysia
    Time zone
    GMT +08:00
    Currency
    RM
    Airport code
    KUL
    Language
    Malay
    Climate
    Tropical
    Find the best fares to
    Kuala Lumpur