Bangsar is a place famous in KL for its nightlife and variety of dining outlets, be it hawker stalls, mamaks or even fine dining. If you’re thinking of having a memorable meal with a friend or loved one, we have compiled for you the 9 must-try restaurants in Bangsar! We’re sure they won’t disappoint!
All restaurants are PORK- & LARD-FREE except for El Meson.
- Apollo Dining
This rustic-looking restaurant in Bangsar is famous among influencers for its IG-worthy interior and exterior. What else is special about this restaurant you ask? The food here is fusion cuisine, an amalgamation of both Spanish and Asian flavors that are sure to leave your palate crying out for more.
Some noteworthy dishes include the Risotto and Braised Beef Short Ribs. For dessert, have the Bubur Chacha Ice Cream. For those who are inclined for an alcoholic drink or two, don’t forget to try their cocktails like Aperol Spritz and Gin & Tonic.
Address: The Bodhi Lodge, 28, Jalan Kemuja, Bangsar, 59000 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact: +603-2201 7565
- The Lankan Crabs
Looking at the name, you can guess what’s the most famous here, right? Of course it’s CRABS! All kinds of crab dishes are here and their signatures are the Negombo Crab Curry, Jaffna Crab Curry and the Garlic Butter Crab. “
The restaurant is also very beautiful and if you go there you must take plenty of OOTDs because it’s very beautiful.
Address: 4, Jalan Kemuja, Bangsar, 59000 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact: +603-2201 0128
- Bunglow37
This restaurant in a refurbished bungalow offers a luxury concept with green elements that creates a comfortable atmosphere for holding business meetings and casual dinners. This place also has efficient service and has two floors with a relaxing bar on the top floor.
Address: 37, Jalan Abdullah, Bangsar, 59000 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact: +6012-630 8407
- Entier French Dining
Entier, which roughly translates as “entirely” in French, offers authentic French food that’s sure to satisfy. Located on the 41st floor of Alila Bangsar, all the dishes here are appealing and plated with a flourish that’s easy on the eyes.
Before every meal, house-baked bread and kombu butter are served on the house as an appetizer. If you love lamb, have their Herb Crust Braised Lamb served with grilled baby gem lettuce and watercress jus.
Address: Level 41 at Alila Bangsar No 58, Jalan Ang Seng, Brickfields, 50470 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact: +603-2268 3819
- Super Saigon
If you go to Vietnam, sometimes it’s difficult to find halal local food. But at Super Saigon, there’s no need to worry because it’s the first HALAL Vietnamese restaurant in KL. There are many types of Vietnamese food here but the most delicious is definitely their traditional food, Pho. Australian beef stewed for at least eight hours with special herbs is served with rice noodles. Vegetables such as basil leaves and bean sprouts will be served separately.
Super Saigon uses fresh ingredients such as beef, vegetables and seafood such as shrimp. All the ingredients have also been certified Halal. Australian beef, chicken, fresh herbs and imported aromatics are used to ensure every dish is executed to perfection.
Address: 75, Jalan Bangkung, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact: +603-2856 9936
- El Meson
If you’re into Spanish food and tapas, this is the place for you. Traditional Spanish tapas that are served here include Bacon Wrapped Pork Terrine with Pistachio and Apricots, Albondigas in Tomato Sauce and Calamari Fritos with Garlic Aioli.
For mains, try the Ultimate Pork Burger, which has a well-toasted bun, juicy patty, melted cheese and sauteed mushrooms. The succulent Pork Chop is another crowd-pleaser.
Address: 61, Jln Telawi 3, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact: +603-2282 8290
- Naj & Belle
Naj & Belle cafe can be said to be quite famous among university students because of its strategic location. Serving Western dishes, the menus served here are certainly recognized as classy by most of its visitors. You can try Squid Ink Spaghetti, Watermelon Cake, Iron Mike Burger and Pavlova.
Address: Jln Tandok, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact: +6011-2665 1285
- Kaiju Company
Kaiju Company shares space with several cafes and restaurants in APW Bangsar. It’s a renovated factory building along Jalan Riong. The restaurant is easily distinguishable by the presence of a 30m long dragon-shaped structure hanging from the ceiling.
This restaurant is one of the popular places to eat among the Bangsar expatriate community due to the Thai-Japanese food they offer. Among the recommended dishes is Tom Yum Udon made with Japanese udon noodles, squid, shrimp, mushrooms and eggs in a spicy tom yum sauce. Another dish that’s always the choice of customers at Kaiju Company is Hawaiian Kaiju Rice which uses fried chicken patty, Japanese curry and shimeji mushrooms with white rice topped with fried egg and green mango.
Address: APW, 29, Jalan Riong, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact: +6010-278 6648
- Ruyi & Lyn
Looking for a suitable place to eat to celebrate Chinese New Year with your beloved family? Visit Ruyi & Lyn! With modern Chinese cuisine, your loved ones must be fascinated by the presentation of their dishes.
One of their menu items is sushi. Not the raw fish, but Hainanese chicken rice, nasi lemak and mango glutinous rice sushi! Among the popular foods here are Crackling rice puffs in seafood Green tea broth.
Address: 4th Floor Annex Bangsar Shopping Center, 285, Jalan Maarof, 59000 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact: +603-2083 0288
Written by Kartini Kannan
