Introducing you some of the best restaurants in Genting Highland that you should definitely try out! Genting Highland as we know is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Malaysia. Genting has various points of interest that you can explore if you come here from nature, extreme activities, shopping, and more. After all that shopping and activities, fill your tummy at these 9 best restaurants in Genting Highlands!
1. La Fiesta by Marta’s Kitchen
Those familiar with Marta’s Kitchen will be familiar with the reasonably priced Spanish fare served here. The cozy La Fiesta is insta worthy so be prepared to snap pictures for The Gram!
One of the dishes you have to try among their tapas is their Shrimp in Garlic Oil. Tender and slightly salty, the shrimp is super delicious. When you come here, don’t forget the ubiquitous paella that’s loaded with seafood.
Non-halal
Address: Sky Avenue, Lot SA-T2-29, Genting Highlands, 69000 Genting Highlands, Pahang.
Contact: +6012-386 4150
2. Wanhoi Yamch’a
You can’t miss this Cantonese dim sum restaurant. There is an open dim sum kitchen where you can witness the chefs making it with your own eyes. As all the dimsum is handmade and steamed on the spot, your patience is much appreciated to wait for these savory morsels.
Be sure to order their cute and explosive salted egg quicksand baos! The bun has two cute googly eyes on top and when pierced with chopsticks, a lava of salted egg flows from inside. There are also cute pig baos, dimsum in the shape of birds in a ‘birdcage’ and so much more.
For afternoon tea, don’t forget to order a few plates of siu mai, shrimp dumplings, chee cheong fun and smooth and delicious milk tea!
Non-halal
Address: Sky Avenue, Lot SA-T2-7 & 8 & 9, Genting Highlands, 69000 Genting Highlands, Pahang.
Contact: +603-6101 2008
3. The Laughing Fish by Harry Ramsden
This restaurant is the first in the Harry Ramsden franchise to open in Asia. For your information, Harry Ramsden is one of the famous Fish & Chips restaurants in England for the traditional and original flavors of British favorites since 1928.
Here, the fish & chips is the star, with two choices of fish which are cod and haddock. The naturally sweet taste of the fish is the choice for fish & chips. One thing that’s quite interesting about the fish & chips offered at The Laughing Fish is that the serving size is big enough for you to share with two friends.
In addition, you can also choose to eat your fish & chips with classic sauce or curry sauce specially prepared to meet the tastes of Harry Ramsden’s customers in Malaysia.
Pork- & lard-free
Address: Sky Avenue, Lot SA-T2C-22 & 23, Genting Highlands, 69000 Genting Highlands, Pahang.
4. SHIBUI Yakitori Bar
This is an interesting restaurant with an izakaya-style decoration from the Showa era and a “reluctant” exterior with the logo of the restaurant. Besides yakitori (grilled skewers of meat, seafood or vegetables), there’s also rice bowls and udon.
Wash all of this delicious Japanese food down with sake, Japanese beers or Japanese-inspired cocktails.
Non-halal
Address: Lot No. T2C-10 4th Floor, SkyAvenue, Genting Highlands, 69000 Genting Highlands, Pahang.
Contact: +6016-389 0973
5. Motorino Pizzeria @ High Line
Motorino is definitely the best choice for you to enjoy delicious and hot pizza fresh from the oven. Motorino has an area of 4000 square feet with a building design that seems to be similar to the Italian style with golden window frames. The most interesting thing about Motorino is that their pizza oven is specially imported from Naples, Italy and their pizza shovels are specially ordered to decorate this restaurant. This wooden shovel is also used by chefs to make pizza.
Visitors can also choose from 10 types of pizza here. Among the pizzas prepared by Motorino are marinara, margherita and pepperoni to the authentic taste of Italy which is stracchiatella with basil, sea salt and olive oil, cremini mushrooms, calatura di alici sauce plus mozzarella cheese, shallots, cherry tomatoes, anchovies and sea salt .
With the addition of mozzarella cheese and tomatoes, olive oil and fresh basil leaves, the aroma of the prepared pizza is enhanced. Visitors can also enjoy Motorino meatballs cooked with tomato sauce and topped with grated cheese and basil leaves.
Pork- & lard-free, serves alcohol onsite
Address: Level 4, SkyAvenue, Resorts World Genting, 69000 Genting Highlands, Pahang.
6. IL LAGO
Image credits: KEN HUNTS FOOD, @foodcoffeetea, Resorts World Genting
Among the best restaurants in Genting Highlands, this restaurant will make you feel as if you’ve stepped into a traditional Italian trattoria serving cuisine straight from a nona’s hand. Get affordable Italian food like Antipasti, Pizza, Pasta and others.
For starters, you can try the Bread Basket which comes with Mashed Eggplant and Olive Tapenade. A combination of garlic bread, breadsticks and flatbread are served.
Pork- & lard-free
Address: Level G, SkyAvenue, Resorts World Genting, Genting Highlands, 69000 Bentong, Pahang.
7. Nicsmann 1940s
Shimmy to some beats while dining on some awesome grub at this European-inspired bar and restaurant! Besides the typical Western fare, there’s also some Chinese cuisine that you should try like the Deep-Fried Spicy Chicken with Dried Chili and Sizzling Skewered Lamb in Hunan Style.
For sharing, we suggest taking the Seafood Platter. As the name suggests, the platter has a dozen green mussels with tomato coulis, stuffed otak otak calamari, cheesy baked dory as well as a dozen grilled prawns skewers with a side of sweet potato fries. Perfect for sharing and pairing with drinks!
Pork- & lard-free, serves alcohol onsite
Address: Sky Avenue, Lot T3- 31 & 32, Genting Highlands, 69000 Genting Highlands, Pahang.
Contact: +6013-359 0443
8. Beni Malaysia @ Sky Avenue Genting Highland
What happens when Japanese omakase meets French fine dining? You get an experience like no other at this Singaporean-born restaurant in Genting. The open kitchen, reasonable prices for a 3-course meal and fine wines will have you returning for more.
Choose from a 3 or 4-course meal that has some interesting dishes like Amuse Bouche of Truffle Tuna in Filo Pastry and Sous Vide Chicken with Abufeira Sauce. If you so please, you can still order from an ala carte menu for your own mix-and-match game.
Pork- & lard-free, serves alcohol onsite
Address: SkyAvenue Genting, Lot T2-17, Level T2, Resorts World Genting, 69000 Genting Highlands, Pahang.
Contact: +603-6101 3001
9. Burger & Lobster @ Sky Avenue Genting Highland
Burger & Lobster Sky Avenue Genting Highland is the first branch in Asia and provides a menu of burgers and lobsters specially flown in from Nova Scotia, Canada. This premium lobster weighs 650-700 grams each.
In terms of decor, Burger & Lobster chose a combination of oak wood, Portuguese ceramic tiles and dim lighting. The seating arrangement at Burger & Lobster is also special, suitable for going out to eat in large groups or for a romantic couple.
The table set up is very interesting, where they have special cutlery to scoop out the lobster flesh. Bibs are also provided for those who get caught up in the pleasures of eating with juices flowing all over!
Pork- & lard-free, serves alcohol onsite
Address: Lot SA-T2-13, Level 1, SkyAvenue, Genting Highlands, 69000 Genting Highlands, Pahang.
Contact: +603-6105 9186
Written by Kartini Kannan
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