One of the best ways to spend time with your family is to have a meal together. Everyone gets to catch up and participate in fun conversations while enjoying delicious food! But if finding a place to do that poses as a challenge for you, don't worry - we've got you covered ? With this list of halal restaurants in KL that are perfect for a family gathering, you'll be making plans for you and your family in no time.
1. Seoul Garden
Perfect for families who can’t get enough of Korean food, Seoul Garden is a cosy place for get-togethers that serves up Korean cuisine in an eat-all-you-can buffet. Grab a table for the whole family and begin by picking the soup base of your choice - ginseng chicken, Thai tom yam, kimchi jjigae or super kimchi). From there, make your way to the buffet aisle where an endless array of seafood, marinated meats, sushi, side dishes vegetables, fruits and desserts are ready to be savoured. With such a variety, everyone is bound to find something that’ll suit their taste.
Halal status: Halal-certified
Outlet details: Click here to check out a list of their outlets and opening hours
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2. Makan Kitchen
In charge of treating your family to a super special meal? Let Makan Kitchen at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel take over and bring everyone on a culinary journey. This popular restaurant unites familiar flavours of Malaysian dishes under one roof through its vibrant buffets and live stations. From roasted lamb with Malay spices and wok-fried kam heong crab to baked salmon with dill salt crusted, prepare to dive into a feast of flavours here ?
Halal status: Halal-certified
Opening hours: Open daily; 6AM-11PM
Address: 348, Jalan Tun Razak, Kampung Datuk Keramat, 50400 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Contact: +603 2172 7272
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3. Positano Risto
If your family’s a huge fan of Italian food, then make your way to Positano Risto. Situated in the upscale neighbourhood of Solaris Dutamas, this popular eatery is ranked as the number one halal Italian restaurant in KL, so you’ll be guaranteed an exceptionally flavourful meal here. Enjoy dishes like squid ink seafood spaghetti, Boston lobster fettuccine and soft shell crab linguine. Their portions are generous so that’s all the more reason to have a meal here with your family where you can share and taste each other’s dish ?
Halal status: Muslim-owned
Opening hours: Mon-Thu; 7.30AM-10PM, Fri; 7.30AM-10.30PM, Sat; 9AM-10.30PM, Sun; 9AM-10PM
Address: Block C1, Lot 2, Level G3, Publika Shopping Gallery, Solaris Dutamas, No. 1, Jalan Dutamas 1, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Contact: +603 6411 3799 / +6010-400 6944 (WhatsApp)
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4. Carnaval Churrascaria
Are you a family of meat lovers? If so, treat yourself to a one-of-a-kind meal with Brazilian BBQ at Carnaval Churrascaria! Their all-you-can-eat buffet style meal is the perfect choice for you to satisfy your meat cravings to your heart’s content. Priced at RM90+ (with special discounts on certain days), enjoy juicy grilled meats that are sliced fresh off skewers by the waiters who will serve you throughout your meal. That means having an empty plate should be the last of your worries here ?
Halal status: Halal-certified
Opening hours: Open daily; 6PM-11PM
Address: 77, Jalan SS 22/19, Damansara Jaya, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Contact: +603-7725 2252
5. Restoran Rebung Chef Ismail
Located at the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Restoran Rebung Chef Ismail entices with its variety of traditional Negeri Sembilan dishes, including masak tempoyak and asam pedas. And if your appetite is calling for laksa, mee rebus or curry mee instead, they’ve got that and more as well! Don’t forget to make space in your tummy for the sweet treats too ? From delectable kuih muih, traditional desserts like pengat pisang and pulut durian to the classic ABC and sago gula Melaka, you’ll be left on cloud nine once you’re done indulging them.
Halal status: Muslim-owned
Opening hours: Open daily; 7AM-10PM
Address: 5-2 Cascade Parking, Jalan Bukit Aman, 1, Jalan Tanglin, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Contact: +60 3-2276 2525
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6. De.Wan 1958 by Chef Wan
At De.Wan 1958 by Chef Wan, you can expect top quality, richly-flavoured Malaysian dishes that are truly authentic and heartwarming to the local taste buds. With such a colourful and flavourful menu, it can get tricky when it comes to ordering your food since everything looks good. Thankfully, Chef Wan’s recommendations can help to ease the decision making! Perfect for sharing, go for main courses like ayam kuah kacang, daging rendang Selangor, sotong sambal petai and asam pedas sea bass.
Halal status: All meats and ingredients are sourced from halal-certified suppliers, and the restaurant has a Muslim co-owner
Opening hours: Mon-Fri; 11AM-4PM, 6PM-10PM, Sat-Sun; 11AM-10PM
Address: Lot 2-2, Level 2, The Linc KL, No, 360, Jalan Tun Razak, Taman U Thant, 50400 Kuala Lumpur
Contact: +6010-207 0383 / +6017-773 6124
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7. Flora Terrace at Hampshire Place
Celebrating a special occasion with the whole family? Well, all you’ve got to do is head over to Flora Terrace at Hampshire Place where a magical time awaits. Filled with florals and glittery fixtures hanging gracefully from the ceiling, the place will simply take your breath away as soon as you lay eyes on it ?Admire the decors while savouring a meal of Western cuisine with an Asian twist through dishes like honey glazed salmon and grilled lamb chop. Then end your meal on a sweet note by having their creme brulee, chocolate fondant or mango mousse.
Halal status: Muslim-owned
Opening hours: Open daily; 11AM-11PM
Address: 157, Persiaran Hampshire, Hampshire Park, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Contact: +6019-223 3115 / +6012-463 6824 / +603-2181 0872
8. Ibrahim’s Fatty Crab
Anyone who’s got a family full of seafood lovers, it's time to make dinner plans at Ibrahim’s Fatty Crab. Established in 2016, this is where people flock to in order to get their fill of halal Chinese food on top of the seafood dishes. While you're here, don't miss out on some of the eatery's top favourites such as scallop sauce fried rice, assam steam Red Snapper and French crab with Mongolian sauce. Just thinking about all these fresh and tasty seafood has got our mouths watering ?
Halal status: Muslim-owned
Opening hours: Mon-Fri; 5PM-12AM, Sat-Sun; 3PM-11PM
Address: No. 18, Jalan Avenue 1, Ampang, Kuala Lumpur 68000
Contact: +6011-1144 4131
9. Beard Brothers’ BBQ
Serving one of the best barbecued meats in town, Beard Brothers’ BBQ is the place to be if you want to savour Texas-style barbecue. Their moist, juicy fall-off-the-bone brisket is achieved through a slow-smoke method that takes up to a whopping 20 hours of prepping and cooking ? Besides that, they’ve also got pulled lamb, lamb rib slab and beef rib bone - all of which you can enjoy through their meal sharing platters and so that every family member can enjoy a taste of all heir different meats.
Note: Beard Brothers' BBQ will be closed from 30 July 2020 - 7 July 2020. They will reopen on 8 August 2020.
Halal status: Muslim-owned
Opening hours: Tue-Thu; 12PM-2PM, 6pM-10PM, Fri; 6PM-10PM, Sat-Sun; 11AM-10PM (closed on Mon)
Address: P-G-01, Persiaran Tropicana, Tropicana Avenue Petaling Jaya, Malaysia 47410
Contact: +6012-319 0962
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10. Songket Restaurant
At Songket Restaurant, prepare for a memorable dining experience beginning with their traditional Malay cuisine that’s prepared with a modern twist. Whether you go for their rendang daging, kambing panggang berempah, masak lemak cili api or Kedah-style ikan bakar, your taste buds will definitely appreciate these delicious dishes. Now, because the eatery describes themselves as a fine-cuisine Malay restaurant, you can also look forward to a live multi-cultural dance performance ranging from Lenggok Dara of Melaka to Zapin of Johor! How’s that for an impressive family meal time? ?
Halal status: All meats and ingredients are sourced from halal-certified suppliers
Opening hours: Mon-Fri; 12PM-3PM, 6PM-11PM, Sat-Sun; 5PM-11PM
Address: 29, Jalan Yap Kwan Seng, Kampung Baru, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Contact: +603 2161 3331 (call) / +6010-958 9598 (call & WhatsApp) / +6012-538 0608 (WhatsApp only)
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Now that you're armed with this list, grab your calendar and schedule that much needed family time at one of these delicious restaurants in KL.
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