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12 Hotel restaurants (and afternoon teas) in KL you can dine in right now

11.06.2020

By Ronn Tan

12 Hotel restaurants (and afternoon teas) in KL you can dine in right now

It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for! During the entire duration of Movement Control Order (and Conditional MCO), dine-ins were a rarity (well, that’s expected) as establishments pivot to deliveries and takeaways instead. Now that we’re in Recovery MCO, businesses have begun operating again and Malaysians can return to their favourite restaurants and cafes.

As hotels in Kuala Lumpur resume operations, the dining spots in the hotels have also started welcoming patrons. Reward yourself with ethereal afternoon tea sessions, quality steaks, and more delicious delights.

Here are the hotel restaurants and afternoon teas you can visit right now:

1. Prime, Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur

Known as one of the best steakhouses in Malaysia, Prime—helmed by Chef de Cuisine Ramiro Moya—has reopened for dine-in services with a compressed menu. Available for dinner from 5.30pm to 9pm daily, Prime is back with a large variety of signature steaks in different cuts, such as Black Angus Tenderloin, Rubia Gallega, Wagyu Picanha, and Wagyu Prime Ribs.

In addition to steaks, the menu also consists of dishes like Baked Lobster Bisque, Australian Flower Crab Cake, Butter Poached Lobster, and Atlantic Black Cod. To ensure social distancing, seating capacity will be limited to only 45 persons per dinner session.

Contact: 03 2263 7888 or [email protected]

For more information, visit this website.

2. The Lobby Lounge, The Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur

The legendary afternoon tea is back—with favourites such as the Bollinger Rosé Champagne Afternoon Tea and Traditional English Afternoon Tea.

Available from 12pm to 6pm on Saturdays and Sundays, there’s no better time to rediscover the hotel’s quintessential afternoon tea experience.

Contact: 018 306 3188 or [email protected]

For more information, visit this website.

3. The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur

The hotel’s afternoon tea is said to be among the top things to do in Kuala Lumpur and the experience is back from 13 June onwards. The three unique afternoon tea locations in The Majestic Hotel KL are Orchid Conservatory, The Tea Lounge, and Colonial Cafe.

Available every weekend from 12pm to 2.3opm and 3pm to 6pm, expect offerings that are steeped in tradition, celebration, and heritage.

Contact: 011 2642 7815

For more information, visit this website.

4. Sabayon, EQ Kuala Lumpur

Located on the highest floor of EQ Kuala Lumpur, Sabayon has re-opened with its contemporary European cuisine. The MIID Reka Awards-winner (Gold Award for Design Excellence in the Food and Beverage category in 2019) is serving three, four, and five-course options as well as à la carte and al fresco.

Photo by EQ Kuala Lumpur

Sabayon is available daily for lunch from 12pm to 3pm and dinner from 5pm to 10pm.

Contact: 03 2789 7777 or [email protected]

For more information, visit this website.

5. Thirty8, Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur

Photo by Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur

Comprising of a 360º city view, Thirty8 is one of the most popular dining destinations in Kuala Lumpur. The cuisine here is a combination of Japanese, Chinese, and Western flavours. The menu consists of dishes such as Wagyu Rib Eye, Szechuan-style Fried Chicken with Leek, Lobster Linguine, Roasted Ocean Trout, and Veal Tenderloin.

Photo by Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur

You can also opt for the afternoon tea menu (3pm to 5pm daily) with a variety of sweet and savoury options. Thirty8 will be available every day from 3pm to 9pm.

Contact: 03 2182 1234 or [email protected]

For more information, visit this website.

6. Mosaic, Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur

Photo by Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur

The hotel’s Mosaic buffet will be available again from 10 June—with an assisted buffet arrangement. This means that your favourite dishes will be prepared a la minute at the live stations; in line with health and safety measures. Lunch is priced at RM138 and dinner at RM168.

Dishes include appetisers such as scallops, prawns, slipper lobster, blue mussels, oysters, and a selection of sashimi. You can also get beef striploin steaks, lamb chops, meatballs with pine seed, braised beef with dried coconut, lamb shank in spinach black pepper gravy, and a variety of homemade pasta by Chef Luigi.

Contact: 03 2330 8798 or [email protected]

For more information, visit this website.

7. Shang Palace, Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Photo by Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Reopening for dine-in from 11.30am to 2.30pm (except weekends), Shang Palace serves authentic Cantonese cuisine in a grand setting. Shang Palace will only be closed on Saturdays from 15 June.

Photo by Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Signature dishes here include Braised abalone with sun-dried scallop stuffed in winter melon; Slow-braised beef short rib with garlic and Chinese herbs sauce; Pan-fried foie gras with vinegar sauce and a stuffed scallop with spicy bean sauce; Traditional Peking duck; as well as Deep-fried crispy prawns coated with salted egg yolk.

Contact: 03 2074 3900

For more information, visit this website.

8. Curate, Four Seasons Kuala Lumpur

Photo by Four Seasons Kuala Lumpur

Curate is now available for dine-ins! The all-day restaurant consists of a plethora of cuisines with curations by a group of brilliant chefs. Open from breakfast to dinner, Curate is one place you can go to feast on a selection of dishes from around the globe. When you’re done with your meal, pop over to Bar Trigona, the best bar in Malaysia for 2020, to extend your experience at Four Seasons Kuala Lumpur.

Contact: 03 2382 8888

For more information, visit this website.

9. Chynna, Hilton Kuala Lumpur

Photo by Hilton Kuala Lumpur

Open daily for lunch from 12pm to 2.30pm and dinner from 6.30pm to 10pm, the Chef Lam Hock Hin-helmed restaurant serves authentic Cantonese and Shanghainese cuisine.

In addition to the à la carte menu, there is also Chef Lam’s Five-Course Luxe menu. Available from 15 June to 31 August, the special menu is priced at RM488 per person. Among the dishes included in the menu are Braised Lobster Soup with Vegetarian Fins, Stewed Rice with Superior Broth, Monk Jumps Over the Wall, and Homemade Hot Almond with Emperor’s Bird’s Nest.

Contact: 03 2264 2264

For more information, visit this website.

10. Altitude, Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur

Photo by Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur

You can now enjoy your favourite afternoon tea delights at the hotel’s Altitude—located on Level 53. In addition to beautiful city views, you will be savouring artisanal culinary creations. Altitude’s afternoon tea is available from 2.30pm to 4.30pm (Monday – Friday). There are two sessions on Saturday and Sunday: 2pm to 4pm and 4.30pm to 6.30pm.

Contact: 03 2113 1823 or [email protected]

For more information, visit this website.

11. Wet Deck, W Kuala Lumpur

The hotel’s iconic hangout spot will be back from 17 June onwards—this time with a brand new summer menu. In addition to a fun twist of sustainable flavours from Flock, you can also get sundowner cocktails concocted by W KL’s very own mixologists. Enjoy views of the Kuala Lumpur skyline while immersing yourself in Wet Deck’s new al-fresco dining experience. Bookings are open daily from 5pm to 12am.

Contact: 03 2786 8888

For more information, visit this website.

12. Favola, Le Méridien

Favola—helmed by Chef de Cuisine Domenico Piras—has now reopened for dine-in. Specialising in Venetian flavours, seafood takes the spotlight at Favola. Operating under a limited schedule until 31 July 2020, Favola will be open for lunch on Monday to Friday from 12pm to 3pm and for dinner on Thursday to Sunday from 6pm to 10pm.

The a la carte menu consists of signature dishes such as Beef Carpaccio and Sous Vide Duck Breast Salad; Mixed Mushroom Soup with Truffle Oil; Margherita and Venetian Pizza; Risotto Bianco with Green Asparagus, Asiago Cheese, and Black Truffle Oil; Squid Ink Tagliolini with Scallops, Tiger Prawns, Basil, Cherry Tomatoes, and Light Saffron Sauce; Sardinian Malloreddus with Eight-hours Braised Lamb Sauce; and the signature Zabaione dessert.

Contact: 03 2263 7434

For more information, visit this website.

Where will you be going next? While you indulge and feast on scrumptious food in the spots above, always remember to follow health and safety measures that are recommended. Bon appétit!

For more restaurants to visit in KL, click here.

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