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Old Jul 13, 2013 | 1:49 am
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Best restaurant in KUL?

Any suggestions for really good restaurants in Kuala Lumpur?

Heading there in a few weeks with my girlfriend.
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Old Jul 14, 2013 | 9:03 pm
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It may help to elicit responses from posters if you provide at least some element of guidance re type of cuisine, location, etc.

In the meantime, best to check the Time Out KL website for ideas.
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Old Jul 14, 2013 | 9:22 pm
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In the meantime, best to check the Time Out KL website for ideas.
Thanks for your reply - I hadn't seen that website yet. All I am really after is for those people who have been to Kuala Lumpur and have had a good meal somewhere to share it in this thread.

We're staying at the Park Royal and we're open to any and all cuisines.
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I had a great meal at Tamarind Hills (http://www.tamarindrestaurants.com/)

I've had amazing streetfood at the same time for pennies. No idea if this is relevant - KL will be full of great options for all cuisines and budgets.
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Yes, as the poster above notes, good food is plentiful in KL.

Are you looking for somewhere romantic or somewhere buzzy? And, on a different axis, somewhere trendy/flashy or more relaxed/low-key? In my experience, the choices are plentiful (more so even than Melbourne which is already a long way up my list of foodie cities, but let's not get into that debate right now) so some guidance would help with recommendations.

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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 5:25 pm
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Originally Posted by Sam Bee
I had a great meal at Tamarind Hills (http://www.tamarindrestaurants.com/)
Thanks for the tip - I've heard of that one and it looks pretty good.

Originally Posted by Too much travel
Are you looking for somewhere romantic or somewhere buzzy? And, on a different axis, somewhere trendy/flashy or more relaxed/low-key? In my experience, the choices are plentiful (more so even than Melbourne which is already a long way up my list of foodie cities, but let's not get into that debate right now) so some guidance would help with recommendations.TMT
We're away for a week and we're not too keen on wasting time eating at the hotel. Somewhere romantic would be good, as would somewhere trendy. No preferences for cuisine, though obviously something local would be good.

Also any ideas a good bar? Is Skybar really all its cracked up to be?
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I haven't been to Tamarind Hill, but I have been to Tamarind Springs (the original on a hill in the suburbs) and can say it's worth the trip as long as you can avoid weekday rush hour. Other suggestions:

Romantic: Rama V is tucked away in a quiet residential neighbourhood just outside of the city centre

Trendy: Cantaloupe has a stunning view and contemporary menu
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Old Jul 24, 2013 | 10:50 pm
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Other suggestions:

Romantic: Rama V is tucked away in a quiet residential neighbourhood just outside of the city centre

Trendy: Cantaloupe has a stunning view and contemporary menu
Thanks for the suggestions. I passed them onto the girlfriend who instead chose Strato, which I think is a brother/sister restaurant of Cantaloupe.

We leave on Saturday morning so I'll be sure to let you know how it goes.
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Old Jul 25, 2013 | 7:34 pm
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I like Eden Village a lot for splurges in the Golden Triangle area.

You should also try Jalan Alor one night. Lots of sidewalk places with big menus slugging it out and creating a big draw. Not fine dining but a good value.
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This is an alternative to skybar

http://www.marinis57.com/
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