Best Restaurants in Changkat Bukit Bintang
Changkat Bukit Bintang’s neon lights and thumping music might scream nightlife, but savvy foodies know it harbours another secret: a haven of incredible restaurants! Tucked between the bars and pubs lie culinary gems waiting to tantalise your taste buds. As a local who’s devoured my way through countless meals in this street, here are my recommendations:
The Steakhouse KL
Upscale yet rustic, with a focus on premium cut steaks grilled to perfection in their Josper Charcoal Oven, imbuing each steak with a unique Argentinian smoky flavour.
Highlights: Black Angus Striploin, Black Angus Tenderloin, Steak Bordelaise, Carpetbag Steak, BBQ Short Ribs, Chilled Aged Grain Fed T-Bone, Beef Carpaccio, Beef Stroganoff
Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday 5:30PM – 12AM
Price Range: RM100 to RM300
Website: https://steakhousekl.com
Paan KL
Fantastic Asian food in a modern and chic setting, offering a laid-back vibe with a touch of sophistication featuring local, Sri Lankan and other regional delights.
Highlights: Malabar Fish Curry, Lankan Black Chicken Curry, XO Fried Rice, Crispy Hot Butter Cuttlefish, Lankan Coconut Oil Bread, Angus Beef Satay
Vegetarian Options: Vege Masala Rice, Coconut Curry Noodles, Thai Paneer Skewers, Indonesian Gado-Gado, Geisha Salad, Vege Nyonya Curry With Emping
Opening Hours: Tuesday – Sunday 12PM – 11PM (midnight on weekends)
Price Range: RM40 To RM100
Website: https://paanrestaurant.com
Dining In The Dark KL
A unique dining experience where you dine blindfolded, relying solely on taste, touch, and smell to savour the dishes. The experience heightens all your senses and allows you to explore the genuine taste, aroma, flavour and texture of the food served, down to the individual ingredients used!
Menus: Classic Menu, Vegetarian Menu and Wine Pairing Menu
Opening Hours: Tuesday – Sunday 6PM – 11PM
Price Range: RM200 to RM300
Website: https://dininginthedarkkl.com
El Cerdo
A pork lover’s paradise with vibrant decor and a lively atmosphere featuring Spanish classics and other European dishes.
Highlights: Slow Roasted Suckling Pig, Grilled Pork Shoulder Steak, Crispy Pork Knuckle, El Cerdo’s Farmer Sausages, Spanish Iberico Sausage, Oven Roasted Spanish Iberico Spare Ribs, Guinness Iberico Spare Ribs
Vegetarian Options: Omni Meat Steak, Vegetarian Spaghetti Bolognese, Vegetarian Paella, Grilled Vegetables, Greek Salad, Momotaro Tomato & Watermelon Salad
Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday 5:30PM – 12AM (2AM on weekends)
Price Range: RM80 to RM200
Website: https://elcerdokl.com
Baan26 Thai Seafood Restaurant & Bar
Authentic Thai food and ambiance with chic decor and live sports
Highlights: Lime & Chili Steamed Fish, Thai Basil Minced Chicken, Pandan Leaf Chicken Wrap, Thai Mango Salad with Crispy Cat Fish, Spicy Tom Yam Prawn/Seafood Soup, Salted Egg Squid, Meng Kam
Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday 12PM – 2AM (3AM on weekends)
Price Range: RM40 to RM100
Website: https://baan26.com
Ciccio
Authentic Italian cuisine in a rustic yet sophisticated atmosphere, featuring pizzas cooked in traditional wood-fired ovens.
Highlights: Gnocchi Al Gorgonzola E Noci, Tagliere Misto Di Affettati E Formaggi, Stinco Di Agnello, Spaghetti Vongole, Bruschetta Montanara, Ciccio Pizza, Caprese Pizza
Opening Hours: Monday – Saturday 5PM – 12AM, (Sunday: 12.30PM to 12AM)
Price Range: RM100 to RM200
Website: https://ciccio.com.my
These restaurants are just a taste of the diverse culinary scene Changkat Bukit Bintang offers. With a range of budgets and cuisines catered to, you’re sure to find the perfect spot to tantalize your taste buds and create a memorable dining experience, all amidst the vibrant energy of Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur’s nightlife hub.