7 best restaurants in KL’s Suria KLCC for good food today

The bellwether of luxury, Suria KLCC, is home to some of the most well known fashion boutiques in the world. Now that you’ve incinerated countless calories sussing out the latest and trendiest clothing, shoes and lifestyle products, all that’s left to do is to refuel. But not just any cafe, restaurant, or eatery will do; you’ll want to continue the indulgent day out in Kuala Lumpur with food from some of these best restaurants at Suria KLCC.

Exceptional cuts of wagyu with irresistible marbling, hand-sliced Peking roast duck with crunchy wafer-thin skin, or modern Malaysian infused with Western touches, the food offerings at Suria KLCC have evolved and improved over the years. Unbeknownst to many, several new restaurants have sprung up in the mall since the pandemic began to wither. Ever adventurous, we have tried them ourselves.

7 best restaurants at Kuala Lumpur’s Suria KLCC mall to try:

Tien (Non-pork by Putien)

Those who’ve always wanted to savour authentic Fujian cuisine but can’t eat pork will love Tien, a lard- and pork-free concept by Putien. The food here is just as tasty as those from its sister restaurant, and the same specialties remain. Go for the seafood dishes here, which uses fresh quality catch and first-harvest seaweed, or share the establishment’s signature Mee Sua or Heng Hwa Bee Hoon, both of which are handmade and stir-fried to perfection.

Address: Lot 434, 4th Floor, Petronas Twin Tower, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Telephone: +60 3-2181 2839

Opening hours: 11am – 10pm

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Maria’s Signature

The sole bona fide steakhouse at Suria KLCC – and priced considerately – Maria’s cooks up some of the finest fillets in town. A must-try is the sizzling porterhouse enough to feed two. The modern restaurant is also the best place to unwind with signature cocktails concocted to reflect its Ipoh heritage as the fountain, a vista of which it commands, livens up in the evening. The latest addition to its burgeoning menu includes the Mediterranean set curated with the health-conscious in mind.

Address: Lot 157, First Floor, Suria KLCC Shopping Center, Jln Ampang, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Telephone: +60 10-902 0386

Opening hours: 11am-9pm daily

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ren @ Suria KLCC

This pork-free Chinese restaurant is the purveyor of famous mainland Chinese dishes, particularly, those from Shanghai and Xinjiang. While it may seem a tall order for a restaurant to be equally adept at both – one delicate, another heavily spiced – Ren masters them with ease. Converging carnivores will greatly appreciate Peking roast duck and grilled New Zealand lamb cutlets with cumin and dried chilli. A solo diner might want to settle on the succulent beef brisket la mian.

Telephone: +60 3-2181 0688

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Din by Din Tai Fung

Diners to the pork-free alternative by the Michelin-star rated Din Tai Fung won’t lose out. Din still offers prevailing signatures of Din Tai Fung like steam dumplings (xiao long bao), truffle noodles, and Sichuan spicy chicken. This restaurant appeals not only with its simplistic décor but also with the bustle typical of a food hall and a dim sum restaurant.

Address: Suria Klcc, Lot 417 & 417A, Level 4, 405, Persiaran Petronas, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Phone: +60 3-2181 0321

Opening hours: 11am-9.30pm daily

Padi House

First established in KL’s Cyberjaya in 2006, Padi House has since grown to over 13 outlets in Selangor, Perak and Penang, and it’s little wonder that it’s now one of Suria KLCC’s best restaurants for food. Offering Malaysian and Western cuisine with a twist, the eatery is well loved for its noodle and rice dishes.

Address: Lot G03-H G/Floor, Petronas Twin Tower, Shopping Centre, Jln Ampang, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Telephone: +60 12-696 1344

Opening hours: 7.30am – 10pm

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Serai@KLCC

A coalescence of a casual dining menu and a fine dining ambience, Serai draws in a youth audience by way of traditional Malaysian recipes and comfort food reimagined through the lens of contemporary ingenuity. It caters to anyone with sharing platters and a la carte dishes aplenty, such as Serai Sharing Platter, Beef Rendang Penne and Nasi Ulam Ayam Bakar.

Opening hours: 11am – 10pm

Price per person: RM 20–60

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Sakana

With clean, minimalist interiors bolstered by modern wooden furniture, Sakana encapsulates the many elements foodies enjoy about Japanese dining. Thanks to a well-presented menu, Sakana doesn’t lack in any department. Flanked by the verdant KLCC Park, the restaurant – one of the best in Suria KLCC – sees an al fresco section that’s an oasis of gastronomy. Expect the finest Japanese specialties comprising fresh ingredients like wagyu, eel and an assortment of sashimi.

Opening hours: 10am – 10pm daily

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