Every year, Muslims around the world observe Ramadan — a period of fasting and one of the holiest moths in the Islamic calendar. In Malaysia, approximately 60 percent of the population are Muslims, and many will fast from dawn till dusk. The dizzying array of bazaars, buffet spreads, and Iftar (meals taken at sundown to break the daily fast) menus offered during Ramadan is one of the highlights, where one is spoiled for choice to buka puasa (break the fast).
Whether you've been fasting in observance of Ramadan, or purely indulging in the varied dining experiences during this holy month, here is a selection of MICHELIN restaurants in Kuala Lumpur that have tantalising Iftar menu offerings, which are truly well-deserved, especially after a full day of fasting.
Aliyaa
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Aliyaa's Sri Lankan-Malay dishes provide a genuinely unique Ramadan experience. The set menu, created especially for Ramadan, highlights some of Aliyaa's flavorful dishes such as Chicken Peratal (dry chicken curry), Mutton Paal Poriyal (slow-cooked mutton with a mix of Sri Lankan spices), samosas, curries, and Sri Lankan-Malay pickles. The meal concludes on a sweet note with Wattalappam, an Aliyaa signature, which is a traditional custard with palm sugar and spices.
The Ramadan set menu includes options for two, four, six, or eight people, and is good for sharing. The set also comes in custom-designed packaging for takeaway orders, making it easy to enjoy at home or to gift to friends, family, and corporate clients.
Aliyaa's Iftar menu is available from now until 30 April 2023. The restaurant is located at 48 Jalan Medan Setia 2, Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, 50490, Malaysia. Call or WhatsApp +6017 883 3738 to book a table or order for takeaway. Email Aliyaa at info@aliyaa.com for enquiries.
Dancing Fish
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Since 2010, Dancing Fish has been a dining destination recognised for its Malay-Indo cuisine. Dancing Fish is famous for its "dancing-style" fish that is fried to perfection. This Ramadan month, Dancing Fish offers two set menus themed “Month of Beautiful Blessings” that cater to four to six people, priced at RM439++ or eight to ten people, priced at RM789++.
The RM439++ set features dishes like chicken satay with Balinese rose apple salad, charcoal grilled whole sea bass with sambal cobek and tangy tamarind, salted egg chilli sambal prawn, a soup of braised Australian oxtail in aromatic spices, and more. On the other hand, the RM789++ set is a feast on its own that includes wok-fried flower crab with Javanese sambal hitam and petai, the signature Dancing Fish with tangy sweet sauce, and slow-cooked Australian lamb shank with coconut milk and herbs.
All sets include Indonesian emping (Indonesian chips) and sambal terasi, towering tahu telur served with sweet "Rujak" sauce, gulai pucuk paku (local jungle fern) cooked with coconut milk and spices, fragrant white rice or yellow turmeric spiced rice, and dessert.
The Month of Beautiful Blessings menu is available for dine-in and takeaways till 21 April 2023. Dancing Fish is located at Lot T120, T121 & T122, 3F, Bangsar Shopping Centre, 285 Jalan Maarof, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, 59000, Malaysia. Book a table at +603-2095 6663 or make an online reservation here.
De. Wan 1958
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In the mood for a delectable buffet spread featuring dishes from all over Peninsular Malaysia? Then look no further than De.wan 1958. At this Bib Gourmand establishment, guests can savour the recipes of celebrated chef-patron Datuk Redzuawan Ismail, or more popularly known as Chef Wan, who has dedicated his career to highlighting traditional Malaysian dishes with a modern flair.
The flavours of Malaysia's states, along the peninsula, are highlighted throughout this buffet, with various warung (stall) stations serving everything from grilled meats, soups, satay, seafood, and more. Diners will be delighted to tuck into speciality dishes such as Rojak Betik Terengganu (Terengganu-style rojak), Bubur Lambuk Pahang, Rendang Minangkabao, Lemak Nanas Nyonya (pineapple prawn curry), Penang Hokkien Mee, whole leg of roasted lamb, fried Chicken Javarian, and many others.
Appetisers are equally enticing, with an endless variety of soup and salad options such as Kerabu Ayam Nyonya, Gado-Gado, Potato Aloo Masala, Jeruk Buah, and Soto Ayam; as well as more than five different sambals to choose from such as Sambal Belacan, Sambal Manga, and Sambal Cili Hijau. Desserts include traditional kuih-muih and Malay cookies, as well as local favourites like bubur cha-cha, pulut hitam, and pengat pisang.
De.wan 1958 also provides Ramadan Family Set for diners to break the fast in the comfort of their homes. Ramadan Family Set menus for four to five people are available for delivery or takeaway, and at price points of RM558++ or RM688++, respectively. Furthermore, the restaurant offers a variety of customised Raya merchandise that are ideal for gifting. Choose from a beautiful Tiffin with three types of Raya cookies or a collectable flasket filled with dates.
The De.wan 1958 Ramadan Buffet is available from now till 20 April 2023, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., and is priced at RM178 nett for adults, RM115 for senior citizens, and RM82 for children. The restaurant is located at Level 2-2, The LINC KL, 360 Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur, 50400, Malaysia. All bookings can be made here.
Kayra
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Kayra's Iftar Special menu celebrates the flavours of Northern Kerala with its à la carte dishes. To begin, a selection of appetisers includes mouthwatering chicken pathiri, egg rolls, and semolina porridge. Main courses include moplah chicken briyani, prawn ulartiyath, beef roast, and okra poriyal. Finally, round up the meal with rose bandung pudding or mango coconut brûlée. A variety of daily rotating cakes and tarts are also on display.
Kayra is located at F-8, 1F, Bangsar Village 1, Jalan Telawi 1, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, 59100, Malaysia. Book a table by calling +6017-215 7382 or make an online reservation here.
Limapulo
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Traditional and hearty Nyonya dishes take the spotlight at Limapulo, and for those wanting to enjoy a meal post-fast, the restaurant serves a Ramadan set for two at RM75 nett or for four at RM140 nett. The menu includes favourites such as tamarind chicken, cucur udang (prawn fritters), asam pari (asam stingray), kangkung lemak keledek, sambal bendi or terung (ladyfingers or brinjal). Each set also comes with bandung cincau (rose syrup with grass jelly drink) as a thirst quencher and sago gula melaka for dessert.
Limapulo is located at 50 Jalan Doraisamy, Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur, 53000, Malaysia. The Ramadan menu is available for dine-in only. Book a table now by calling +60 3-2698 3268.
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