2 Best Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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We've compiled the best of the best in Kuala Lumpur - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Bijan

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Taking its name from the Malay word for sesame, Bijan is a top pick for many Malaysians when taking out-of-towners to sample authentic local cuisine. Head chef Zulkifli Razali brings a haute touch to classic Malay dishes, such as beef rendang (a dry meat curry) and kerabu pucuk paku (fiddlehead fern salad). Book a spot on the chef's Saturday morning tours through Chow Kit's markets to discover many of the quintessential ingredients of Malay cooking. Homemade ice cream is served in local flavors, including durian ( the "king of fruits"), so save room for dessert.

Dining in the Dark KL

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Does the loss of one sense heighten the others? This is the question you'll be answering as you eat in total darkness, in order to boost your senses of taste and smell. No light sources are allowed at all, so even your phones, watches, and cameras will be stowed away (safely) in lockers. After a few warm-up games, the waitstaff, all of whom are blind or visually impaired, guide you to your table for a four-course prix-fixe menu. Dinner is always a surprise, and the menus change monthly. There's a standard menu, a vegetarian menu, and a wine-pairing option; no pork is served, and the kitchen skillfully accommodates allergies and dietary restrictions. Reservations are taken for 90-minute time slots.