Craving for some good Chinese food? Whether you’re planning for a family dinner or wanting to ajak Muslim friends for a meal, we understand that it’s little tough to hunt down restaurants in KL that not only serve yummy traditional Chinese fare, but are halal-certified as well.
Well, fret not because we’ve selected and compiled a list of the 10 best Halal Chinese resturants in KL, where you can finally enjoy some of your favourite Chinese stir-fried dishes, yummy dim sum, and even warm mantou buns dipped in sweet-sour crab sauce. *drools*
10 Best Halal Chinese Restaurants In KL
1. Golden Valley
At the top of our list is none other than Golden Valley, one of our absolute favourites in town. This halal Chinese restaurant is known for their yummy servings of Malaysian Chinese cuisine. From yam baskets and crispy salmon skin, to marmite chicken and their irresistible chili crab, there’s so many classic favourites you’ll be able to find here!
The venue itself is a sleek space, with white tablecloths, golden accents and elegant Chinese pottery decorating the walls. The spacious seatings inside also make it perfect for large groups of family members and friends to spend time together as you dig into the yummy dishes laid out.
- Address: Lot 310, Melawati Mall, Lorong Selangor, Taman Melawati, 53100 Kuala Lumpur, Selangor
- Opening hours: 11.30am-3pm (Mon-Fri), 6pm-10pm every day
2. Amber Chinese Muslim Restaurant
Pay a visit to any Amber Restaurant outlet in KL and you’ll be greeted with a wide spread of authentic dishes from Northwestern China for you try out. Enjoy the best of Szechuan fusion cuisine here through their dishes that are made with rich blends of fresh spices and using traditional cooking techniques.
Unwind and dine with your loved ones here in their laid-back dining environment, that is both cosy, yet sophisticated. If you’re coming in a large group, we do recommend ordering a variety of dishes to try out – some of our recommendations would be their chive pancake, sauteed broccoli with mushroom, kung pao chicken, beef ribs or their signature roasted lamb (which is a must-try!).
3. 乌香院 Opium KL
Enter into 1920s Shanghai at Opium KL, an alluring oriental-themed restaurant located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur city. With oriental interiors and decor that is reminiscent of old-age opium dens, enjoy a charming dining experience here as you dig into their bountiful spread of Asian fare, with a touch of Western influence.
Fans of fusion food would enjoy the wide variety of menu selections here, such as their Curry Spaghetti with Salmon or their signature Stream & Steam, which features a majestic serving of grilled fish and soft shell crab. We also recommend completing your meal with their must-try dim sum picks! You can also save 8% off your set lunch at Opium by booking your meal voucher on Klook, inclusive of a main dish of your choice, 2 dim sum picks and free flow iced lemon tea.
- Address: No. 50, Changkat Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, 50200 Kuala Lumpur
- Opening hours: 12pm-2.30pm (except Sundays), 5pm-12am
4. Mohd Chan
If you’ve been searching for Cantonese cuisine specifically, there’s no better place to visit than Mohd Chan. With more than 10 outlets across the Klang Valley, this award-winning restaurant chain aims to make halal Cantonese-style brunch accessible to Muslims and is surely no stranger to those who are familiar with the local Chinese-Muslim food scene.
The brand is famous for their Cantonese homecooked seafood and poultry dishes. Some of their popular picks include their Teochew steamed fish and their classic butter prawn. Mohd Chan is also known for their dim sum, inspired by the bite-sized delicacies originating from Chinese teahouses. They’ve even got three outlets that serve an only-dim sum menu, perfect for you to plan a dim sum date with your loved ones!
5. Shang Palace
Discover elevated Chinese cuisine and a luxurious dining experience at Shang Palace, Shangri-La Hotel‘s very own restaurant serving an authentic Cantonese-style menu. Feel as if you were a part of Ancient China’s elite society from the moment you walk through their grand entrance and head into their opulent dining space, filled with lantern lights and a lot of red and gold.
Shang Palace provides an a la carte menu as well as a dim sum menu, but be sure to order their signature dishes curated by their experienced chefs, such as the double-boiled soup and the barbecue combination platter. However, the highlight here would definitely be their must-try Traditional Peking Duck, that will be cooked and served in two ways. Save 10% off your lunch set or dim sum set at Shang Palace by booking your voucher on Klook!
- Address: 11, Shangri-La Hotel, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, 50250 Kuala Lumpur
- Opening hours: 11am-2.30pm, 6pm-10pm, open daily
6. HOMST Restaurant
Established since 2002, HOMST Restaurant is often said to be the pioneer of Chinese Muslim cuisine in KL. Known for its exceptionally good food and warm, friendly service, the restaurant has made a name for itself among many families and groups of friends. For a laid-back dinner with your loved ones, head over to any one of their 8 branches to enjoy plates of yummy Chinese food.
Serving an extensive menu of Chinese homecooked fare, you’ll be spoiled for choice here. From classic stir-fried dishes to traditional dumplings, you’ll be able to enjoy all sorts of authentic Chinese cuisine originating from every region of China. Some of our personal recommendations would be their buttered prawn, assam steamed fish, smoked duck with mantau and salted egg soft shell crab.
7. Mohammad Chow Chinese Muslim Kitchen
Enjoy comfort cooking at Mohd Chow, a warm and welcoming family-founded Chinese Muslim restaurant in Damansara. Since its establishment in 2013, this cosy eatery has been serving halal Chinese cuisine to families and large groups, and has also been featured on TV as well as nominated for various foodie awards.
This outlet has become a go-to for many families to enjoy its extensive menu filled with many classic comfort Chinese food. Dig into their crowd-pleasing dishes here, such as their buttermilk chicken, salted egg squid, yam basket and kam heong lala. You can also enjoy savings of up to 16% by purchasing discounted cash vouchers or a la carte menu items on Klook.
8. Lamb Shepherd Restaurant
Spice up your palate with the dishes served at Lamb Sheperd Restaurant, the perfect spot for you to find authentix Xi’an cuisine. Founded and owned by Chinese Muslims from mainland China, you can expect the dishes here to be cooked the traditional Xi’an way, filled with the flavours and spiciness known very well in the Sichuan province.
Their attentive and friendly service will also make you feel right at home here, as you dig into generous portions of their flavourful dishes. The restaurant is also really well-known for their dumpling soup (many have said it’s one of the best in Malaysia!), as well as their namesake – the lamb shepherd, which is cooked with huge amounts of chillies.
- Address: No.8A, Ground Floor, Jalan 4/27F, Off Jalan Genting Klang, Desa Setapak, 53300 Kuala Lumpur
- Opening hours: 11.30am-8.30pm, closed on Mondays
9. Tao Chinese Cuisine
A divine dining experience awaits you at Tao Chinese Cuisine, a halal Chinese restaurant nestled in InterContinental Kuala Lumpur. From peach blossoms and ornate pottery adorning the walls, to a glowing cloud-like design hanging from the ceiling, you’ll not only be impressed by the mouth-watering dishes served here, but also with their stylish interior. There are also 6 private dining rooms here (all named after China dynasties) that are suitable for more intimate gatherings with your loved ones.
Headed by award-winning Chef Wong, you can expect top-notch Chinese cuisine to be served here, using only the freshest of ingredients and flavourful combinations. Each unique Chinese delicacy is made available exclusively at Tao, from their hearty main dishes to their delicate dim sum options. We’d recommend trying out their dumplings, soft shell crab and duck combination platter.
- Address: InterContinental Kuala Lumpur, 165, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
- Opening hours: 12pm-3pm, 6pm-10pm, closed on Sundays & Mondays
10. Muhibbah Seafood Restaurant
No traditional Chinese meal is ever complete without some good seafood, and you’ll get exactly that and more at Muhibbah Seafood Restaurant. This restaurant is ideal for family dinners and friend catchup sessions, especially due to the restaurant’s large round tables and spacious seating arrangements, making your reunion one to remember.
Be delighted as you dig into their awesome selection of fresh seafood, cooked in the traditional Chinese style with a little touch of Thai influence as well. From lala clams and prawns, to fish and squid, the seafood here can be ordered in a variety of sauces and styles. Complete your meal here by also ordering any of their poultry dishes, noodles and fried rice.
- Address: Jalan Seri Penchala, Kampung Sungai Penchala, 60000 Kuala Lumpur
- Opening hours: 12pm-2pm & 6.30pm-9pm (Mon-Thurs), 12pm-2.30pm & 6.30pm-10pm (Fri-Sun)
This article was first published in : KLOOK
