Top 10 places for grilled food in Kuala Lumpur

1/10
The Steakhouse
If a restaurant is named "The Steakhouse", it'd better be serving great steaks. But, not to worry, The Steakhouse isn't here to disappoint. The menu is fairly simple - choose your beef, cut, sauce and potatoes. Since this place specialises in their grilled steaks, you can expect nothing but pure goodness in every bite! After which, choose from a plethora of whiskeys at The Whisky Bar to end off your dinner the right way.
44 Changkat Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur

Photo: The Steakhouse Facebook
2/10
Arabesque
At a restaurant serving up Middle Eastern cuisine, you don't want to miss out on their grilled meats like their famed kebabs, especially not at Arabesque. Here at this eatery is where you're going to get a taste of KL's best grilled platters, showcasing an assortment of meats cooked to perfection. You'll probably be able to smell it even before it arrives, but it's the taste that'll bring you to food heaven.
92 Jalan Petaling, Kuala Lumpur
Photo: Arabesque Facebook
3/10
Mandarin Grill
If you've always loved grilled food but never liked smelling like a smokey mess after leaving the restaurant, Mandarin Grill offers you the perfect balance to your dining woes. This fine dining establishment serves up amazing steaks, grilled fish and even lobster thermidor - just what your stomach needs for a good pampering session.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur

Photo: Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur
4/10
Shook!
Shook! is an eatery that is known to offer a wide variety of cuisines, while maintaining the image of a fine dining restaurant. You can find a mixture of Chinese, Japanese, Italian and your Western grill favourites in one convenient menu. With a wagyu steak and a glass of premium red wine in front of you, along with some groovy live jazz music as accompaniment, your evening couldn't be more perfect.
Starhill Gallery, 181 Jalan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur
Photo: Shook! Facebook
5/10
Chambers Grill
You know you're in for the grill of your lifetime when it's not only the steaks that taste good, but also everything else on the menu, from appetizers to dessert. That is what Chambers Grill presents its customers with - a variety of menu options of only the best quality that any restaurant can offer. You can come here for the meats, but don't let that be the only thing you leave the restaurant with.
3 Jalan Stesen Sentral, Hilton Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

Photo: Hilton Kuala Lumpur
6/10
Tujo Bar-sserie & Grill
This place might seem like your typical grill in the day, with a fixed lunch menu that features several grilled dishes here and there. However, come evening, get ready to pile up on the meat as you pick from a wide selection of items you would like the chef to grill for you, from prawns to beef to lamb and more! You even get to decide on your rubs and how well you want your dish to be done. Then, all you've got to do is sit back, relax, and wait for your yummy meal to be served to your table!
9 Jalan Pinang, Kuala Lumpur

Photo: Tujo Bar-sserie & Grill
7/10
Da On Fine Korean Cuisine
If you're a fan of Korean BBQ, we urge you to make a trip down to Da On, one of the top Korean restaurants in this capital city. With generous servings of side dishes and amazing options for the grill that you can even ask the staff to cook for you, your stomach will be intensely satisfied by the end of the night. If you're worried about the missing overhead suction systems for the charcoal grill, Da On employs the use of a different suction machine that's hidden under each grill, so you won't have to leave the restaurant smelling like the kitchen!
168 Jalan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur

Photo: Da On Fine Korean Cuisine Facebook
8/10
Jake’s Charbroil Steaks
Craving for a hearty Western grilled steak and a lively atmosphere to boost your mood? You won't be disappointed once you step into Jake's Charbroil Steaks. Here, you'll find steaks of every kind - wagyu, angus, grain-fed - so there will definitely be a dish to please you! The atmosphere is incredibly Mexican, so this restaurant will be a great place to experience a change of setting. It also celebrates holidays of every kind, offering various promotions and deals during Christmas, Deepavali, Mother's Day... you get the drift. We love this place for treating its customers like friends, and we're sure you will love it too!
LG11 Feast Floor, 181 Jalan Bukit Bintang, Starhill Gallery, Kuala Lumpur

Photo: Jake's Charbroil Steaks Facebook
9/10
Naughty Nuri’s
Ribs, ribs, ribs! We can't get enough of Naughty Nuri's selection of ribs that are arguably one of the best in town. Succulent, tender and a whole lot of tasty, you don't want to miss out on what international chefs like Anthony Bourdain and Martin Yan have personally claimed as one of the most delicious rib recipes in the world! You've really got to try it for yourself to see what the hype is all about. And we promise you that you won't regret it.
22 Jalan Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur

Photo: Naughty Nuri's Facebook
10/10
Palillos ‘Spanish Yakitori Bar’
The concept of this restaurant is interesting, as it takes a Spanish twist on Japanese yakitori, offering the usuals like Iberico pork belly, and some skewer options you've never seen before, such as Chistorra and chargrilled eggplant. Complement your dinner with some unique sake cocktails to wash down the food with. This would make a fantastic venue for a chill out session with your best friends.
18A Changkat Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur

Photo: Palillos Facebook

What comes to your mind when you hear the word “grill”? Do you think of food like fresh tiger prawns, succulent beef steaks and perhaps even Japanese BBQ? Well, even if you don’t, we’re about to make you hungry with our personal favourite grills you’ll find in the city!

The beauty of grilled food is in knowing that the food is served fresh and piping hot, straight out of the grill onto your table. And, in BBQ restaurants, you get to cook the food yourself! Grilled food is only so fragrant because of the type of grill that chefs use, with charcoal grills drawing out the most flavour from fresh seafood and meats. In any case, you’ll know you’re getting a bang out of your buck when you bite into the meat and experience a juicy explosion of flavours in your mouth.

You should be getting really hungry by now, thinking of all the different types of grilled food you can eat. Don’t worry, you won’t have to be doing any form of research to satisfy your taste buds. Simply browse through our gallery, take your pick and head down to the restaurant tonight for a grill-tastic evening!

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