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FROM deliciously flavourful spicy ma la dishes to indulgent butter prawns, it is hard to resist a good Chinese meal.
Here is a selection of Muslim-friendly, pork-free Chinese restaurants in Kuala Lumpur that is sure to please.
1. In Colonial, Intermark Mall
Set in a charming British Colonial-styled restaurant, In Colonial serves tantalising Anglo-Chinese cuisine. They include fresh seafood such as Hiroshima Oysters and Jumbo Prawns and their famous Duck Rice in Broth and decadent Oxtail Pot.
In Colonial’s fresh take on Chinese fare is bound to leave satisfied. Cap it off with one of In Colonial’s thirst-quenching mocktails such as the Cucumber and Passionfruit Mocktail or the Green Apple Splash.
Location: Ground Floor, Intermark Mall
2. Al Amber Chinese Muslim Restaurant, Pavilion KL
Al Amber has an extensive menu with more than 80 food and beverage items for customers to choose from. Their popular dishes include their Special Hand-pulled Noodle with Beef broth. The broth has been stewed for three hours.
There is also Roasted Lamb Chops marinated with ‘sannai’ Chinese spices, and Steamed Shrimps in Hot Chilli Oil dish cooked in a Szechuan Ma La sauce.
Location: Level 7, Dining Loft, Pavilion KL
3. Grand Imperial Seafood Hotpot & BBQ, Pavilion KL
From their signature Roast Duck to their handmade ‘La Mian’ noodles – you are guaranteed to eat well at Grand Imperial. Hotpot customers can select a host of imported meats, fresh seafood, handmade meatballs and dumplings. Not forgetting the fresh vegetables and condiments. There’s everything you need for a scrumptious hotpot feast.
Location: Level 9, Pavilion KL
4. Grandmama’s, Pavilion KL & Intermark Mall
There’s something warm and comforting about eating your grandmother’s cooking. That’s what Grandmama’s aims to achieve with their authentic Malaysian fare. Some of their signature Chinese dishes include Duck Egg Char Kway Teow, Grandmama’s Prawn Mee and Hakka Fried Rice.
Location: Level 6, Pavilion KL and Ground Floor, Intermark Mall
5. Daily Kopitiam, Pavilion KL & Daily Express, Intermark Mall
Who doesn’t love Kopitiam fare? Daily Kopitiam and Daily Express serve all your favourite Chinese Malaysian noodle dishes. Expect Penang Prawn Mee, Penang Curry Mee, Assam Laksa, Chee Cheong Fun, Lam Mee, and Fried Mee/Mee Hoon. Served with a freshly brewed Kopi, these dishes are bound to hit the spot.
Location: Daily Kopitiam, Level 4, Pavilion KL and Food Hall, Lower Concourse, Intermark Mall
6. Dolly Dim Sum, Pavilion KL
Dim sum is commonly translated to “touch the heart”. And that is what family and friends can do at Dolly Dim Sum while they share a variety of delicious bite-sized Chinese dishes. They will leave both your belly and hearts full. Must-try menu items include Salad Prawn Dumpling, Golden Fish Cracker, Har Gao Dumpling and Spicy Szechuan Dumpling. This includes their famous oozy Signature Egg Custard Bun.
Location: Level 1, Pavilion KL
7. Chicha San Chen, Pavilion KL
End your Chinese meal with drinks handcrafted by Taiwanese tea masters. Chicha San Chen marries bubble tea with high-quality traditional tea. Customers may choose between six different teas as the base.
The options are Green Tea, Osmanthus Oolong Tea, High Mountain Pouchong Tea, Black Tea, Dong Ding Oolong Tea and Cassia Black Tea. They can then add the flavour and topping of their choice. What better way to cool down in Malaysia’s scorching heat.
Location: Level 6, Pavilion KL – The Vibes, April 16, 2021
