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Best satay in Kuala Lumpur

The best satay you can get is to be found in the suburb of Kajang. Take a taxi and ask them to bring you to "Restoran Lama Satay Kajang" Not sure what the place is actually called, but this means the old satay restaurant in Kajang. Ask for satay Kambing and Satay Rusa. That is goat and Deer. Both superb. Dont fear goaty taste. Nothing of the sort. Dont ask for satay babi, as that is pork and remember where you are. Dont expect beer to be served.

Wine and Food

KL has a superb BYOF (Bring Your Own Food) wine store, Vintry, in Damansara Heights (the original) and a new, larger location in Petaling Jaya. Set up with a wine store up front and a Starbucks-style lounge area in the rear. Have food delivered in from any of the surrounding restaurants in D' Heights or select from Vintry's small-plates menu. Wines from old and new world vinyards at very fair prices. Great evening whether with company or alone. Google vintry kuala lumpur for details.

For old school colonial charm and exquisite culinary detail- Carcosa Sri Negara (or head there for a High Tea session) For street style 'makan' in a budget chic surrounding - Central market (upstairs). There's also a superb local restaurant in a converted Chinese tea room up there. Inspired local and Laotian fusion in sublime setting - Tamarind Hill

Go to Jalan Alor in the golden triangle. Middle of town, a street full of restaurants, cheap as chips and golden.

Jalan Alor is a nice place to get chinese food from street stalls. Tasty!

There's an awesome place at uptown serving hokkien mee - thick yellow flour noodle fried in thick dark soy sauce.

Authentic Spanish style tapas bar and restaurant, great food and wine list

Go on a clear day so you can see the whole of Kuala Lumpur spread at your feet. Best time is about sunset so you can see the transition of KL from day to the twinking city lights at night. There are a few restaurants up there, so you can dine, drink and enjoy the view. Pity there's no alcohol available. I went to Haven, which offers both local and western cuisine. Prices reasonable.

This is a cool spot where you can see the city of KL spread at your feet. Best time to be there is just before sunset so you will be able to see KL by day and later, by night. The city's twinkling lights are simply mesmerising. There are a few good restaurants up there, so you can dine and enjoy the view. No alcohol available though. I went to Haven which serves both local and western cuisine.

The foot court area underneath Pavillion is excellent, everything from local stuff to global fast food and everything in between.

Great Malaysian good here! Try the nasi lemak.

A really popular place for a drink or dinner in Bangsar is WIP at the updated Bangsar Shopping Centre. Indoor and outdoor tables, menu features many local Asian dishes.

See more details and photos at this link- http://www.asia-bars.com/2010/10/cafe-wip-bangsar-shopping-centre-kuala-lumpur/

The first authentic Spanish style tapas bar in KL- La Bodega opened back in 1999 at this location on Jalan Telawi in Bangsar. The original bar has now expanded to include a deli next door and lounge with jazz music above the deli. The original tapas bar expanded shortly after opening to add a new bistro dining section and more outdoor tables under large awnings on the pavement area. La Bodega has a warm, inviting atmosphere- with terracota tiled floors, dark wood furniture and an impressive large main timber bar with bar stools for casual drinks and tapas.

See my photos at link- http://www.asia-bars.com/2010/11/la-bodega-tapas-bar-bangsar-kuala-lumpur/