Being a melting pot of culture, Malaysia offers various authentic cuisines. We are fortunate to be able to enjoy a variety of dishes, especially when there are vegan and Halal options.
Today, you might be craving for a plate of nasi lemak. Perhaps tomorrow you might want to have kung po chicken rice instead. To expand your menu, find out some of the best Halal Chinese restaurants near you!
Top 10 Halal Chinese Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur
Lamb Shepherd Restaurant
Serving authentic Chinese Sichuan cuisine, Lamb Shepherd Restaurant is a family-run business hailing from China. The food here is not just scrumptious, but the servings and portions are also huge.
Make sure you try their sour soup with fish and stir-fried brinjal with tomato sauce. They might be underrated dishes, but you will be blown away by its flavour.
The sour plum drink that is brewed in-house is highly recommended too
Address: No. 8A, Ground Floor, Jalan 4/27F, Off Jalan Genting, Desa Setapak, 53300 Kuala Lumpur
Phone: 03-4131 8144
Opening Hours:
– Tue – Fri: 11:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
– Sat & Sun: 11:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
– Mon: Closed
Amber Halal Chinese Restaurant
If you are craving for Xin Jiang Chinese cuisine, head over to Nexus in Bangsar South where you will find Amber Halal Chinese restaurant.
Try their roast lamb and other hearty dishes such as hand-pulled noodle soup, dumplings, sauteed snow pea, and more. They are also famed for their freshly squeezed juice.
Address: Unit 14, Level 1, Nexus, 7, Jalan Kerinchi, Bangsar South, 59200 Kuala Lumpur
Phone: 03-2242 1010
Operating Hours: 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. daily
Chopsticks by Muhammad Oon
Chopsticks by Muhammad Oon is a cosy Halal Chinese restaurant located in TTDI. With an extensive menu, you will be hard-pressed to get something that you will not enjoy!
Try their kung po beef rice, butter chicken, Hokkien mee, and more in big portions per serving. Moreover, they even have a surau should you need to perform your prayers.
Address: 35, Lorong Rahim Kajai 13, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur
Phone: 012-203 2727
Opening Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. / 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. daily
Homst Chinese Muslim Restaurant
Homst in TTDI was established in 2002 by a chef offering a wide variety of Chinese cuisine. Homst is considered a pioneer in Chinese Muslim cuisine and can now be found in seven other outlets.
Aside from the regular menu where you can try dishes such as steamed fish, Mongolian beef basil oxtail, and smoked duck with mantao, they also offer an extensive menu for dim sum with over 30 dim sums to try!
See here for the list of outlets, opening hours, and contact details.
Golden Valley
Golden Valley is a popular choice for affordable and delectable Chinese cuisine. Try their Halal Peking duck and chilli crab or go for lighter meals such as the sweet and sour chicken or Sze Chuan mapo tofu.
The place itself is luxuriously decorated with white tablecloths, golden accents, and Chinese pottery arranged all over the restaurant. You will definitely enjoy your time here over good food.
Address: Lot 310, Melawati Mall, Lorong Selangor, Taman Melawati, 53100 Kuala Lumpur
Phone: 012-286 0210
Opening Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. daily
Ruyi & Lyn
Simply known as RUYI, the establishment is a modern Chinese restaurant located at the top floor of Bangsar Shopping Centre with over 22,000 sq. ft. of space.
The multi-conceptual dining space comprise of a bespoke cocktail bar, an award-winning pork-free kitchen, a mezzanine area, a Western bistro, and equipped with private rooms which facilitates karaoke systems.
Head over here for a modern Chinese cuisine experience and try dishes like smoked duck cubes, crispy white bait fish with yuzu sauce, Sze Chuan popcorn chicken, and more.
Address: 4th Floor Bangsar Shopping Center, No. 285, Jalan Maarof, 59000 Kuala Lumpur
Phone: 03-2083 0288
Opening Hours:
– Mon – Fri: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. / 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
– Sat & Sun: 10.00am – 3:00 p.m. / 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Mohd Chan
Mohd Chan is not an unknown name amongst foodies. Here, you can expect Halal Cantonese dishes with a Southeast Asian-twist.
Sample various appetising dishes such as the crabmeat soup with abalone slices, soft-shell crab with salted egg sauce, and classic butter prawns. Moreover, you can enjoy more than 30 steamed and fried dim sum at Mohd Chan.
See here for the list of outlets and contact details.
Opening Hours: 11.00am – 11.pm daily
Shang Palace
Shang Palace at Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur offers an opulent experience with its elevated Cantonese specialities through delectable dim sums, a la carte, and set menus.
Try some of their unique creations such as the ‘Monk Jump Over the Wall’, which is double-boiled sea treasure soup with whole abalone, sun-dried scallop, and fish maw.
Address: Level 1,11 Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur
Phone: 03-2074 3900
Opening Hours:
– Tue – Sat: 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. / 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
– Sun & Public Holiday: 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. / 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
– Mon: Closed
Mohd Chow (Halal Chinese Restaurant)
Mohd Chow is another popular Halal Chinese restaurant where you can satiate your cravings. You have the option to walk-in and enjoy the delicacies at one of their outlets or have your food delivered to your doorstep.
Get single plate meals such as the Kam Heong Rice or go for combo meals such as the Happy Family Combo meal which comprises of one of their best seller main dish and mixed vegetables.
See here for the list of outlets and contact details.
Tao Chinese Cuisine
Tao Chinese Cuisine at Intercontinental Kuala Lumpur Hotel redefines Oriental roots with unique delicacies. You will be impressed not just by their mouth-watering dishes, but also the stylish and lavish interior.
Using only the freshest ingredients and unique combinations, the restaurant is headed by award-winning Chef Wong. Tao Chinese Cuisine houses six private rooms named after dynasties in China to enhance your dining experience.
Address: 165 Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Phone: 016 202 4623
Opening Hours: 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. / 6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. daily
Halal Chinese restaurants are plentiful here in Malaysia, so take your pick and enjoy those hearty dishes! Meanwhile, check out other enjoyable cuisines such as at any Nyonya restaurants you can find in KL to dine with your loved ones.
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