Dig Into A Delicious Halal Buffet Spread!
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Feeling like treating yourself to a full spread of good food and eating till your heart's content? Buffets and all-you-can-eat menu sets are the perfect way to fulfil your cravings, whether you're looking for international cuisines or local delicacies. However, we totally understand that it may get a little hard to find restaurants with halal-certified buffets in KL or Selangor.
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Well, worry not, because we've prepared a complete list of our top 20 halal buffet recommendations for whatever it is you're looking for. Take your time and choose from unlimited hotel buffet spreads, unique restaurants, eat-all-you-can steamboat and BBQ, or even Japanese and Korean buffets!
Disclaimer: some of the restaurants listed in this article are not Halal-certified, but they are all NO pork NO lard eateries that use ONLY HALAL INGREDIENTS in their dishes.
Halal Steamboat & BBQ Buffets
1. Pak John Steamboat & BBQ
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Buffets don't have to be pricey and Pak John Steamboat & BBQ is a testament to that, being another one of our favourite affordable (and halal) steamboat and BBQ buffets. However, quality isn't sacrificed as the team at Pak John strives to serve urban cuisine that is halal and of the highest quality - they source all their ingredients from their own food manufacturing plant, which are brought straight to their outlets!
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Digged into the freshest meat and ingredients here, cooked on the spot however you like through their 2-in-1 steamboat and BBQ grill. From seafood such as clams and cuttlefish balls, to marinated meat and fresh vegetables, you'll be truly spoiled for choice here with the impressive selection of over 150 food items to pick from!
Save 14% off the a la carte or set menu items from Pak John Steamboat & BBQ when you order takeaway or delivery through Klook!
2. BBQ Town
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Enjoy both barbeque and shabu-shabu at the same time at BBQ Town, a Halal dining spot known for their affordable 2-in-1 Thai BBQ and Japanese shabu-shabu. Sometimes buffets may get overwhelming with their choices, so here, the spread at their food counter is kept simple and features only the freshest, high quality ingredients that anyone would enjoy!
Diners can enjoy unlimited servings of Australian chilled beef and lamb, as well as farm chicken and fresh prawns! It doesn't just end there - enjoy their high-quality meat together with sumptuous soups and sushi made on the spot, or pick more food items from their counter that features a wide variety of greens and over 20 other delicious items.
3. Seoul Garden
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Known for their 2-in-1 proprietary smokeless grill and deliciously marinated meats, Seoul Garden is a leading Halal-certified Korean BBQ brand in Malaysia and definitely a familiar name amongst BBQ lovers. With an extensive selection of meats such as bulgogi beef, kimchi chicken, black pepper dory, tom yam squid and more, Seoul Garden promises a fun dining experience with friends and family.
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If you'd like to try out their BBQ yet are still hesitant to head out to satisfy your cravings, no worries because you can now get Seoul Garden sets delivered to your doorstep with Klook! Self pick-up is also available from all Klang Valley outlets such as Melawati Mall, Paradigm Mall, Sunway Pyramid, 1 Utama, The Mines, and more.
4. Rot Thai Buffet
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At Rot Thai Buffet, this eatery brings a Thai twist to the usual steamboat and grill buffet with their signature Tom Yum soup base. Paired with their wide range of Thai sauces and condiments, you can now enjoy marinated meats, seafood and veggies with the iconic spicy kick that Thai food offers.
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There's also a range of salads, hot dishes and sweet Thai desserts available at Rot Thai too. With many loyal customers returning for their fix of Thai hot pot here, we definitely recommend making reservations beforehand (no matter whichever of their 3 outlets you're heading to) as it can get very crowded fast.
5. The Khan Mongolian Muslim Restaurant
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Plan your next dinner outing with your friends or relatives at The Khan Mongolian Muslim Restaurant. Run by Chinese Muslims from mainland China, this eatery is a specialty Mongolian Muslim steamboat and grill restaurant and its spacious seatings are perfect for large gatherings. There is even a surau here for you to carry out your prayers.
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Make sure you come hungry and are ready to dig into the many food options served here. The restaurant serves up a generous range of meats, seafood and vegetables that you can cook at your table steamboat-style or grilled. Take your pick from three soup base flavours - chicken, tomyam or spicy - and add-on side dishes, drinks as well as condiments to complete your meal.
Can never get enough hot pot? Check out more of our halal steamboat recommendations here:
Best Hotel Lunch, Hi-Tea & Dinner Buffet
1. Lemon Garden Cafe, Shangri-La Hotel
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Sit back and let the chefs of Lemon Garden take care of the cooking - indulge in international fare and local flavours within the sophisticated dining space of Shangri-La Hotel's main restaurant. As you dig into their many choices - from grills and oven pizzas, to fresh seafood and sushi - take your time to enjoy the panaromic view of their beautiful outdoor garden!
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The highlight here would definitely be their fresh selection of seafood. Lemon Garden is now serving their specialty buffet where you'd definitely be spoilt for choice with their variety of premium seafood on ice. Book your dine-in experience through Klook and enjoy 10% off their Seafood Assisted Buffet for lunch or dinner!
Check out our review of their entire buffet spread!
2. JP teres, Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
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Experience elevated service and an abundance of culinary options at JP teres, Grand Hyatt's dining outlet that specialises in local cuisine. Offering both indoor and outdoor seating as well as a varied spread of local cuisines, this restaurant is suitable for any sort of get-togethers, be it family gatherings or friendly meet-ups.
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Delightfully equipped with vibrant live kitchens showcasing satay grills, a roti hot plate and wok stations, JP teres embodies the true Malaysian flavour and authenticity in their buffet creations. Feast your eyes on their colourful servings of local gourmet delights and make this your go-to spot for anything Malay, Chinese or Indian.
Fancy an afternoon hi-tea instead? THIRTY8 is another must-try outlet at Grand Hyatt, boasting stunning city views of KL and the Petronas Twin Towers. You can now book an elegant hi-tea experience at Grand Hyatt on Klook!
3. Contango, The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Located in the grand Majestic Hotel, Contango is a contemporary restaurant with an open kitchen interactive dining concept and a seating capacity of up to 250 people, making it perfect for any large gathering you have planned. Dig into their breakfast, lunch or dinner buffet spread here, amidst a luxuriously designed setting with social distancing measures put into place (they currently use strictly hygienic and unique food requesting system!).
The food at Contango are all freshly prepared upon ordering and served straight to your table. The cuisines served range from Western delights with a pizza oven and Churassco Grill, to Eastern delicacies such as Chinese, Japanese, Malay and Thai. Make sure you save some room in your tummy for dessert too as the sweet treats here (cakes, eclairs, puddings and more) do not disappoint!
4. Latest Recipe, Le Meridien
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Allow your eyes to feast on the gastronomic delights served at Latest Recipe of the Le Meridien hotels. Both outlets in Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya include five distinct live kitchen stations and interactive award-winning chefs, ready to deliver the best buffet dining experience to you and your loved ones.
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With proper social distancing measures put into place, such as plexiglass separators and distanced seatings, you can rest assured that your safety is placed as priority while dining here. Eat with no worries and satisfy your tastebuds as you dig into your personalised serving of local delights and international favourites. You can also get 25% off your brunch or dinner buffet at Latest Recipe Putrajaya by booking through Klook!
5. CurATE, Four Seasons Kuala Lumpur
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Four Seasons combines modern design, attentive service and a buffet spread like none other at CurATE. This all-day dining venue showcases a theatrical dining venue, where their carefully crafted feast is specially curated to bring your palate on a journey through local and international flavours.
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Deep dive into their range of fresh seafood, or take your pick from the best cuts of their premium meat. Once you're done, browse through woks and pans of comfort Asian cuisine, guaranteed to make you feel at home here. Amidst the restaurant's warm and familial environment, this space would easily become a go-to venue to spend with your loved ones.
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Halal Restaurants With Buffet Menu Sets
1. Atmosphere 360
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Situated 282m above ground, Atmosphere 360 is a modern and elegant revolving restaurant located in KL Tower, offering a magnificent 360 degree view of the entire city skyline. Take your dinner to new heights as you head here for a unique experience of dining from the highest restaurant in town.
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Atmosphere 360 is open for lunch, dinner, and afternoon tea, throughout which the restaurant revolves slowly, taking more than an hour to do a full circle - you'll even get the opportunity to see the Petronas Twin Towers up close during your meal. With curving walls and romantic views, it's a popular spot for intimate gatherings. Discounted buffet vouchers of up to 35% off are available on Klook!
2. Restoran Rebung Chef Ismail
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Prepare to whip up an appetite at Restoran Rebung Chef Ismail, a Malaysian heritage cuisine eatery in town. Founded by celebrity chef, Dato' Chef Ismail Ahmad and our renowned Malaysian astronaut, Datuk Dr. Sheikh Muszaphar, you can expect that the local dishes served here preserves authentic Malaysian flavours.
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Jom makan here and celebrate the different local flavours with a truly Malaysian feast. You'll be spoiled for choice as hot dishes are served in platters and trays in an all-you-can-eat style. Get ready to fill your stomachs with classic favourites such as the beef rendang, nasi lemak, satay, and more!
3. Lisette’s Café & Bakery
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Head over to Lisette's Cafe in Bangsar for the best vegetarian-friendly buffet with your loved ones. This quaint cafe is frequented by many for their famous Sunday Brunch buffet that serves up a wholesome Mediterranean-inspired meal spread, as well as their Beautiful Buffet on Tuesdays and Fridays that comes with over 20 vegetarian-friendly delicious options.
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The buffet spread here is great if you're wanting to cut down on your meat intake or if you simply want to try healthier options. Each dish is made fresh and consists of unique dishes you don't normally see in buffet menus - think of mushroom quiches, Spanish tortillas and more. Even if you're not up for a buffet, their a la carte menu is equally as good, with yummy brunch options, Asian mains and freshly-baked pastries, as well as cakes!
We recommend grabbing outdoor seats by their famous flower wall to get pretty IG-worthy shots while you're here! Check out our list of other recommended floral cafes in KL:
4. Samba Brazilian Steakhouse
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Enjoy a Churrascaria-style buffet with your loved ones at Samba Brazilian Steakhouse. Inspired by traditional steakhouse eateries in Brazil also known as churrascarias, Samba offers an authentic and unique Brazilian dining experience, with their wide selection of fine food freshly prepared daily by their world renowned chefs in the Brazilian Rodizio style.
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Here, savour perfectly-cooked chicken, sausages, shrimp wrapped in pepperoni, succulent Wagyu beef, and many more to your heart's content. The restaurant serves up an indulgent spread which consists of over 15 types of quality cuts of meat and seafood freshly grilled from the churrasqueira and brought to your table, as well as a wide range of hot stews, cheeses, salad choices and more.
5. Opium
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Craving for some good dim sum? Nestled in the heart of KL, Opium KL is an oriental-themed restaurant and has been voted as one of the most alluring restaurants in Bukit Bintang. Besides their main menu of inventive Asian dishes, the eatery also offers a must-try halal dim sum buffet that will surely satisfy your cravings!
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Fans of fusion food would enjoy the wide variety of main course selections here, paired with their all-day unlimited servings of dim sum. Their dim sum consists of 10 types to choose from, between juicy steamed ones or the crunchier fried options.
Alternatively, you can also book discounted vouchers on Klook to enjoy their best selling Stream & Steam combo menu that comes with a grilled red emperor fish and soft shell crab, steamed vegetables in a bamboo stem, rice as well as complimentary iced lemon tea.
Looking for more halal dim sum restaurants in KL? Click here for more:
Best Halal Japanese & Korean Buffets
1. Hanare Japanese Restaurant
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Located right in the heart of KL, Hanare is consistently at the top of the list when it comes to authentic Japanese buffets in Malaysia. Spend 2 hours savouring unlimited servings of appetizers, teppanyaki, sashimi, sushi, grilled seafood, free-flow Wagyu beef, and more - everything prepared meticulously by their line of professional chefs. The wide selection of fresh seafood at Hanare are all air-flown twice a week from Tokyo's famous Tsukiji Market.
The restaurant consists of an open kitchen, a cosy bar, a teppanyaki counter where you can see chefs work their magic. If you're not feeling up for a buffet, the classy and cosy eatery also offers offers omakase courses, a la carte dishes, and even bento meals. You can enjoy all these with an additional 10% off your bill when you book discounted vouchers available on Klook.
2. Mitasu Japanese Restaurant
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Mitasu is another notable Japanese buffet in KL, known for its ala-carte Japanese buffet available at an affordable price tag. We especially like how you can order off their menu and get the dishes served directly to your table instead of walking around with a plate like in usual buffets - this is perfect especially during times like now where #socialdistancing is much needed.
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Patrons usually flock here for all-you-can-eat fresh seafood and assorted sashimi, but besides their sashimi, don't forget to also get some oysters, tiger prawns, and grilled octopus to satisfy your seafood cravings! We recommend calling up to make a reservation to avoid disappointment as the restaurant is almost always packed.
Looking for more of the best Japanese buffets in KL? Here are some of our top recommendations:
3. Sango Japanese Restaurant
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Sango Japanese Restaurant is an elegant hidden gem we just recently discovered in the Crystal Crown Hotel! The restaurant has been serving authentic Japanese cuisine for over 20 years already and it's no surprise that the buffet spread, seafood and bento sets served here are on par with other well-known Japanese eateries, made with fresh ingredients of the highest quality.
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The restaurant provides a cosy ambience that perfectly pairs with their all-you-can-eat feast from Japan, featuring teppanyaki, sushi, seafood, donburi, desserts, and many more. Each dish here is prepared fresh upon your order and we recommend getting their signature yakitori! We've got great news too - you can now book a voucher on Klook for your choice of lunch or dinner buffet at Sango, valid until the end of this year.
4. Onsemiro Korean Fine Dining
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If you're looking for a higher-end Korean restaurant to celebrate special occasions at, Onsemiro will definitely fit the bill. Located in the Intermark Mall, this restaurant has been established as the first fine dining Korean restaurant in KL and offers a refined selection of truly authentic traditional Korean dishes.
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The restaurant strives to use only the best ingredients and the finest preparation methods possible, and you can experience their quality through their buffet spread specially served on weekends only. Start your meal with a vast variety of traditional bachan, before moving on to Korean favourites such as pajeon pancakes, seafood stews and many more, especially their must-try BBQ which will be prepared on the spot for you!
5. Dookki
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If you love tteokbokki, Dookki will be a heaven-on-earth for you! Dookki is a popular franchise in South Korea that opened its first outlet in Malaysia at IOI City Mall back in 2019. The most unique part of this restaurant? It serves up a 90-minute all-you-can-eat tteokbokki buffet complete with free-flow soft drinks.
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Feast on six different types of chewy rice cakes flown all the way from South Korea, and pair your meal with fish cakes, chicken, seafood, tempura, vegetables, mushrooms, and even ramen. The rice cakes will be cooked in a simmering pot of soup (with spiciness level of your preference) - you can even opt for a double cheese ring around your pot!
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