Riding on the tail of the Chinese New Year, the holy month of Ramadan has begun. Safe to say—it’s been a tasty February, and the dining scene in KL shows no signs of slowing down. Celebrating the season, hotels and restaurants are cooking up family secret recipes, presenting interactive bazaar stations, and showing off their high-altitude views. Whether you’re looking for a spot to impress the in-laws or a feast to treat yourself and friends, the table has been set. From beloved Malaysian classics to modern grills and seafood bars, here are the essential buka puasa destinations to bookmark for your iftar circuit this year.
Be sure to bookmark this page as more exciting menus that are sure to please pop up around the city.
The Best Ramadan 2026 Buffets and Dining Spots in KL
Vasco’s, Hilton Kuala Lumpur
Vasco’s at the Hilton Kuala Lumpur has decided that more is more this season, treating us to a spread that boasts a staggering 180 dishes, prioritising both flavour and sustainability. Diners can begin their evenings with inviting flavours like Golden Snapper Otak-Otak paired with passionfruit salad, before tackling the meat stations where six-hour slow-roasted venison and smoked paprika beef shank await. Farm-to-table heirloom veggies also entice, while the much-anticipated return of their iconic Durian Tempura totally steals the show for dessert.
Date: 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm, 19 February to 19 March
Address: Lobby Level, Hilton Kuala Lumpur, 3, Jalan Stesen Sentral, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, 50470 Kuala Lumpur
Price: RM238 per adult, RM119 per child (aged 6 to 12 years old)
ATAS, The RuMa Hotel & Residences
Turning your evening into a festival for the season, the Sajian Warisan Buffet at ATAS is where live-cooking stations and performances set the stage for a fun (and delicious) celebration. The menu honours Malaysian artistry with cook-to-order specialties, including a rich Claypot Ikan Patin Tempoyak that hits the spot for any durian cravings, and a smoky Mibrasa Ayam Percik. For a heritage feast with a side of cultural immersion, this sophisticated spread will be your pick.
Groups of 10 dine with one guest complimentary.
Date: 25 February to 17 March
Address: Mezzanine Floor, The RuMa Hotel & Residences, 7, Jalan Kia Peng, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Price: from RM258 per adult, from RM129 per child (aged 5 to 11)
For reservations, call +60 32-778 0888.
Flock, W Kuala Lumpur
A moonlit feast—Bazaar Senja at Flock blends their signature Pan-Asian grill mastery with Southeast Asian soul. Kicking things off with Singapore Chilli Lobster or a melt-in-your-mouth Grilled Crying Tiger Wagyu, diners can then dive into comforting Masakan Kampung classics like Assam Pedas Ikan Merah. Other highlights include Wagyu Karubi rice noodles and a creamy Thai Milk Tea cheesecake, bringing a modern edge to your Ramadan routine dining.
Date: 6:30 pm onwards, 21 February to 20 March
Address: Level 8, W, 121, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Price: RM288 per adult, RM144 per child
For reservations, call +60 12-204 3488.
TRACE Restaurant, Element Kuala Lumpur
Perched on the 40th floor, the sky-high TRACE Restaurant serves up nostalgic Tradisi Kita flavours alongside the best panoramic views of the KL skyline. Focused on bridging the generation gap with slow-cooked, traditional gems like their five-hour Gulai Daging Rias Pisang and Hainanese Chicken Rice made from a closely guarded family recipe, the menu also features plates like salted egg butter prawns. With an interactive Pani Puri station to top it all off, this spread feels and tastes like a heartfelt lesson in Malaysian culinary history.
Marriott Bonvoy and Club Marriott members can enjoy 20% off.
Date: 6:30 pm to 10 pm, 22 February to 18 March
Address: Level 40, Element Kuala Lumpur, Ilham Tower, 8, Jalan Binjai, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Price: RM198 per adult
The Courtyard, Pavilion Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Salt-crusted King Crab takes centre stage at this Bukit Bintang hotspot, where Chef De Cuisine Baranitharan Arjunan blends luxurious seafood with the heat of a traditional Halaman Santapan Warisan. For a sophisticated twist on usual carvings, their unique Seafood Wellington sits right alongside heavy hitters like Kambing Golek and a fiery Sup Tulang Merah. Live Laksa stations and towers of chilled crustaceans also help to make the dinner a special one, packed with flavour and festive spirit.
Date: 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm, 20 February to 20 March
Address: Level 8, Pavilion Hotel Kuala Lumpur, 170, Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Price: RM198 per adult, RM120 per child (aged 6 to 12)
Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur
The Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur is bringing a touch of Levantine elegance to the iftar table this year, combining traditional dishes with Middle Eastern inspiration across Mosaic, the Diamond Ballroom and Lounge on the Park. Loading up diners’ plates: an aromatic Lamb Mashwi Rempah Arab, premium Seafood on Ice, Udang Galah Lemak Asam Nenas, and more. And to set the festive mood, the leisurely evening features live gamelan and gambus performances.
Date: 17 February to 19 March
Address: Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur
Price (Week 1 & 5): RM288 per adult, RM172 per child (aged 6 to 11) | 17 to 22 February, 16 to 19 March
Price (Week 2, 3 & 4): RM308 per adult, RM184 per child (aged 6 to 11) | 23 February to 15 March
For reservations, call +60 32-380 8888.
Substance, Courtyard by Marriott Kuala Lumpur South
Serving a curated tribute to local ingredients and time-honoured family recipes, the buffet spread at Substance also brings a contemporary flair to keep things interesting for the modern palate. A bright and welcoming space to gather the family, the team or friends for a sunset feast—this year at Courtyard is all about focusing on the heart and soul of Malaysian hospitality.
Children aged 5 and below dine for free.
Date: 7 pm to 10:30 pm, 20 February to 19 March
Address: Level 3, Courtyard by Marriott Kuala Lumpur South, 137, Jalan Puchong, 58200 Kuala Lumpur
Price: RM198 per adult, RM99 per child (aged 6 to 12)
Shook!, JW Marriott Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Shook! in Bukit Bintang is bringing the “straight from grandma’s kitchen” energy with a buffet that spotlights golden, age-old recipes. From the iconic Enak kitchen, the spread features their signature Rendang Taging Tok, a rich Daging Masak Hitam and more delectable local staples. If you’re looking to indulge in authentic Malay comfort food, why not do so in the heart of the city for a celebration to remember?
Date: 6:30 pm to 10 pm, 20 February to 21 March
Address: Level LG, JW Marriott Hotel Kuala Lumpur, 183, Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Price: from RM135 per adult, from RM70 per child
For reservations, call +60 18-623 0891.
Merchants, Crowne Plaza Kuala Lumpur City Centre
Plating up a labour of love on the thirteenth floor of the Crowne Plaza Kuala Lumpur, Merchants’ buffet features recipes straight from the chefs’ childhood homes. Diners can bounce between stations for Chef Kenneth’s Ikan Bakar Portugis or an indulgent Rendang Daging Angus by Chef Saifullah, all while the live music keeps the nostalgic, kampung vibes going. Featuring a Sup Tulang station, as well as Chef Nisa’s Serawa Durian, the whole spread feels like a warm open-house invitation.
Date: 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm, 24 February to 17 March
Address: Level 13, Crowne Plaza Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 22, Menara 8, Jalan Yap Kwan Seng, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Price: from RM195 per adult, from RM95 per child (aged 6 to 11)
Tuai + Till, Kimpton Naluria Kuala Lumpur
Tuai + Till’s Rasa Naluria: Sambal Warisan buffet evolves throughout the holy month, embracing the full spectrum of Malay flavours. Starting with a deep dive into roots and memories, the February menu features fermented favourites like Gulai Tempoyak Ikan Patin, paired with Sambal Hitam. From March 5th onwards, the kitchen turns up the heat with more aromatic dishes like Itik Salai Masak Lemak Cili Api and a bold Daging Masak Jintan. With premium snow crab legs and a cheeky Single-Origin Chocolate Mango Chilli dessert up for grabs too, our stomachs are already rumbling.
Children aged 5 and below dine free. Senior citizens aged 60 and above enjoy 50% off.
Date: 26 February to 19 March
Address: Level 3, Kimpton Naluria Kuala Lumpur, Lingkaran TRX, Tun Razak Exchange, 55188 Kuala Lumpur
Price: RM228 per adult, RM114 per child (aged 6 to 12)
For reservations, call +60 32-708 8888.
The Reading Room, The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur
Taking us on a high-end road trip across all 14 states this Ramadan is the St. Regis Kuala Lumpur’s Malam Warisan Melayu Buffet headed by Executive Chef Norazizi Taslim. Digging deep into the archives to revive “Forgotten Flavors,” an authentic Ayam Panggang Pasu and mouth-watering Sotong Sumbat, among other local delicacies, are on the iftar table. For a deeply nostalgic and distinctly Malaysian spread, it’s a perfect pick for buka puasa.
Date: 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm, 18 February to 18 March
Address: Level 2, The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur, 6, Jalan Stesen Sentral 2, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, 50470 Kuala Lumpur
Price: RM298 per adult, RM149 per child
Smith & Wollensky Kuala Lumpur
The newly opened Smith & Wollensky at Suria KLCC flips the script on traditional steakhouse by blending their legendary dry-aged Swingin Tomahawk with a soulful hidang-style spread for their 7.29PM experience. Bringing the grandeur of a world-class grill and the comforting heat of Tenggiri Asam Pedas and Daging Masak Hitam, an iftar here is bound to be a delicious one—with a little New York edge.
Children under the age of 6 dine free.
Date: 20 February to 18 March
Address: Lot LC G02-G05 and Lot LC 102-104, Suria KLCC, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur
Price: from RM269 per adult, from RM134.50 per child (aged 6 to 12)
Lemon Garden, Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur
The outdoor terrace at Lemon Garden transforms this Ramadan into a warung-style bazaar, complete with the smoky aroma of charcoal fires and the irresistible crunch of Cempedak Goreng. Diners can peruse the live stations to find rare heritage gems like the Kedah-inspired Ayam Golek or the rich, spicy Sambal Taun Jangek. From slow-roasted lamb to buttery Nasi Minyak Hujan Panas, it’s a feast that captures the Malaysian passion for good food.
Date: 7 pm to 10 pm, 18 February to 20 March
Address: Lobby Level, Shangri-La Hotel, 11, Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur
Price: RM270 per person (Monday to Thursday), RM318 per person (Friday to Sunday)
For reservations, please call +60 32-786 2378.
Thyme, PARKROYAL COLLECTION
Live ghazal entertainment sets a rhythmic backdrop for Seloka Ramadan—a spread capturing the bustling spirit of a Bazaar Ramadan in the garden setting of Thyme. Moving from kampung staples to the savoury pull of succulent roasts, traditional classics provide the foundation. However, the evening truly peaks between 8:30 pm and 10:pm, when the Durian Feast takes over, offering a dedicated window for lovers of the King of Fruit to indulge to their heart’s content.
Date: 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm, 18 February onwards
Address: Level 6, PARKROYAL COLLECTION, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Bukit Bintang, 50250 Kuala Lumpur
Price: RM258 per adult, RM129 per child
The Chow Kit Kitchen & Bar
Keeping things chic this year, The Chow Kit kicks off buka puasa with a clever Panda OATSIDE Glass Jelly drink that’s as refreshing as it is dairy-free (for the lactose averse and intolerant). The buffet itself stays true to Malaysian roots with long-simmered Rendang Tok, a Daging Salai Masak Lemak Cili Api bringing the heat, and more. With a live Ikan Bakar station and a sweet finish of Bubur Pulut Hitam, it’s a comforting and appetising tribute to home-cooked meals with family.
Date: 23 February to 15 March
Address: The Chow Kit, 1012, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Chow Kit, 50100 Kuala Lumpur
Price: from RM148 per person
Roselle Coffee House, Imperial Lexis Kuala Lumpur
Dialling up the luxury, Roselle Coffee House is serving a massive selection of over 100 dishes, mixing urban chic with essential kampung flavours. Jumping from a Daging Rendang Tok to a premium seafood bar loaded with baby lobsters and flower crabs, let’s not forget about the live carving station that awaits. Whether you’re looking to savour Biryani Kambing Panggang, or cool off with a bowl of Ais Kacang, the rotating menu keeps things fresh enough for a return visit.
Date: 6:30 pm to 10 pm, 25 February to 12 March
Address: Level 8, Imperial Lexis Kuala Lumpur, 15, Jalan Kia Peng, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Price: RM238 per adult, RM128 per child (aged 7 to 12), RM168 per senior citizen (aged 60 and above)
Sunset Terrace, Sunway Resort Hotel
For those big, comforting Malaysian flavours that you crave all season, Sunset Terrace is serving up everything from Daging Harimau Menangis to a Penang-style Nasi Kandar station. Diners will want to head outside to the Kampung Nelayan set-up too, where they can pick fresh seafood straight from a traditional wooden boat to be grilled exactly to their tastes. With a live band soundtracking the night’s celebration, and a massive Sichuan-style roasted lamb as the centrepiece, this feast is an indulgent one.
Date: 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm, 23 February to 19 March
Address: Level 1, Sunway Resort Hotel, 1, Persiaran Lagoon, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Subang Jaya
Price: from RM228 per adult, from RM114 per child or senior citizen
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