A buffet is possibly the best option for feasting like a king especially when it comes to a spread spanning continents as you get the chance to savour a multitude of cuisines all under one roof. Offering an exciting gastronomic adventure as you make your way through the rows of delicious food presented right before your eyes, a buffet is every food lover's dream come true. Realising that most of us aren't bottomless pits, we've placed an emphasis on quality above quantity in compiling this list of best recommended buffets in KL. Surely, it doesn't hurt the waistline (and the wallet) to indulge in a good buffet once in a while.

Makan Kitchen @DoubleTree by Hilton KL

Indulge in an authentic Malaysian dining experience at the award winning restaurant, Makan Kitchen in the DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur hotel. Live interactive show kitchens showcase the enormous diversity of Malaysian cuisine and you will experience the journey from the raw ingredients to the pan and plate.

Contango @ The Majestic Hotel

Contango by The Majestic Hotel is known to be always on the radio, promoting their event space as well as rooms. However, their efforts had not gone to waste as The Majestic Hotel is a really popular place now, especially when it comes to their international buffet spread. Some of the best dishes include the seafood spread of prawns, mussels, and oysters. Aside from that, the assorted Mediterranean dishes as well as Western are delicious too.

Lemon Garden Cafe @ Shangri-La Hotel

Lemon Garden Cafe by Shangri-la Hotel is certainly a great place to be if you're planning to indulge in an excellent array of seafood. After all, they're famed for having crabs as part of their cold seafood section, alongside prawns, mussels, oysters and scallops. In addition to that, several tapas-styled dishes that uses fresh seafood are absolutely amazing as well! Apart from that, you'll also get your standard array of sashimi and sushi, roasted chicken, lamb and beef, a selection of Mediterranean dishes as well. The desserts here might be limited in comparison to some, but its nothing but delightful.

Rocku Yakiniku Japanese Restaurant

Rocku Yakiniku is one of the latest establishments to the entertainment industry. The reason for this is because Rocku Yakiniku considers themselves a “Restaurantainment”. Serving 100 minutes of pure entertainment along with fresh Korean style BBQ in a buffet manner. It’s more fun than it sounds. You can expect a wide assortment of seafood and meats for grilling and a decent variety of side dishes to accompany your grill. Customers can also choose from an array of alcoholic beverages, typically Kirin Beer as recommended. For the modern diner, Rocku Yakiniku is the perfect epitome of edgy Japanese pop culture.

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Nook 

Nook at Aloft KL is among the few hotels in KL that is beginning to offer something out of the ordinary. Gone are the days where standard beef are used as Nook has swapped it out with Wagyu instead. Of course, this is only available on the ala-carte menu but that is to show how much effort they are putting in their food. Similarly, you can expect a decent amount of variety, alongside flavours that are explosive and outright delicious. On the other hand, they are constantly changing what they have to offer so guests can enjoy different things.

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Atmosphere 360 Revolving

Housed in the world's current 6th tallest tower, the Atmosphere 360 Revolving Restaurant offers a buffet styled dining experience accompanied by a spectacular view of Kuala Lumpur. The buffets serves at 2 different sessions through out the days, one from 6:30 pm to 8:30, and another from 9pm to 11pm. The establishment also offers some dishes along with it's main buffet, like their Stir Fried Chili Crab, of their Stir Fried Venison Fillet.

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Gobo Chit Chat

The Gobo Chit Chat Buffet Restaurant offers a myriad of local and international cuisines. The highlight for the buffet dinner changes depending on the day you visit, Mondays being Nyonya Delights, Tuesdays having Wave of Lamb, Wednesdays sporting a Mediterranean, Thursday got Prime Cuts, and Friday and Saturdays get Rocking Seafood BBQ buffets. No matter what day you come on, however, their buffet counter features a Japanese sushi bar, appetiser bar, open noodle kitchen and also a bakery.

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Latest Recipe

Stepping into Latest Recipe at La Meridien is quite a sight to behold. From high-ceilings to a brightly lit space, variations of furnitures as well as the amazing buffet spread, each and every element just sets the mood to dive in the feast. Starting from the top, they have a good selection of freshly sliced sashimi, followed by a concoction of roasted and grill goodies, dim sum and a stunning array of dessert. Live cooking are part of the buffet as well! In short, it's a pretty neat place to feast.

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Samba Brazilian Steakhouse

Introducing the churrascaria-style of dining to KL, Samba offers a feast of grilled meat with over different skewers to choose from. Who can resist the irresistible aroma of a grill? Be amazed at the waiters slicing generous chunks of meat from table to table to fill up your platter with chicken, beef, lamb and seafood. To ensure you get your daily rations of greens, the salad bar presents a refreshing assortment of cold salads and cheeses to fill you up. Samba is certainly a South American treat everyone must try at least once in their life.

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Mitasu Japanese Restaurant

Mitasu is an a la carte Japanese buffet restaurant serving a wide array of Japanese cuisine. Made to order sushi, sashimi, teppanyaki, donburi and yakimono are some of the choices available. You need not worry about the freshness of the food as each dish is prepared on the spot. Oysters - both fresh and grilled, await to be slurped at one go, while a dazzling showcase of salmon, tuna, and butterfish sashimi on a bed of ice lie beckoning. The assortment of hot food fare well with the teppanyaki, tempura and grilled seafood executed to perfection. What better way to dine and not having to worry about an exploding bill?

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Warisan Cafe

Quite frankly, nothing at Warisan Cafe by The Royale Chulan Hotel truly stands out from the rest. However, the majority of the dishes are done quite nicely. Sure, they don't have that explosive flavour which you might seek, but with a consistent line up of buffet, they sure draw a lot of regulars. The other great thing about this place would be the ambience as it's relatively quiet with a good Malaysian vibe. In conclusion, if you're looking for a simple place to dine and chill, Warisan Cafe at The Royale Chulan Hotel might just be the place to be. 

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Suki-Ya

Sukiya is a place where you wish to indulge yourself in meat, and lots and lots of meat. Just meat, nothing else. It's widely popular in Malaysia with several outlets spread across Klang Valley, all of which are in a shopping mall. There are 4 different flavours of broth and 3 types of meat - chicken, beef and lamb. They're sliced really thin so you can just gobble up plates after plates without feeling bad about yourself. Oh, don't forget to dip them in raw egg to increase its richness and flavour!

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Essence

Essence by Sheraton Imperial Hotel is certainly a delight, where the design and ambience of the restaurant truly are inviting as well as cosy. On top of that, servers with a bright attitude will greet you by the entrance, and walk you through the colourful array of food available, all the way to your seats. Unfortunately, they won't actually take the food for you but hey, it's a great experience if you were to walk about it yourself. From fresh appetisers to flavourful mains and a sweet finish, everything is done quite nicely.

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Muito Bom Brazilian BBQ

Literally a paradise for meat lovers, no joke. Here at Muito Bom Brazilian BBQ, diners pay a set price to enjoy a variety of freshly grilled skewered meats and food, such as garlic bread, picanha, lamb shoulder and even pineapple. This restaurant promises you a great time with their unlimited meat and endless music from the live band and singer performances. So, what are you waiting for? Head down to Muito Bom Brazilian BBQ at Bangsar now!

Mosaic @ Mandarin Oriental

Thinking of trying different cuisine at once? Mosaic will be the choice as there’s both local and international cuisine that will satisfy your need! Not only you can enjoy the food, there will be a beautiful view of KLCC Park that could enlighten the mood. Enjoy all the delicious food in a relaxing yet modern atmosphere!

Breakfast (Mon-Sun): 6.00-10.30AM

Lunch (Mon-Sat): 12.00-2.30PM

Dinner (Mon-Sun): 6.00-10.30PM

Brunch (Sun): 12.30-3.00PM

Dondang Sayang @ Corus Hotel KL

It’s the Christmas season again! Corus Hotel is having a Christmas Eve Buffet (24th December 2019) this year with the theme of Magical Christmas in the Dondang Sayang Coffee House.

This Christmas Eve Buffet is available on the 24th of December, from 6.30pm to 10.30pm. The price for the buffet will be RM148.00 nett per adult, RM70.00 nett per child (6 to 12 years old), children below 5 years old EATS FOR FREE. The buffet includes appetizer, main course as well as desserts. For early birds, special 15% off will be given if you book before the 18th December 2019! There are also lucky draws, live entertainment, and a special appearance by “Santa Claus & Santa Rina” for the guests.

Fruits Section

Appetizers

Seafood on ICE

Roasted Duck with Plum Sauce 

Lemon Marinated Pan Roasting Whole Turkey 

Desserts

Serena Brasserie @ InterContinental Kuala Lumpur

Serena Brasserie is a place where you can enjoy delicious food, especially during Sunday where the grill station serves up top-quality range of prime cuts! Various types of food such as chicken rice, ikan bakar (grilled fish), Indian tandoor and more that could make ones dripping saliva.

The Mill @ Grand Millennium Hotel

How could a dessert lover say no to desserts? The Mill by Grand Millennium Hotel would be a choice for dessert lovers to try their desserts, limited in comparison yet delightful! Families who enjoy gatherings could pick this place where an International Family Brunch Buffet took place on weekends. Indulge in a lavish buffet spread which features seafood, sushi and sashimi, wok-fried delights, Middle Eastern specialties, Indian cuisine and western grills.

Breakfast (Mon-Fri): 6.00-10.30AM

Breakfast (Sat&Sun): 6.00-11.00AM

Lunch (Mon-Sun):12.00-2.30PM

Dinner (Mon-Sun):7.00-10.00PM

Brunch (Sat&Sun):12.00-3.00PM

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