Bijan Bar & Restaurant

Bajan Bar & Restaurant offers a refined take on traditional Malay cuisine in Kuala Lumpur, combining classic flavors with a fine-dining setting. The space is elegant and welcoming, though it can get a little lively during peak hours. We ordered roti jala tiffin, satay, rendang tok, ayam masak lemak cili, ikan siakap asam pedas, nasi putih, nasi lemak pandan, and fresh juice. The dishes were consistently well prepared and delivered authentic, well-balanced flavors without feeling overly modernized. Service was generally good, with a slight delay between the appetizers and main dishes. Reservations are required, and the booking process was smooth, with quick confirmation via WhatsApp. Overall, it’s a solid choice for those seeking traditional Malay cuisine in a more upscale setting.

We recently hosted our wedding reception at Bijan and were exceptionally pleased with the overall experience. The management accommodated our customized seating arrangements with great attention to detail and ensured that all requirements were met efficiently. The food was outstanding, and our guests from various countries consistently complimented both its quality and presentation. The elegant ambience further enhanced the occasion, creating a refined and memorable atmosphere. We also appreciate the professionalism and support of the operations team in coordinating the event setup. We highly recommend this venue for those seeking a well-organized, tailor-made event with excellent cuisine and service.

Bijan has been one of my favourite spots. The moment you walk in, the place just feels warm and welcoming. The staff are super friendly, the kind who actually smile and make you feel taken care of without being over the top. Service is smooth, no unnecessary waiting, and they’re always attentive in a natural way. The food? Really, really good. Every dish comes nicely presented, and the flavours are spot on, rich, balanced, and you can tell they use quality ingredients. The beef is tender, the seafood is fresh, and the spices taste vibrant without being overpowering. Even the drinks pair nicely with the dishes. What I appreciate most is the consistency. Whether it was New Year, my anniversary, or the birthday dinner, everything tasted just as good each time, and that says a lot. Overall, Bijan is definitely a solid 9.5/10 for me, and I’ll keep coming back whenever I want a meal that feels special but still casual and comfortable ❤️

So far everything is quite nice especially their dessert. But for main course some were good and some were ok, but not that bad! i love their margarita, just nice! And their place was cozy too.. perfect for company’s dinner and reunions.. and their staff were super friendly too.. 👍🏽👍🏽

One of the food highlights of our trip! Absolutely delicious food, outstanding service, and a beautiful restaurant - i don't really need to say more, it is highly recommended by us! (note that my photos don't do any justice)

Bijian is such a great Malaysian restaurant. My mum and I came here for dinner and the experience was wonderful from start to finish. The service was outstanding, with staff who were attentive, friendly, and made us feel so welcome the entire time. For entrée, I had the Daging Bungkus Kukus, which was delicious and full of flavour. For main, I went with the Kambing Masak Kuzi. The lamb was tender and the gravy was incredible. For dessert, I tried the Chocolate Durian Cake, which honestly blew me away. I wasn’t sure how the chocolate and durian would taste together, but the textures and flavours worked perfectly. It was a surprising and delightful combination. I love trying new things, so this was a real highlight for me. The ambience is warm and inviting, perfect for a relaxed dinner. Overall, it was an amazing three-course Malaysian meal with fantastic food, great atmosphere, and top-notch service. My mum enjoyed the vegetarian options, and she felt very happy with the food, the service, and the ambience too. You can watch my POV experience through the video below, and for more content, check out @bhav.xo

Bijan Bar & Restaurant is an amazing place to experience refined Malaysian cuisine in a beautiful and romantic setting. The atmosphere is warm and elegant, perfect for a quiet dinner or special occasion. The food was absolutely delicious—every dish was well-balanced, flavorful, and beautifully presented. We especially loved the rendang and the kerabu salad. The staff was attentive and professional, and the service was smooth from start to finish. Prices are higher than local street food, but the quality, ambiance, and overall experience make it totally worth it. If you’re looking for a modern twist on traditional Malay dishes, this is the perfect spot. Highly recommended!

The food quality okay everything was well-presented. That said, I personally feel the pricing is a bit on the higher side for what's offered. It's good, but comparable to what you can find at other standard restaurants.

A more sophisticated restaurant I have tried in Malaysia. The interior is nicely decorated. Staffs were all dressed professionally and very tentative. The food was pretty good. I liked certain dishes more than the others. The have a really fancy bathroom that makes you feel really dizzy when you walk in XD.

They have it all - great food, wonderful service, great ambience. Good wine, delicious Malay food.

Nice restaurant, good service, with high quality red wine. You can't ask for more for this price.

Yum! I really liked this place. It was a good stop for our last dinner in Kuala Lumpur. The place has white tablecloths and a wine list. I got a fancy drink, a pineapple gin drink. It was pretty good. We got the vegetable fritter for an appetizer. It was really tasty and came with a spicy dipping sauce. For dinner I had Australian beef simmered in banana leafs which made kind of a curry. It was delicious. We also shared some Nasi Lemak rice and sautéed ferns with shrimp. We also had dessert which was a small warm cake with a shot of sugarcane poured over it and some coconut ice cream. Everything was delicious and the service was good. The whole meal cost about RM 350 or about $90 USD. Overall, it was a good stop.

I was not disappointed. Cute and quiet inside. No European meal. Service is excellent.

Great food and service. Loved the ambiance. The people were so friendly and ready to take care of us. The food was very tasteful. You gotta eat here!

Loved this place! Now, it has 3 dollar signs, and I guess for Malaysia standards it is expensive. However, I had one of the more expensive items on the menu, wine, as well as an appetizer and my bill was less than $30 USD. So for a tourist it is extremely affordable. Service was amazing and quick here, the duck wasn't crispy as advertised but still very delicious. Spring rolls were amazing. My only regret is that I didn't find this place sooner.

It was our monthly celebration but this time was for Raya. All ladies were dressed up in traditional Malay costume just for this occasion. It was a fun thought to be honest! Well we are usually dressed smart or at least smart casual. Although I'm not a fan of spicy delicacies, my own view was this place is the best place to go around. Food is good, comfortable ambience. I was told that this place is usually the hangout place for tourist or foreigners (usually expats) to come around for a good meal of Malay cuisine. Personally I would think that it is expensive to savour Malay cuisine, but well, foreigners or tourist deserve to see what Malaysia / Malay cuisine can offer. This place offers real authentic cuisines!! Parking wasn't that difficult, there is valet in operation, but you would expect to pay RM10 per car - which is quite expensive. NO surprise that the menu can turn out to be slightly more pricey that any other Malay casual restaurant that you dine - again, you can't compare this place with those.. Again, I reckon this is slight upper class. If you have friends that visits you from abroad, try to bring them here!!

The Bijan Restaurant in Kuala Lampur didn't disappoint! Our hotel, the Intercontinental recommended it as a great local spot and made us a reservation. We arrived and everything was prepared for us. We had the Chicken Satay as a starter - and then had several local entrees. We enjoyed 2 bottles of wine - and one of each of the desserts. The service was fantastic from start to finish. The cost was very affordable - and we were impressed how much food we got for the cost. I would not hesitate to visit again in the future.

My travel buddy and I found this place on yelp with a good amount of positive reviews. Went to inquire it with our hotel concierge, they agreed it was the place to go so went and gave it a try. The decor and ambiance was wonderful. The service was great. Our server was very attentive, each time our water and/or cocktail glass was near empty, he will come and ask if we wanted something else to drink. As we were leaving, they even helped us get a taxi (taxi's are tricky in Kuala Lumpur). However, the food was just mediocre and the price was definitely ex-pat / tourist price, on the high end. We ordered two shrimp dishes with very different description and we must admit, the two dishes looked and tasted very similar. The drinks were weak but they looked very pretty. Ambiance + Service + Cleanliness = 5 stars Food + Price = 2 stars Overall, I'll give it a 5 star experience. If you want a nice and clean place to enjoy some Malaysian food with excellent service, I would recommend it. If you're looking for some cost effective and tasty food, this place isn't it.

Fantastic Malaysian dinner at a beautiful restaurant which throws a modern twist on traditional dishes. Friendly and helpful staff make this a great location for anyone new to the cuisine.

Bijan is a great place to try Malaysian fare in a stylish location and with a slightly modern twist. The dining room is dark and spacious with an outdoor section as well. We started off with a couple of classic apps - Popiah and otak otak. The Popiah was ok but nothing special. Better yet was the Popiah. The Opor Rusuk was massive and beef ribs accompanied by a nice sauce of coconut and spices was wonderful. Kerabu Mangga is the Malay answer to the Thai mango salad, and the version here is delicious - sweet, spicy, sour all at the same time. There are some decent wine options as well and overall, I would definitely recommend Bijan for local food in a nice setting. Plus it's also quite close to Bukit Bintang for plenty of after dinner options.

Voted as best malay restaurant in KL, Bijan is an upscale restaurant serving local malay cuisine. The decor is a modern and classic without much aunthetic touch. Once you're here, you'll immediately know that it's an upscale place (afterall it's located at the expat-centric Bukit Ceylon). It's a handsome restaurant nonetheless. But in terms of offerings, you can probably find similar dishes from your neighborhood warung. At Bjian, you get a more 'atas' version of local cuisine - from beer rendang, cucur udang to ikan masak asam pedas - all the kampung dishes get an upgrade here. When it comes to taste, even though it might not be as authentic as your hook cook meal (read: mild), it's well-prepared and tastefully done. But Bijan is perhaps a better place for tourists and expats who are looking for a crash course of Malay cuisine.

It's a nice place, the food is good and the atmosphere is relaxing. Avoid the durian cheesecake unless you know for a fact you like this fruit. I didn't mind the smell before, but 3 bites in and I had to throw in the napkin, can't be anywhere around durian ever since. This restaurant is about 3 times as expensive as KL's average, but the food and service are not quite following the price tag.

Food is spectacular! True ingredients and clearly almost everything is handmade. Totally impressed with the food, and the atmosphere is also very refreshing! Ambiance with the breeze and music is simply wonderful. This is a return to kind of place to try all they have to offer! Prices are also on point for what you get... it's Not overpriced at all. Almost feels like I stole from them based on what I paid for the quality of what I got!

Bijan is a great place to discover and enjoy Malaysian foods in a fine dining setting. We've been twice and intend to go many more times. Every dish we've tried has been fantastic except the otak otak (fish pate appetizer) which was just okay. It's worth trying the desserts, even the durian ones (cheesecake or chocolate cake). If you don't like durian in these wonderful desserts, I don't think you'll like durian in any form. The wines are decent, the atmosphere is lovely and the staff is great!

Fancy modern Maylay cuisine done extremely well. Excellent service, good ambiance. It is, however, rather expensive. Excellent date night or expense account meal.

Pretty decent restaurant with awesome food and a reasonable price, which is much affordable than the equivalent restaurants in Shanghai/Beijing. The cuisines is a mixed Chinese-Malay style. I would recommend it to my Chinese friend. Actually, we have French and American in the same table last dinner. They all loved the food.

Our first exposure to Malaysian food. This was fantastic. The atmosphere was gorgeous, service was great and the food was indescribable. We ate so much it hurt but it was all so good I didn't want to stop. I highly recommend the coconut creme caramel. I could eat it for every meal. So decadent!!

I went here about a week ago with my wife and brother while we were in town. We were recommended by the concierge at the Intercontinental and we were certainly not disappointed. This is a fine dining restaurant that serves Malaysian specialities for prices far below fine dining in the United States. We ordered a little bit of everything and the waiters were very polite and gracious in explaining what everything was on the menu. Also, their wine list is very cheap! Will definitely be back next time I am in KL.

Bijan is an amazing restaurant that serves luxury Western and Malay food. From the taste to the presentation, everything is top notch and heightens your senses especially the aroma that creates excitement from the time you take your order until your food arrives. I've eaten here a few times and have tried both Western and Malay food. I never complained for a second because the price completely matches the grand taste. When you visit Bijan, we sure to try their Chicken rendang it's going to keep you remembering the taste even when you leave! I would normally prefer Beef rendang over the chicken rendang but the Chicken rendang here is just the bomb!

I would rate this place more of a 4.5 if that were an option. It is hard to think of anything that they could really do better. We ordered the following dishes: a seabass fillets in a tumeric sauce wth tomatoes (Gulal lemak ikan siakap), freerange chicken in a sauce with chillies, tumeric, kaffir lime and coconut milk (Ayam Kampunh Limau Purit), oyster mushrooms with prawns in spicy curry (Masak Lemak Cendawan tiram dengan udang), a coconut rice to go with all the awesome sauces and for dessert, durian ice cream, corn creme brulee, sago in coconut milk and palm sugar syrup. Our 3 main dishes were really all different variations of curry, with the seabass being the spiciest. All 3 were delicious in their own ways and flavours that are just not available in North America where we're from. Finished the meal off with a white coffee - very aromatic. Service was great. There was a tropical rainstorm as we were leaving and it was nice that they had an employee outside with a big umbrella to help you to your cab with minimal soaking. All in all a great meal!

Bijan is a delicious contemporary take on traditional malay food. Full of flavour. Fairly expensive though compared to what else you can get in the city.

We found the food to be excellent. Probably the best meal we had in Malaysia. The service left something to be desired, with several forgotten orders, otherwise this would be a 5 star review. Would recommend.

excellent food - excellent service..if on vacation perfect spot to sample Malaysian cuisine..loved the beef rendang!