Restoran Rebung Chef Ismail

Restoran Rebung, owned by celebrity chef Dato' Chef Ismail and Malaysia's first astronaut, Dato' Dr. Sheikh Muszaphar, is widely regarded as one of the best places in Kuala Lumpur to experience authentic, "kampung-style" Malay cuisine. The restaurant is best known for its buffet spread, which features over 100 traditional dishes. Top pick is the Daging Salai Masak Lemak Cili Api (smoked beef in spicy coconut gravy), Pari Masak Asam Pedas (sour and spicy stingray), and Ikan Patin Masak Tempoyak (durian fermented fish curry). The spread, which includes everything from Nasi Ulam and Nasi Lemak to various types of Kerabu (local salads) and Sambal. The dessert section is a major highlight, featuring a "live" station for Pisang Goreng (banana fritters), as well as a large assortment of traditional Malay Kuih, Bubur (sweet porridges), and Sago Gula Melaka. The decor is nostalgic and vibrant, using traditional Malay household utensils, colorful decorative plates, and wooden furniture to recreate a rural "home" feeling. Best for tourists wanting an introduction to Malay food, or locals craving a nostalgic "kampung" feast in the city.

Recommended for people who want to taste variety of aunthentic malay food. i like it because they have sambal tempoyak, and pucuk tempoyak. Kuey tiaw goreng here very nice. Pulut kuning also they made it easier to take since the size is just nice to rasa-rasa each of the cuisine. My mom enjoys the laksa here (she is huge fan of laksa). They also have kids zone, such as food. balloons, also colouring section for kids. The drinks here also good and not too sweet, just nice. The place also give kampung-kampung vibe, with the ulam sambal smell, I very like it. They also have private room for whoever wants to have family meeting/gathering. This is my second time here, for my first visit, I can said that I dont like eat here (that was during ramadhan buffet last 2/3 years perhaps?) but my family (esp my sis) convinced me to dinner buffet here and it was not disappointing at all.

A very authentic place. I would recommend coming here only if you genuinely enjoy Malaysian cuisine, if you don’t like it, there’s really no point in visiting. The place isn’t always easy to find at first you need to enter the parking area and then take the elevator up. The chef himself is a very pleasant and polite man. He jokes a lot, and if you get a chance to talk to him, you’ll definitely be delighted.

⭐️⭐️⭐️☆☆ Had dinner at Restoran Rebung last night and honestly, the experience was far from what I expected from a restaurant associated with a famous chef. The food was just average — nothing special, nothing memorable. Just “okay enough to eat,” and that’s it. Food: 3/5 The environment was the biggest disappointment. Since the inside area was occupied by another event, our group of 20 was pushed to the back section, which felt like a back lane — semi-outdoor, uneven flooring, and overall uncomfortable. Worst of all, they placed us right next to an open toilet, and yes, the smell was definitely there. I genuinely wonder why — you clearly have the money, so why not build a proper closed-compound toilet? At least install a full door and a glass-covered entrance so the smell doesn’t drift out and ruin customers’ meals. Basic hygiene and comfort shouldn’t be optional. The surau at the back wasn’t any better. The path leading to it was dark, slippery, and watery, which felt unsafe to walk on. The whole setup looked neglected and certainly not what you’d expect from a restaurant tied to a well-known chef. On top of that, if the place is already full, please don’t accept additional large groups — squeezing people into uncomfortable corners only leaves a bad impression and a terrible dining experience. Environment: 1/5 The only saving grace was the price, which was reasonable for the variety offered. Price: 5/5 If you ask me whether I’d return, I’d gladly say a big NO. I really hope the management takes these comments seriously because the current experience does not match the reputation they’re trying to carry.

Rebung Chef Ismail restaurant offers comforting Malay cuisine with rich flavours and a homely atmosphere. After a refreshing morning jog in the area, it’s the perfect place to refuel with hearty dishes. The warm service and kampung-style recipes make every visit feel satisfying and familiar.

Located in KL. The one that I went is near to Jalan Tangling/Bukit Aman/Bird Park. Offers a wide variety of traditional Malay dishes, perfect for those looking to explore local flavors. There are multiple private rooms available for special occasions. Conveniently located near parking, and the lunch buffet is reasonably priced at under RM90.

Masakan melayu, buffet style. Love the free flow sup tulang, and the variety of masak lemak. Sadly we came after the lunch hour rush, so food was slow to be refill.

Buffet-style Malay restaurant with a good spread of dishes. The food tastes good and is worth the price paid. Seating is comfortable and service is smooth. The toilet and lift could be better maintained, but overall it’s a good place for a casual meal and good value for money.

i love coming here for breakfast after #JustDoItSunday5kmGlobalRun at Taman Tasik Perdana for an almost full plate of nasi lemak (buffet style) but price charge as per set. rm5 for choices of nasi lemak, nasi goreng biasa, mee hoon goreng or lontong with choice of drink either teh o, kopi o or teh tarik. well, if you are having some lauk with your main, they will just add the lauk price to your breakfast set. what i can say is, their nasi lemak is a nasi lemak. meaning, their nasi lemak is berlemak! not like some stalls or restaurants, the so called nasi lemak is merely almost taste like nasi putih. i guess the inheritance recipe not particularly applied when doing business. kudos chef ismail for maintaining the pure nasi lemak taste. of course, my mother nasi lemak is still best since she using santan perah sendiri & lotsa of it! tips ~ if you coming here with your friends, u can taste almost the lauk if you can persuade your friends to take a diff lauk. the only downside is, rm4 for the parking inside the building. hehe. rar p/s ~ btw u get a paperbag for tapauing.