Buttermilk chicken is very subjective. While some may not like it, many crave for it, especially during the night. The hype and demand of buttermilk chicken in KL increase over the years, to the point many are including this dish in their menu. We’re going to through some of the best buttermilk chicken in KL, be sure to hold on to your saliva.
8 Best Buttermilk Chicken in KL You Should Know:
#1 Homst Restaurant
They say food unites people, and we couldn’t agree more to that. Homst Restaurant is a Halal Chinese restaurant where you can see people from different background sitting down together. While this is a place to indulge in some good Cantonese cuisine, Homst included buttermilk chicken in their menu. Creamy flavored, tender chicken pieces to pair with your rice along with other dishes. Not to mention the cleanliness of Homst, which is a plus point.
Address: No. 48, Persiaran Zaaba, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
Operating Hour: 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m. (Daily)
#2 Leaf & Co. Cafe
Sounds familiar? We featured Leaf & Co. in our recent most Instagrammable Cafes in KL article. Not only Instagrammable with its rustic, leafy ambiance, the cafe offers some pretty legit mains as well. Fried buttermilk chicken in KL? We’ve all tried the sweet, buttery buttermilk drenched in sauce but this fried, dry version is pretty unique. Crispy skin packed with flavors with tender, juicy meat. The buttermilk flavor is mild yet addicting.
Address: 53, Jalan Sultan, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hour: 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. (Sat&Sun) 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
#3 Quan Ice Cream and Coffee House
Not just coffee and ice cream, Quan is an all-in-one spot to fix your 3 meals. Comprising Asian and Western dishes, Quan cooks some of the best buttermilk chicken in KL. This is not an exaggeration as their signature dish is indeed buttermilk chicken. The flavor and texture of the chicken is just right, not too cloying when paired with rice. Set at such affordable price, one can easily opt for some great ice cream after meal. One suggestion, visit the Desa Pandan branch instead for better experience.
Address: 10, Jalan 4/76c, Desa Pandan, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
Operating Hour: 12 p.m.-12 a.m. (Daily)
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#4 Sky View Restaurant (SV Hong Kee Restaurant)
When something became common, one seems to improvise. There will be a time where you think ordinary buttermilk chicken is overrated. Sky View is a Chinese restaurant flocked by regulars who seems to live in the neighborhood. Apart from all the good dishes, they serve sizzling wanton noodle with buttermilk chicken. Mind-blown no? Creamy, fragrant sweet sauce poured over sizzling hot pan paired with springy noodles and buttery chicken. No doubt Sky View serves one of the most unique buttermilk chicken in KL, and this dish is highly praised by regulars.
Address: 662, Jalan Sentul, Sentul, 51200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
Operating Hour: 9 a.m.-10 p.m. (Daily)
#5 Restoran Sin Lai Ping
Bangsar gives an impression of crowded, uptown scenario. While dining in Bangsar might burn a hole in your pocket, Sin Lai Ping won’t. A neighborhood-friendly “zhu chao” restaurant, Sin Lai Ping has some seriously good dishes and warm service. They too offer buttermilk chicken in their menu, which seems to be a pretty common dish in a Chinese restaurant now. Their version of buttermilk chicken is a bit darker and crunchier, give Sin Lai Ping a shot.
Address: 16, Lorong Ara Kiri 3, Taman Lucky, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
Operating Hour: Closed on alternate Sundays
#6 Cozy House
Cozy House is yet another Halal place that serves both Chinese and Western cuisines. Set in a mall, it’s a convenient spot to get lunch or dinner fixed. One of the few places that offers buttermilk chicken in KL, Cozy House has buttermilk squid as well. Both are popular dishes on the menu, so try them. We would say it’s worth a visit though prices can be a little high.
Address: Lot 10,11 & 12, 3rd Floor, Great Eastern Mall, Jalan Ampang, Desa Pahlawan, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
Operating Hour: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (Daily)
#7 My Restaurant
Looking for an economic place that doesn’t disappoint? Look no further than My Restaurant. Another “zhu chao” place known among the neighborhood, food is affordable and the portion is relatively big. Their buttermilk chicken is pretty good, good enough to satisfy your cravings.
Address: 71&73, Jalan Mawar 15, Taman Mastika, 56100 Kuala Lumpur.
Operating Hour: 11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. (Daily)
#8 The Butter Chicken
Last one on our “Buttermilk Chicken in KL” list. As the name suggest, you know they’re pretty serious when it comes to buttermilk chicken. Tender chicken pieces fried to perfection before being stir-fried with their signature buttermilk sauce. It comes with rice, the best solution for a quick meal. Did we mention you can order through Foodpanda and Grabfood as well?
Address: Plaza Rasta, Jalan Datuk Sulaiman, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Damansara, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
Operating Hour: 11 a.m.-12 a.m. (Closed on Fridays)
Buttermilk Chicken In Kuala Lumpur (2019 Guide)
Finding a good buttermilk chicken spot in KL ain’t easy, so we hope this helps. If you have any better suggestions, throw them in, but be nice okay? Buh bye!
