The alluring desire to eat at buffets has always been an agonising mental tug-of-war. At one end we feel slightly guilty for splurging, while at the other we’re tempted to live it up by feasting to our hearts content. You might be wondering if it’s even possible to dine at a buffet nowadays without burning a hole in your wallet. Well, you’re in luck, foodies! Join us as we guide you through a diverse bonanza of affordable buffet experiences that prove you can savour the finest without compromising your budget!
15 Most Wallet-Friendly Buffets In KL & PJ
1. Siampot Buffet Steamboat & Grill KLCC
Put on some comfy baggy pants and get your affordable buffet feasting started at Siampot Buffet Steamboat & Grill KLCC. With a bountiful collection of steamboat choices such as Australian beef, seafood, chicken, veggies, snacks, tom yam soup, Thai sauces and even ice cream, you’ll definitely be having the best Thai food rush. Let us hear you say, “there’s always room for more food!”
Siampot Buffet Steamboat & Grill KLCC
Address: G1.108, GF, Wisma Central, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday (5 pm – 12 am)
Status: Halal-certified
Price: RM 35+
Link (s): Facebook | Instagram
2. Restoran Rebung Chef Ismail
Craving for a Kampung style buffet? Get your makan game on at Restoran Rebung Chef Ismail in KL! Offering over more than 50 types of traditional Malay dishes like nasi lemak, rendang, asam laksa, nasi ulam, kuih ketayap, lempeng, lontong and many more, you’ll certainly be spoiled for choice! Sedapnya!
Restoran Rebung Chef Ismail
Address: 5-2 Cascade Parking Bukit Aman, 1, Jalan Tanglin, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday (11.30 am – 4.30 pm, 6.30 pm – 9.30 pm)
Status: Halal-certified
Price: Breakfast: RM 25 (Saturday & Sunday: 8.30 am – 10.30 am), Lunch: RM 50 (Everyday: 11.30 am – 2 pm, 2.30 pm – 4.30 pm), Dinner: RM 70 (Everyday: 6.30 pm – 10 pm)
Link (s): Facebook | Instagram
3. Nabe Hotpot & Sukiyaki
With dishes starting at just RM 0.88, we’re heading for a budget-friendly Halal hotpot buffet at Nabe Hotpot & Sukiyaki next! Serving a wide array of over more than 80 unlimited options like marinated seafood, grilled beef, chicken, lamb slices, noodles, ais kacang, waffles with ice cream and lots more, come on and experience the joy of steamboat with an added grill dining concept for yourself. You’ll be boiling in bliss amidst the bubbling pot of heart-warming flavours.
Nabe Hotpot & Sukiyaki
Address: B1-028 Mytown Shopping Center, Jalan Cochrane, 56100 Cheras
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday (11 am – 10 pm)
Status: Halal-certified
Price: RM 55+
Link (s): Facebook | Instagram
4. Samurai Yakiniku
To add to the excitement, treat yourself to a yakiniku buffet and enjoy the taste of all things Japan at Samurai Yakiniku for a whopping affordable price of only RM29! Their refillable buffet includes Japanese delights like shabu-shabu, yakitori, gohan, yasai, miso soup and of course loads of juicy beef. It’s so worth it guys!
Samurai Yakiniku
Address: C-11-G Bangi Gateway Shopping Complex Persiaran Pekeliling Seksyen 15 Bandar Baru Bangi, 43650 Bangi, Selangor
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday (11.30 am – 11 pm)
Status: Halal-certified
Price: RM 29
Link (s): Facebook | Instagram
5. Rot Thai Steamboat & Grill
You’ve never tried Thai steamboat like this before! Step into Rot Thai Steamboat & Grill’s lively space and unleash your beast mode by going all out on their freshest seafood and grilled meat. Starting at a reasonable price of only RM 30, count us in!
Rot Thai Steamboat & Grill
Address: No.19.G, Plaza Wangsa Maju, Jalan Maju Ria 1, Seksyen 10 Wangsa Maju, 53300 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday (4 pm – 12 am)
Status: Halal-certified
Price: RM 30
Link (s): Facebook | Instagram
6. The Ganga Cafe
Calling all vegans and vegetarians! YASS, this one’s for you. Immerse yourself in a brunch-tastic Sunday funday at The Ganga Cafe that serves nourishing North Indian styled cuisine at their buffet, which only happens on Sundays. With a rich aroma of spices lingering in the air and tantalising flavours, a buffet here will definitely hit the spot!
The Ganga Cafe
Address: 19, Lorong Kurau, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: Monday to Friday (10 am – 10 pm) & Saturday and Sunday (9 am – 10 pm)
Status: Halal, Vegetarian, Vegan & Gluten-Free Friendly
Price: RM 21+
Link (s): Website | Facebook | Instagram
7. Suki-Ya @ Paradigm Mall
One is certainly no stranger to the reigning Champion of all buffets, Suki-Ya! Enjoy your buffet the Suki-Ya way as you fulfil all your Japanese foodie cravings with their unlimited servings of thinly sliced beef, lamb and chicken. Elevate your buffet experience up a notch by dining on freshly made sushi, seafood, healthy veggies, meatballs, flavourful condiments, green tea and soft serve ice cream, all free flow of course.
Suki-Ya
Address: Paradigm Mall, Ground Floor, Lot UG-13, Upper, 1, Jalan SS 7/26a, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday (11 am – 10 pm)
Status: Halal-certified meat
Price: RM 52+
Link (s): Website | Facebook | Instagram
8. Saemaeul BBQ @ Ekocheras Mall
Annyeonghaseyo, it’s time for a Korean barbecue buffet! With fast and friendly service, get ready to feast in a pleasurable dining environment that will make you feel like you’re the Star in your own K-Drama. All banchan side dishes over here are totally refillable and free-flowing plus their tender pork meat is very well marinated too.
*This Korean barbecue buffet is only available at Saemaeul BBQ’s outlet in Ekocheras Mall.
Saemaeul BBQ @ Ekocheras Mall
Address: Level 1 FD, EkoCheras Mall, 01 , 5, Jln Cheras, Taman Mutiara Barat, 56000, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday (11 am – 10 pm)
Status: Non-halal
Price: RM 40+
Link (s): Website | Facebook | Instagram
9. Mukbang Buffet @ MyTOWN Shopping Centre
Been wanting to have a mukbang moment? We guarantee that you’ll be living out all your mukbang influencer dreams at Mukbang Buffet in MyTOWN Shopping Centre! Worthy-mentions include their cheesy corn dog, tteokbokki, gimbab, sotteok, gimari and Korean fried chicken. Psst… There’s even an all you can eat selection of ice cream that’s available too!
Mukbang Buffet @ MyTOWN Shopping Centre
Address: Mytown Shopping Mall, Myground G-012E, Mytown, No6, Jalan Cochrane, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday (11 am – 10 pm)
Status: Halal-certified
Price: RM 35+
10. Stirfry Factory
Wanna impress your friends with your cooking skills? Head on to Stirfry Factory next and cook up some sizzling dalkalbi for them! Whether you choose to have it all stir-fried and sauced up or as a soupy version at your buffet, there’s always something delightful here for everyone. Have fun whipping up your dalkalbi creations foodies!
Stirfry Factory
Address: No 25, Jln Radin Bagus 3, Bandar Baru Sri Petaling, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: Tuesday to Sunday (12 – 3 pm, 5 – 11 pm), Closed on Mondays
Status: Non-halal
Price: RM 35+
Link (s): Facebook
11. Sky-Dome Hotpot
Of heart-warming soup, generous portions of meat and good vibes, we’re continuing our feast at Sky-Dome Hotpot for dinner! With a vibrant ambience, live saxophone performances and lots of Insta-worthy deco, your buffet experience will definitely be one for the Gram. Go on and pamper your taste buds with some of their comforting tomato, mala and Chinese herbal broth as you kick back in contentment with a stunning night view of the KL city skyline.
Sky-Dome Hotpot
Address: No.1, Jalan Lima, Chan Sow Lin, 55200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday (4 pm – 12 am)
Status: Non-halal
Price: RM 40+
Link (s): Facebook | Instagram
12. Samba Brazilian Steakhouse
Great meats aplenty! We’re going all out on a flavourful lunch feast at Samba Brazilian Steakhouse now. Serving wide-ranging assortments of 50 different meats, make sure to give their smoked duck, beef short ribs, steak, seafood and lamb a try. Don’t be shy to end your feasting with some sweet desserts or with a few drinks too meat lovers.
Samba Brazilian Steakhouse
Address: Avenue K, 3, 156, Jalan Ampang, Kampung Baru, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday (12 – 10 pm)
Status: Halal-certified meat but serves alcohol
Price: Lunch Buffet – RM 55+
Link (s): Website | Facebook | Instagram
13. Bottomless
Experience the best of both worlds at Bottomless – where food and fun meet to make you smile! Offering an appetising Western/Malaysian lunch buffet at a reasonable price of only RM 18, you can also oomph your buffet dining up with an entertaining karaoke session together with your loved ones at RM 30 per hour. Sing it out and have a bottomless eat like there’s no tomorrow!
Bottomless
Address: G11, Empire Damansara 2, Jalan PJU 8/8A, PJU 8, Damansara Perdana, 47820 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Operating Hours: Monday to Saturday (8 am – 12 am), Sunday (8 am – 10 pm)
Status: Pork-free but serves alcohol
Price: Lunch Buffet: RM 18, Karaoke: RM 30 (Per Hour)
Link (s): Facebook | Instagram
14. Kampung Kitchen @ Ibis KLCC
Next up, embark on a gastronomic escapade to Kampung Kitchen in Ibis KLCC. From classic spreads of Western, Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Thai and local Malay food to an array of delectable desserts, get ready to leave both your stomach and wallet satisfied as an all you can eat buffet here only starts at RM 49! What a steal!
Kampung Kitchen @ Ibis KLCC
Address: Lv10, Ibis Kuala Lumpur City Centre Hotel, 32, Jalan Yap Kwan Seng, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday (10 am – 10 pm)
Status: Halal-certified
Price: Lunch Buffet – RM 49 nett, Dinner Buffet – RM 59 nett
Link (s): Website | Facebook | Instagram
15. Seoul Garden @ One Utama
Saving the best for last, we’re wrapping up our list with a soulful lunch buffet at Seoul Garden! Boost your day with a wholesome spread of Korean grill and hotpot favourites that captures the flavours of Korea in a stylish yet cosy dining setting. Bursting with zing, their spicy bulgogi marinated lamb, coffee marinated beef, tiger prawns and cheese dips will fuel you up as you take on the day energised with power.
Seoul Garden @ One Utama
Address: LG 345, Lower Ground Floor, Highstreet, 1 Utama Shopping Centre, Lebuh Bandar Utama, 47800, Selangor
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday (11.30 am – 10.30 pm)
Status: Halal-certified
Price: Lunch Buffet – RM 50+
Link (s): Website | Facebook | Instagram
Eat It All! You Deserve An Affordable Buffet Today
So, where will you be unleashing your beast mode at? Here’s to filling up your plate and belly, one affordable buffet experience at a time. We love a good food coma!
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