This high-end Malay restaurant is the epitome of Malay kampung meets modern diner. Providing an intimate ambience with warm lighting, this is an underrated venue for dinner dates in the city. Lauded here is their one-of-a-kind appetiser, Daging Bungkus Kukus (RM13) — a steamed savoury crepe encasing tasty minced meat. But the highlight is a dish that will convince you to eat your veggies. Order the Pucuk Paku Goreng Tahi Minyak (RM23) to go with rice. Stir-fried with chili, caramelised coconut and plump prawns, the crunchy wild ferns relent to an incredibly sweet, buttery flavour. End your meal with a dessert fit for kings. Many come for the rich Chocolate Durian Cake (RM18) and the dessert of intense durian flavours is every bit as lush as the combination promises to be. If you ever had qualms about having the otherwise economical cuisine in an upscale setting, Bijan will prove to be well worth what you're paying for.
Avg price per person: RM60
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