The thought of waiting at klia2 can bring out a few yawns. It takes a while to wait for your next flight or loved ones at the arrival gate, but there are things you can do to make every minute count at the airport.
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Instead of checking your watch every five minutes, follow your craving of the day and hang out at these halal eateries at klia2. Whether you need freshly brewed coffee or hungry for nasi lemak, here’s where you can dine to make the most of your waiting time.
1. Baiwago Plus Café
It’ll take a while for the boarding gate to open. While you wait, pick up some freshly baked pastries and coffee from Baiwago Plus Café. A Taiwanese café specialising in grab-and-go bread and pastries, look out for dirty choco bread, red bean custard bun and Taiwan rosong bread on display.
Address: L2-110, Level 2, gateway@klia2, Jalan KLIA2/1, 64000 KLIA, Sepang
Operating hours: Daily, 24 hours
Halal status: All food and beverages are sourced from halal-certified suppliers, and the café is in the process of applying for halal certification from Jakim.
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2. Liang Sandwich Bar
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Seeing Jay Chou on the banner does pique interest to try out Liang Sandwich Bar. Originating from Taiwan, this sandwich bar is famous for flipping crispy and fluffy scallion pancakes. Prepare to queue for their scallions’ sandwich, chicken Bolognese sandwich, cheese and egg sandwich and more. Want to try Jay Chou’s favourite? We heard it’s the Liang chicken sandwich.
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Address: L3-21, Level 3, gateway@klia2, Jalan KLIA2/1, 64000 KLIA, Sepang
Operating hours: Daily, 10AM-10PM
Halal status: Halal-certified
3. Street Churros
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If the sight of churros got you excited, you'd love this traditional Spanish snack from Street Churros. A café originated from South Korea; this one upped the ante by pairing crunchy churros with premium soft-serve ice cream. With toppings like choco choco, choco berry and mango, how can anyone turn down a dessert like ice cream churro? If you’re a fan of the classics, get the standard churros topped with cinnamon, chocolate or cheese.
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Address: L2-104, Level 2, gateway@klia2, Jalan KLIA2/1, 64000 KLIA, Sepang
Operating hours: Daily, 7AM-11PM
Halal status: All ingredients are sourced from halal-certified, and the eatery is in the process of applying halal certification from Jakim
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4. Kluang Station
What we have here is not your ordinary local café. Kluang Station was inspired by a close-to-home Kopitiam culture that once (and still) thrived in Kluang, Johor. If you have time to spare before your family walks out from the arrival gate, savour an all-day breakfast ranging from nasi lemak to mee siam. You can also come early before your flight to enjoy delicious offerings such as curry laksa and kaya toast set.
We’re bringing this up because the all-day breakfast set comes with coffee or tea. What does it mean to your pocket? You can save yourself from paying extra for teh tarik and kopi panas.
Address: L2-23, Level 2, gateway@klia2, Jalan KLIA2/1, 64000 KLIA, Sepang
Operating hours: Daily, 6.30AM-11.30PM
Halal status: Halal-certified
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5. PappaRich
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Mention PappaRich and the name is enough to conjure thoughts of nasi lemak with fried chicken, char kway teow, and curry laksa special. A Malaysian restaurant through and through, some travellers prefer to start their day with Hainan French toast, half-boiled eggs and white coffee. Since PappaRich has a cosy ambience that’s great for hanging out, your loved ones might end up looking for you instead.
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Address: L2-37, Level 2, gateway@klia2, Jalan KLIA2/1, 64000 KLIA, Sepang
Operating hours: Daily, 24 hours
Halal status: Halal-certified
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#HHWT Tip: Before you travel, exchange currency conveniently at klia2! Get the best rates from many currency exchange counters managed by leading banks such as Maybank, AmBank, CIMB, RHB and Bank Islam. Explore the mall and find them on Level 1, 2 and 3!
6. KD Hong Kong
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Serving delicious Hong Kong-style cuisine in a casual ambience, KD Hong Kong is a cosy place to sit back while waiting for your flight. Bringing Hong Kong’s tea restaurant concept to Kuala Lumpur, fill your table with wanton mee with barbecue chicken, Cantonese rice with silky savoury gravy and salted egg custard egg bun. If you enjoy dim sum, they have a humble selection ranging from prawn dumpling to pan-fried radish cake.
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Address: L2M-23, Level 2M, gateway@klia2, Jalan KLIA2/1, 64000 KLIA, Sepang
Operating hours: Daily, 7AM-11PM
Halal status: All meats and ingredients are sourced from halal-certified suppliers, and the eatery does not serve alcohol on the premise
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#HHWT Tip: Looking for a prayer space at gateway@klia2 mall? Spot the prayer room opposite Capsule Transit Hotel on Level 1 or behind Toys “R” Us on Level 2.
7. Boat Noodle
Sitting at the airport can conjure a sense of wanderlust. Before you fly to Bangkok, let Boat Noodle transport you to the floating markets of Ayutthaya through its mini-sized noodle soups. Dubbed as the ‘little bowls of happiness’, choose the popular Ayutthaya 2.0, dry tom yum, sweet kuey chap and more flavours. If ‘more is more’ is your dining philosophy, the restaurant has Bangkok fried rice, kra-pow chicken rice (Thai basil) and pad see ew (stir-fried soy sauce noodles) on the menu.
Address: L3-52, Level 3, gateway@klia2, Jalan KLIA2/1, 64000 KLIA, Sepang
Operating hours: Daily, 8AM-11PM
Halal status: All meats and ingredients are sourced from halal-certified suppliers, and this eatery does not serve alcohol on the premise
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8. Ah Cheng Laksa
Slurping down a bowl of Penang laksa is a thing to do at Ah Cheng Laksa. A sour and spicy noodle soup topped with rice vermicelli, lettuce, onions and pineapple; you can enjoy it any time of the day. If you’re craving for something else, they have nasi lemak, curry chicken rice and herbal chicken soup to last till your family steps out from the arrival gate. Remember to pair your meal with a glass of soya bean for a refreshing finish.
Address: L3-24A, Level 3, gateway@klia2, Jalan KLIA2/1, 64000 KLIA, Sepang
Operating hours: Daily, 24 hours
Halal status: Halal-certified
#HHWT Tip: Surprising your loved ones with a welcome home gift? Shop for a box of Penang’s famous tambun biscuits and heong pheah (flaky pastry with sweet maltose filling) from Ban Heang (L2-108, Level 2). They’ll love snacking on these treats during their ride home.
9. Hometown Hainan Coffee
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You can tell how much Malaysians appreciate their modern Kopitiam by the crowd size at Hometown Hainan Coffee. The first thing to order is the Hainan coffee, a well-loved signature beverage. If you love coffee with a side of Hainan kaya butter bread or egg toast, this eatery has it! Hearty meals such as nasi lemak with fried chicken, Hainan chicken rice and curry chicken with roti canai are great if you have a hunger to satiate.
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Address: L2-113, Level 2, gateway@klia2, Jalan KLIA2/1, 64000 KLIA, Sepang
Operating hours: Daily, 24 hours
Halal status: All meats and ingredients are sourced from halal-certified suppliers, and the eatery does not serve alcohol on the premise
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10. Sushi King
Seeing colourful plates of bite-sized sushi circling Sushi King is fun to watch. Just sit back and let your favourite unagi nigiri, tobikko gunkan, California maki and more come to you. If you have extra time before your flight, treat yourself to something delicious like a salmon steak set or yakiniku beef bento.
Address: L3-53 & 54, Level 3, gateway@klia2, Jalan KLIA2/1, 64000 KLIA, Sepang
Operating hours: Daily, 8AM-10PM
Halal status: Halal-certified
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BONUS! Where to relax
If you arrive early at the airport, enjoy a quick nap and rejuvenating massage at klia2! Within walking distance from the Departure and Arrival Gates, you can walk over conveniently without worrying that you’ll miss your flight or the sight of your loved one.
Gintell Rest N Go Exclusive Lounge
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Sit back and let Gintell Rest N Go Exclusive Lounge give you a well-deserved massage while you wait. Situated on Level 2, the relaxing music will set the mood right while you sink into your Gintell massage chair that kneads your muscle knots and soothes your weary back. When the hour is up, you’ll feel so rejuvenated that it’ll be hard to say goodbye.
Thai Odyssey
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If you have more time before your flight, make your way to Thai Odyssey on Level 2 and reward yourself with an hour of rejuvenation. Ranging from traditional Thai massage to Thai aromatherapy massage, their therapists will do their best to provide the best pampering you’ve had all week. Since this spa is popular among travellers, we recommend making a reservation so that you won’t step out in disappointment.
Capsule Transit Hotel at klia2
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If you have a red-eye flight, get a quick nap at Capsule Transit Hotel. Compact and affordable, each pod is decked out with a comfortable mattress, fluffy pillow, privacy blind, and personal locker. Some capsules are gender-segregated so that solo travellers can enjoy a pleasant and quiet stay. To find it, Capsule Transit Hotel is located on Level 1 of gateway@klia2.
Aerotel Kuala Lumpur
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Walk for 5 minutes from the Departure or Arrival Halls, and you’ll find Aerotel Kuala Lumpur. Perfect for travellers who don’t mind splurging for extra privacy, each room is designed with a white-linen bed complete with free Wi-Fi, en-suite bathroom and television. It’s a great place to rest and relax before taking off to your next adventure.
BONUS: Get the Tourist Privilege Card!
The Tourist Privilege Card lets you enjoy amazing shopping and food discounts up to 20% in participating outlets at gateway@klia2! Exclusively for international travellers, head over to the Concierge counter to redeem the card and enjoy your reward. Check out their website for more info!
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Waiting at the airport doesn’t always spell boredom. There’s always something to do, and better yet, something to eat while you wait for your flight or loved ones. From crunchy scallion pancakes to hearty kaya toasts, there are many delicious treats to keep your tummy full. If good things come to those who wait, these halal eateries at klia2 are one of them.
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