Besides fasting from dawn to dusk and increasing our ibadah, one of the things we look forward to during Ramadan is spending time with our family. Strengthening ties with our family members is what we enjoy most, and let's not forget the delicious iftar that comes with it.
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However, balancing between working from home and preparing for Raya can take up a huge chunk of your day. If you're too busy to cook for iftar, how about ordering yummy Ramadan set meals in KL instead? There are many restaurants in Kuala Lumpur that are rolling up their sleeves to serve set meals catering to two people right up to a family of six. Need a bit of help today? Let's see the mouthwatering Ramadan set meals that await you!
1. Restoran Rebung Chef Ismail
Journey through the flavours of authentic Malay cuisine at Restoran Rebung Chef Ismail. Based in Kuala Lumpur, the dynamic duo behind this charming restaurant is none other than celebrity chef Dato Chef Ismail and Malaysia's first astronaut Dato' Dr Sheikh Muszaphar!
If you're excited to try Restoran Rebung's delicious signatures in the comfort of your home, they're currently serving family set promotions. We recommend going for Rebung's classic signature set that consists of nasi putih, daging salai masak lemak, paru belado, ulam-ulaman, agar-agar merah, buah tamar and sambal belacan.
Average price of set meals: Starts at RM88 for 5 people
Halal status: Muslim-owned
Contact: +603 2276 3535 / +603 2276 2525
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2. De.Wan 1958 by Chef Wan
If you've never had the chance to try delicious local cuisine from Chef Wan, Malaysia's first celebrity chef, De.Wan 1958 by Chef Wan is where you should place your iftar orders. Situated at The LINC KL, takeaway and delivery options are now available if you're curious to try some of his best signature food.
Planning to treat your loved ones to a special iftar? The restaurant offers a Ramadan family set, which is updated weekly to keep the iftar menu interesting. Ideal for a family of 4-5 people, the set comes with an appetizer, three mains, a vegetable dish, rice and complimentary dessert. With a number of dishes to choose from, it may be tough to decide whether to have ayam kapitan Nyonya, kambing kurma berkentang, sotong sambal petai, or ikan bakar sea bass for your main course.
Average price of set meals: Starts at RM189+ for 4-5 people
Halal status: All meat and ingredients are sourced from halal-certified suppliers
Contact: +6010 207 0383
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3. Hadramawt Kitchen
What better way to treat your loved ones than a hearty iftar spread from Hadramawt Kitchen? Featuring a variety of authentic Middle Eastern and Arabic food ranging from Yemeni and Syrian to Lebaron cuisine, you'll definitely be getting spot-on flavours on your favourite nasi mandy, kebabs or hummus.
Perfect for a family of 4-8 people, Hadramawt Kitchen is serving two Ramadan family buka puasa meals! Some of the yummy sets include signatures like chicken mandy, haneeth lamb, lamb kebab, shish tawook and more. Don't forget to order early, so it'll arrive just in time for iftar!
Average price of set meals: Starts at RM145 for 4-6 people
Halal status: Muslim-owned
Contact: +6013 487 8841 / +6019 336 8841 / +6019 242 8841
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4. Serai
If you're familiar with the multicultural flavours of Malaysia, Thai and Western at Serai, you would want to have them for iftar too. This Ramadan, Serai will be delivering their crowd-favourite signatures to your doorstep, so you don't have to worry when you're running out of time to cook for iftar.
Besides that, deciding what to have for iftar is easy with their Ramadan Di Rumah Sets too. Catering to 2-4 people, you can choose any of their sets that consist of deep-fried crispy brinjal, beef satay, lemon chicken, deep-fried seabass with samrot sauce and more.
Average price of set meals: Starts at RM76.05 for 2 people
Halal status: All meats and ingredients are sourced from halal-certified suppliers
Contact: +603 5542 7070
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5. Botanica + Co
Spring cleaning and preparing for Raya can take up a large part of your day, especially when we're inching closer to Hari Raya Aidilfitri. If you're planning to dedicate a day to cross off those tasks from your list, get your iftar delivered and let Botanica + Co do the cooking for you.
Ideal for a family of 5-6 people, you can order the Selera Kampung set that'll remind you of home! The set includes rice and a variety of main dishes like, seafood, egg or vegetable, beef or lamb as well as chicken. Let your cravings decide what you'll have for main course ranging from ayam masak merah and chicken kurma to daging paprik and beef rendang.
Average price of set meals: Starts at RM198 for 5-6 people
Halal status: All meats and ingredients are sourced from halal-certified suppliers
Contact: +6010 907 4489 (WhatsApp only)
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6. Restoran Sambal Hijau
If you've been thinking about your hometown and craving for traditional Malay and Minang cuisine, you'll definitely love the options at Restoran Sambal Hijau. They serve anything from patin tempoyak and gulai tunjang ikan bakar to kerabu mangga and more.
During the month of Ramadan, Restoran Sambal Hijau is offering 3 set meals that are perfect for the family. Depending on your chosen sets, you can enjoy a variety of yummy dishes such as tom yam Songkhla, kangkung belacan, steamed siakap, ayam pedas hijau, ayam gajus, seafood paprik and more.
Average price of set meals: Starts at RM135 for 3-4 people
Halal status: Muslim-owned
Contact: +603 7731 2045
7. Myeongdong Topokki
If you're looking to have a taste of Korean street food for iftar, then MyeongDong Topokki is your best bet. From kimbap and odeng to chicken mandu and topokki, you'll be able to indulge in a whole host of flavours.
While you're at it, check out their Ramadan with MDT promotion. If you decide to order something yummy for iftar, set B is perfect for 3 people and it consists of hae jang chi-ken, dakgalbi chicken deopbap, soondubu jjigae chicken or beef and hangul chicken ramyun. For a family of 5 people, opt for Set C with the additional kimchi bokkeumbap and rabokki on top of the aforementioned set.
Average price of set meals: Starts at RM121.90 for 3 people
Halal status: Halal-certified
Contact:Click here for all outlet locations
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8. K Fry Urban Korean
Get ready to dive into a heavenly spread of Korean food at home when you choose to order from K Fry Urban Korean for your next meal. This homegrown brand that originated in Johor specialises in authentic Korean fried chicken with an urban twist, so if you haven't tried them before, now's the perfect time to do so!
Currently, K Fry offers two sets that are perfect for 2-3 people. If you're spending iftar with your spouse, go with the K Fry Iftar Wing Set that comes with 2 garlic fried rice with 1 choice of dish and your choice of wings or drummettes. For a family of 3 people, order the K Fry Iftar Half Chicken set that comprises 3 garlic fried rice, 1.5 litres of Coke, and your choice of 2 flavours of chicken.
Average price of set meals: Starts at RM30.90 for 2 people
Halal status: All meats and ingredients are sourced from halal-certified suppliers
Contact: Click here for all outlet locations
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And there you have it! With these delicious Ramadan set meals in Kuala Lumpur, you don't have to worry about preparing iftar for your family if you're pressed for time. Whether you're having ayam kapitan Nyonya or Korean fried chicken, we hope you'll have a blessed Ramadan with your family at home!