Malaysians are fanatical about food. Don’t believe us? The recently concluded Time Out Kuala Lumpur Food Awards 2014 could shed some light about that.
This year, 84,000 votes – the largest number of votes received since the awards began in 2009 – were cast over a period of four months to select winners from various categories including ‘Best Fine Dining’ to ‘Best Cheap Eats’ and ‘Best Place for Coffee’.
Nineteen ‘makan’ spots won these awards while 93 others were recognised for its sheer awesomeness.
‘It’s no surprise that Malaysians are fanatical about food. Still, it’s fascinating for us at Time Out KL to see how engaged our readers are. Every year the votes come in more ferociously and this year, it’s at a record-breaking 84,000 votes. That’s how hungry KL-ites and KL diners are for good food,’ said editor of the city guide magazine, Lim Chee Wah.
This year’s awards were supported by Carlsberg, Somersby, Kronenbourg1664, Asahi, Perrier, Wolf Blass wine, Pop The Soda and venue host for the night, Connexion @ Nexus.
Here are the winners this year:
Best New Restaurant
Winner – Fiercer by Fierce Curry House
Best Malay/Malaysian
Winner – Wondermama
Best Chinese
Winner – Noble Mansion
Best Indian
Winner – Fierce Curry House
Best Fine Dining
Winner – Cilantro Restaurant &Wine Bar
Best Cheap Eats
Winner – Kedai Makanan O&S
Best Healthy Eats
Winner – Pickle & Fig Café
Best Italian
Winner – Strato @ Troika Sky Dining
Best European
Winner – Soleil
Best Japanese
Winner – Kampachi
Best Korean
Winner – Palsaik Korean BBQ
Best Place for Seafood
Winner – Restoran Fatty Crab
Best Middle Eastern
Winner – Tarbush
Best Thai
Winner – Tamarind Hill
Best Pub Grub
Winner – Tom, Dick & Harry’s
Best Place for Coffee
Winner – Artisan Roast Coffee
Best Café
Winner – Garage 51
Best Ayam Goreng
Winner – Village Park Restaurant
Best Place for Meat
Winner – PRIME (Le Méridien, KL)
