Road closures? No problem. If you’re wondering where to eat in KL during the ASEAN Summit,
dine near Changkat Bukit Bintang and skip the stress — take MRT/Monorail, walk 4–8 minutes, eat well.
Nearest stations: MRT Bukit Bintang • Monorail Bukit Bintang / Raja Chulan. Walk 4–8 min.
Cielo Rooftop Dining & Lounge
Skyline romance
Sunset, city lights, easy mood — the date-night card that always works.
Summit Deal: 1 complimentary glass of wine with any Set Menu or Main Course (Pinot Grigio or Merlot).
Dining in the Dark KL
Conversation-first
Total darkness, zero screens — the senses take over and the chatter gets fun.
Summit Deal: 20% OFF all set menus, daily (yes, weekends too).
The Whisky Bar KL
Quiet drams
Neat, on the rocks, or a flight — shelves of character and a cosy tuck-away feel.
Summit Deal: 10% OFF all whisky — bottles & by the glass, all day.
El Cerdo (Changkat)
Big-hearted plates
(non-halal)
Lively, generous, share-everything energy — the crowd favourite.
Summit Deal: All Set Menus include a complimentary bottle of wine — sets for 2–4: 1 bottle; sets for 6–10: 2 bottles. Daily, including weekends.
The Steakhouse KL
Old-school charm
Classic cuts, cosy lighting, unrushed conversations.
Summit Deal: Complimentary glass of wine with any Main Course or Pasta (Pinot Grigio or Merlot).
How to reach Changkat quickly
- MRT Kajang Line — Bukit Bintang: underground; multiple exits around Jalan Bukit Bintang/Sultan Ismail; ~4–8 min walk.
- KL Monorail — Bukit Bintang / Raja Chulan: elevated; also a short stroll.
- From KLCC (on foot): use the air-conditioned KLCC–Bukit Bintang Pedestrian Walkway to Pavilion KL, then walk ~6–8 min to Changkat — about 20 minutes total at a brisk pace.
- Plan around convoys: pre-6:30 pm or after 8:30 pm often flows better.
Love Italian? Read our guide: Paccheri – KL’s Most Underrated Pasta.
ASEAN Summit traffic primer
- Key dates: Oct 26–28, 2025; rehearsal runs from ~Oct 23–24.
- Rolling closures (not full lockdown): short, staged holds around KLCC/city corridors for motorcades.
- Likely affected roads: Jalan Ampang, Sultan Ismail, P. Ramlee, Pinang, Tun Razak, Parlimen, and parts of Bukit Bintang/Imbi.
Pro tip: prefer rail > ride-hail > driving during peak windows; check day-of updates. See operator info here.
Book your table (and exhale)
Cielo Rooftop
Dining in the Dark
The Whisky Bar KL
El Cerdo
The Steakhouse KL
Check same-day transport advisories before you head out. Enjoy the city — we’ll handle the rest.