Where to celebrate Father’s Day 2024 in the Klang Valley

Throughout the month of June, Nobu will be offering guests a Wagyu-centred ososume menu in celebration of Father’s Day. Its festive menu showcases the versatility of Wagyu beef, featuring the protein in every course of the menu—even dessert. Expect cold dishes of Wagyu tataki with chilli soy, dry miso Wagyu carpaccio with yuzu olive oil, Wagyu yuzu truffle rolls, and a hot selection of smoked Wagyu shokupan served alongside Wagyu garlic butter, Inaniwa ramen bathed in Wagyu beef consommé and braised Wagyu with pomegranate jus.

Wagyu even finds itself reinvented in the restaurant’s sweet courses with a vanilla ice cream featuring a Wagyu fat tuile and a Wagyu yuzu mousse with raspberry compote. Nobu Kuala Lumpur

Address: 4A/F, Shoppes at Four Seasons Place, 145, Jln Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, +603-2380 0028

Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur is set to celebrate Father’s Day with three distinct culinary offerings. The ritual of Sunday brunch will be uplifted on June 16 at Lemon Garden with an extensive selection of dishes from Western and Asian cuisines. Find barbecued glazed lamb ribs, smoky Szechuan mala beef, roasted lamb legs, and an array of desserts.

If authentic Japanese cuisine is what you’re in search of, visit Zipangu for its Father’s Day Celebration Platter of grilled cubed steak and grilled black cod with saikyo miso. From June 14 to 16, Shang Palace will house a celebratory five course feast of its signature imperial chicken, double-boiled ginseng chicken soup, and an assortment of dim sum favourites. 

Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur
Address: 11, Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur,, +603-2032 2388

Ignis KL’s bottomless brunch returns on Father’s Day weekend, offering guests an impressive and free-flowing lineup of dishes. Sit by its open kitchen to watch its creations come to life for the most immersive dining experience. You’ll be able to try its mainstays, from Australian beef brisket glazed in a Kuro beer reduction to beef sliders laced with stracciatella alongside a new selection of sides like oyster mushroom skewers and salmon tartare. Don’t forget to end your meal here with caramel eclairs or a slice of burnt vanilla cheesecake. 

Ignis KL
Address: G-02A, G/F, The Sphere, No. 1, Avenue 1, Bangsar South City, 8, Jalan Kerinchi, 59200 Kuala Lumpur, +6012-343 9566

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This Father’s Day weekend, The Lobby Lounge is set to host a celebratory afternoon tea. Expect classic fixings like finger sandwiches, quiches, scones, and a variety of cakes. The Library will be celebrating the occasion with a quintessentially British Sunday roast, complete with the hotel’s signature roasts on trolleys and a selection of appetisers, mains, and desserts you can pair with unlimited pours of Prosecco and wine. 

The Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur
Address: 168, Jalan Imbi, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, +603-2142 8000

June 16 will see W Kuala Lumpur’s restaurants celebrate Father’s Day with impressive brunch spreads and Cantonese feasts. The Pan-Asian grill specialist, Flock, will offer guests a brunch spread like no other, complete with a cocktail-making workshops in which kids can craft bespoke beverages for their dads. For a dim sum feast, there is no better spot than Yen. The restaurant will offer a bottomless dim sum brunch spotlighting its signature golden duck, black truffle siu mai, and dim sum-inspired desserts. 

W Kuala Lumpur
Address: 121, Jln Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, +603-2786 8888

If your dad is anything like this writer’s, he’ll probably want to celebrate Father’s Day with a hearty portion of banana leaf rice. The seafood-focused arm of Kayra will be serving Kerala-style iterations of this classic dish. Signature dishes and crowd-favourites are to be expected alongside festive creations like fish cutlets, pineapple pachadi, crab roast, pepper squid, and more. 

Coast by Kayra 
Address:  Lot G03-G05, G/F, The Starhill, 181, Jln Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, +6017-215 7264

Fifty Tales is catering to all dads who can’t go without a cup of tea in the afternoon. This Father’s Day, the restaurant will host a comprehensive tea workshop with specialty Chinese teas before unveiling its Chinese high tea menu. Showcasing the art of tea pairing and Chinese cuisine, expect a menu of cold chrysanthemum noodles and fish maw, soybean custard with razor clams, truffle har gao with salted olives, and pan-fried lamb baos. Each dish will be complemented by cups of tea from ancient tree white tea to cui feng cha oolong. 

Fifty Tales 
Address: 19, Jalan 21/11b, Sea Park, 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, +6012-249 2697

From June 10 to 17, you’ll be able to treat your dad to a meal of Japanese-Italian fusion at The Exchange TRX and get something in return. Alongside a meal of burrata caprese, an assortment of sushi rolls, lobster linguine stewed in lobster bisque, and Wagyu sirloin, expect to receive a complimentary helping of chargrilled tiger prawns coated in lemon butter and capers. Pair your festive feast with one of its mocktails flavoured with curry leaves, yuzu, pomelo, or basil or simply opt for a drink your dad is bound to love—an ice cold bottle of beer. 

Hokkaido Table
Address: L2.15.0, 2/F, The Exchange TRX, Persiaran TRX, Tun Razak Exchange, 55188 Kuala Lumpur, +6011-2640 9549

From afternoon tea to decadent spreads, The Majestic Hotel is celebrating Father’s Day with an impressive lineup of festivities. Treat your dad to afternoon tea at The Orchid Conservatory, The Drawing Room, or Colonial Café, or visit The Smoke House for its Gentlemen’s Afternoon Tea and complete your spread with a choice of coffee, tea, or beer. Head to Contango for lunch or dinner for substantial plates prepared in its open kitchen, from Western dishes crafted with pizza ovens and churrasco grills or a selection of Chinese, Japanese, Malay, and Thai cuisine. 

The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Address: 5, Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, Tasik Perdana, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, +603-2785 8000

On June 15, Le Bar Cocktail & Stories will celebrate Father’s Day with a bespoke afternoon tea session, complete with an essential oil blending workshop. Expect classic French sweets and elegant pastries before getting to take home a goodie bag of essential oils. 

Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara
Address: 6, Jalan Damanlela, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur, +603-2720 6688

Jin Gastrobar by Aurum Theatre is celebrating this Father’s Day with its signature continental cuisine. Start your meal here with Korean-inspired spicy chicken wings, poached Vannamei prawns with eggplant and mint, or classic nachos before a main course of grilled Wagyu beef burgers, grass-fed ribeye steak, and truffle carbonara and receive a complimentary plate of pan-fried herb crusted salmon. Prolong the festivities with its all-day happy hour for classic cocktails from Singapore slings to whisky sours, a selection of draught and bottle beer, or glasses of wine from across the globe. 

Jin Gastrobar
Address: 4/F, The Gardens Mall, FF-201, Lingkaran Syed Putra, Mid Valley City, 59200 Kuala Lumpur, +6019-290 0595

In a one-day-only celebration on June 16, Hotel Indigo will be putting together an unparalleled festive spread for Father’s Day. Two exclusive sharing platters will be available at The Silver Monkey, with the first being a perfect option for carnivorous dads. Expect Angus sirloin, spring chicken, and artisanal sausages paired with a selection of sauces.

For those more inclined to fruits of the sea, its seafood platter of grilled white squid, snapper fillets, and king prawns is for you. You’ll be able to end your celebratory meal here with a sweet course of grilled charcoal banana with a duo cheese melt. 

Hotel Indigo Kuala Lumpur On The Park
Address: 5, Jalan Puncak, Kuala Lumpur, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, +603-2630 3888

InterContinental Kuala Lumpur will cater to every type of dad this Father’s Day Weekend. Find an all-you-can-eat buffet at Serena Brasserie featuring the restaurant’s signature beef wellington, spatchcock Bresse chicken, and fresh seafood. Over at Tatsu Japanese Cuisine, you can treat your dad to a menu of kanpachi carpaccio, Norwegian salmon and Black Angus sirloin fresh off its teppanyaki grill. The festivities continue at Tao Chinese Cuisine with a feast of its signature roast London duck, salted egg yolk prawns, and a selection of yum cha favourites. 

InterContinental Kuala Lumpur
Address: 165, Jln Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, +603-2782 6000

Aliyaa, one of Bukit Damansara’s culinary gems, is celebrating Father’s Day with authentic Sri Lankan plates. Expect a starter of fish cutlets before indulging in its dunthel bath, mutton varuval, fish kuzhambu, prawn sothi with mango, and brinjal moju.

Aliyaa
Address: No 48 G&M, Jalan Medan Setia 2, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur, +6017-883 3738

If you were to ask any dad about his ideal meal, it is highly likely that a perfectly cooked steak would be on this hypothetical menu. What better way to celebrate your dad than with a classic steak dinner? Visit Maria’s SteakCafe for an exclusive four-course menu of flame-grilled favourites and satisfying starters. Choose between appetisers of maguro tuna, fried camembert cheese, or French duck breast with orange sauce before picking your preferred cut of steak from Japanese Wagyu to Australian Black Angus. Dads dining at Maria’s can even take home a gift of truffle caviar butter from Repris, a local butter artisan. 

Maria’s SteakCafé
Multiple locations 

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