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Malaysia’s first Jamie Oliver restaurant can be found at level 5 of KLIA Terminal 1
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As part of the revamp of its airports, Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad have increased the number of F&B outlets to cater to a diverse crowd
With plans to elevate local airports to become more than just a transportation hub, Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) have transformed a number of airports into vibrant shopping and lifestyle destinations, featuring many new stores and brands. With an ever-increasing number of tourists worldwide visiting our shores, MAHB has up the ante in terms of the diverse food offerings it has to cater to a multitude of palettes from around the world.
The exceptional dining offers are sure to not only have travellers rejoicing but will likely also draw in locals who want to taste the special food and beverage options available. Thanks also in part due to the emphasis on diversity, affordability, exclusivity, and the overall enhanced travel experience.
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Travellers and locals alike can now explore the unique culinary experiences that KLIA Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 has, ranging from local Malaysian delicacies to international cuisines as well as offerings that cater to different dietary preferences, including vegetarian and vegan.
For instance, Asian flavours are abound like Korean food through the first-ever Kyochon outlet in an airport or Jibby Chow which serves up delicious and reliable Chinese fare. The first and only Jamie Oliver restaurant in Malaysia can be found at KLIA Terminal 1 offering up tasty Western delights. There’s also the crowd favourite Nööödles, which features a diverse selection of noodles all day, from wonton to beef noodles and more, all halal and free from MSG and boric acid.
For those craving something a little bit familiar, there are also various fast food options to turn to like the internationally recognisable Golden Arches outlet in KLIA which is a truly unique one as it incorporates technology via robot servers—being the first-of-its-kind McDonald’s in Malaysia—on top of self-ordering kiosks and cashless payment methods.
But of course, Malaysian food is not to be missed, and most who travel here would typically want to try the local flavours. And they would be spoilt for choice at the airport; for one, Kitchen by OpenHouse collaborated with Jabatan Warisan Negara to revive and reintroduce local recipes that have been gazetted as national heritage dishes. In KLIA Terminal 2, there’s Sense of Malaysia, a café concept that involves serving local food within a gift and souvenir shop, or Din by Din Tai Fung, which specialises in Chinese-style local fare.
Additionally, traditional food courts like the new Food Garden in KLIA Terminal 1 and Urban Food Court in KLIA Terminal 2 have become a popular spot for visitors to sample the wide range of food offerings at affordable prices conveniently.
The culinary journey doesn’t just stop at food as the focus on building a local and welcoming atmosphere also sees Malaysian cultural elements injected into international names like Hard Rock KLIA with its KLCC Twin Towers design element and Plaza Premium Lounge that collaborated with The Art People to highlight the work of Malaysian artists via specially curated exhibitions.
Hani Ezra Hussin, MAHB's senior general manager, notes that the airports’ strategic layout aims to facilitate exploration, making it easy for visitors to find delectable offerings. With MAHB’s exceptional offerings, strategic planning, and collaborations, local airports are poised to become sought-after destinations, even for Malaysians not venturing abroad.
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