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Cilantro

368-B, Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur 50400 , Malaysia
+603 2179 8082
Ranked #35 of 927 restaurants in Kuala Lumpur
4.5 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
Cuisines: French
Dining options: Reservations
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Kuala lumpur
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

I go back to Cilantro every time I want a treat....the food is consistently good and the service is unobtrusive. They welcome regulars like old friends. Deserve the accolade of best restaurant in KL. More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

One of our favourite restaurants, we've dined at Cilantro countless times these past few years. And each time, we are convinced Cilantro deserves a Michelin star for their fantastic food! Chef Takashi Kimura impresses each time with his fine Japanese-French fare. As servings are rather dainty, we usually go for the four-course set menu (RM245++ for two starters, one main... More

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Oslo, Norway
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012
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We had the 3 course dinner menu here. We enjoyed the food. It was good. Starter and main were good and desert was very good. But for the price and the hype we felt disappointed at the overall experience. The restaurant is located off a hotel lobby, and all the windows are covered with blinds. This was mainly because of... More

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Ascot
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205 reviews 205 reviews
Reviews in 65 cities Reviews in 65 cities
71 helpful votes 71 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

Modern restaurant; Japanese chef with French and Japanese ingredients prepared in a French and Japanese style. Creative. Different. Unusual tastes, textures, flavours. Excellent wine list. Environment a bit "hotel". Expensive for KL. Moderate on an international scale. (Tasting menu approx $100 (USD). Worth a visit for some good food when you are bored with the local spicy fare! More

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Malaysia
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74 reviews 74 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012

it could be said that I'm not really the best qualified to review Cilantro, as I always order the same meal! essentially two mains: the ox tongue, and the braised cheeks . always impeccably cooked..as far as I'm concerned, Cilantro is easily the match of Michelin 1 star restaurants that I've experienced in Europe..the black truffle butter is replenished generously,... More

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Mauritius
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 December 2011

I'll admit I'm new to the fine dining scene ... but in an upmarket, fine dining restaurant, when a birthday party group starts making a LOT of noise, being boisterous, rowdy and noisy, shouldn't the wait staff politely to quiet down? Especially when that noise doesn't subside for over an hour? They were so loud that everyone else in the... More

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PJ
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2011

Cilantro is a fine dining restaurant that blends the best of French and Japanese cuisine with a good selection of wines. My wife and I have visited Cilantro over the years and they have never disappointed. There is an improvement in the availability of fine wines and a menu which allows a diner to choose (tasting: a starter, a main... More

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Kuala Lumpur
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 October 2011

Cilantro always has a special place for me personally as it was where I proposed to my wife. Ever since then we have always been going back for anniversary dinners, birthdays and those special occasions. Chef Takashi is truly a genius. The secret lies in his meticulous attention to quality of ingredients, a lot of which he grows himself in... More

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Sydney
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 October 2011

Funny seating arrangements. Room too brightly lit - a bit too bright for comfort - not for football game! Good wine list, but not well stocked Food good proportions Delicate flavours and skillfully touched by Japanese chef. Well done! Wait staff are not very well trained on the food and wine - need work on these. Serving etiquette can be... More

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Taipei, Taiwan
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012
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