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Tupai-tupai

551A Jalan Bukit Petaling, Kuala Lumpur 50460, Malaysia
+603 2143 2525
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Ranked #159 of 927 restaurants in Kuala Lumpur
3.0 of 5 stars 34 Reviews
Cuisines: Malaysian
Good for: Local cuisine, Outdoor seating
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Good for: Local cuisine, Outdoor seating
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

This huge traditional malay restaurant tucked in what's left of green near the golden triangle,Tupai-Tupai (means squirrels) is not easy to spot and that's the beauty of it. It remains one of the few places where entire malay families flock-in by dawn for a kampung-style makan. Since 2-3 years it also serve "stimbot", catering for the wealthier chinese community. Best... More

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KL
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

Tupai-tupai Restaurant has a few outlets - behind DBP, Ampang Waterfront and Bangi. They offer a) ala carte - at all time b) buffet - lunch time c) steam boat - night only The only outlet I have been to is behind DBP and had been there couple of times and every time I had my meal there, I enjoyed... More

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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012

Not many Malay restaurants are accessible. One has to be in the know or be a local. But this restaurant is on its own site (old bungalow) and there's ample parking and the location means you can get to it conveniently. But the best thing going for this restaurant is of course the lunch buffet - endless trays of Malay... More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012

They really have good cooks...with lots of variety. If you want to taste malay dishes with rice, this is the right place! very affordable and easy parking too! More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

Nothing to shout about. Just maybe the ambience of "kampung". More

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Kuala Lumpur
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011

A little bit hard to find even for local like me, I passed this place like thousand times, they should do something with the sign so it is more seeable. Food are delicious, just the hygiene could be improved. More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 December 2011

Having just come back from this restaurant in nature setting (Jln Bukit Petaling, KL outlet) - surrounded by trees (as its name goes - "Squirrels") back to the rushy city of KL, i have still fresh recollections of the amazing food (buffet style + ordered fresh fish - sting ray) and the tranquil atmosphere. The service is quick and friendly... More

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UK
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 November 2011

a whole new experience, if you're a tourist in KL, and what to feel a jungle atmosphere with excellent local malay delicacy, here is the place to be. i love the food display, it seems endless. A real kampung ambience, where you can opt to also sit in the floor like what the people in the kampung used to do.... More

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See 20 more reviews by ImanTraveller for Kuala Lumpur
Christchurch, New Zealand
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2009

Cheap buffet for ramadhan..RM50 per pax Fairly good spread from local to western. Also had ice kacang too. As another reviewer said, lotsa mosquitoes at night. Asked for a mosquitoes repellent coil thing but was ignored. Also we booked but as we were early and maybe looked young we were sent to the back where more mosquitoes lurked. Also not... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 July 2008
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Authentic Malay Food in a mini jungle in the middle of KL. Best to go during the day where you may be surounded by so many Tupai!!! Be mosquito-repel ready for night visit :) More

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