Mont Kiara is the area where the most Japanese expatriates live in KL. It is a cosmopolitan city where expatriates and their families live from all over the world, and there are a wide variety of dining options.
In this article, we will introduce restaurants and shopping spots that are really popular in the Mont Kiara area, based on real reviews from residents.
Area commercial facility map
Eating and shopping in Mont Kiara is mainly concentrated in the following commercial facilities.
| Facility name | Features | Main restaurants |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Mont Kiara | Central facility for Japanese purveyors | Hachi Bakery, Meirin Shinji Calbi, Honest Shop |
| 163 Retail Park | Opposite 1MK. Wide range of genres | Paradise Chinese, Brew House |
| Plaza Mont Kiara | Strong local feel | Thursday market |
| Solaris Mont Kiara | Many cafes and bars | Various restaurants |
🍞 Hachi Bakery & Cafe — Famous Japanese bread shop
The bakery most loved by Japanese people in Mont Kiara is Hachi Bakery. There are multiple people who say, ``I'll go all the way even if it's from far away.''
Basic information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Unit G-20, Ground Floor, 1 Mont Kiara |
| Business hours | 10:00-22:00 (every day) |
| Genre | Japanese-style bread cafe |
| Price range | Bread RM3~7, Meal RM13~18 |
Popular menu
| Menu | Price | Japanese Yen Conversion | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hachi Toast Bread | RM7.40 | Approx. 296 yen | Chewy bread. 4/6/8-cut selection available |
| Anpan Koshi | RM3.20 | Approx. 128 yen | Uses strained bean paste imported directly from Japan |
| Melon bread | RM3.40 | Approx. 136 yen | Crispy cookie dough |
| Salted butter bread | RM3.20 | Approx. 128 yen | Exquisite balance of sea salt and butter |
| Curry bread | RM5.00 | About 200 yen | Freshly fried and delicious |
| Yakisoba bread | RM6.20 | Approx. 248 yen | Japanese style yakisoba included |
| Avocado wasabi burger | RM16.00 | Approx. 640 yen | Homemade wasabi sauce |
| Eggs Benedict | RM15.90 | Approx. 636 yen | Breakfast set (coffee included) |
“I go out of my way to visit Hachi (bakery) in One Mont Kiara even from far away” (Review from a resident)
This is amazing
- ●The baker is Japanese. Bread baked using Japan's special manufacturing method remains soft even when frozen.
- ●No artificial additives or preservatives
- ●Breakfast set (8:00-11:00) includes Americano or tea
🥩 Myeong Ryun Jinsa Galbi — All-you-can-eat Korean Yakiniku
All-you-can-eat Korean chain that opened in 2025. It's becoming a hot topic among residents, saying it's worth going all the way to.
Basic information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | L1-03, L1-3A & L1-5A, 1 Mont Kiara |
| Business hours | 10:00-22:00 (every day) |
| Genre | All-you-can-eat Korean charcoal grilled meat |
| Official | Popular chain from Korea |
Pricing plan
| Plan | Price | Japanese Yen Conversion | Time Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday lunch (11:00-17:00) | RM42.80 | Approx. 1,712 yen | 2 hours |
| Weekday dinner (17:00-22:00) | RM49.80 | Approx. 1,992 yen | 100 minutes |
| Weekends/Holidays | RM59.80 | Approx. 2,392 yen | 100 minutes |
What's included in the all-you-can-eat plan?
- ●🥩 Various pork: Samgyeopsal (pork belly), short ribs
- ●🍗 Chicken: Korean fried chicken, Dakgalbi
- ●🍲 Side menu: Bulgogi, Andong jjimtak, Japchae, Tteokbokki
- ●🥬 Banchan: Various Korean side dishes
- ●🍦 Drinks & Desserts: Soft drinks, ice cream
“I go out of my way to eat all-you-can-eat Korean yakiniku even from far away.” (Review from a resident)
Points
- ●Charcoal-grilled is what makes it different from other all-you-can-eat options.
- ●Self-service salads, sauces, and grilled vegetables available at the side bar
- ●Weekday lunch is RM42.80 (approximately 1,712 yen), KL's lowest level all-you-can-eat Korean Yakiniku
🥟 Paradise Dynasty (Paradise Dynasty / Rakuten Imperial Court) — 7-color Xiaolongbao
A Chinese restaurant located in 163 Retail Park, across from 1 Mont Kiara. Very popular with families with children.
Basic information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | 163 Retail Park, Mont Kiara |
| Genre | Shanghai Chinese/Dim Sum |
| Features | Seven-colored xiaolongbao is a specialty |
Voices of residents
“I often go to Paradise Chinese at Sunway 163 across from 1 Mont with my kids. They ate the 7-colored xiao long bao and it was delicious.” (Review from a resident)
What is 7-color xiaolongbao?
Each of the eight xiao long bao has a different flavor. You can enjoy 8 types at once: regular pork, foie gras, truffle, cheese, garlic, spicy, ginseng, and crab miso.
🍺 Brew House — After-work drinks
A craft beer bar located in 163 Retail Park.
“After work, I drink beer by myself at the Brew House in the same facility🍺” (Review from a resident)
🛒 Shojikiya — A treasure trove of Japanese ingredients
One of the largest Japanese food specialty chains in Malaysia is Shodoya.
Basic information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | 1 Mont Kiara 1st floor |
| Genre | Japanese food/Japanese miscellaneous goods specialty store |
| Product lineup | More than 1,000 types of foods directly imported from Japan |
Bargains found by residents
- ●Chili pepper (I couldn't find it at Donki, but I found it at Shojiya)
- ●Delivery available in Grab Mart delivery area**
- ●Full range of Japanese sweets, seasonings, and retort food
🛍️ Other Mont Kiara shopping spots
Korean supermarket
There are multiple Korean supermarkets around Mont Kiara, where you can get vegetables such as green onions cheaper than at Japanese supermarkets.
“There are many Korean supermarkets and green onions are cheap, so I recommend those as well.” (Review from a resident)
Thursday Market (Plaza Mont Kiara)
Farmer's market held every Thursday morning. Fresh vegetables and fruits, handmade breads and sweets are lined up.
“I also go out of my way to visit the Plaza Mont market on Thursday mornings.” (Review from a resident)
Living comfort in Mont Kiara (reference information)
| Item | Resident evaluation |
|---|---|
| Security | ◎ High rent = many residents with high incomes, good security |
| International flavor | ◎ Many expatriates and families from various countries |
| Transportation | △ There are no trains. Grab dependent |
| Prices | △ Higher than central KL |
| Malaysian-ness | × People say it doesn't look like Malaysia |
“High rent = safe because there are people living there with a certain income. This is common all over the world.” (Reviews from residents)
"I've lived in Mont Kiara, Bangsar, Imbi, and PJ, but I recommend PJ because it's more local food and community-oriented." (Review from a person with experience in multiple areas)
Summary
| Spot | Recommended level | Genre | Price range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hachi Bakery | ⭐⭐⭐ | Japanese-style bread | RM3〜18 |
| Meirin Shinshi Galbi | ⭐⭐⭐ | All-you-can-eat Korean Yakiniku | RM42～60 |
| Paradise Chinese | ⭐⭐⭐ | Shanghai Chinese | RM30〜60 |
| Honest shop | ⭐⭐⭐ | Japanese ingredients | Various |
| Brew House | ⭐⭐ | Craft beer | RM20~40 |
| Thursday Market | ⭐⭐⭐ | Farmers Market | Various |
Mont Kiara is "the most comfortable area for Japanese people to live." The variety of options for dining and shopping is unrivaled by other areas.
*This article contains word-of-mouth information from the LINE community. Please read this as personal impressions and experiences.
Last updated: February 2026