Award-winning Japanese cuisine in five star surroundings

Popular plate: Try the pan-seared foie gras and eel with a winter melon broth—it's crunchy on the outside and melt-in-your-mouth good.

This understated, elegant haunt in the opulent Shangri-La hotel serves up some of the best seasonal Japanese cuisine in the city. Zipangu's master chef is committed to healthy, fresh food and doesn't mind you watching his team turn out their gorgeous creations at sushi, grill and kappou stations in the open kitchen.

If you have trouble deciding, ask the knowledgeable waitstaff or pick the tasting menu, with an array of raw and cooked choices. Service is friendly and relaxed, so you'll have plenty of time to scope out your fellow diners, who often include some of KL's most well-to-do residents.