Top 10 Most Romantic Restaurants in Klang Valley

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It is FEBRUARY!!! When it is February, most of us will know that it is the only month with 28 days, some older people will just think of Chinese New Year but for the love birds, they will only have Valentines' Day in their mind. This day is men's nightmare because they need to think where to spend and how much to spend as well. As for the ladies, it is one of their most desirable date ever throughout the year to expect how their men are going to surprise them.
I have taken more than 2 years to survey for the best restaurants to be compiled in this list. It is done more than 100 restaurants around Klang Valley. I will be truly glad if I able to solve some men's challenges in celebrating their Valentine's Day. I do hope others will enjoy this post as well too.
I will briefly share with you how do I judge these restaurants and how their score is calculated. So that you will know I am not doing some blind marking system here. The scores will be divided into 6 categories. 5 points is the full mark and here is how they are being evaluated.
1) Service 
  • It is important to have a good service so that you will feel like a king and queen on that moment.
  • 1 mark will be given each for food knowledge, attentiveness, smile, helpful and food serving speed.
2) View
  • It is essential to have a scenic view in a restaurant to create a natural romantic scene. So this is one of the categories that will affect the score the most.
  • 5 points for sky view or nature view
  • 1 - 2 points for window seating
  • 0 point for no view
3) Menu Selection
  • You wouldn't want to go into a restaurant and struggle with the menu. So 1 point will be given for each criteria is met below:
    • Variety of choices
    • Attraction of choices
    • No run out of stock issue
    • Dishes which is no longer available will not exist in the menu
    • Menu design
4) Ambiance
  • Cleanliness and exquisite design, suitable background music and lighting, comfortable dining area, low noisiness issue and no bugs issue are important so 1 point for each of it.
5) Food
  • When two restaurants have the same average score, food score will be taken as priority for the ranking. After all, we are coming here for the food.
  • Food score will be given to complimentary dishes, appetizer/starter, main course, dessert and food presentation. 1 point each.
6) Privacy
  • No one wants to be noticed or seen when you have your hands on her hair or when you are taking selfie together. So this category is also one of the categories that will affect the score the most.
  • 5 points for one table distance between tables - there are some restaurants will emptied a table to create a distance between your table and next occupied table.
  • 3 points for at least 2 meters distance between tables
  • 0 point for too close


I hope with the score guideline above, you will have better understanding with why these restaurants are ranked. The expected expenditure stated below is not inclusive beverage cost and it should be treated as a basic guideline. Some people may have bigger appetite and some are not. Anyway, let's start with the ranking! 
NOTE: You may click on the restaurant name to link for a full review.

10) Tamarind Springs - SCORE: 3.33

Dining in the nature is really a refreshing and relax way to celebrate your Valentine's Day. It doesn't always have to be dined in an air-conditioned restaurants to be considered as romantic.
Service: 3/5
View: 5/5
Menu Selection: 3/5
Ambiance: 3/5
Food: 3/5
Privacy: 3/5
Expected Expenditure: RM100.00/pax

9) The Restaurant @The Saujana Hotel & Resort - SCORE: 3.5

Good food + good scenery = perfect celebration. Sometimes, it is just have to be a simple equation like this to please your loved ones. 
Service: 5/5
View: 2/5
Menu Selection: 3/5
Ambiance: 4/5
Food: 4/5
Privacy: 3/5
Expected Expenditure: RM150.00/pax

8) Fukuya Japanese Restaurant - SCORE: 3.5

Welcome to the mysterious restaurant! Yes, that is the feeling when a huge black cloth is covering the front door is revealed. A bungalow land has turned out to be an exquisite restaurant. Without a doubt, this is a must go restaurant if you are a real Japanese cuisine fan. Do get their private room if possible because their non-private area is not really private at all.
Service: 4/5
View: 2/5
Menu Selection: 4/5
Ambiance: 4/5
Food: 4/5
Privacy: 3/5
Expected Expenditure: RM150.00/pax

7) Senja @The Saujana Hotel & Resort - SCORE: 3.67

An authentic Italian restaurant is in the rank. This is a good news if your love ones is always craze for pizza and pasta. They have a very nice man made lake view but it is not air-conditioned. No view will be seen if you are dining indoor. It is not bad if you are seating indoor too, the live band will definitely entertain you enough.
Service: 4/5
View: 3/5
Menu Selection: 4/5
Ambiance: 4/5
Food: 4/5
Privacy: 3/5
Expected Expenditure: RM100.00/pax

6) Mandarin Grill @Mandarin Oriental - SCORE: 3.67

I had a friend told me about their steak is not as good as expected. However, I am not a fan of steak but I have to acknowledge that their other dishes from starter to dessert are really amazing. This restaurant serves an entirely different western cuisine. Their creativity is beyond words.
Service: 5/5
View: 2/5
Menu Selection: 3/5
Ambiance: 4/5
Food: 5/5
Privacy: 3/5
Expected Expenditure: RM250.00/pax

5) Thirty 8 @Grand Hyatt Hotel - SCORE: 3.83

If you got no idea what she likes to eat but you want to give her the best view in the city, do consider this restaurant. They serve international cuisine which means they serve all types of cuisine. You name it and they got it. They got live band too which is just what you needed for a perfect romantic night.
Service: 5/5
View: 5/5
Menu Selection: 4/5
Ambiance: 4/5
Food: 2/5
Privacy: 3/5
Expected Expenditure: RM200.00/pax

4) Cilantro @Micasa AllSuite Hotel - SCORE: 3.83

No view? No problem for Cilantro. They are serving Italian cuisine which is fused with Japanese style in it.  The divine taste will definitely capture your heart and leave a deep impression for you. What is even more impressive is their privacy. Their distance between occupied tables are quite far away and you will definitely enjoy your private meal together with your love ones.
Service: 5/5
View: 0/5
Menu Selection: 4/5
Ambiance: 4/5
Food: 5/5
Privacy: 5/5
Expected Expenditure: RM260.00/pax

3) Ten Restaurant - SCORE: 3.83

An authentic Japanese restaurant in such a high class design with nice street view to see is absolutely marvelous. I like high ceiling restaurants and this is the only Japanese restaurant that I have dine in so far to own that. What is even more important is their food is definitely high class standard. When you are in this restaurant, you do not have to doubt about their food quality. Anything you pick from their menu will definitely pleased you.
Service: 5/5
View: 2/5
Menu Selection: 4/5
Ambiance: 4/5
Food: 5/5
Privacy: 3/5
Expected Expenditure: RM250.00/pax

2) Nobu Kuala Lumpur - SCORE: 4.17

If you want to dine up close and personal with our Malaysia's pride, Petronas Twin Tower, check out this restaurant. I would highly recommend this restaurant instead of Marini's on 57. Apart of their similar view, their food are way better than Marini. They serve Japanese cuisine which has married with Peruvian style. Totally different experience to bring to you.
Service: 5/5
View: 5/5
Menu Selection: 4/5
Ambiance: 3/5
Food: 5/5
Privacy: 3/5
Expected Expenditure: RM300.00/pax

1) Cantaloupe Sky Dining - Score: 4.33

Looking for a night that you will never forget? Search no more. Their food are truly different than a normal steak or pasta. You will always be amazed and surprised with how a food has been evolved into. Well, apart of the food, this is the best restaurant with the best view of the KL's skyscrapers. 
Service: 5/5
View: 5/5
Menu Selection: 4/5
Ambiance: 5/5
Food: 4/5
Privacy: 3/5
Expected Expenditure: RM300.00/pax

Already feeling bored with the restaurants in Klang Valley? How about doing something crazier?

Ferdinand @The Magellan Sutera Harbour - SCORE: 3.67

Just AirAsia alone has 12 daily flights to Kota Kinabalu. Take one of the flight and dine in the the most romantic restaurant in Kota Kinabalu. They got this special seating just for special occasion. Extremely private and you got a private waitress to serve you throughout the day. They owned the sea view but unfortunately you can't see anything from the pitch dark especially they are only open for dinner.
Service: 5/5
View: 1/5
Menu Selection: 3/5
Ambiance: 4/5
Food: 4/5
Privacy: 5/5
Expected Expenditure: RM250.00/pax

The Smokehouse Hotel & Restaurant - SCORE: 3.5

Too afraid to take a flight? How about drive 3.5 hours to Cameron Highland to this British inn like restaurant. I do not have to describe more about the weather in Cameron Highland. So you are definitely able to hypnotize yourself as if you are dining in overseas.
Service: 5/5
View: 2/5
Menu Selection: 2/5
Ambiance: 5/5
Food: 4/5
Privacy: 3/5
Expected Expenditure: RM150.00/pax

That is all the top 10 most romantic restaurants in Klang Valley. I hope to see more restaurants that are creative enough to surprise us in upcoming year. I will take this opportunity to wish all my dear readers a Happy Valentines' Day to you and your love ones.

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