Juniper
Udang Sambal Petai
The most meaningful meals are rarely served as individual plates. At Bijan Bar & Restaurant (“Bijan”), the season is marked with Makan Berhidang, a series of set menus served in the traditional Malay style of sharing dishes around the table. During a time of reflection and community, these menus are gateways to nostalgia, conversation, and new memories.
Bijan is an award-winning Malay fine dining restaurant in Kuala Lumpur and a pioneer in presenting traditional Malay cuisine within a refined dining setting. The restaurant is known for its thoughtful interpretation of heritage flavours, drawing from everyday favourites, lesser-known traditional recipes and regional influences, while remaining distinctly Malay in character. Flavours are rich without being too intense, there’s just an overall feeling of satisfaction with every bite.
Bijan was founded in 2003 and stood the test of time. I am fortunate to have dined at Bijan on several occasions. I have such fond memories of their food over the years and for me, it is among the best restaurants in town and one that everyone, be they Malaysian or non-Malaysian should visit at least once. This is because once you take a bite of any of their dishes, you will realise that it takes a lot of effort to serve such high-quality food. Bijan is one of those restaurants that truly deserve a Michelin star or two. It is a restaurant non pareil in terms of both service and food. I would recommend Bijan for its unstinting quality – it’s hard to choose a favourite dish but their prawns cooked with pineapple and Rusuk Panggang are among my favourites.
Designed for communal dining, the Makan Berhidang set menus are created for four persons and presented as a complete meal to be enjoyed collectively. The approach reflects how Malay meals have long been shared after a day of fasting, where balance and togetherness matter as much as abundance.
At the heart of Makan Berhidang is a dining philosophy guided by four essential elements: Dry, Wet, Spicy and Fresh. When these elements come together, the meal feels complete and satisfying, without any single dish dominating the table. This balance allows flavours, textures and temperatures to complement one another naturally.
This philosophy has long shaped the way food is prepared and served at Bijan. Dishes are curated to work in harmony, where richness is balanced with freshness, spice is offset by lighter elements, and gravies are meant to be enjoyed with rice, staying true to the traditions of Malay dining.
Located on Jalan Ceylon in Kuala Lumpur, Bijan has been recognised for over 20 years presenting traditional Malay cuisine within a refined dining setting.
The dining setting at Bijan on Jalan Ceylon, Kuala Lumpur
“With Makan Berhidang, we wanted to return to a way of dining that feels complete without being excessive, where the table is meant to be shared and the food naturally finds its balance.” said a representative of Bijan.
Set Menus at Bijan
As part of the Makan Berhidang offering, Bijan presents three set menus, each designed for four persons and served in a shared, berhidang-style format. The Makan Berhidang set menus are available for a limited time from 20th February until 20th March 2026, served daily from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM.
• Santapan Kenduri Bijan | RM390++
A comforting family-style spread featuring classic Malay appetisers, laksam, grilled meats, rich gulai, sambal-based dishes, fresh kerabu, a choice of rice and traditional Malay desserts.
• Santapan Warisan Bijan | RM590++
A heritage-focused menu highlighting sup kambing, grilled seabass with traditional condiments, slow-cooked meats, masak lemak, fresh greens, rice and classic desserts.
• Santapan Istana Bijan | RM790++
A refined celebratory set featuring sup ekor, Wagyu grill, premium seafood, masak lemak udang galah, sambal-led dishes, fresh elements, rice and an elevated dessert selection.
Diners who make advance bookings between 10th and 19th February 2026 can enjoy early bird rates across all three Makan Berhidang set menus, with Santapan Kenduri Bijan priced at RM360++, Santapan Warisan Bijan at RM560++, and Santapan Istana Bijan at RM760++, each designed for four persons and served in a shared, berhidang-style format.
