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Dunno What To Eat This Malaysia Day? Here Are 5 GrabFood Dine-In Restaurants Worth Trying

You can even purchase discount vouchers to redeem at these restaurants.

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From nasi lemak to cendol, we can all agree that there's nothing quite like Malaysian food

And since Malaysia Day is fast approaching, what better way to celebrate it than to tuck into local delicacies, right? Mmmm. 

Can't decide what to makan? GrabFood now has a Dine-in feature to help you decide!

If you didn't know about the new feature, you're truly missing out! It is a handy tool that helps you explore and discover the top-rated restaurants you can visit in your vicinity or in a particular area.

GrabFood will let you quickly view a restaurant's profile, opening hours, location, as well as ratings and reviews from other GrabFood users.

Once you've decided on a restaurant, you can easily book a ride via GrabCar to head to your destination. Convenient, right? 

And the best part? You can now unlock extra savings with GrabFood Dine-in vouchers.

These Dine-in vouchers essentially allow you to pay less than how much you would pay at the restaurant. For instance, you can buy a RM60 Dine-in voucher for just RM48 under the GrabFood Dine-in feature, which means you'll get to save RM12! In fact, some of these vouchers offer discounts of up to 50%. Enjoying Malaysia Day with discounts has never been better. 

Interested to learn more? Keep reading until the end. 

First things first, here's a look at some of the restaurants under the GrabFood Dine-in feature you should check out:

1. Charlie's Cafe & Bakery

Located in the heart of Taman Bukit Desa is Charlie's Cafe & Bakery, an unassuming local café run by Malaysian couple Sonny and Debra, who hail from Sabah.

The café serves up a variety of yummy local and Western food, but they're especially known for their Chicken Chop, UFO Tart, and Sarawak Laksa. In fact, they recently won the Grand Prize for Malaysia's Next Top Chicken Chop. Little wonder why they're such a hit among locals.

Boasting a homey ambience with simple decorations, walking into Charlie's Cafe & Bakery will make you feel right at home. You'd definitely enjoy getting lunch with your friends and family here during this patriotic season. 

Opening hours: 11am - 3pm (Closed on Sunday)
Address: 29, Jalan Bukit Desa 5, Taman Bukit Desa, 58100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

2. Yunshu Coffee

Thinking of grabbing a cuppa? Consider swinging by Yunshu Coffee, known for serving up specialty coffee and delectable meals in an old house that has been converted into a cosy café. For non-coffee drinkers, Yunshu Coffee has matcha, chocolate, and soda beverages worth trying.

Whether you're looking to get some work done or catch up with your friends this Malaysia Day, Yunshu Coffee has plenty of Instagrammable and comfy seating areas. 

Opening hours:
8am - 4pm (Weekdays) | 11am - 7pm (Weekends) | Closed on Tuesday
Address: 103, Jalan Sepadu, Taman United, 58200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

3. Big Singh Chapati

There's nothing like heartwarming and wholesome Indian food, amirite? Big Singh Chapati is a Punjabi restaurant that serves Northern Indian cuisine. They currently have two outlets in Subang Jaya and TTDI, with a third outlet in the works.

They especially take pride in their soft chapati, warm naan, and hearty biryani, so when you make a visit, be sure to try one of those! For drinks, you'll wanna try one of their Punjabi favorites, such as Punjabi tea, masala tea, and lassi.

Opening hours: 11am - 11pm
Address:
Subang Jaya outlet: 41, Jalan SS 15/5a, Ss 15, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor
TTDI outlet: 6, Jalan Datuk Sulaiman, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

4. Warung Padang by The Majapahit

Warung Padang is a new restaurant concept by award-winning restaurant The Majapahit, serving up authentic West Sumatran cuisine.

Located at The Curve, Mutiara Damansara, they're especially known for their Nasi Padang meals that are sure to satisfy your tummy. And to say that they've been busy since their launch is an understatement — they have a full house almost every day.

When you make a visit, be sure to try their Chicken Balado, which is essentially chicken cooked in hot and spicy bumbu sauce.

Opening hours: 11am - 10pm
Address: Lot G74, The Curve, Mutiara Damansara, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

5. Hayaku The Fusion Café, Plaza Damas

As their name suggests, you'll be able to find different kinds of fusion food at Hayaku The Fusion Café at Plaza Damas in Hartamas.

A lesser-known but well-loved café by the locals, you'll surely want to give this place a try. Some of their notable fusion dishes include their interesting take on baked cheese dumplings, Baked Cheesy Chicken Parmigiana Rice, and more.

And fret not, with their extensive list of menu options, Hayaku The Fusion Café definitely has something for everyone!

Opening hours: 10am - 10pm (Closed on Saturday)
Address: Lot G-0-11, Plaza Damas, Kuala Lumpur

Can't wait to try out the new GrabFood Dine-in feature and save with vouchers? Here's how:

STEP 1: Go to the GrabFood home page and select 'Dine-in'

STEP 2: Enter your preferred location and browse restaurants nearby 

STEP 3: Browse and purchase your preferred dine-in voucher. 

And that's it! With these dine-in vouchers, you'll be getting so much more bang for your buck.

Head over to the Grab app to enjoy savings of up to 50% through the GrabFood Dine-in feature this Malaysia Day!

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