Most people residing in the Klang Valley would balk at the idea of coming to Cyberjaya. The common response would be “What for?? Nothing to do there!”, “No thank you, boring-lah!”
Really? Have you actually tried it?
Just celebrating its 20th year in 2017, Cyberjaya now has loads to offer, especially for families. Surprised? Read on!
Apart from the ‘typical’ Arabic restaurants that have mushroomed in the area almost indiscriminately, we now have so many more options if food-hunting is your game.
BREAKFAST
If you are a ‘mamak’ fan, as most Malaysians are, there are many familiar places for you to fuel up to begin your day, Pelita being most popular.
If local flavours are more your thing, then there are also many restaurants and ‘kopitiams’ serving your all-time favourites such as toast with half-boiled eggs and nasi lemak. For a more ‘refined’ taste, there are also restaurants serving Kelantanese and Terengganu fare such as nasi kerabu, nasi dagang and laksam.
The latest is Restoran Lauk Kampung, located in Tamarind Square, which serves breakfast and lunch exclusively.
Restoran Lauk Kampung,
Tamarind Square,
Persiaran Multimedia, Cyber 11, 63000 Cyberjaya, Selangor
Operating Hours : 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (Closed on Sunday)
Enquiries and reservations : 014-220 0140
Restoran Makang,
Tamarind Square,
Persiaran Multimedia, Cyber 11, 63000 Cyberjaya, Selangor
Operating Hours : 8:00 am to 3:00 pm (Mondays to Fridays)
8:00 am to 1:00 pm (Saturdays)
Closed on Sundays
Enquiries and reservations : 019-602 1007
LUNCH
Apart from Middle-Eastern Cuisine, Cyberjaya also has Chinese Muslim restaurants in abundance! There’s the famous Salam Noodle which has included their yummy dumplings to the menu, and you can opt for the ‘dry’ or soup version, and also their Mutton Soup with Rice. In Cyberjaya alone, Salam Noodle has 2 branches, one in Shaftsbury Square and another at the CBD 2 building.
For a more exclusive treat, you can head on to Xing Zhu Chinese Restaurant located in Cyberview Resort Spa for dimsum. They have all-you-can-eat deal, as well as ala carte selections.
Local flavours are served at restaurants such as Ulam Sup, located near Autoville Cyberjaya, and the famous Bawal Power Sempoi recently moved to the Futurise Centre.
Restoran Ulam Sup
Autoville, Cyberjaya
Enquiries : 03-8688 0620
Operating Hours : 8:00 am to 7:00 pm
Salam Noodles
P2-17,, Persiaran Multimedia, Shaftsbury Square
63000 Cyberjaya, Selangor
Enquiries : 03-8322 6885
Operating Hours : 11:00 am to 10:00 pm (Daily)
Xing Zhu Chinese Restaurant
Cyberview Resort Spa
Persiaran Multimedia, Cyberjaya, 63000 Cyberjaya, Selangor
Enquiries : 03-8312 7000
Operating Hours : 12:00 noon to 2:30 pm (Lunch)
6:30 pm to 10:30 pm (Dinner)
Bawal Power Sempoi
Persiaran Apec, 63000 Cyberjaya, Selangor
Enquiries : 011-3533 1741
Operating Hours : 11:00 am to 5:00 pm (Mondays to Saturdays)
DINNER
The latest western fusion restaurant is Farrell’s Diner, located at Shaftsbury Square. The menu is mainly western, with a touch of fusion flavours. Their menu includes All-Day Breakfast such as Farrell’s Egg Benedict, and fusion-themes Main Courses such as Pan-Seared Miso White Fish and Salted Egg Tomato Pasta with Giant French Crab. The Diner is also family-friendly and offers Kids’ Menu for under RM10.00.
If steamboat is your thing, then there are three (yes, three!) places to choose from. Volcano Shabu-Shabu Steamboat is located at Shaftsbury Square, Empire Steamboat is at Gem In Mall, and Chit Chat Steamboat Grill is located at Astana Cyberjaya. All steamboat is all-you-can-eat buffet, so feel free to indulge!
Farrell’s Diner
P1-01, Shaftsbury Square,
Persiaran Multimedia, Cyber 6, Cyberjaya
Operating Hours : 11.00 am to 10.30pm (Daily)
Enquiries and reservations : 010-225 7079
Volcano Shabu Shabu Cyberjaya
P3-10, Shaftsbury Square, Persiaran Multimedia, Cyber 6, Cyberjaya
Operating Hours : 11:30am to 10.00pm (Daily)
Enquiries and reservations : 03-8688 2890
Steamboat Empire
Steamboat Empire Cyberjaya, Gem In Mall, Cyber 11, Cyberjaya
Operating Hours : 10:00 – 22:00.
Children below age of 9 years old eat for FREE!
Enquiries and reservations : 03-8320 9881
Chit Chat Steamboat Grill
Persiaran Garden Residence 2, Cyberjaya, 62000 Cyberjaya
Operating Hours : 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm (Daily)
Enquiries and reservations : 019-790 2090
ACTIVITIES
For those who enjoy the outdoors, there are many parks in Cyberjaya one can explore, and there is also BookXcess which is open 24 hours. Yes, bookworms rejoice!! A book store which NEVER closes!!
The book store is located in Tamarind Square, where many food outlets are available including Burger King, San Francisco Coffee and Dokebi Chicken, a Korean-style Restaurant.
Tamarind Square Shopping Mall
Persiaran Multimedia, Cyber 11
63000 Cyberjaya, Selangor
(Retail outlets and eateries have individual operating hours)