Rimba Place, Taman Duta

Rimba Place is a kampung-style Malay restaurant in Taman Duta, Kuala Lumpur, set on the hills near Parliament, known for its Daging Salai Set of smoked beef in spicy santan.

The setting is as much the draw as the food. It is a calm, green hideaway inside the city, with an open terrace out front and batik-covered tables, a place to slow down over a village-style meal without leaving KL.

What to Order at Rimba Place

The Daging Salai Set: smoked beef cooked until very tender in a spicy coconut-milk gravy, served with rice, ulam, a tangy sambal and a glass of sirap selasih. Prices were not available at the time of writing.

If you are looking for kampung food in Kuala Lumpur, a quiet Malay lunch near Parliament, or a Taman Duta restaurant away from the city traffic, Rimba Place fits.

Rimba Place FAQ

Where is Rimba Place?

In Taman Duta, Kuala Lumpur, on the hillside near Parliament.

What is Rimba Place known for?

Its Daging Salai Set — smoked beef in spicy santan, served with rice, ulam, sambal and sirap selasih.

What is daging salai?

Daging salai is smoked beef. At Rimba Place it is cooked in a spicy coconut-milk gravy until very tender.