Byblos Café & Lounge — Restaurant in Kuala Lumpur

Byblos Café & Lounge is a new Mediterranean/Lebanese concept in Kuala Lumpur that aims to put a new spin on Lebanese cuisine.

Established in May 2016, Byblos Café & Lounge is the brainchild of several very different individuals who had two things in common: they were Lebanese who were proud of their culture and heritage, and they loved food. When they decided to share their homeland’s culture and cuisine with their adopted country, they did it with the intention of giving their audience a fully authentic Lebanese and Mediterranean dining experience. And with a name like Byblos, after the most ancient and historic city in Lebanon itself, they have brought that dream to life.

Byblos Café & Lounge's comprehensive menu is as Lebanese as they come, filled with appetizers such as hummus and moutabal, salads and fattoush and tabbouleh, and grilled meats and shawarma sandwiches. Whether diners are seasoned foodies who fully understand and appreciate Lebanese cuisine, or curious visitors who simply like to try something new, Byblos promises something for everyone. Further solidifying its authority on an all-out Lebanese experience is its extensive shisha menu -- a staple in any Lebanese establishment -- which comprises some 20 flavors, both mainstream and artisanal, but loved by all. Byblos also taps into the fun-loving nature of the Lebanese culture, providing entertainment by a Lebanese singer as well as a belly dancer every Friday and Saturday night, which has fast become a favorite experience of its...

Decided to give this place a try because it was on Entertainer app, but both the staff and boss decided to give us cold treatment after knowing we were using the discount coupons when we mentioned before ordering. They were extremely rude and when we were paying at the counter, the boss even said “you know I wouldn’t have let you in if I knew you were using the discount”. I don’t think we did any obnoxious deed that summons this type of service, greatly astonished by the hospitality...

Located at The Hive, by the Royal Selangor Golf Club, this is a Lebanese restaurant, offering authentic mediterranean and middle eastern food. We went on a Friday evening, in a party of four, thus called a few hours in advance to make a reservation, what was a good idea since it quickly became very busy. Food was delicious, prepared with fresh ingredients and portions were huge. We gulped down the food with a couple of bottles of Chateau Musar. Service was...