Hornbill Restaurant & Cafe — Restaurant in Kuala Lumpur

This restaurant is located inside the KL bird park and is probably the only restaurant in the vicinity. Ofcourse you do have small kiosks selling snacks and drinks inside the bird park.

After a 2 hour walk we were super hungry and wanted some real food! The entrance to the restaurant is through the gift shop (which we missed and saw this again on our way back).

The restaurant itself is designed to look like a traditional Malaysian house or Rumah Kampung. The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor seating is inside the Hornbill enclosure so you’ll have the hornbill come and stare at you eat 😍. The restaurant team feeds him with tomatoes and other fresh vegetables, so you can enjoy a meal with the hornbill.

Here’s what we ordered:

Malaysian chicken curry and rice: A very flavourful and aromatic curry loaded with chicken, and comes with a cup of rice and fresh veggies and papad / appalam

Grilled chicken burger: This is was one the best chicken burgers I have eaten. The juicy chicken patty along with the fresh lettuce and their burger mayo. The burger comes with a generous amount of fries and coleslaw.

Chicken satay: We got 6 delicious skewers of satay with peanut sauce.

Do also checkout their drink menu for freshly squeezed juices!

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 — A Hidden Gem Near the Bird Park!

During my visit to Malaysia, I had the pleasure of dining at a lovely restaurant located near the Bird Park — and what a memorable experience it was!

From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel incredibly welcome. Their service was outstanding: friendly, attentive, and always ready to help with a smile. It’s rare to find such genuine hospitality, and it truly made our visit special.

One of the most unique and magical parts of the experience was the setting. As we enjoyed our meal, we could see beautiful birds just a few meters away. Some even flew over and perched on nearby trees, offering an unforgettable and peaceful connection with nature. It felt like dining in a tropical paradise.

The food was absolutely delicious. Every dish was full of flavor and clearly made with care. I especially enjoyed the fresh ingredients and the beautiful presentation. The atmosphere was relaxed and charming — perfect for a break from sightseeing or just enjoying time with loved ones.

If I ever return to Malaysia, I will definitely come back to this place. I highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area — whether for the food, the service, or the incredible chance to see exotic birds up close while you dine. A truly...

Locals and tourists must experience this place at least once in their lifetime. It’s been 25 yrs since I visited the Bird Park, and this time I came here to try out this restaurant.

Dining out here is fun because it’s open air, overlooking trees, with birds (in this case, egrets) gawking at you and watching their conundrum is quite fun!

My friends and I lepak for 4 hrs! The food was average, and the drinks were ok. The service was good - the staff were friendly and food was fast. Egrets were fascinating, and one came so close to us, it was attacking our fries! Maybe it likes yellow, like it’s golden coloured feathers. But it was an experience trying to fend them off; they win, always.

No one and no birds were harmed; we just had some fun together. Overall, I highly recommend a trip to the Bird Park and then here to satisfy hungry tummies at lunch. Alternatively, breakfast starts 9am, then the Bird Park sounds good too.

My friends and I missed the hornbill cos we came at lunch time. Head service told us in the morning and late afternoon is when then hornbill will make appearances. So, yea I will be back for a photo with...