It’s time I told you about one of my favorite Arabic restaurants in Cyberjaya called “Al Qasr(?????)”. I have to say “one of” because Cyberjaya is packed full of Arabic restaurants and if you enjoy Arabic food you really are spoiled for choice here. Let’s take a look at heavenly delicious and gorgeous looking Yemeni inspired foods.
During my time in Cyberjaya I found Al Qasr to be the perfect place to take my friends and family when they come to visit. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve eaten there but I still always look forward to the next one!
This is due to its disproportionately large Arabic population, the majority of whom are young students attending one of the universities and colleges located in the vicinity of Cyberjaya.
Since their customers are therefore predominantly homesick Arabic people missing the food mum used to cook them back in the Middle East, unlike some of Kuala Lumpur’s Arabic restaurants that cater more to tourists you can bet that what you’ll find in Cyberjaya will be authentic!
Al Qasr is certainly no exception, and not only in terms of the fare they serve up. Al Qasr literally means “the palace(in Arabic?????)” and, well, it does kind of feel like a little mini-palace. Located just across the road from the central shopping mall D’Pulze, the restaurant is set in a nice little garden area with flowers, fountains, lizards, a pond full of turtles… and cats.
Lots of cats. ???? ???? ????
The building itself looks like something straight out of the Arabian peninsula, which is not uncommon for Arabic restaurants in Malaysia, but Al Qasr does have a slightly more up-market feel to it compared to most of the rest, even though your dining expenses will be pretty much the same as elsewhere.
Inside there is a mini-fountain right in the middle of the restaurant where the kids tend to congregate once they are full and you are still going.
But of course, what we are really interested in is the food itself, and it does not disappoint. Like most Arabic restaurants here the menu is largely based around Yemeni cuisine with a few more generic dishes that you can typically find throughout the Middle East mixed in.
While there is nothing too exotic, Al Qasr’s menu does have a few little twists and you will find it is a bit more spiced up compared to most of its competitors, giving it a slight edge in our opinion.
Bryn says the mutabal(a delicious dip made from roasted eggplant, olive oil, tahini and garlic, RM10) here is the best in Cyberjaya so he always starts off with a bowl of it and maybe some hummus on the side, with of course a giant Yemeni Malawah bread to dip in!
Alternatively, you can order a platter of mixed starters and side dishes which will allow you to sample a bit of everything.
The malawah bread is a major attraction and you will certainly want to try it, but I should point out that you also get an unlimited free supply of freshly baked bread to help yourself to regardless of what you order. Don’t ask for too much of this at once – it’s better to keep it on a constant flow straight from the oven rather than let a huge pile of it go cold.
In addition to the usual staples including Kabsa, Mandi, Aqda, giant Malawah bread, etc, Al Qasr offers a few signature dishes that it does really well. Perhaps the most impressive is the flaming mixed grill that they will serve to you literally on fire!
Make sure you’ve got your camera ready when this comes out! Generously-sized chunks of grilled chicken, beef and lamb kofta (RM35).
One of my favorites has to be the beef liver called Kebda(?????? ??????? ?????? ??????? RM15). I just love the Al Qasr version of this dish that uses some typical ingredients like beef liver, onions, green bell peppers and tomatoes. Nicely cooked, perfectly seasoned, not too greasy, quite large portion sizes. I love it!
Another of our favorites is the lamb soup(Maraq RM20), large succulent chunks of tender lamb in a rich broth served with rice or bread. A quick tip here is that you can request your lamb to be lean with less fat, and if you are lucky you will sometimes end up with more meat this way!
If you are feeling adventurous, you can try the traditional Yemeni dish called “Saltah(????)”, a rich meaty stew topped with fenugreek froth known as “hulba“. The hulba is pretty slimy and has a slightly bitter taste but it is not at all overpowering and you will find that it compliments the meat underneath really nicely. Salta is a very unique dish that I highly recommend. It is a staple whenever we go to Al Qasr.
For dessert, just as with the starters and mains, you will get fairly standard options but generally we feel it is of a slightly higher quality than elsewhere. You can’t go wrong with the Kunafa(?????? RM10), layers of crispy shredded filo pastry and cream cheese with pistachios soaked in sugar syrup.
The syrup is served separately for you to pour on yourself, so you can add is much or as little as you like.
We tried asking for honey instead of sugar syrup, and sure enough they were more than happy to oblige.
The staff will bring out a pot of Turkish coffee to accompany your dessert. ?? What a perfect way to round it all off!
Cyberjaya is located in the south of Kuala Lumpur, just 20 minutes from Kuala Lumpur Airport. Whether you’re visiting Cyberjaya or traveling to and from KL airport, try this affordable, mouth-watering, authentic Arabic food!
Al-Qasr Restaurant
Address: Street Mall, Lot B, Persiaran Multimedia, Cyber 12, 63000, Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia, 63000 Cyberjaya
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