Restoran Rebung Chef Ismail

A striking bronze war memorial set in landscaped gardens above the Lake Gardens — calm, green and free.

• Jalan Parlimen, Tasik Perdana, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
• 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Free · 3.1 km from KLCC · Grab
• See: World’s tallest bronze freestanding sculpture group · Reflecting pool · ASEAN sculpture garden

A netted garden of 5,000+ butterflies inside the Lake Gardens — a calm, photogenic stop, especially with kids.

• Jalan Cenderasari, Tasik Perdana, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
• 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Foreigner adult RM30 / child RM15; Malaysian adult RM12 · 3 km from KLCC · KTM Kuala Lumpur + walk
• See: 5,000+ butterflies, 120 species · 80,000 sq ft netted garden · Calm and photogenic

The “world’s largest free-flight aviary” — hornbills landing on shoulders, flamingos, peacocks. Allow 2–3 hours.

• 920 Jalan Cenderawasih, Tasik Perdana, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
• 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Foreigner adult RM85 / child RM60; Malaysian adult RM45 · 3.1 km from KLCC · KTM Kuala Lumpur + 15-min walk, or Grab
• See: World’s largest free-flight aviary · 3,000+ birds, 200+ species · Hornbills, peacocks, flamingos

A locals’ favourite hidden in a leafy government canteen near the Lake Gardens — banana-leaf nasi lemak with all the lauk.

• Kompleks Makan Tanglin, Jalan Cenderasari, Tasik Perdana, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
• 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM (closed weekends)
• RM6–10 · 2.9 km from KLCC · KTM Kuala Lumpur + walk
• Halal-friendly
• Order: Banana-leaf nasi lemak · Sambal sotong · Paru, kerang, rendang
• Weekdays only, mornings — sells out by early afternoon. · Live Google rating has slipped below 4.0★ — quality may have changed; check recent reviews before going.