Coliseum Café Kuala Lumpur
How embarrassing for me that I have only just discovered Coliseum Café Kuala Lumpur even though this establishment has been recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records as the “Longest Operating Western Colonial-Themed Restaurant”. Established in 1921, the café is already 95 years old and is still going strong.
During my lunch at this iconic Coliseum Café & Grill Room (its proper name), I met a patron who told me that Coliseum has been his watering hole for the past sixty years. Can you imagine that?
Time has certainly stood still beyond the dark wooden saloon doors and also within the confines of the walls of this colonial building. Properly preserved since the early days, old furniture, newspaper cuttings, faded photographs and memorabilia on display help lend an air of old world charm to this modest diner.
I soon found out that patrons repeatedly return not only for that sense of nostalgia but for the best chicken chop in, perhaps, the whole of Kuala Lumpur, and its colonial heritage of Hainanese cuisine. Coliseum Café Kuala Lumpur reminded me very much of Ipoh’s FMS Bar and Restaurant, which is still waiting for a new lease of life.
As Pangung Bandaraya is just a short 8-minute stroll away, towards the direction of Sultan Abdul Samad Building, Coliseum Café Kuala Lumpur has come up with a special package for those who wish to catch MudKL, priced at only RM100 nett. The package includes a set meal special plus a ticket to MudKL (lunch or dinner show).
By the way, Coliseum Café is now also available at Plaza 33 (Petaling Jaya), The Gardens Mid Valley and Oasis Boulevard (Sunway Pyramid). All information is accessible at its official website.
Coliseum Café Kuala Lumpur (main outlet)
Add: 98-100 & 102, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, 50100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Tel: +603-26926270
Fax: +603-26934635
Business hours: 10am – 10pm daily
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Ah didn’t know they’re still operating on Jalan TAR. When I was in the area, it was closed – I love the food there, though.
Wow, it’s simply a must go places for the sake of malaysia record!
A wonderful place… loved the ambiance in the pics.
I didn’t even know about this till today…even the pictures you took feels like you time travelled to that era..
this is was one of my favorite restaurants but somehow I think the standards has gone down? or at least the one at the franchise… I liked the food there at the Jalan TAR one but when I had something recently at Mid Valley, the food seems less tasty…
Passed by this cafe but haven’t visit before.
The food looks nice.
oh my i will include this to my Malaysia Itinerary, and pay a visit to this old-standing restaurant. Thank you
I love chicken chop too. You should also try the sizzling steak.
love the name of this cafe.. have that colonial feel.
This is a very classic western food restaurant in KL. My dad love this place a lot.
the name sounds great but the deco looks pretty aged, or is that the effect they were going for?
i have visited this place before, very nostalgic place with great food and decor. will definitely revisit again!
Wow, I didnt know they are in the Book of Records too. Love the food there!
Walked past the cafe before but have not had the chance to experience the food. Will have to visit and enjoy it soon.
huhuhuh…this place so old skool for me. Its like bring back to memory lane on those dating days.hihihihi
The place is so vintage and memorable! The name itself symbolise age and century passes for this cafe =D
I grew up going to the coliseum for dinners. They have one of my favourite hainanese chicken chop. Cooked in the old authentic style. 🙂
A nice place to dine in if youre looking for some history in your life. ahha. i love their chicken chop
I have seen this cafe in passing but I haven’t really gone and made a visit to it. The food looks really good though 🙂
this is Colliseum first outlet in Malaysia, and they sure have the nostalgic hainanese food there.
I Love the food at coliseum is nice and the price and portion is good.
I have been here to dine for quite some times, like the nostalgic feeling 🙂