Ril’s Bangsar

Great Australian beef with a speakeasy bar upstairs. Classic steakhouse sides!

Ril’s is a famous steakhouse located in bangsar and is also known for being on the expensive side. They have some of the best steaks here, always cooked to perfection and served just the way you like it. I like having their steaks just in its juices and not drenched in any sauces just because its so good as it is you dont need any sauces to go with it.
The ambiance here is really nice and is a perfect place to celebrate special occasions like birthdays etc. service is good too as staff are friendly and attentive. Ril’s also has an impressive wine lists with wine ranging from RM109−339.
I would definitely come back here again to enjoy another steak and maybe even try something new on the menu.

Ril’s in Bangsar is a steakhouse offering one of the finest cuts of meats in the area such as the Australian Wagyu which melt in your mouth and the tuna tataki which is so fresh and heavenly.
Stepping in, you get an almost immediate homely feel, with its dimly lit interior (perfect for a romantic night out) and wooden tables and floorboards. Staff are warm and pleasant — friendly and greet you with smiles. Although casual, it remains classy in terms of professional and efficient customer service.
You will have to make a reservation before coming though, to avoid disappointment. The place is small but busy and has worn awards in the past for offering one of the best meats.
The flavours of the tuna tataki is just heavenly and the meal portions are quite big for someone with a medium sized appetite like me. The steak here is tender and juicy on the inside and cooked very well. Check out their list of lovely cocktails too — very creative and unique to Ril’s.
So if you’re looking for the perfect place for a hot date, or a romantic night out with your partner, definitely try Ril’s in Bangsar and you won’t be disappointed– especially if your other half is a meat lover! This place offers a very romantic setting with great service. I’ve recommended Ril’s to a few of my friends and they loved it their experience here as much as I do!

If you come to Ril’s then you’re definitely here for the steak. From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with a sense of classiness with the dim lightning and the dark wooden furniture. As they are well known for their steaks, I decided to go for their ribeye steak (also because it was my birthday). While waiting they served bread as well to keep your stomach happy for a little while longer. However, as a saying goes, go for the steak, not for the bread, do I just had a couple of pieces.
The steak came and it was pretty good although not as good as I’d thought. Maybe my expectation was too high seeing as it was awarded Best Steakhouse in 2012. I definitely expected more as the price was also pretty steep and I’m pretty sure I’ve had better with a similar price range.

If you want to eat a delicious steak I recommend you to try this place. I’ve beed once and I loved it.
The style and the decoration of the restaurant is great, with awesome couches around the bar area. They have to areas: at the ground level they have the restaurant, and upstairs they have the bar. From time to time, you can come here for Jazz Concerts.
The restaurant offers a large variety of steak and wine along with the starters and sides. I ordered here a delicious Foie Gras appetiser with crispy pineapple which was
It was absolutely smashing as there was a richness from the foie gras yet a sweetness from the fruits and some sourness from the tinge of balsamic vinegar. The appetiser was followed by Australian Tenderloin with Spanish wine.
After meal we went upstairs for drinks at the bar and at that night there was a performance call Gypsy Jazz. Was a good show!
Overall it was a pleasant dining experience especially with the ambience which was romantic yet still cosy.

No doubt this is a famous steak house, but what’s more appealing to me is the bar upstairs. Styled like a 1920’s speakeasy (eventhough it’s not), the bar is hauntingly beautiful with Chesterfield sofas, wooden ceilings and complete with a marble-​topped bar.
Once you get over the place (which took us a while, btw), the cocktails menu is as alluring as the bar. Many of the drinks might sound foreign to you since this is not just a Mojito/​Martini kind of place. Best come on Friday and Saturday when they have live jazz music performances. Trust us, it’s hard not to feel like you are being transported by to the bygone era. If only we have our Gatsby costume on…

I’ve had pretty good steaks at Ril’s, but none that justify the high price. Also, the steaks are American-​style in that they’re super thick and chunky. But I find that the cuts lack fat — after a few bites, it gets gamey and cloying and a but sickening, really. But the jacket potatoes are amazing! That’s definitely a must.
I reckon the cocktails are better than the steaks. I’m not sure if the bartender who served us the last time is still around, but he made up some pretty sick cocktails for us. But they were around RM40 each, which was disheartening.
The one thing that bothers me here is the service. The boys who work at the bar upstairs are fine, but the waiting staff on the ground floor are a bit snooty. Actually, they’re snooty AND uninformed which isn’t a good combination. When I wanted to find out once if the beef was aged and where it came from, the waiter looked at me confounded that I had the nerve to want to find out.
I don’t know if I’ll go back here for the steaks, but on payday, maybe I’ll return for a cocktail.

So far one of the few steak places that I’d recommend in kuala lumpur. Ril’s bangsar definitely has its’ classy appearance from the shop front and the classic interior in the inside.
You’d realize that there are two floors here where upstairs is of more exclusive kind of ambience and also its a smoking zone.
I have visited the restaurant with my daddy because aha — he’s paying! So yes, the price range here is rather high, but I’d say that it’s all worth it what you’re getting.
I tried their sirloin, medium rare with crispy leeks on the side — really good! Their mashed potatoes here are not bad either, and you’ll be given the choice of sauce to be mixed with the potatoes.
The crispy leeks might be a bit oily as it’s fried vegetables, so that’s what you’d expect, but still it’s highly addictive and you’d want to try making it at home and start snacking on it.
They serve wines here too, do ask for their wine list if you must pair your red meat with your red vino.
Overall, much worth the price and will definitely come back again!

My friend had her 21^st birthday the first time I tried Ril’s. Their food is of really good quality. Their atmosphere is really cozy and dimly lit. It actually looks really great for a nice romantic dinner. Although I expect a steakhouse to be expensive, this is a little too much for me. However, if you are in the mood to spend on a meal then Ril’s is pretty good. Just keep in mind that the portions for their starters are very small and not all that worth it. I was mostly into their steak more than anything else. Also, the dessert (chocolate fondant) I had was quite decent but nothing to rave about. Parking can be done along Jalan Telawi but if you can’t find a spot you can park in Bangsar Village 2. It is a 2 minute walk from Bangsar Village 2 to Ril’s.

This restaurant is one of the best and fanciest in Bangsar. It is famous for it’s amazing steaks and cocktails. They even have Ladies Night on Thursdays where they have special cocktails offers to girls.
The restaurant has two floors, and on the second floor they often have a live concert performance. The restaurant is very expensive. I would definitely advise you to reserve a place in advance if you are coming with a group or for a concert.
The environment is really exclusive, leather furniture, dimmed lighting and pleasant music. The service is extraordinary. They only have indoors seating. It’s a really delicious restaurant. You probably won’t be able to go there every