Pinchos Tapas Bar

Loved everything about this restaurant. The food, the staff, the décor, the food, the service, that Sangrias, the mixologists. Did I mention the food. Everything was amazing. So crowded on Valentine’s it looks like this is a top pick for a lot of people. Which is a very good sign, since there is A LOT of competition in this area of town.

Good food. Great portions, we had five different Tapas and it was enough for two. Shrimp with chili, mushrooms, bread with tomato (not so exciting), beef and calamari.

Popular amongst expats and locals alike, in a short span of two years, Pinchos has become somewhat a staple dive bar along Changkat.
It’s a great place for pre-​drinks and some tapas before hitting the club. But if you’re going to stay, the wines are pretty decent too. Bookings are advisable on weekends.

This is my ultimate favorite restaurant in KL.
I wasn’t a big fan of Tapas places until I went to Pincho’s. Located in Changkat, it is easy to miss it if you don’t have someone who knows the area. There are so many places around that are louder and more appealing. You will have missed out if you don’t go.
Pincho’s is a spanish themed place that has the most amazing selection of tapas you can possibly imagine! Some of my (many) favorites are the Beef Skewer with mushrooms, the meat balls and the mushrooms. If you are a fan of prosciutto, you are going to love their Jamon Serrano. They make great sangria and also offer a great selection of wines, beers and whiskeys.
The service is really good, and they offer seating options inside and outside. The place is not too big, so make sure you make reservations if you intend to go with a large group of friends (which is recommendable, since you can order a variety of tapas to share, and everyone gets to taste a bit of everything).
The price is a bit expensive, but totally worth it.

This place just serves the very best food ever! I don’t know if I was just hungry but the food was so delicious, my friends and I were heading back from an Orchestra show that night and some friends knew this place and promised us that it’s the very best! I joined along and we made this family order where we shared everything and it was heavenly!
You definitely must try the Gambas al Ajillo which has prawns with garlic and chili and chorizo Con Setas, it has sausage with mushrooms.
The service was good! the staff are happy to help! the seating on the other hand is not the most comfortable and it’s quite crowded but if you are engaged in a good conversation then you wouldn’t notice! :)

If I had to pick one place as my favorite spot for eating and drinking in KL it would be Pinchos. Pinchos is the only place that delivers awesomeness every time in every category.
The tapas here are excellent. The Serrano ham on toast is to die for. The roasted mild peppers are fantastic. The bacon wrapped dates will blow your mind.
The drinks are worth the money. A gun and tonic is RM32 but you can chose from different gins and specialty tonics. Just ask one of the very knowledgeable bar tenders for help.
My favorite thing about Pinchos is the service. It is so hard to find friendly, intelligent, helpful and attentive service in KL and Pinchos is great every time. The owners are almost always there making sure everything is running smoothly. The staff all speak English well and can handle most any dinning issues.

Here’s a tip. If you ever decide to visit Pinchos, you’d do well to make a reservation earlier in the day as this place has a tendency to fill up very quickly, which one can only take as a good sign. Run by a husband and wife team, Pinchos specializes in Spanish style tapas and while it is definitely on the pricier side, the quality of the food is vindication enough. The spicy chorizo with chunky cubes of potatoes in pure comfort food. Also lookout for the sautéed mushrooms with herbs and the garlicky shrimp tapas. Paella is served here as well and it’s the perfect hearty, soulful accompaniment to all the little plates of joy you’ll be getting. So yeah, it’s not something I’d afford myself on a regular basis, but it’s a good place to check out if you’re in the mood to spoil yourself and indulge in a really good meal. Or impress your date. Assuming you have one.