This list is specially curated for our clients with our personal recommendations for your Overseas Guests. It only serves as a guide. Feel free to add on your favourite dining spots.
Hai Ka Lang Fish Head Noodles
To sample what it has to offer, first-timers may order their signature fish head noodles or the mixed seafood noodles with crab, clams, fish, squid, shrimp and laver seaweed in a briny-sweet fish bone broth that exudes rich aromas of Huadiao wine. Snacks like fried fish cake are also worth trying. Be prepared to queue with an estimated time of 30 minutes to an hour during lunch peak hours and on weekend.
Operating Hours: 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM Daily (KL Branch) / 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM Daily (PJ Branch)
Address: KL Branch: Near TRX at No 32 & 34, Jalan Utara, Off, Jln Imbi, Imbi, 55100 Kuala Lumpur | PJ Branch: 36, Jalan 21/12, Sea Park, 46300 Petaling Jaya
Lai Foong Lala Noodles
What began as a street stall 10 years ago that shot to local fame now occupies two shop floors on the street corner. The broth is aromatic with Chinese yellow wine and ginger.
Address: 99 Jalan Sultan, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM Daily
Heun Kee Claypot Chicken Rice
Heun Kee Claypot Chicken Rice was established in 1985 by Mdm Heun May Lan. Her trademark is using 2 heats cooking method, 1st heat is for cooking the rice slowly from the bottom and 2nd heat uses an iron lid with burning charcoal on top of the claypot to cook the marinated chicken. This will lock in the juice within the marinated chicken as well as giving a perfectly charred aroma.
Address: 59 Jalan Yew, Pudu, Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Heritage Kopitiam
Try their signature Nibong Tebal Prawn Mee. The closest taste to Penang-style prawn noodles. The prawn-based broth is bursting with flavours and incredibly appetising. Other recommended dishes are Mee Jawa, Roti Goyang, Cham Peng and Kopi Peng.
Address: Block C-G4, Happy Mansion, Jalan 17/13, Seksyen 17, 46400 Petaling Jaya
Operating Hours: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM Daily
Sistars Kitchen
After your meal at Heritage, you can walk over to Sistars for one of the best Cendol and Ice Kacang in town. A favourite spot among locals especially on weekends.
Address: Block C-G5, Happy Mansion, Block C, Jalan 17/13, Petaling Jaya
Operating Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Tue to Sun)
Kwong Wah Ice Kacang
Head over here for the best cendol and ice kacang in town.
Address: 627, Jalan 17/8, Seksyen 17, 46400 Petaling Jaya
Operating Hours: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Tues – Sun)
Sri Nirwana Maju
Bangsar is home to numerous popular restaurants and one of them is Nirwana, which is a go-to spot for banana leaf rice. Apart from that, their chicken briyani boasts moist tender meat and balanced flavours.
Address: 43, Jln Telawi 3, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur (opposite Bangsar Village II)
Operating Hours: 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM Daily
Hing Kee Bakuteh Restaurant
The pork herbal (bak kut teh) soup has a characteristic mild flavour that’s well-balanced with a subtle use of herbs and light, sweet flavours. In contrast, the dry bak kut teh, is a spiced variation with a bolder taste with its rich, thick consistency and robust flavours.
Address: Lot 3541-A Jalan Keong Bt 7, 52000 Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: 10:30 AM – 12:30 AM
Nasi Lemak Lovers
Ask any Malaysians and they’ll have their go-to spot for Nasi Lemak. These three are our top 3 favourite spots.
NASI LEMAK SHOP
Address: G10, Oasis Business Center BU4, Changkat Bandar Utama, Bandar Utama
Operating Hours: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Daily
VILLAGE PARK NASI LEMAK
Address: 5, Jalan SS 21/37, Damansara Utama
Operating Hours: 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM Daily
NASI LEMAK TANGLIN
Address: Tang Lin Food Court, Stall No 6, Jalan Cenderasari, Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: 7:00 AM – 12:30 PM Daily
So what do you think of our list? Comment below if you have more recommendations to add to our list!