Malaysian food has been amongst the most diverse cuisines in the world, but it’s always reassuring to receive the recognition it deserves. This year, Eater has released their annual list of “The Best Food Cities to Travel to in 2022” that includes Kuala Lumpur – the only Southeast Asian city to have made it onto the list.
Kuala Lumpur Is One Of The Best Food Cities To Visit In 2022 According To Eater
In case you’ve not heard of Eater, it’s an American food website that’s renowned worldwide, therefore being put on the map feels like an honour to us Malaysians albeit unsurprised. Of course, we can all agree that the pride of our country is its colourful, multicultural cuisine- from nasi lemak, char kuey teow, roti canai to curry laksa, banana leaf and more!
13 cities have made Eater’s list this year:
- Guadalajara, Mexico
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Saint-Martin, Caribbean
- San Antonio, Texas
- Markham, Canada
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Clarkston, Georgia
- Mallorca, Spain
- Orange County, California
- Nantes, France
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Berkshires, Massachusetts
With our country’s culinary scene ranging from hawker street food to fine dining, Eater’s writer Ian Poh Jin Tze has noted that KL’s vibrant food scene is even better and stronger than before the dreaded MCO lockdown. He successfully cited the diverse varieties KL has to offer, listing food spots beyond the city centre such as in Damansara, Cheras, Klang, Kapar and Sekinchan too.
Here are some of Kuala Lumpur’s must-eat places according to Eater:
1. Ninja Kitchen
A home-based restaurant in the fishing village of Sekinchan, with an omakase-style menu of seafood with Teochew influences.
Address: 186, Jalan Sungai Labu, Taman Seri Sekinchan, 45400 Sekinchan
Selangor, Malaysia
Link: Facebook
2. Sungai Janggut Seafood Restaurant
A hidden restaurant in Jeram serving various seafood glass noodle soups.
Address: 16 batu 15, Jalan Bagan Sungai Janggut, Jeram, 45800 Jeram
Selangor, Malaysia
Link: Facebook
3. Seng Huat Bak Kut Teh
A popular Bak Kut Teh spot in none other than Klang!
Address: 9, Jalan Besar, Kawasan 1, 41000 Klang, Selangor, Malaysia
Link: Facebook
4. Regent Pandan Layer Cake Shop
Opened in 1977, this pandan cake store in Klang is not to be missed.
Address: 70, Jalan Raya Timur, Kawasan 1, 41000 Klang, Selangor, Malaysia
Link: Website
5. Restoran Bubur Goreng
Another notably famous restaurant in Klang with signature fried porridge.
Address: 70, Jalan Raya Timur, Kawasan 1, 41000 Klang, Selangor, Malaysia
6. 1978 Cucur Udang
Four decades worth of experience in perfecting this delicious Malaysian snack!
Address: 14, Jln 21/19, Sea Park, 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Link: Facebook
7. Village Park Restaurant
Who can say no to Village Park’s nasi lemak?
Address: 5, Jalan SS 21/37, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Link: Facebook
8. Durian Man SS2
Only the best durian finds in SS2. We’d love for more foreigners to try the king of fruits!
Address: Lot 7680, Jalan SS2/24, SS 2, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Link: Website
9. Damansara Uptown Hokkien Mee
A must-try in Eater’s list!
Address: 117, 119, 121, Jalan SS 21/37, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Link: Website
10. Rojak Dan Cendol Din
Classic food truck cendol is the best.
Address: Pinggir Zaaba, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Link: Facebook
11. Dalí
Private dining in a French Chef’s home – good on Eater for also including European places too!
Address: 17a, Jalan Setiakasih 7, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Link: Website
12. Mercat Barcelona Gastrobar
Si, we have Spanish food in KL that will transport you to sunny España.
Address: 1 Mont’ Kiara, 1, Jalan Kiara, Montkiara, 50480 Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Link: Website
13. Brickfields Char Kuey Teow
Tucked in the city’s Little India is this must-try CKT (stir-fried wide noodles) food truck!
Address: Sports toto, Brickfields, 50470 Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
14. The Deceased
You may be scared upon entry into this horror-themed bar, but at least you’ll have a good cocktail in hand.
Address: 55, Jalan Sultan, City Centre, 50000 Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Link: Facebook
15. Nasi Kandar Pelita
Can’t go wrong with teh tarik & nasi kandar, and Pelita sure is the place to start.
Address: 149, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Link: Facebook
16. Taman Connaught Night Market
Arguably one of the best pasar malams in KL.
Address: 130, 108, Jalan Cerdas, Taman Connaught, 56000 Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Link: Facebook
16. Super Kitchen Chili Pan Mee
Certainly can’t sleep on this scrumptious dish! Yum.
Address: No. 68, Jalan Cerdas, Taman Connaught, 56000 Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Link: Website
Have You Visited Any Of These Places Yet?
As homegrown Malaysians, we know the list would be endless if it was up to us, but Eater did nail a couple of key restaurants/food spots that non-locals should indubitably visit. Proud times to be a Malaysian eh?
Images by Eater
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