Mention Malaysia to any avid traveller and they would undoubtedly agree that this is the most sensational destination for feasting on all kinds of legendary eats. From incredibly satisfying nasi lemak to mouthwatering curry laksa and roti canai, come along with us as we go all out on our quest to hunt for the best legendary eats in KL and PJ!
20 Legendary Eats In KL You Can’t Miss Out On
1. Nasi Lemak Tanglin
Loved by tourists, locals and even Malaysian personalities such as Alif Satar, Syed Saddiq and Hairul Azreen Idris, Nasi Lemak Tanglin definitely takes the top spot on our list! This legendary stall is over 70 years old and was established way back in the early 40’s. Their iconic ‘Nasi Lemak Ayam Goreng’ will bring your taste buds back to life with its highly juicy marinated chicken and aromatic sambal (that is made fresh everyday). Trust us, this will surely become your new holy grail nasi lemak spot!
Nasi Lemak Tanglin
Address: Kompleks Makan Tanglin, Gerai, No. 6, Jalan Cenderasari, Wilayah Persekutuan, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday (7 am – 12.30 pm)
Status: Halal-certified
Link (s): Facebook | Instagram
2. Restoran Wong Mei Kee
Awarded with a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand for “good quality and value cooking”, Restoran Wong Mei Kee attracts many hungry diners that crave for some tender roast chicken, char siew and siew yok. Their roast pork that boasts succulent meat and crispy deep fried skin will truly take your breath away!
Restoran Wong Mei Kee
Address: 30, Jalan Nyonya, Pudu, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: Tuesday to Sunday (12 pm – 3 pm), Closed on Mondays
Status: Non-halal
Link (s): Facebook
3. Lai Foong Lala Noodles
Also recognised with a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand award, Lai Foong Lala Noodles is next on our list! With a nourishing broth that is filled with ginger, lala (clams), chilli padi and rich rice wine, a bowl of heart-warming noodles here will ease and comfort you on cold rainy days like a warm hug.
Lai Foong Lala Noodles
Address: 99, Jalan Sultan, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday (10 am – 7.30 pm)
Status: Non-halal
Link (s): Facebook | Instagram
4. Mansion Tea Stall
If you haven’t enjoyed the legendary ‘Roti Banjir Special’ here, you haven’t been having roti canai right! Drenched with red hot chilli sauces and half boiled eggs, Mansion Tea Stall’s roti canai tastes slightly sweet and spicy to pamper your appetite. Seal the deal and make it a meal to remember by pairing it with some of their best-selling teh tarik!
Mansion Tea Stall
Address: Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50100 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday (8 am – 12 am)
Status: Halal-certified
Link (s): Facebook
5. Roti John Titiwangsa
Some are really stingy on the fillings while others just lack that certain oomph with flavour and texture… Well, not here at Roti John Titiwangsa! As a viral hangout spot with legendary roti john that is packed to the brim with fillings of your choice like mozzarella cheese, sausages, chicken, tuna or beef, biting into its fluffy well-tossed centre will create an explosion of flavours and nothing less.
Roti John Titiwangsa
Address: 199, Jalan Datuk Keramat, Kampung Datuk Keramat, 54000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: Tuesday to Saturday (3.30 pm – 10.30 pm), Closed on Sundays & Mondays
Status: Muslim-owned
Link (s): Facebook | Instagram
6. Restoran Susuri Sup Power
Opening its doors ever since 1986, Restoran Susuri Sup Power is a true Legend in the scene. If you love wholesome soup with abundant meat fillings, their highly-appealing sup daging, sup tulang, sup kambing and sup gear box is calling your name! Don’t sleep on this one foodies!
Restoran Susuri Sup Power
Address: 8, Wisma Masjid Alam Shah, Jln Tun Razak, off, Jalan Pasar, Pudu, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: Monday to Friday (9 am – 3 pm), Closed on Saturdays & Sundays
Status: Muslim-owned
Link (s): Facebook
7. Hameediyah Restaurant
Forming its roots way back in Penang during 1907, Hameediyah Restaurant is now a legendary spot for nasi kandar in Ampang! With more than 20 authentic dishes to choose from, make your nasi kandar truly pop with century-old favourites such as fried sotong, ayam bawang, blanched okra and many more. It’s worth every single penny!
Hameediyah Restaurant
Address: Lot 36904, PT 27423, Jalan Kolam Ayer Lama, Taman Dato Ahmad Razali, 68000 Ampang Jaya, Selangor
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday (8 am – 12 am)
Status: Halal-certified
Link (s): Facebook | Instagram
8. Madras Lane Curry Laksa
Celebrated as one of the best curry laksa stalls by Malaysians and ranked number TWO in the master list of 500 most authentic culinary experiences by Lonely Planet, Madras Lane Curry Laksa will have you drooling with hunger! Delight yourself with a flavourful bowl of fresh cockles, beancurd puffs, chicken, fragrant curry laksa broth and your choice of noodles to satisfy all your spice cravings. Looking like that, we’re getting seconds!
Madras Lane Curry Laksa
Address: 69, Jalan Petaling, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: Tuesday to Saturday (7.30 am – 11.30 am), Closed on Sundays & Mondays
Status: Non-halal
Link (s): Facebook
9. Restoran 168 Claypot Chicken Rice
Ask anyone where the best claypot chicken rice in KL lies and most of them will surely recommend Restoran 168. Serving for more than 30 years, Restoran 168 truly sets the bar high with their unique technique of using charcoal to cook the most legendary chicken that is marinated to perfection and accompanied with savoury grains of golden coated rice. It’s a real stunner!
Restoran 168 Claypot Chicken Rice
Address: 21, Jalan Kancil, Pudu, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: Thursday to Tuesday (4 pm – 10 pm), Closed on Wednesdays
Status: Non-halal
Link (s): Facebook
10. Restoran Sek Yuen
Feeling somewhat nostalgic? Take a trip down memory lane at the iconic Restoran Sek Yuen that serves authentic Cantonese cuisine with innovative recipes that have been passed down for over 70 years! Make sure to try their signature Pei Pa roasted duck, imitation shark’s fin fried egg with crab meat and pork ribs for a memorable experience that will take you on a time machine all the way back to the 1950s.
Restoran Sek Yuen
Address: 313, Jln Pudu, Pudu, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: Tuesday to Sunday (11 am – 2.30 pm, 5 pm – 9.30 pm), Closed on Mondays
Status: Non-halal
Link (s): Facebook | Instagram
11. Restaurant Ruby Dessert
With many bright and bold looking decorations, you will definitely be fascinated by the welcoming aura of Restaurant Ruby. Serving soupy traditional Chinese paste desserts with an artistic twist, desserts here have creative designs on top and taste even better! Their super cute peanut and black sesame paste desserts will surely draw you in!
Restaurant Ruby Dessert
Address: Jalan Landak, No. 32, Jalan Kancil, Pudu, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: Wednesday to Monday (12 pm – 12 am), Closed on Tuesday
Status: Muslim-friendly
Link (s): Website | Facebook | Instagram
12. Soong Kee Beef Ball Noodle
Attention beef noodle fans! Yasss, put your hands up! Raise your bowls up high for an outpouring of some mighty and meaty beef ball noodles at Soong Kee Beef Ball Noodle. Topped with lustrous dark minced pork sauce and packed to the brim with favourites such as beef tribe, sliced beef and pork balls, this will definitely be a legendary meal to remember!
Soong Kee Beef Ball Noodle
Address: 86, Jalan Tun H S Lee, City Centre, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: Monday to Saturday (11 am – 9.30 pm), Closed on Sundays
Status: Non-halal
Link (s): Facebook | Instagram
13. Kedai Kopi Lai Foong
The fun doesn’t stop there meat lovers! Here’s another hot spot for some seriously satisfying beef noodles. Running their business ever since 1956, Kedai Kopi Lai Foong is another popular crowd favourite as with beef noodles tasting so rich with the delicious beef and pork lard infused broth, it’s truly flawless!
Kedai Kopi Lai Foong
Address: 138, Jalan Tun H S Lee, City Centre, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday (6.30 am – 4.30 pm)
Status: Non-halal
Link (s): Facebook | Instagram
14. Chun Kei Tai Bu Noodle
Craving for some extra bouncy noodles? Head on next to Chun Kei Tai Bu for some of their traditional handmade Hakka egg noodles that are enhanced with flavourful pork oil and fish gravy sauce. Noodles are later enriched with a generous portion of ingredients like minced pork, char siew and spring onions with a bowl of soupy dumplings on the side to really boost your mood!
Chun Kei Tai Bu Noodle
Address: No2G Jalan Sayur, Off Jalan Pudu, Pudu, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: Thursday & Saturday (6 am – 2.45 pm), Friday, Sunday to Tuesday (6.30 am – 2.45 pm)
Status: Non-halal
Link (s): Facebook | Instagram
15. Ho Kow Hainan Kopitiam
Rise and shine early birds! Your morning caffeine fix is about to be gloriously awakened at Ho Kow Hainan Kopitiam! Kick-start your day with some of their comforting kaya butter toast, half boiled eggs, nasi lemak ayam goreng and don’t forget to sip on their smooth Hainan coffee to fuel you up with some much needed energy.
Ho Kow Hainan Kopitiam
Address: 1, Jalan Balai Polis, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: Tuesday to Friday (7.30 am – 2.30 pm), Saturday & Sunday (7.30 am – 3 pm), Closed on Mondays
Status: Pork-free
Link (s): Facebook | Instagram
16. Yut Kee Restaurant
Authentic and delicious, Yuk Kee Restaurant will be your one-stop for incredibly flavourful Chinese food. Go all out and we highly recommend ordering their bestselling roasted pork belly, crispy pork chop, belacan fried rice, Yut Kee coffee and kaya toast for a truly mind-blowing meal. It’s a real rare gem!
Yut Kee Restaurant
Address: 1, Jalan Kamunting, Chow Kit, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: Tuesday to Sunday (7.30 am – 3 pm), Closed on Mondays
Status: Non-halal
Link (s): Facebook | Instagram
17. Kim Lian Kee Hokkien Mee
Happy tummy, happy life! Kim Lian will be your next favourite hokkien mee spot in Malaysia for sure! With hokkien mee flavoured with the highest impact of lard and wok hei ever since 1927, we can see why it is renowned as the ‘birthplace of KL’s hokkien mee’.
Kim Lian Kee Hokkien Mee
Address: 49, Jalan Petaling, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday (12 pm – 12 am)
Status: Non-halal
Link (s): Facebook | Instagram
18. Dawa Dessert
Got some major sweet tooth cravings? Let’s go to Dawa Dessert now! Their local Chinese desserts such as red bean tong sui, peanut paste, Nyonya kuih and fu chuk yi mai will have you smiling widely from ear to ear. It’s gonna be a challenge not to get your hands on everything dessert lovers!
Dawa Dessert
Address: 43, Jalan Kancil, Pudu, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: Wednesday to Friday & Monday (2 pm – 11 pm), Saturday & Sunday (2 pm – 12 am), Closed on Tuesday
Status: Non-halal
Link (s): Facebook | Instagram
19. Koon Kee Wantan Mee
Dedicating five decades worth of family generations into churning out its famous wantan mee, Koon Kee is all about authenticity and quality. Tucked away in a hidden corner near the streets of Chinatown, come and enjoy their signature char siew, shrimp wanton and freshly tossed noodles. It’ll have you exclaiming, “hao chi” with glee!
Koon Kee Wantan Mee
Address: 95, Jalan Hang Lekir, Petaling Street, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday (10.30 am – 2.30 pm)
Status: Non-halal
Link (s): Facebook
20. Kin Kin Chilli Pan Mee
Let’s end with one last honorary noodle spot! Claiming to have set up their first pan mee stall in Kuala Lumpur way back in 1985, Kin Kin Chili Pan Mee is the place to be. With al dente noodles drenched in the most swoon-worthy mix of poached eggs, chilli, minced pork and lots of crunchy ikan bilis, it’s no surprise that the chilli pan mee continues to be Kin Kin’s all Star best-seller here. Beware there’s always a long queue though as it’s really that hot!
Address: 40, Jalan Dewan Sultan Sulaiman, Kampung Baru, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday (7 am – 5.30 pm)
Status: Non-halal
Link (s): Facebook
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