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Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown at Petaling Street is famous for being a food paradise for locals. This area is home to some of the best street food in the city, with some dishes only found here.
Being a cooking instructor specializing in Malaysian cuisine, I frequently get inquiries about where to find and try Malaysia’s traditional street food. To address this, I decided to put together a brief tour in the format of a YouTube video for my students.
1. Yuui Kee/ Hon Kee Porridge serves Raw Fish Porridge, a unique dish not commonly found in Malaysia where raw fish is not typically served. The dish consists of thinly sliced raw carp fish served with a bowl of hot porridge. The heat from the porridge acts as a gentle cooking method for the fish.
Hon Kee Porridge is located at 93 Jalan Hang Lekir in the City Centre of Kuala Lumpur. You can contact them at 016-666 0603. They are open daily from 4 am to 2.30 pm. Another option for porridge and chee cheung fun is Yooi Kee Porridge & Chee Cheung Fun, located at Tang City Food Court on 21-27 Jalan Hang Lekir. You can reach them at 012-320 5311.
Location: 93, Jalan Hang Lekir, in the City Centre of Kuala Lumpur with postal code 50000.
Contact number: 016-666 0603
Hours of operation are from 4 am to 2.30 pm, and the establishment is open every day.
Yooi Kee offers a variety of porridge and rice noodle rolls on their menu.
Location: Tang City Food Court can be found at 21-27 Jalan Hang Lekir.
Contact via telephone can be made at the number 012-320
Cincau Soya Bean @ Kim Soya offers a unique twist on the traditional soya bean drink by adding cincau, also known as grass jelly. This special touch has earned the drink the nickname “Michael Jackson” among some customers.
Location: Kim Soya is located at 49 Jalan Petaling in the City Centre of Kuala Lumpur. They are open every day from 10 am to 11 pm.
Location: 4 9, Jalan Petaling, City Centre, Kuala Lumpur, 50000.
Our operating hours are from 10 am to 11 pm, and we are open every day.
3. Air Mata Kucing Petaling Street is a special beverage made with monk fruit, winter melon, and dried longan that is popular in Chinatown. It is not commonly found, so whenever I visit Chinatown, I make sure to have a glass of this refreshing herbal drink.
Air Mata Kucing Petaling Street is located at Jalan Hang Lekir in the City Centre of Kuala Lumpur. They are open from 10 am to 10 pm every day except for Tuesdays when they are closed.
Location: Jalan Hang Lekir in the City Centre of Kuala Lumpur, with the postal code 50000 in the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur.
Hours of operation are from 10 am to 10 pm, with the exception of Tuesdays when the establishment
4. Madras Lane is famous for its Curry Laksa, a popular noodle dish in Malaysia. This dish is known for being packed with tropical spices such as lemongrass, shallots, galangal, and ginger. Madras Lane is home to some of the oldest stalls in Malaysia that serve this delicious curry laksa, with one stall even contributing to Malaysia being ranked #2 on Lonely Planet’s Eatlist.
The location of Madras Lane Curry Laksa is at 170, Jalan Tun H S Lee, Kuala Lumpur, Selangor. It is known for its delicious curry laksa.
Location: 170 Jalan Tun H S Lee, Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Malaysia, 50000.
5. Malaysian Mochi at Madam Tang Mochi
A popular chewy dessert called Muah Chee in Malaysia, is made with roasted peanuts and sold by Madam Tang for generations. She has added local ingredients like pandan to give it a unique flavor.
Madam Tang Muah Chee Queen can be found at 42, Jalan Hang Lekir in the City Centre of Kuala Lumpur with the address 50000. She is known as Madam Tang Muah Chee Queen.
Location: 42, Jalan Hang Lekir in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, with the postcode 50000.
6. Peanut Pancake at Apam Balik is a popular snack known by various names like Apam Balik, Ban Chang Kueh, and Tai Kau Min. It is made using flour, sugar, and roasted peanuts. Despite its simple ingredients, the taste and texture of this pancake is exceptional, especially when enjoyed while hot.
Location: Petaling Street Apam Balik is situated on Jalan Hang Lekir in the City Centre of Kuala Lumpur, with the address being 50000.
Location: Jalan Hang Lekir in the City Centre of Kuala Lumpur, with the postal code 50000.
7. Black Hokkien Noodles at Kim Lian Kee Hokkien Noodles
Kim Lian Kee is located at 92 Jalan Hang Lekir in Kuala Lumpur. They are open from 11 am to 11 pm and can be reached at 03-2032 4984.
Location: 92 Jalan Hang Lekir in the City Centre of Kuala Lumpur, with the postal code 50000 in the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur.
Operating hours are from 11 in the morning to 11 at night.
Contact number: 03-2032 4984
8. Yong Tau Foo at Madras Lane is a must-try food item on the list. The Hokkien Noodles served here have a rich history, dating back almost a century in Kuala Lumpur. Made with a generous amount of dark soy sauce and cooked over high heat using charcoal, these yellow noodles have a unique umami flavor and a special taste known as ‘wok hei’.
Curry Laksa from Madras Lane is located at 170, Jalan Tun H S Lee, Kuala Lumpur, Selangor.
Location: 170, Jalan Tun H S Lee, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Selangor
Yong Tau Foo is a dish where tofu and vegetables are stuffed with fish paste, despite its name suggesting it only involves tofu. This stall is known for their delicious freshly fried Yong Tau Foo that always draws a crowd. I enjoy eating it with Curry Laksa, it’s one of my personal favorites.
9. Egg Tarts at Buun Choon have been a staple in Chinatown for years. If you’re familiar with egg tarts, consider trying their unique pandan-flavored version. In addition to egg tarts, they also offer a variety of other local pastries worth trying.
Come visit Buun Choon Egg Tarts located at 80, Jalan Sultan in the City Centre of Kuala Lumpur. They are open from 8 am to 5 pm every day except Sundays. For more information, you can contact them at 016-228 7625. Buun Choon Egg Tarts is a must-visit destination for delicious egg tarts.
Location: 80 Jalan Sultan in the City Centre of Kuala Lumpur with the zip code 50000.
Our operating hours are from 8 am to 5 pm, and we are closed on Sundays.
Contact number: 016-228 7625
At Lai Foong Lala Noodles, they serve a dish called Clam Lala Noodles that is perfect for seafood lovers who enjoy clams or prawns and can handle alcohol. The soup is packed with a delicious umami taste and a hint of wine. With a generous amount of ginger and chili in the soup, it is sure to tantalize your taste buds.
The location of Lai Foong Lala Noodles is at 138 Jalan Tun H S Lee in Kuala Lumpur’s City Centre with the postal code 50050.
Location: 138 Jalan Tun H S Lee in the City Centre of Kuala Lumpur with the postcode 50050.
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