Must-see restaurants in Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei

  • Sungei Road Laksa

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    Get a cheap, steamy fix at Sungei Road Laksa. The fragrant, savoury coconut-base soup here enjoys a cult following, and only charcoal is used to keep the…

  • Zhun San Yen Vegetarian Food Centre

    Kuching

    A meat-free buffet lunch of Chinese-style curries, priced by weight, is served from 11am to 2pm (RM2.50 per 100g). When the buffet is over, you can order…

  • Lord’s Cafe

    Cameron Highlands

    A charming throwback to the old Tanah Rata, this Christian-run stalwart upstairs on the main strip near the bus stand serves tasty cream teas (scones,…

  • Rock Paper Scissors Cafe

    Sandakan

    Driving to/from Sepilok and in need of a caffeine pick-up? Look no further: at this cute cafe you just input your order electronically and your double…

  • Wei Hiong

    Sabah

    Opposite the train station, this little restaurant serves fluffy char siu buns (RM2.50), mee sup (noodle soup topped with pork), Singapore-style mee…

  • Kula Cakes

    Kuantan

    There always seems to be a line outside this small cake shop for the mango cheesecake, which is lovely but a rather brief reward if the queue has been…

  • Tong Hing Supermarket

    Kota Kinabalu

    The best supermarket in KK stocks loads of imported items, from Spanish chorizos and hams to French cheeses and gourmet Swiss ice cream. Also home to a…

  • Jubilee Restaurant

    Kuching

    A fixture in the heart of Kuching’s Indian Muslim district since 1974. Halal specialities include nasi biryani (rice with chicken, beef or lamb; RM10 to…

  • Scarborough Fish & Chips

    Pulau Langkawi

    The fish and chips here are passable, but honestly it's more about the location – a quiet, sandy stretch of Tanjung Rhu that encourages making an…

  • Sun Two

    Kota Bharu

    The welcome is friendly and food delicious at this brightly decorated place that has been in business since 1946. Sample Chinese, Malay and popular…

  • Food Republic

    Singapore

    A cornucopia of street food in air-conditioned comfort. Muck in with the rest of the crowd for seats before joining the longest queues for dishes spanning…

  • Toa Payoh Rojak

    Singapore

    Foodies across the island revere this humble hawker stand, famed for its Chinese-style rojak (type of salad). The secret is super-fresh ingredients, from…

  • Pusat Penjaja Medan Bangkita

    Sarawak

    Bisaya, Lun Bawang and Iban stallholders sell jungle edibles, sausage-shaped Ba Kelalan salt and a dozen kinds of upland rice. The larger weekly tamu …

  • Jian Bo Shui Kueh

    Chinatown & the CBD

    On the 2nd floor of bustling Tiong Bahru Market & Food Centre, this hawker stall serves rich, delicious shui kueh (steamed rice cake with diced, spicy…

  • Jaggi's

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    Authentic, canteen-style Jaggi's serves up delicious Punjabi food to loyal locals. Point and choose, and mix and match until you have a meal's worth of…

  • Westlake Eating House

    Kota Bharu

    Don’t let the plain decor fool you. Westlake Eating House serves some of the tastiest Chinese fare in Eastern Malaysia. Dig into the likes of braised pork…

  • Wong Ah Wah

    Kuala Lumpur

    Justly famous for its seriously addictive chicken wings, this is an ideal spot for a late-night snack with a bottle of beer. A wide variety of other…

  • Plan B

    Ipoh

    A chic coffee shop and restaurant in the industrial-chic Kong Heng Sq development. It's a great place to retreat for a calm espresso or a globetrotting…

  • fatCUPID

    Pulau Langkawi

    The bar and restaurant at La Pari-Pari serves Western breakfasts, sandwiches, burgers and Nonya dishes including laksa, as well as a good selection of…

  • Pusat Makanan Taman Tasik

    Taiping

    This lakeside hawker court and coffee shop has a good selection of stalls serving dishes from curry mee (yellow noodles submerged in spicy broth) to ikan…

  • Ar Rahman Royal Prata

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    This unassuming Tekka Centre hawker stall flips some of Singapore's finest murtabak (stuffed savoury pancake). Our pick is the mutton; wash it down with a…

  • Fatt Kee Hokkien Mee

    Kuala Lumpur

    The line of customers at this street stall confirms its status as one of KL's top purveyors of the filling, fried noodle dish.

  • Kopitiam

    Sarawak

    Several old-time kopitiam (coffee shops) can be found along Jln Maju. In the morning, locals gather to dine on Foochow specialities, read Chinese…

  • Khan’s Islamic Restaurant

    Miri

    This simple canteen is one of Miri’s best North Indian eateries, serving up mouth-watering tandoori chicken (RM12), naan bread and mango lassi (RM5) as…

  • Mersing Harbour Centre

    Johor

    As well as housing a collection of stalls selling hawker food, this centre opposite the ferry terminal is where you go to book ferry tickets and resorts…

  • Famous Mama

    Sarawak

    Famous Mama does Mamak (halal Indian-Malay) cuisine and is a popular place for quick, cheap nasi kandar (rice served with side dishes of different curries…

  • Loving Hut

    Singapore

    Bright, airy and oozing healthy vibes, this strictly plant-based cafe serves up traditional local fare. Try the 'sesame chicken claypot rice' or 'manbo…

  • Tuck Kee Ipoh Sah Hor Fun

    Chinatown & the CBD

    This hawker stall is famous for its beautiful crayfish and prawn hor fun, stir-fried ribbon rice noodles and shellfish in a translucent gravy. Be warned…

  • Youtiao Stand

    Sarawak

    A street stall selling freshly made doughnuts and youtiao (fried Chinese churros) – perfect to bring on an upriver boat trip. Follow your nose to its…

  • Malaysian Food Street

    Sentosa Island

    With its faux-Malaysian streetscape, this indoor hawker centre beside Universal Studios feels a bit Disney. Thankfully, there's nothing fake about the…

  • Restoran 168

    Kuala Lumpur

    Plastic tables and noodle vendors spill out on to the pavement at this rustic place selling some of the best curry mee, spicy curry laksa and wan tan mee …

  • Restoran TKS

    Kuala Lumpur

    On KL's busiest food street is this nontouristy joint serving spicy Sichuan dishes. It's all good, from the chilli-oil fried fish to the gunpowder chicken…

  • Kee Mei Siew Pao

    Malaysia

    This basic shop is a great place to pick up some of Seremban’s famous pao (golden pastry pork buns).

  • Marang Market

    Peninsular Malaysia's Northeast

    This bustling market smells of slippery fish and ripe durians, but there are plenty of more accessible produce such as bananas – fresh or fried – to munch…

  • Orkid Ria

    Pulau Langkawi

    This is the place to go in Pantai Cenang for a banquet of Chinese-style seafood. It's packed out daily with families feasting on shrimp, crabs and fresh…

  • Lebanon

    Penang

    Middle Eastern visitors have brought their cuisine to Batu Ferringhi, and this is the pick of the lot. We fancy the meze platter, which brings together…

  • Diyana Cafe

    Sarawak

    A buzzing little place with pavement tables and views of the river that serves up tasty Indonesian fare, including nasi lalapan (rice, vegetables and tofu…

  • Koko Kitchen

    Peninsular Malaysia's Northeast

    Koko gets good reviews from campers for its small but changing menu of Asian and international dishes. You can also get a beer here, and it even has…

  • Restoran Bismillah

    Semporna

    This reliable stalwart caters to night owls and insomniacs, with fried noodle dishes, seafood rice and all manner of variations on the roti canai…

  • Ah Heng Curry Chicken Bee Hoon Mee

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    Work up a sweat with a bowl of award-winning coconut-curry noodle soup, scooped fresh from a fragrant, simmering vat. Don't worry if you find a snaking…

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