Must-see restaurants in Malaysia

  • Bean Curd Stall

    Malaysia

    Hot, fresh tau fu fah (bean curd pudding) is scooped into bowls at this roadside vendor outside the 7-Eleven. Service starts in the morning and the cart…

  • Tai Fatt

    Sabah

    This is the best kedai kopi in Tuaran. It excels at char mien/mee goreng, the local, mouthwatering take on Chinese fried noodles, overflowing with…

  • Santai Bistro

    Pulau Tioman

    This bar-restaurant right next to the jetty in Juara plays classic rock and serves good-enough sambal prawns, spicy Thai tom yum soups, vegetable salads…

  • Snowflake

    Kuala Lumpur

    The refreshing shaved ice and fruit jelly-based desserts here make you realise how much more there is to sweets in Asia than simple ice-cream. If you…

  • Restaurant Muar

    Kuala Lumpur

    Ever-reliable Malay home cooking at an unpretentious place with some outdoor tables. Try the petai squid and prawns, crispy fried eggs and cendol (shaved…

  • Yin's Sourdough Bakery

    George Town

    Tired of rice? Weary of noodles? Head here for freshly baked, additive-free bread, alongside tasty breakfasts, cinnamon rolls and lunchtime meals such as…

  • Keong Kee

    Kuala Lumpur

    This hawker stall, set under the branches of a tree in the lot across from Shaw Parade, is a Pudu institution. Try the coconut herbal chicken soup served…

  • Hong Kee Bamboo Noodle

    George Town

    Hong Kee Bamboo Noodle is known for its high-quality wan thun mee (noodle soup with dumplings), and at this shop you can see the noodles being handmade…

  • Miri Central Market

    Miri

    Of the Chinese-food purveyors selling kari ayam (chicken curry), porridge and the usual rice and noodle dishes, stall 6 (open 3.30am to 10am) is…

  • Murtabak Ana

    Kuala Lumpur

    You'd be hard-pressed to find a cheaper, more filling meal than a freshly made murtabak (Indian-style pancake stuffed with chicken or mutton) from this…

  • Ohana Cafe

    Sabah

    Friendly little kopitiam that most definitely is not halal. Come here for pork belly, barbecued pork and pork broth, plus a crunchy dose of vitamins in…

  • Restoran Selera Farizah

    Sabah

    If you prefer a Muslim kedai kopi (coffee shop), you could try this place, which serves roti, curries and nasi campur, with a rapt local audience watching…

  • Jawi House

    George Town

    The emphasis here is on rice, with biryani served with prawns, chicken, lamb or beef, and four different types of rice to choose from – including 'lemuni…

  • Crow’s Nest

    Malaysia

    For a mix of Malay and Western food (think burgers, nasi goreng and soups), this swish modern restaurant at Avillion Port Dickson is a reliable bet. Grab…

  • Fei Por

    Kuala Lumpur

    Famous for its chicken rice served into the early hours, this long-running operation in an art deco shophouse also has congee (rice porridge) and char siu…

  • KB Mall Food Court

    Kota Bharu

    There’s a food court serving international fast food (burgers, fried chicken) on the 1st floor of KB Mall. The mall is south of central Kota Bharu, on the…

  • T Homemade Cafe

    Kuala Terengganu

    This place next to Chinatown's Dragon Arch is a cooperative of a few food stalls and buzzes particularly for breakfast. You can try Chinese dishes here,…

  • Red Tomato

    Pulau Langkawi

    Red Tomato is run by expats who crank out some of the best pizzas on Pulau Langkawi. It’s also a popular breakfast spot; options include eggs cooked how…

  • Sri Annapoorana

    Taiping

    This no-frills restaurant offers southern Indian and Nepali dishes, including vegetarian banana-leaf specials (RM7), decent dosa (rice and lentil-flour…

  • Al-Amar Express

    Kuala Lumpur

    This glass-encased street-side restaurant is a great place for people-watching, manakeesh (a Lebanese-style pizza freshly made from scratch and oven baked…

  • Buah-Buahan Yong

    Kota Kinabalu

    Large variety of imported and local fruits and other fruit products. Fresh fruit juices, peeled fruit portions, yogurt smoothies and fruity milkshakes are…

  • Cliff Cafe

    Penang

    This multilevel food-and-beverage centre atop Penang Hill serves all the local favourites, including nasi goreng ayam (fried chicken rice) and char kway…

  • Centre Point Food Court

    Kota Kinabalu

    Your ringgit will go a long way at this popular and varied basement food court in the Centre Point mall. There are Malay, Chinese and Indian options, as…

  • Famous Mee Hakka

    Ipoh

    This busy, casual eatery dishes up a quality version of hakka mee – wheat noodles sprinkled with ground pork and served alongside a salty broth that bobs…

  • Kampung Boyan Hawker Centres

    Kuching

    Reached by tambang (ferries; RM1) from the Waterfront Promenade, Kampung Boyan's two tent-roofed hawker centres offer cheap, tasty Malay dishes and…

  • Bangunan Tamu Limbang

    Sarawak

    Houses Limbang’s wet market, with an upstairs hawker centre where you can try the town's speciality, Limbang rojak (a mixed-vegetable dish with a thick,…

  • Medan Selera

    Malaysia

    Pick up breakfast or an early lunch at this assembly of food stalls, serving fried chicken, lamb soup, char kway teow (fried noodles) and other quick 'n'…

  • Karaikudi

    George Town

    Come to this restaurant during lunchtime (11am to 4pm) for tasty, great value, South Indian–style banana-leaf set meals, and at other times for South and…

  • Subak

    Kuala Lumpur

    The restaurant's relaxed, leafy setting is lovely, but the quality of the Indonesian, Malaysian and Western dishes served here can be hit and miss. The…

  • Kedai Kopi Prima

    Taiping

    This busy Chinese coffee shop spills out onto the street in the evenings, with several vendors selling a mix of Chinese and Malay dishes, including fish…

  • Chef

    Sarawak

    Makes Chinese-inflected baked goods, including sweet and savoury bread rolls, sandwiches, pastries and surprisingly tasty Belgian chocolate cake. Ideal…

  • Food Court

    Sarawak

    A convenient food court with 10 stalls selling noodles, fried rice and cold drinks, as well as a stall selling excellent roti canai (flaky flat bread; RM3…

  • Little Penang Kafé

    Kuala Lumpur

    At peak meal times expect a long line outside this mall joint serving authentic food from Penang, including specialities such as curry mee (spicy soup…

  • Xiang Guo Bakery & Cake House

    Johor

    This Chinese-owned place is a decent spot for a meal (pizza, Malay-style noodles, rice dishes and more), a coffee or something sweet such as tiramisu or…

  • Night Market

    Sarawak

    An outdoor food court a block behind Main Bazaar with nine stalls selling Kayan, Kenyah and Malay food. Look for Robina's stall selling delicious ginger…

  • Restaurant Unique Seafood PJ23

    Malaysia

    Select your lunch from the tanks of live fish and crustaceans at this vast, banquet-style restaurant serving fresh Cantonese seafood.

  • Bikini Toppings

    Melaka City

    This popular spot serves tasty homemade ice cream including coconut flavour (served in a coconut; RM9.90) with a choice of toppings as well as thirst…

  • Gelanggang Kenyalang

    Sarawak

    An indoor food court off Jln Penghulu Nyanggau with Malay and Chinese stalls. A good, if gloomy, place for breakfast laksa or roti canai (flaky flat bread…

  • Suria Sabah

    Kota Kinabalu

    This behemoth of a mall is home to a number of international fast-food chains. You'll also find sushi-train restaurants, ice-cream vendors and egg-tart…

  • Bismillah Cendol

    Taiping

    Try cendol, a shaved-ice dessert laden with green pandan-leaf noodles, sugar syrup and toppings such as rice or red beans at this popular dessert stop.

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