The Best Street Food Spots in Kuala Lumpur

Known for its legendary clam noodle soup, Lai Foong Lala Noodles offers a flavorful broth packed with shaoxing wine and local clams. The broth is slightly spicy and heavily spiked with Chinese wine, providing a warming effect to the body. Despite being associated with the shop name "Lai Foong", the stall has recently expanded to have its own shop.

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Johnson Wong

Chef – Penang , Malaysia

Flavourful broth packed with shaoxing wine and local clams. Legendary clam noodle in Kuala Lumpur. Flavourful broth packed with shaoxing wine and local clams (Lala) that easily heat up and warm your body.

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Specializing in a diverse range of Laksa dishes, Keng Nam Hai (Jln Prima) offers an authentic taste of Malaysia. Among the variety, the Chinese style curry laksa stands out with its fiery red color, fragrant spices, and subtle sweetness. Despite its intense color, it manages to maintain a balance, offering an enjoyable level of spiciness.

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Chi Ng

Food Writer & Traveler – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Laksa. Just one dish has so many variations in Malaysia. Johor laksa, Sarawak laksa, Assam laksa, Nyonya laksa... and of course curry laksa. Even curry laksa has further sub-categories: Penang white curry, KL-style curry laksa, Curry laksa a la Chinese style, and Malay style. The last two differ in the amount of coconut milk used. This one featured is Chinese style: fiery red without being unenjoyably spicy, fragrant spices, and subtly sweet!

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This humble spot is known for its slightly elevated hawker fanfares, offering dishes like freshwater prawn noodles in a milky savoury broth, garnished with delectable orange roe. Another highlight is the tender umami-packed beef broth and springy dry beef noodles. Despite its modest, slightly run-down appearance, the quality of the food is undeniable.

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Chi Ng

Food Writer & Traveler – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Slightly elevated hawker fanfares that’s still pretty cheap! Freshwater prawn noodles in milky savoury broth, and those orange roe gold! Tender umami-packed beef broth and springy dry beef noodles. It’s hot, it’s run-down, it’s out-of-the-way, it’s so good!

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Ming Kee Restaurant takes you on a nostalgic journey with its old-school charm. The interior exudes a vintage vibe, complemented by the skilled chef preparing noodles in a traditional manner. This spot is known for its regular customers who have been visiting for many years, engaging in lively conversations with the owner.

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Chi Ng

Food Writer & Traveler – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Everything about this shop is truly ‘tale as old as time’ - from the shabby interior, old man skilfully cooking the noodles, to the equally old patrons who have been frequenting the shop for tens of years chatting loudly with the owner. The noodles as well, is prepared in the old school way.

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Specializing in Siew Yoke (crispy roast pork), Restoran Wong Mei Kee offers a traditional roast pork dish that is said to melt in your mouth. The pork, carefully selected and prepared by Uncle Wong, boasts a balance of lean meat and thick fat, taking the crispy skin to another level. This careful preparation ensures that every piece served is near perfect, making it a must-try for roast pork lovers.

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Johnson Wong

Chef – Penang , Malaysia

Best Siew Yoke (crispy roast pork) in the world. A melt in your mouth roast pork. The pork is roasted traditionally with thick fat between a good balance of lean meat that makes the meat and crispy skin to another level. Uncle Wong carefully selects the meat, trimming off excess fat over burnt meat making sure every piece that goes into your mouth is near perfect. Best Siew Yoke (crispy roast pork) in the world.

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Located in a tucked-away village, Kit Kee Beef Noodle Stall is a humble shop with a rustic charm that is worth the search. Known for its beef noodles, the restaurant offers a robust and hearty broth, with flavorful beef cuts that have been braised for hours. For those who like variety, the "mixed meats" option includes tripe among other meats.

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Darren Teoh

Chef – Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia

Rustic and hearty beef noodles tucked away in a village. Looking for this almost signless shop can be daunting. Trust the process and Waze to bring you close. You will know it when you see pictures of its menu hanging on a banner in the front of the store. All the staff are amicable and are happy to recommend their favourites. There is a small assortment of noodles available, with the beef noodles being my favourite. The broth is robust and hearty and while the beef cuts are not fork tender they are flavourful from the hours of braising. Tripe is also available when you order the “mixed meats”.

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Imbi Ming Kee offers a traditional Malaysian breakfast staple consisting of rice noodles tossed in soy sauce, garlic, and onion-infused oil. The noodles are accompanied by pork offal and pork mince, all served in a steaming broth. This restaurant is a great choice for anyone looking to experience authentic local cuisine.

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Jenifer Kuah

Restaurateur – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

A Malaysian breakfast staple, rice noodles tossed in soy sauce, garlic and onion infused oil, served with pork offal, pork mince in steaming broth.

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With a specialty in beef noodles, Kedai Kopi Lai Foong offers a comforting and satisfying meal. Their dishes are known for their lightly seasoned soup, garnished with Chinese celery, and noodles tossed in soy sauce. For those who enjoy offals, this place provides a variety of options to choose from.

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Jenifer Kuah

Restaurateur – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Lai Foong beef noodles is located in Kedai Kopi Lai Foong. I love offals and they have all kinds! The soup is lightly seasoned and garnished with chinese celery, noodles tossed in soy sauce. Nourishing, comforting, satisfying.

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