The cultural hub of the country and home to the iconic Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur is best known for its affordable luxury hotels, great shopping scene, and even better food. Malaysian capital boasts some of the finest shopping centers in the world, head towards Pavilion KL and Suria KLC for high-end luxurious items, or visit Petaling Street to have a real sense of local shopping.
In Kuala Lumpur, you will find some delectable dishes that you just cannot miss! There are some mouth-watering dishes and tasty dishes like Nasi Lemak, Hokkien Mee Malaysia, and Satay and many more. Continue reading to know more.
Nadi lemak is a light meal that consists of fragrant rice cooked in coconut milk and pandan leaves. It is traditionally served with fried anchovies, sliced cucumbers, fried fish called "ikan selar", an egg, peanuts and a sweet chili sauce. Some modern day versions of nadi lemak now offer a wider array of other side dishes. The dish is generally served for breakfast.
The most popular places to try out Nasi Lemak are Nasi Lemak Antarabangsa and Malaysia Grill.
This dish comes from the area of the central Malaysian peninsula and typically includes a large amount of pork and lard. While there are different preparations of this meal, it is common for it to include noodles that have been braised or stir-fried in a dark aromatic sauce. Hokkien mee malaysia is a very popular dish with the Chinese and Indian people located in Kuala Lumpur.
The most popular places to try out Hokkien Mee Malaysia are Ming Hoe., Fav and Kim Lian Kee Hokkien Mee.
Originating in Indonesia, satay is an iconic Malay dish with few ingredients. Diced or sliced meat, ranging anywhere from chicken, goat, mutton, beef, and pork, to fish and even tofu, are put on skewers and grilled or barbecued. It is often served with kecap manis, a sweet soy sauce. Thai-style peanut sauces are also common.
The most popular places to try out Satay are Zaini Satay and Satay Station.
You can enjoy Laska in two different forms. There are curry Laksa, which has a coconut base with noodles, and there is Asam Laski which is has a very sour soup with noodles. Rice noodles (laksa noodles) are usually used but occasionally rice vermicelli can be found in these spicy Asian soups.
The most popular places to try out Curry Laksa are Limapulo: Baba Can Cook and Yummy Campus.
This is a seafood medley dish from Indonesia and Malaysia that commonly includes fish such as stingray, seabass, mackerel, squid, shrimp and others. The words 'ikan bakar' can be translated as burnt roasted fish. Usually the fish is cooked on an open grill and then charred to perfection. This cuisine usually is prepared with a marinade made from orange chili sauce.
The most popular places to try out Ikan Bakar are Sambal hijau restaurant, Gerai Seri Menanti Ikan Bakar Jalan Bellamy and Omah's Malaysian Cuisine.
This Southeast Asian flatbread dish has an Indian influence and is commonly found in places like Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. Roti canai is traditionally made by pan-frying using the ingredients of flour, water, eggs and fat. Popular for breakfast, this dish is often served with curry and can be either sweet or savory.
The most popular places to try out Roti Canai are lon, Mansion Tea Stall and VALENTINE ROTI ( The Best Roti Canai ).
A popular Malaysian comfort food, bak kut teh is a dish that consists of pork rib cooked in an herbal broth. This flavorful dish is comprised of pork broth that contains succulent meat, crispy lettuce and fried bean curd skin. In some preparations of bak kut teh the broth is heavily seasoned with herbs which can give it a natural sweet taste.
The most popular places to try out Bak Kut Teh are Sun Fong Bak Kut Teh and Minji Bak Kut Teh.
A spicy and tangy fish dish, asam pedas is commonly found in Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia. This spicy meal can be prepared with a Kembung fish, which is also known as an Indian mackerel. It is commonly served with a side of steamed rice and sometimes is accompanied by a salted egg.
The most popular places to try out Asam Pedas are Zheng Chelsea, deff and Restoran Asam Pedas Kampung Baru.
A comfort food popular in Malaysia and Singapore, lor mee is a dish that consists of noodles, broth and a variety of meats and seafoods. The noodles are typically a thick yellow variety of egg noodle and the broth is usually eggy and starch-filled. Ingredients added to enrich the meal include fish cakes and hard-boiled eggs as well as dumplings that are made from pork or chicken.
The most popular places to try out Lor Mee are deff, Ah Pui Loh Mee and Hennessey Lor Mee.
Beef short ribs are made from cuts of beef from the brisket, chuck or rib areas of beef cattle. The short ribs are slow roasted or barbequed for up to 10-12 hours creating a tender, and tantalizing meal that will melt in your mouth! The racks of meat are served in many diners as a rack of meat. The meat is torn apart by hand and eaten straight from the bone.
The most popular places to try out Beef Short Ribs are The Bistro at Hollywood Schoolhouse, Tony Roma's and lon.
This dish is made with mouth-watering Wagyu beef which is well-known for it's succulent flavor. This meat has a good amount of fat and a slight sweetness which dissipates when eaten and is replaced with a rich beef flavor. It is usually grilled and served on a skewer with salt and pepper seasoning added for taste.
The most popular places to try out Waygu Tataki are Yama Steamboat, The Dry Aged Steak Boutique, Vantador and lon.
Nasi Kandar traces its roots back to Penang, where Tamil Muslim traders would often transport their wares on their shoulders using poles called "kandar". A base of steamed rice ("nasi") is stored in a wooden container, giving it a distinct aroma. It is topped with a generous portion of a curry-based sauce. Common side dishes include cubes of beef or lamb, fish roe, fried prawns, and even fried squid.
The most popular places to try out Nasi Kandar are Original Kayu Nasi Kandar, Mohd.Yaseem Nasi Kandar Restaurant and 34.
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