There is something appealing about hawker stalls located by the streets and behind the alley. Nothing can beat the good, authentic taste of local street food, so come and join us in discovering among the best street food spots for you to try in KL!
1. Pudu 为食街 Pudu Wai Sek Kai
Pudu Wai Sek Kai has been in business for almost 30 years in KL, serving nostalgic street food to regular and new patrons. There are a number of hawker stalls for you to choose from with a variety of street foods. Make sure to try customers’ favourite curry chee cheong fun there, many people have included positive reviews for it!
Address: Jalan Sayur, Pudu, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating hours:
Monday – 12pm to 10pm
Tuesday – 12pm to 10pm
Wednesday – 12pm to 10pm
Thursday – 12pm to 10pm
Friday – 12pm to 10pm
Saturday – 12pm to 10pm
Sunday – 12pm to 10pm
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/upnc3PNM1KGebhKy5
2. 友力为食街 Yulek Hawker Stall (Street Food)
A fan of char kuey teow? Get yours now at Yulek Hawker Stall, located at Jalan Kaskas 2, Cheras. Other than char kuey teow, you can also enjoy a wide array of food like hokkien mee, yau char koey, chicken rice, porridge and many more! The food is also affordable, making it the perfect street food for your meal.
Address: 19b, Jalan Kaskas 2, Taman Cheras, 56100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating hours:
Monday – 4pm to 12pm
Tuesday – 4pm to 12pm
Wednesday – 4pm to 12pm
Thursday – 4pm to 12pm
Friday – 4pm to 12pm
Saturday – 4pm to 12pm
Sunday – 4pm to 12pm
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/vo1tkSVkEh7w38L29
3. Sweet Potato Ball Petaling Street
If you are looking for something to snack on, make your way to Petaling Street to get one of the best sweet potato balls in town. The stall has been operating since 1973 and the taste from then is still remarkably the same – delicious! Many regulars have been coming back to this stall over and over again; a proof of amazing food.
Address: 21-27, Beside Tang City Food court, 21-27, Jalan Hang Lekir, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
Operating hours:
Monday – 7.30am to 2.30pm
Tuesday – 7.30am to 2.30pm
Wednesday – 7.30am to 2.30pm
Thursday – 7.30am to 2.30pm
Friday – 7.30am to 2.30pm
Saturday – 7.30am to 2.30pm
Sunday – 7.30am to 2.30pm
Contact information: 010-220 0018
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/i4k3sxRLjHPXUGNS6
4. Hon Kee Porridge
Hon Kee Porridge is famous for serving porridge, which is comfort food for many locals in Malaysia. The restaurant has been established since 1949, further ensuring that their porridge recipe is crafted to perfection. Make sure to try their raw fish porridge – you will be amused to find how good the combination is.
Address: 93, Jalan Hang Lekir, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
Operating hours:
Monday – 5am to 2.30pm
Tuesday – 5am to 2.30pm
Wednesday – 5am to 2.30pm
Thursday – 5am to 2.30pm
Friday – 5am to 2.30pm
Saturday – 5am to 2.30pm
Sunday – 5am to 2.30pm
Contact information: 016-666 0603
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/nytKZt1s4s6bvFzn7
5. Sin Kiew Yee Shin Kee Beef Noodles
A bowl of beef noodle would be the perfect meal after a long day at work. Sin Kiew Yee Shin Kee Beef Noodles provides among the most authentic beef noodles in KL, vouched by many previous patrons. Their beef noodle is packed with umami flavour, just the right stuff to warm tired souls.
Address: 7a, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating hours:
Monday – 10.30am to 6pm
Tuesday – 10.30am to 6pm
Wednesday – Closed
Thursday – 10.30am to 6pm
Friday – 10.30am to 6pm
Saturday – 10.30am to 6pm
Sunday – 10.30am to 6pm
Contact information: 012-673 7318
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/FHSc8TiBn74LsBFA7
6. Sup Haji Abu (Ali Sup)
Sometimes it only takes a simple plain rice with a savory broth to brighten your day. Sup Haji Abu serves a variety of soup from mutton, chicken and meat or mix them all for a bit of everything. Other than soups, you can also order nasi lemak and pair it with your main dish!
Address: 57A, Jalan Doraisamy, Chow Kit, 50100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating hours:
Monday – 5pm to 11.30pm
Tuesday – 5pm to 11.30pm
Wednesday – 5pm to 11.30pm
Thursday – 5pm to 11.30pm
Friday – 5pm to 11.30pm
Saturday – 5pm to 11.30pm
Sunday – 5pm to 11.30pm
Contact information: 012-211 2786
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/kJ4bj5r3jPkRFqXP9
7. Kim Soya Bean
Located in the heart of KL’s Chinatown, Kim Soya Bean is said to have been established for 90 years. They sell among the best tau foo fah and soy bean drinks in town, at an affordable price. Many patrons vouched for the stall, saying that they have been buying from the stall since they were little to the ripe age of adulthood.
Address: 49, Jalan Petaling, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating hours:
Monday – 11am to 10pm
Tuesday – 11am to 10pm
Wednesday – 11am to 10pm
Thursday – 11am to 10pm
Friday – 11am to 10pm
Saturday – 11am to 10pm
Sunday – 11am to 10pm
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/kgweYyVboxrMibCq6
8. Asyiq Mee Rebus
The street food-feel is apparent at Asyiq Mee Rebus, where they serve a good number of noodles and patrons to patrons. The stall is located at an alley in Jalan Kemunting, not that far from the Dang Wangi LRT station. Make sure to try their signature mee rebus and add on a plate of rojak to pair with, it will make a good light meal for you.
Address: Lorong Kamunting 2, Chow Kit, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating hours:
Monday – 8am to 2.30pm
Tuesday – 8am to 2.30pm
Wednesday – 8am to 2.30pm
Thursday – 8am to 2.30pm
Friday – 8am to 3pm
Saturday – 8am to 2.30pm
Sunday – 8am to 2.30pm
Contact information: 012-333 9876
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/UKUefrSs9QfQcFD79
9. Soon Lee Prawn Mee
“A hidden street food gem in KL,” said a patron when speaking about Soon Lee Prawn Mee. This hawker stall mainly serves local noodle dishes as their specialties, but mostly prawn noodles and char kuey teow. You can enjoy their deep prawn noodle’s broth – flavorful and spicy, just like how Malaysians like it.
Address: 34, 22, Jalan Batu Ambar, Taman Kok Lian, 51200 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
Operating hours:
Monday – Closed
Tuesday – 2pm to 10pm
Wednesday – 2pm to 10pm
Thursday – 2pm to 10pm
Friday – 2pm to 10pm
Saturday – 2pm to 10pm
Sunday – 2pm to 10pm
Contact information: 012-660 7127
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/7vTwDa7Vh7yoc5xr5
10. Ah Keong’s ABC & Ice Cendol Stall
What is more Malaysian other than having ABC or cendol to wrap up your meal? Ah Keon’s ABC & Ice Cendol serves traditional ABC and cendol, with just the right sweetness for the best experience. The stall is manned by an elderly couple and you bet you will get just the best dessert from their span of experiences.
Address: 21A, Jalan Padang Belia, Brickfields, 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating hours:
Monday – Closed
Tuesday – 8.30am to 4pm
Wednesday – 8.30am to 4pm
Thursday – 8.30am to 4pm
Friday – 8.30am to 4pm
Saturday – 8.30am to 4pm
Sunday – Closed
Contact information: 012-319 6656
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/HNWuQsGSXkGoBtTH8
Good spots, good food! With the list ending, this is your sign to head out and make your way to these places to enjoy unforgettable street food in the heart of KL. Happy eating!
