Miri
Often packed with families tucking into a banquet of shared dishes, this breezy, open-air eatery specialises in Chinese-style dishes such as ‘braised…
Must-see restaurants in Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei
Miri
Expat Indonesian oil workers in bright-yellow overalls flock to this tin-roofed shed for lalapan (tofu, tempeh, meat, spinach-like greens, raw cucumber…
Pulau Langkawi
Of the string of Chinese-style seafood restaurants in Kuah, Wonderland has been around longer than most and gets the best reviews. It’s an informal, open…
Kuala Lumpur
One of the few round-the-clock operations on this eat street. You can come here during the day for dim sum or drunken chicken mee (noodles) made with rice…
George Town
Items such as currywurst and bratwurst may carry a German accent, but fondue and rösti (Swiss-style potato pancakes) solidify Edelweiss' Swissness. The…
Malaysia
A friendly, family-run place at the Food Garden hawker centre, a 10-minute walk uphill from the clock tower. Come here for a choice of Western and Asian…
Penang
Eat any time of the day or night, with dishes ranging from murtabak (roti prata filled with pieces of mutton, chicken or vegetables) to dosa (savoury…
George Town
Though more like a bar than a restaurant, Kashmir can be relied on for delicious tandoori. Attentive service, an assertive Indian soundtrack (with live…
Brunei Darussalam
This welcoming cafe north of the jetty is a good stop for inexpensive meals, such as nasi katok, nasi goreng (fried rice) and mee goreng (fried noodles)…
Kuala Lumpur
The dish at this famous street stall comes in two parts: dry, steamed noodles topped with a thick soy-sauce mince, and the chunky beef balls in a clear…
Pulau Pangkor
Fong Leong is a place where locals gather to knock back Tiger beer over steamed fish and fried squid. Expect brusque service but tasty food.
Singapore
As dusk falls locals flock here for the cool breeze, cheap drinks, live music and televised sports fixutres. The menu offers a selection of tasty burgers…
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…
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…
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…
Chinatown, Merdeka Square & Bukit Nanas
This huge banana-yellow and palm-tree-green canteen serves delicious mamak (Muslim Indian-Malay) food, and is perfect for a roti or dosa and curry sauce…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar
Drop by here at any time of the day or night for reliable mamak (Muslim Indian-Malay) food, including roti canai and hariyali tikka (spiced chicken with…
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…
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…
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…
Little India & Kampong Glam
Adorned with hessian bags packed with chillies, fennel seeds and other Indian staples, this grocery shop is considered one of the city's best spice…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Chinatown, Merdeka Square & Bukit Nanas
The cafe at the KL City Gallery serves nasi lemak (rice boiled in coconut milk, served with fried anchovies and peanuts), toast sets and cakes.
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…
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…
Chinatown, Merdeka Square & Bukit Nanas
At the entry level to Menara KL is this Punjabi restaurant dishing up tasty tandoori platters, curries and naan breads as well as teh tarik, masala tea…
Taiping
This no-frills restaurant offers southern Indian and Nepali dishes, including vegetarian banana-leaf specials (RM7), decent dosa (rice and lentil-flour…
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…
Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar
The family who run this stall in a parking lot across the road from KL Sentral use giant woks to fry up tasty Indian snacks such as lentil vadai (fritters…
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…
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…
