George Town
Expect traditional Italian dishes, tasty pizzas and superb desserts at this well-respected restaurant, which has an intimate home on the edge of Little…
Must-see restaurants in Malaysia
Pulau Tioman
This very inexpensive place right next to the jetty serves burgers, omelettes and Malay and Thai specialities such as kampung noodles and tom yum.
Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar
Offers banana fritters so tasty that they can get away with charging a bit more for them than other vendors. The stall also sells curry puffs (RM1.60).
Kuching
All manner of soft and delicious bao (buns) filled with an array of flavours emerge from this squeaky-clean bakery. Great for food on the go.
George Town
At this modern-feeling cafeteria serving Asian-style meat-free dishes, expect set meals, an emphasis on noodle dishes, fresh juices and herbal teas.
Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar
This well-regarded Japanese restaurant specialises in platters of fresh sashimi served on crushed ice. Also serves a range of good-value sets.
Sabah
In the evenings this space comes alive with locals chowing down on barbecued chicken wings, roti canai and other halal foodstuffs.
Kuching
Delicious egg tarts with the flakiest of bases are the speciality here. Options include traditional, pandan, coconut and Portuguese style.
Cherating
Eat where the locals do and save a handful of ringgit. Choose your fresh seafood then watch it get grilled in a delicious spicy sambal.
Penang
This buzzy hawker centre has the usual selection of Chinese noodle dishes, Indian breads and meat curries, and Malaysian seafood dishes.
Mei Keng Fatt Seafood Restaurant
Kuala Lumpur
This long-running seafood restaurant, famous for its chilli crab, is great for group dining, but check the prices before ordering.
Sarawak
A simple seafront kopitiam (coffee shop) serving delicious seafood mee (noodles) with fresh prawns (RM7).
Miri
Fruit and veggies, some straight from the jungle, are sold at stalls owned by Chinese, Malay, Iban and Orang Ulu people.
Sepilok
Beside the entrance to SORC is this oasis of a cafe with hot and cold drinks, ice creams, sandwiches and hot meals.
Kuala Lumpur
A long-established Middle Eastern restaurant serving good-value meaty kebabs, couscous and Turkish coffee.
Johor
This shopping centre has a decent array of restaurants on its 3rd floor as well as fast-food outlets.
George Town
Fresh salads, juices, healthy rice and noodle dishes are all served at this appealing veggie cafe.
Lahad Datu
Malaysia's franchised patisserie is located in Fajar Centre (it has free wi-fi, too). Good cakes.
Batu Caves
In the middle of the block of restaurants and food stalls on the right as you approach the stairs to Temple Cave is Restoran Rani, selling no-frills, well…
Penang
Buy fish and other seafood at the nearby market stalls in Pulau Betong village and bring them to this simple shack of a cafe to be cooked as you like, for…
Pahang & Tioman Island
In a nice change from other floating restaurants, Mama serves Asian food including freshly made roti and naan breads and vegetarian meals as well as good…
Pahang & Tioman Island
This floating restaurant serves a dish called kerabu, finely diced meat and vegetables with a light lemongrass sauce that’s got way more local cred than…
George Town
Lovers of cheesecake and other sweet treats rejoice. There are scores of flavours of the dessert available, including locally inspired creations such as…
George Town
The impressive buffet spreads at the top of the KOMTAR tower complement the panoramic city views. On weekends a 'sunrise' breakfast (RM48) is offered from…
George Town
Come with a large appetite if you fancy tackling these whopping bowls of ramen noodles, which come doused in a variety of soups and sauces. The mammoth…
Malaysia
Fairly average banana-leaf spreads, puri (fried bread), mutton curry and other mainstays of Indian cuisine. Buy some sticky besan ladoo (round, buttery,…
Pulau Tioman
With two locations – one right by the Tekek pier and the other up the road by Berjaya Resort – this friendly Malaysian joint offers wholesome fare, big…
Malaysia
Head to this food court for a wide range of inexpensive Malaysian dishes, from chicken rice and nasi lemak (coconut rice with anchovies, peanuts and spicy…
Perak
A bustling and friendly banana-leaf restaurant in Batu Gajah, one of several similarly casual Indian and Malay places dotted along the main road through…
Johor
This little open-air cafe is right at the jetty, serving passable international fare, such as pizza and grilled chicken salad with balsamic dressing.
George Town
There's a wide range of tasty steamed and fried small Chinese dishes served under this black-painted open shed with sea views across the busy road.
Cherating
Once located on the beach and now set beside the river, Duyong is a decent enough place for Chinese and Thai food, or a drink.
Malaysia
The cafe at FRIM's Clubhouse serves nasi goreng, mee goreng and other local fare, but opening hours can be unpredictable.
Pahang & Tioman Island
Fruit stalls line the grid of streets between the Padang and Sungai Pahang and along the riverfront at Jln Sultan Ahmad.
Pahang & Tioman Island
Food stalls line the grid of streets between the Padang and Sungai Pahang and along the riverfront at Jln Sultan Ahmad.
Pulau Tioman
This Chinese-owned spot does a particularly tasty sizzling hotplate with bean curd and serves beer.
