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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Kota Kinabalu
Your ringgit will go a long way at this popular and varied basement food court in the Centre Point mall. There are Malay, Chinese and Indian options, as…
Ipoh
This busy, casual eatery dishes up a quality version of hakka mee – wheat noodles sprinkled with ground pork and served alongside a salty broth that bobs…
Kuching
Reached by tambang (ferries; RM1) from the Waterfront Promenade, Kampung Boyan's two tent-roofed hawker centres offer cheap, tasty Malay dishes and…
Sarawak
Houses Limbang’s wet market, with an upstairs hawker centre where you can try the town's speciality, Limbang rojak (a mixed-vegetable dish with a thick,…
Malaysia
Pick up breakfast or an early lunch at this assembly of food stalls, serving fried chicken, lamb soup, char kway teow (fried noodles) and other quick 'n'…
George Town
Come to this restaurant during lunchtime (11am to 4pm) for tasty, great value, South Indian–style banana-leaf set meals, and at other times for South and…
Kuala Lumpur
The restaurant's relaxed, leafy setting is lovely, but the quality of the Indonesian, Malaysian and Western dishes served here can be hit and miss. The…
Taiping
This busy Chinese coffee shop spills out onto the street in the evenings, with several vendors selling a mix of Chinese and Malay dishes, including fish…
Sarawak
Makes Chinese-inflected baked goods, including sweet and savoury bread rolls, sandwiches, pastries and surprisingly tasty Belgian chocolate cake. Ideal…
Sarawak
A convenient food court with 10 stalls selling noodles, fried rice and cold drinks, as well as a stall selling excellent roti canai (flaky flat bread; RM3…
Kuala Lumpur
At peak meal times expect a long line outside this mall joint serving authentic food from Penang, including specialities such as curry mee (spicy soup…
Johor
This Chinese-owned place is a decent spot for a meal (pizza, Malay-style noodles, rice dishes and more), a coffee or something sweet such as tiramisu or…
Sarawak
An outdoor food court a block behind Main Bazaar with nine stalls selling Kayan, Kenyah and Malay food. Look for Robina's stall selling delicious ginger…
Restaurant Unique Seafood PJ23
Malaysia
Select your lunch from the tanks of live fish and crustaceans at this vast, banquet-style restaurant serving fresh Cantonese seafood.
Melaka City
This popular spot serves tasty homemade ice cream including coconut flavour (served in a coconut; RM9.90) with a choice of toppings as well as thirst…
Sarawak
An indoor food court off Jln Penghulu Nyanggau with Malay and Chinese stalls. A good, if gloomy, place for breakfast laksa or roti canai (flaky flat bread…
Kota Kinabalu
This behemoth of a mall is home to a number of international fast-food chains. You'll also find sushi-train restaurants, ice-cream vendors and egg-tart…
Taiping
Try cendol, a shaved-ice dessert laden with green pandan-leaf noodles, sugar syrup and toppings such as rice or red beans at this popular dessert stop.