Looking to visit Petaling Street? Here is our top 8 delicious Petaling Street food to try while you’re there.
1. Claypot Lou Shu Fan
When you cook Lou Shu Fan, the thick and short noodles in a clay pot, pair them up with rich sauce, minced pork and eggs, you’re basically getting a taste of heaven on earth. In Petaling Street, only one place does it best, and that’s Song Kee Restaurant.
Where to get it: Song Kee Restaurant
Hours: 11.30 AM – 9.30 PM (Closed on Wednesdays)
2. Beef Ball Noodle
If you’re not into anything too heavy in taste and you’re looking for something soupy and refreshing, Song Kee is also well known for their Beef Ball Noodle. Dry egg noodles topped with braised beef and pork bean paste to be paired with a bowl of beef ball soup – it’s a meal you will never forget.
Where to get it: Song Kee Restaurant
Hours: 11.30 AM – 9.30 PM (Closed on Wednesdays)
3. Nyonya Pai Tee
If you’re not familiar with the Nyonya cuisine, you might not have heard of Pai Tee before, and that’s going to change today. A mixture of white radish, carrot, spring onions and other veggies served in a crispy, bowl-shaped crust and paired with a sweet and lightly spicy sauce – you can snack on these forever.
Where to get it: Old China Café
Hours: 11.00 AM – 11.00 PM
4. Yong Tau Foo
One of the most famous Malaysian street food is the Yong Tau Foo, and in Petaling Street, no one does it better than Madras lane, you can tell by the amount of crowd that typically flocks there. From fishballs to a stuffed bitter gourd, there’s something for everyone there.
Where to get it: Madras Lane
Hours: 8.00 AM – 2.00 PM
5. Muah Chee
Steamed glutinous rice balls chopped into bite-size pieces and coated in crushed nuts – this is a street food you definitely have to try if you’re in Petaling Street.Get it from Madam Tang who is no stranger to Petaling Street. The only downside to this is that she only serves a limited number each day so come early if you want your hands on it.
Where to get it: Madam Tang Muah Chee Queen, 42, Jalan Hang Lekir
Hours: 9.15 AM – 3.00 PM
6. Chee Cheong Fun
Rice rolls served in a sweet and spicy sauce – what’s not to love about it? It melts in your mouth, and it gives you a burst of flavour. Kim Lian Kee Has been serving them for decades, and he still remains one of the best Chee Cheong Fun provider in town.
Where to get it: Kim Lian Kee, 51, 49, Jalan Petaling
Hours: 11.00 AM -10.00 PM
7. Raw Fish Porridge
In operation since 1949, Hon Kee does the best Raw Fish Porridge at a very affordable price of RM6.50 a set.When you order this meal, you’ll get fresh fish sashimi on the side, and all you need to do is mix it well with your porridge before enjoying the meal. It’s simple, but it will definitely give you all the feels.
Where to get it: Hon Kee Porridge, 93, Jalan Hang Lekir
Hours: 4.00 AM – 2.30 PM
8. Curry Laksa
At Madras Lane every ingredient that is put into your bowl of curry laksa is made fresh daily.Each bowl is packed with beancurd, vegetables and chicken, so you know you’re getting a hearty meal when you make your way here.
Where to get it: Madras Lane
Hours: 8.00 AM – 2.00 PM
If you liked this list of our Top 8 Petaling Street Food, check out our 6 Must-Try Nasi Lemak in Petaling Jaya, 6 Insta-worthy Cafés to Visit in Petaling Jaya and 5 Popular Steamboat Restaurants in Sri Petaling.
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