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Top restaurants in KL for a truly Malaysian dining experience
Medan Ikan Bakar Bellamy: the smells and sounds alone would make you dance too! – HungryGoWhere pic, September 29, 2015.To be a Malaysian is to automatically be a lover of food, and we’re not picky about where we have it either! From canteen-style dining to alleyway street food, Malaysians from all walks of life will share a meal together because despite our background or race, ultimately we’re all drawn together by our love for Malaysian food.
Join HungryGoWhere on a trip around KL for an authentic gastronomic experience that will encompass all of the foods we love in this country.
Medan Ikan Bakar Bellamy
Hidden in the corner around Istana Negara is a whole community of ikan bakar stalls, aptly named Medan Ikan Bakar Bellamy! Their grilled seafood has landed them on TV and the web, bringing about throngs of Malaysians drawn together for their love of chargrilled fish.
We counted four restaurants for ikan bakar, but the offerings extend to nasi campur as well, with a myriad of other stalls selling fried goods and pastries for a full-blown foodgasm!
Do these fishies look a little saucy to you too? – HungryGoWhere pic, September 29, 2015.Order pari and ikan keli (stingray and catfish, RM17) at the first stall of Gerai Seri Menanti, and you’ll be rewarded with a generous portion that doesn’t even require rice for a substantial meal. However, the better soy and chili sauces lie in Ikan Bakar Seri Melaka, which changes the game with whole grilled squids, marinated with spices and salt for an addictive taste.
Chat Masala
An excellent example of northern and southern Indian cuisine, Chat Masala has managed to present vegetarian chicken and mutton dishes in such a style that you won’t even realise it’s not meat!
Don’t be fooled by the pre-lunch crowd, the lunch rush is real! – HungryGoWhere pic, September 29, 2015.Everything on the menu at this unassuming restaurant is delicious – take our word for it, and try out these other amazing restaurants in Brickfields as well!
We forgot it was vegetarian simply by how amazing it tastes. – HungryGoWhere pic, September 29, 2015.We recommend ordering the Thali Set (RM6.50), which has a limited number of servings daily, but the platter includes a large chapati or rice, kootu, poriyal, masala, sambar, karakuzambu, pickle, papadam and even a side of rasam! After that, indulge in their kulfi (RM5), a creamy, icy treat with vanilla notes, cardamom and pistachio slices. Perfect for beating the heat.
Sambal Hijau
Located right next to a mosque just after entering Kampung Sungai Penchala off the Penchala Highway, Sambal Hijau is a hit with the lunch crowd serving up a delectable nasi campur spread of no less than 50 dishes!
Best post-sembahyang meal in the area. – HungryGoWhere pic, September 29, 2015.It’s self-service of course, so you can get crazy with the dishes you like, heap on the ulam, curries, and sambal and even get dessert from the fridge after.
Lunch goes quick, so hurry. – HungryGoWhere pic, September 29, 2015.Prices range anywhere from RM1 to RM4 or up to RM15 for more premium items – our bill came up to an average of RM10 per person (an affordable price for an incredibly satisfying meal of tasty traditional Malay dishes). We would gladly brave the heat and fight the crowds for another meal at Sambal Hijau anytime!
That’s not all: we have 10 Restaurants in KL for a truly Malaysian dining experience, and if you’re not convinced, then we recommend pitting them against their Singaporean counterparts to truly appreciate Malaysian food! – September 29, 2015.
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