Discovering the Most Famous Street Eats in Kuala Lumpur

Bak Kut Teh Soup, Nasi Lemak, Roti Canai, Chee Cheong Fun,...

Exploring the most renowned street foods of Kuala Lumpur is a must for travelers.

1. Bak Kut Teh Soup

Bak Kut Teh is a beloved pork rib soup originating from Fujian, China, highly favored in Kuala Lumpur. The pork ribs are first parboiled, then marinated with garlic, pepper, herbs, and spices, and stewed for hours to achieve a fragrant and flavorful broth. Not only delicious but also considered a nutritious dish.

2. Chee Cheong Fun

Chee Cheong Fun, with its appealing appearance and enticing flavor, is sure to mesmerize many travelers. This Kuala Lumpur delicacy consists of smooth white rice rolls served with sweet black sauce, topped with a sprinkle of fragrant sesame seeds. For an extra depth of flavor, you can add chili sauce to enhance the taste.

3. Hokkien Char Mee (Stir-fried Hokkien Noodles)

'The giant' in Chinese cuisine, Hokkien Char Mee is one of the most beloved dishes here. While originating from Fujian, this dish in Kuala Lumpur boasts its own unique characteristics. Made from thick yellow noodles, sliced pork or chicken, squid, and cabbage, all stir-fried with dark soy sauce.

4. Wantan Mee

One of the most uniquely popular dishes among the Chinese community in Kuala Lumpur is Wantan Mee. This type of noodles is typically served dry with a bit of sweet sauce, a few slices of char siu pork, and dumplings. It is highly favored by locals and Asian tourists for its palatable taste.

5. Cantonese Porridge

Kickstart your day of exploration in Kuala Lumpur with a bowl of hearty Cantonese Congee. Packed with your choice of fish, pork, beef, or chicken, this dish promises to fuel you up with abundant energy. A perfect breakfast option for all ages, from the young to the elderly, try it once and it will surely linger in your memory.

6. Yong Tau Foo

Dive into the popular Kuala Lumpur delight of Yong Tau Foo, featuring fish or meat stuffed into tofu and crisply fried. Dubbed as 'stuffed tofu', this dish is gaining popularity and is crafted with various ingredients such as pate, fish, soybeans, bitter gourd, mushrooms, or even eggplants.

7. Chicken Rice

When it comes to Kuala Lumpur's quintessential dish, Chicken Rice undoubtedly tops the list. You can find this dish almost everywhere in Kuala Lumpur, from upscale restaurants to small street stalls. Tempt your taste buds with tender, aromatic steamed chicken served with fragrant rice, accompanied by slices of cucumber and ginger sauce.

8. Nasi Lemak

Nasi Lemak stands as an iconic rice dish across Malaysia. Its fame boils down to one simple reason—it's irresistibly delicious. And of course, when you're in Kuala Lumpur, finding this dish is a breeze.

Prepared with coconut milk-infused rice, peanuts, paired with boiled or fried eggs and dried anchovies. Some stalls also serve it with chicken or shredded beef. With increasing demand, many roadside stalls as well as upscale restaurants offer a vegetarian version of Nasi Lemak—replacing dried anchovies with vegetarian ones. Nasi Lemak is affordable and suits everyone's palate.

9. Satay

Satay is essentially skewered meat marinated with peanuts and a blend of unique spices for a rich flavor, then grilled over glowing red charcoal. The tantalizing aroma of grilled meat skewers wafts through the food streets of Kuala Lumpur, tempting many travelers to stop and indulge.

10. Roti Canai

Roti Canai, a flatbread originating from India, where 'Roti' means bread. Made with ingredients like butter, sugar, milk, and flour. It can be enjoyed with chicken curry, fish, or various vegetables, or simply with condensed milk, liquid milk, or sugar. If you're tired of rice or stir-fried noodles, switch to the taste of Roti Canai. It's the most beloved breakfast dish in Kuala Lumpur.

As per Traveltimes.vn

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Source: Travel guide by Mytour