Hi Guys,
So I finally did it. I booked a flight to KL. I couldn’t resist since a year ago, the last time I was in KL I had a taste of KL food, but wasn’t able to do a proper feature. (not to mention my photography sucked back then!) So this time around, armed with my photography gear as well as my new found love for food (ok so its not quite new) I booked a flight to KL. I am staying over for 9 days, as to where to I am staying, I still have no idea. Luckily the most awesome boss has decided to put me up for a few days. So all you Nuffnangers out there, especially in Malaysia, I am sure you guys are jealous since I’ll be staying with THE Timothy Tiah.
Because my reason for going to KL is primarily based on the food trip, I’ve asked CH to send me a list of MUST-TRY dishes in KL, Penang, and Subang. How I am gonna get there, I still don’t know. So if you’ve got something or rather tried something in KL, Penang, or Subang, and its not on my list, let me know! I definitely would want to try it. This is the start of a special feature called “Foodie Manila goes KL crazy!” My trip is scheduled for October 5 till October 14. Now if any of you food bloggers in Malaysia are free during those days, please hit me up an email, tweet, or a comment. I’d love to meet some local food bloggers!
1.) Hokkien Mee (the best place is in a small town just outside KL (Tanjung Malim) just off the main highway.)
2.) Bak Kut Teh
3.) Indian Rojak
4.) Prawn Mee
5.) Chee Cheong Fun
6.) Lam Mee (Only at Pudu an outlet called May King) (this is actually lomi but its much better)
7.) Briyani Rice (spicy)
8.) Nasi Kandar (spicy)
9.) Nasi Lemak (spicy)
10.) Nasi Dagang/Kerabu (food court) – KLCC food court
11.) Ikan Bakar – Grilled fish with sambal (at Istana)
12.) Hakka Yong Tau Fu (Balakong)
13.) Chendol – Indian Ice Shaving
14.) Curry Puff (Curry Empanada)
15.) Char Kuay Teow.
16.) Kangkong Cuttle Fish
17.) Grilled Chicken Wings.
18.) Steamboat (suggested:
19.) Goreng Pisang (Banana Fritters)
20.) Satay
21.) Roti Canai
22.) Wanton Noodle (Dry/Sauce version)
23.) Beef Ball Noodles (Dry/Sauce version) – Jalan Tan Siew Sin is the best.
If you want to try some of these in nice setting I recommend either the KLCC food court OR the Mid Valley MegaMall. If you don’t mind the heat/no airconditioning the most convenient is Jalan Alor at night or head out to SS2 town centre Petaling Jaya.
Seafood Dinner Dishes. These are available in various seafood places like in Klang,
1.) Marmite Crab/Prawn
2.) Salted Egg Butter Prawn/Squid
3.) Asam Fish
4.) Fish Head Curry
5.) Sambal Sotong (Sambal Squid)
6.) Kangkong Belacan
7.) Gunness Stout Pork Rib
8.) Deep Friend Baby Squid
Some high-end to mid-range restaurants worth trying
1.) Tamarind Spring in Ampang
2.) Top Hat Jalan Stonor (near KLCC)
3.) Tenji Japanese
4.) Coliseum Cafe (this is about nostalgia not so much the food although its decent)
5.) Coca Steamboat (there is a few including one at KLCC but the sauce is the best)
6.) Wai Kee Roast Goose Pudu
7.) For Dim Sum I recommend Hong Kee Dim Sum (the original is at Pandan Indah but there are several other outlets now)
8.) Amarin Heavenly Thai – The Gardens Mid Valley – there are many thai restaurants in KL all about the same price worth trying but the reason I am recommending this one is that I know pinoys love rice and this Pineapple Fried Rice here is really the best and pricy too.
9.) The Soul – mix of Indian-Asian-Western food but the atmosphere is very lively.
10.) For drinks – Luna Bar at Pacific Regency Apartment/Hotel or Skybar at Trader Hotel
11.) For hainanese fare – kaya and toast with other dishes – Yut Kee Jalan Wangi – try the roast pork roll or the pork chop.
12.) Sek Yuen – Pudu – very traditional fare but some good dishes
13.) Old China Cafe – Jalan Balai Polis – Nyonya food and traditional atmosphere (Spicy)
I’ll just update this list as I go on!
Cheers,
Carlos
p.s. REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS TRIP!
