At 2.4km-long, the Setia Alam pasar malam was named as the longest pasar malam in the 2011 Malaysian Book of Records. Every Saturday night, the stretch of road is filled with stalls selling every thing imaginable from car accessories to pet bunnies. The lure of the Setia Alam pasar malam is the array of foods that you would not usually find in a normal night market. The first half of the market is filled with Malay food while the second half is full of Chinese, Tawainese, Thai, Japanese and other exotic snacks that you would only expect to find in a shopping mall. Here are 10 of the foods at Setia Alam pasar malam that may catch your attention. (The restaurants are listed in no particular order. Some of the establishments below are non-halal.)

1. Taiwanese Egg Burger

Salty, savoury, and hot off the plate, the Taiwanese egg burger is a good appetizer to prepare your tummy for more goodies to come. At the bottom of the burger is a muffin bun that is slightly sweet to taste. Like an open-faced burger, there is no top bun but instead, a sunny side up egg pan-fried to a golden brown. In between the two layers is a meat filling that gives an extra dimension to the snack. There is a choice of Taiwanese sausage, chicken ham, black pepper chicken ham or minced pork. To gel all the layers together is a sprinkle of melted cheese and chili sauce. This is a delicious quick bite that is not too filling. The Taiwanese egg burger is priced at RM3.50 per piece.

2. Mamma-Mia Coconut Ice Cream

If you think this is one of those artificially flavoured coconut ice cream, you are wrong. Mamma-Mia Coconut Ice Cream is made with real coconut juice and meat. To drive home the idea that the flavour is natural, the ice cream is thoughtfully served in a coconut shell complete with remnants of freshly scraped coconut meat. Topped off with slivers of fresh coconut flesh, sweet corn and grounded peanuts, this ice cream is a deliciously refreshing dessert that will make you go “mamma mia!” In case a cold bowl of coconut ice cream does not wash down the heat of walking through a crowded street market, you even get a complimentary cup of fresh coconut juice. Mamma-Mia Coconut Ice-Cream costs RM5 per coconut bowl.

3. Black Tofu

Those who cannot bear the stench of smelly tofu can revel in its darker and pleasant-smelling cousin, the black tofu. A handful of black-coloured airy and chewy tofu is served in a piping hot bowl of chicken broth. It is then garnished with a generous helping of blended garlic, chili, pickled radish and fresh spring onions for a crunchy bite. The dish may look unappetizing at first, but your taste buds will rejoice once you’ve had a bite. The chicken broth is well seasoned with an umami flavour that is absolutely satisfying. With every bite of tofu, the yummy soup bursts into your mouth as the tofu soaks up the broth. In case you were wondering, the tofu gets it somber colour from black soybeans. Black tofu costs RM5 per bowl.

4. Korea Oyster

We were not kidding when we said they sold grilled oysters here. These oysters are imported from Korea, and were immediately frozen to preserve its freshness. Still sleeping in its shell, the meaty oysters are big enough to fit in the palm of a woman’s hand. The frozen oysters are grilled over hot fire and slathered with a generous helping of garlic, cheese or chili sauce. The flavourful sauce is delicious on its own but becomes a heavenly combination when paired with the oysters. However, the cheese and garlic sauce slightly overpowers the original taste of the oyster. On the other hand, the chili sauce mixed with spring onions really enhances the fresh oyster fragrance. Korea oyster costs RM12 for a serving of three oysters.

5. Fried Durian

You’ve had fried cempedak, but have you tried fried durian? It is probably the most sinful of snacks here. Pieces of durian flesh are dipped in batter and deep-fried in a pot of boiling oil until it is golden brown. On the outside is a pastry that is flaky and crunchy, but once you’ve bitten into the crispy shell, creamy durian flesh oozes into your mouth. The fragrant, sweet and thick durian tastes unadulterated. The best part? It is seedless. However, the combination of oiliness and creaminess will leave you feeling very satiated after only one piece. This snack is definitely a must-try for durian lovers. Fried durian sells at RM10 for 2 pieces.

6. Polar Bear Soft Crème Parlour

Frozen yogurt is not something you would expect to find at a pasar malam, but right next to the green pancake stall is the Polar Bear Soft Crème Parlour. Tapping into the organic food trend, this ice cream stall uses only natural colouring and Farm Fresh yogurt. To prove that the flavours and colouring are 100% natural, the ice cream uncle poured a bowl of fresh strawberries into a tub of natural milk yogurt. As the strawberries settle into the milk, streaks of red leeches out, turning the pure white milk into a pretty pink hue. This strawberry-infused pink milk yogurt would then be made into delicious ice cream. The only sweetness you would taste from the ice cream is the sweet and sour-ish strawberry fragrance. If strawberry is not your thing, try the Rose Lychee, French Lavender, Sesame or Uji Matcha flavour. Polar Bear Soft Crème Parlour sells premium quality ice cream at an affordable price of RM6.

7. Mr Kim Tokpoki

If you are craving for real Korean food, head on over to Mr Kim’s stall as it is the one and only tokpoki stall here. Tteokbokki, or ddeokbokki, is a type of spicy rice cake sold on the streets of Korea. Our very own Mr Kim does not disappoint as his tokpoki tastes close to the real thing. The rice cakes he proudly makes with his own hands are thick, chewy and soft. It is coated in a sweet and salty red sauce that has that distinct kim chi fragrance. Though the red-coloured sauce may scream of chilis, the tokpoki dish only has a slight hint of spiciness. Fish cakes and cabbages add an extra dimension to the dish. Besides tokpoki, Mr Kim also sells homemade kim chi. Mr Kim’s tokpoki are priced at RM5.50 a box.

8. Hong Kong Fruit Sai Mai Lo

This fruity dessert is one of the most refreshing desserts here that is much needed after a hot night of battling the crowd. Sago, fruit-flavoured syrup and coconut milk are drizzled on a fluffy bed of shaved ice. To top it all off is a generous helping of fresh fruits. From sweet corn to strawberry and yam to mango, this stall has a wide selection of fruits to leave you spoilt for choice. If you can’t decide which fruit to pick, the Rainbow Lo has a combination of all your favourite fruits. Hong Kong Sai Mai Lo starts from RM4.50 per bowl.

9. Uncle Lim Pulau Ketam Fried Lala

There are numerous lala and oyster omelette stalls at the Setia Alam pasar malam, but none of them come close to Uncle Lim’s recipe. While most fried lala omelettes have the tendency to be too starchy, Uncle Lim’s famed Pulau Ketam recipe is power packed with eggs and seafood. The oysters here are big and juicy, the lala are fresh, and the egg batter is fragrant and smooth. Uncle Lim has been serving up his delicious dish in night markets for over 10 years, but that may end soon. From a humble makeshift stall, he has now opened up his very own restaurant in Klang, in hopes to slowly reduce his pasar malam days as age catches up. So go try Uncle Lim’s fried lala now before he retires behind a counter! Uncle Lim fried lala is RM5 per pack while the fried oyster costs RM8 per pack.

10. Poh Piah Ice Cream

Last on the list is a sweet take on the traditional poh piah – poh piah ice cream. As the name suggests, it is three scoops of ice cream sprinkled with grounded peanuts, toasted desiccated coconut and wrapped in a plain ol’ poh piah skin. The poh piah ice cream has a very peculiar texture- the outer layer of the poh piah skin is sticky and chewy, while the ice cream inside is cold and wet. The peanut and coconut sprinkles provide a much needed fragrance and gritty texture to the dessert. The ice cream comes in four flavours: chocolate, vanilla, peppermint or yam. Be warned though that the poh piah skin can be very filling. Poh piah ice cream sells at RM4 per piece. Hunt for the Top Western Foods in Klang Valley Search for the Hottest Chicken Chop in Klang Valley

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