Adjacent to Kepong, Jinjang is one of the oldest and largest “New Villages” in KL. The whole area of Jinjang is separated into halves, i.e. Jinjang Utara and Jinjang Selatan, by Jalan Kepong. Most of the well-known eateries are located in the north side, as this area is a lot bigger than the south side. Some of the eateries in Jinjang Utara can be quite difficult to find, as they are run by families in their own houses hidden somewhere in the village.
Here, we have compiled a list of 16 best eateries in Jinjang Utara with complete information to save your time and hassle! (The restaurants are listed in no particular order. Some of the establishments below are not halal.)
Located behind a temple, this Chinese restaurant in Jinjang Utara is famous for their homemade Salt-Baked Chicken, which is prepared using only kampung chicken. The chicken is smaller in size, but the meat is firmer and more flavorful. Before putting the chicken into a wok filled with coarse salt, the chicken is mixed with Chinese herbs and wrapped with aluminum foil, so that the chicken can fully absorb the salt and herbal flavors when baked. If you can’t finish one whole chicken, worry not as they also offer Salt-Baked Chicken Feet and Salt-Baked Chicken Drumstick to whet your appetite!
Located right beside La Salle Jinjang Primary School, this Yong Tau Foo restaurant in Jinjang is very popular among the locals. The place is always packed with customers during lunch hours. They offer a lot of unique and creative Yong Tau Foo, such as hotdog, egg, fried beancurd and youtiao filled with fresh mackerel fish paste. Also, they have a very special Yong Tau Foo made of chili and bean curd sheet. A must-try if you are a spicy food lover!
If you are a big fan of Pan Mee, make sure you don’t miss Tuaa Maark Pan Mee House located at the same street as Ah Loong Grilled Fish. For the locals, this Chinese restaurant in Jinjang Utara is more commonly known as the “Big Eyes”, which is the nick name of restaurant owner. Today, most of the Pan Mee is still cooked by the owner himself to make sure the quality of up to standard. What makes his Pan Mee exceptionally good is the soup, which is boiled using large-sized ikan bilis until the soup is flavorful and rich in taste. Remember to pair the noodles with Big Eyes’ special homemade chili sauce to enhance the taste.
Have you ever tried Lor Mee mixed with curry? Try this interesting dish at this Chinese stall hidden in a secluded residential area in Jinjang Utara. It is operated by a family in their own house. Invented by the owner’s grandfather 20 years ago, the Curry Lor Mee is basically a bowl of Lor Mee mixed with aromatic curry rich in santan flavor. Before you eat, remember to stir the noodles to allow the curry to blend well with the soup and make the noodles more fragrant and spicy!
Tucked away at River Road (Jalan Tebing Selatan) you will find this old hawker stall selling Western food. The stall is managed by an uncle, who has been serving the same Western dishes to the locals for the past 40 years. Only three types of Western dishes are available here, including breakfast set (with ham, egg, hot dog and bread), chicken chop, and pork chop. The price is very reasonable. That is probably the reason why this place is so popular.
Very few people know that the younger brother of Kim Lian Kee’s current owner has left the chain restaurant and started his own stall at Jinjang Utara Hawker Centre. All the fried noodles here are cooked single-handedly by the owner himself to ensure the quality is consistent. The hokkien mee here is stir-fried using charcoal fire until the noodles are dry and full of “wok hei”. Visit here if you are craving for the original and classic version of fried Hokkien Mee!
Quietly hidden beside Ramaas Curry Corner, this Chinese restaurant in Jinjang Utara without a name is a popular place for handmade dim sum. Many locals like to come here to yum cha, as the traditional dim sum here is fresh and delicious. When dining here, the owner will bring a tray of dim sum to your table for you to choose. A wide variety of dim sum is offered here. Highlights include Tai Pau (Big Chinese Bun), Siew Mai, Nam Yue Pork and fried prawn rolls in bean curd skin.
Hidden in a coffee shop at Jalan Jinjang Damai, this 40-year-old hawker stall offers one of the best Pork Ball Noodles in town! Many patrons visit the coffee shop early in the morning to indulge themselves in a bowl of traditional Pork Ball Noodles served with minced pork, pork balls and barbecued pork sausages. The main attraction is the pork sausages, which is barbecued to perfection until the texture is soft and the taste fragrant.
Check out the part 2 of this article for more delicacies in Jinjang Utara!
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