Wonton noodles or some call it Wantan Mee, albeit common across Chinese communities worldwide, especially among the Cantonese, it’s prepared in myriad ways, depending on where you are.
In Malaysia, wonton noodles comprises wontons (of course), fine egg noodles, as well as the usual cha siu and leafy greens (kai-lan, for instance). It can be prepared via the “dry” method, which comes with a complementary bowl of soup, or the “wet” method, which essentially gives you a noodle soup. If desired, serve it with pickled green chiles.
But no matter how the dish is served, we just love it. So, here’s our take on Kuala Lumpur top five wonton noodles or Wantan Mee. Happy slurpin’! (The restaurants are listed in no particular order. Some of the establishments below are not halal.)
This legendary stall has been in business since the 1940s. Nestled along Jalan Hang Lekir, it's sandwiched between and behind the little stalls of the Chinatown, Petaling Street. Peter Lee, son of the founder, has been overseeing and cooking for the flagship outlet. For seven decades it has built its name around its excellent handmade Wantan Mee and cha siu. It now even has an outlet in P.J., which is run by Peter's older brother.
Price: RM6 (small)
Opening hours: 10 a.m.–9:30 p.m., daily
The famous Wantan Mee stall in Restoran Meng Shiang has recently opened their own shop at the same area at Cheras Yulek. Their Wantan Mee is topped with cha siu that is beautifully barbecued and glazed, with the right ratio of fats and meat. It has a pleasant charred taste to it. People would wait in line for 30 minutes just for their fair share! It’s no surprise, since the owner-cum-cook was trained under a Hong Kong chef.
Price: RM5 (small)
Opening hours: 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m. (closed every other Tuesday)
Located along the Sungai Besi Highway (keep on the left, from the direction of K.L. heading toward Seremban, just after the Nichii Fashion City and BHP petrol station). You will see a white, neon-light sign. The stall shares a same space with Welldone Audio Accessories. Business operates for dinner till late so you can satisfy your late-night wantan mee cravings. There will be plenty of space for parking once you’ve turned left before the stall; otherwise, do like the locals, park near the stall, along the highway.
Price: RM5.50 (small)
Opening hours: Mon–Thurs, 7 p.m.–3 a.m.; Fri–Sat, 7 p.m.–3:30 a.m.; Sun, 6:30 p.m.–2:30 a.m.
A hidden gem along the Wai Sek Gai, or Food Street, of Taman Muda. It’s beside a pan mee stall (Best Bowl Pan Mee), with ample of parking space and eateries around. It opens as early as 6:30 a.m. Whet your appetite with its springy Wantan noodles, pair it with BBQ Pork Ribs “Pai Kuat” or BBQ Pork “Cha Siu." You can also choose between its thin and thick noodles. Since it’s known for its BBQ Pork Ribs, be there early to savor that wantan mee.
Price: RM4.80 (small)
Opening hours: 6:30 a.m.–2 p.m., daily
Established in the 1960s with just a small shop tucked along Jalan Loke Yew selling Wonton Noodles. They’ve expanded with another outlet (air-conditioned, by the way) at Taman Shamelin Perkasa. It’s opposite the Pudu Ulu Park, in the same stretch as Papparich.
Price: RM6.50 (small)
Opening hours: 6:30 a.m.–10 p.m., daily
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This legendary stall has been in business since the 1940s. Nestled along Jalan Hang Lekir, it's sandwiched between and behind the little stalls of the Chinatown, Petaling Street. Peter Lee, son of the founder, has been overseeing and cooking for the flagship outlet. For seven decades it has built its name around its excellent handmade Wantan Mee and cha siu. It now even has an outlet in P.J., which is run by Peter's older brother.
Price: RM6 (small)
Opening hours: 10 a.m.–9:30 p.m., daily
The famous Wantan Mee stall in Restoran Meng Shiang has recently opened their own shop at the same area at Cheras Yulek. Their Wantan Mee is topped with cha siu that is beautifully barbecued and glazed, with the right ratio of fats and meat. It has a pleasant charred taste to it. People would wait in line for 30 minutes just for their fair share! It’s no surprise, since the owner-cum-cook was trained under a Hong Kong chef.
Price: RM5 (small)
Opening hours: 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m. (closed every other Tuesday)
Located along the Sungai Besi Highway (keep on the left, from the direction of K.L. heading toward Seremban, just after the Nichii Fashion City and BHP petrol station). You will see a white, neon-light sign. The stall shares a same space with Welldone Audio Accessories. Business operates for dinner till late so you can satisfy your late-night wantan mee cravings. There will be plenty of space for parking once you’ve turned left before the stall; otherwise, do like the locals, park near the stall, along the highway.
Price: RM5.50 (small)
Opening hours: Mon–Thurs, 7 p.m.–3 a.m.; Fri–Sat, 7 p.m.–3:30 a.m.; Sun, 6:30 p.m.–2:30 a.m.
4. Lam Kee Wantan Noodles @ Taman Muda, Cheras
A hidden gem along the Wai Sek Gai, or Food Street, of Taman Muda. It’s beside a pan mee stall (Best Bowl Pan Mee), with ample of parking space and eateries around. It opens as early as 6:30 a.m. Whet your appetite with its springy Wantan noodles, pair it with BBQ Pork Ribs “Pai Kuat” or BBQ Pork “Cha Siu." You can also choose between its thin and thick noodles. Since it’s known for its BBQ Pork Ribs, be there early to savor that wantan mee.
Price: RM4.80 (small)
Opening hours: 6:30 a.m.–2 p.m., daily
5. Hung Kee @ Taman Shamelin Perkasa
Established in the 1960s with just a small shop tucked along Jalan Loke Yew selling Wonton Noodles. They’ve expanded with another outlet (air-conditioned, by the way) at Taman Shamelin Perkasa. It’s opposite the Pudu Ulu Park, in the same stretch as Papparich.
Price: RM6.50 (small)
Opening hours: 6:30 a.m.–10 p.m., daily
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