Stepping into Kampung Baru in Kuala Lumpur is like entering another realm…
Just a stone’s throw away from KLCC, Kampung Baru is a century-old district where you can still see many old attap houses and warung style restaurants. The twin towers in the background form a rather ironic contrast to the severely “underdeveloped” area. One the bright side, however, we can still experience the traditional lifestyle and culture of Malay in the heart of KL. What’s more, a wide range of traditional Malay delicacies are available here to tantalize your taste-buds.
Here is a simple guide to some of the must-try foods in Kampung Baru (Click on the restaurant's name for more info!):
There are two famous nasi lemak stalls in Kampung Baru. One is of course the famous Nasi Lemak Antarabangsa. Although many bloggers have complained that the quality of their nasi lemak has dropped, the stall remains one of the most popular nasi lemak stalls in the city. Add additional “lauk,” such as sambal sotong, ayam rendang, and sambal kerang, to your favorite nasi lemak to enhance your dining experience.
Another famous nasi lemak stall is called RA Nasi Lemak. It is located just a few steps away from Dang Wangi LRT station. The nasi lemak here is served in “self-service” style. Grab a plate of plain rice and add any “lauk” that you like. The supply of sambal is basically unlimited. Add in as much as you like! Popular dishes here include sambal sotong, ayam rendang, and ayam goreng.
Pak Lang Ikan Bakar is arguably the best ikan bakar stall in Kampung Baru. Nestled in Restoran Noorizan Gerak 21, they offer a good selection of grilled fish, including terubuk, keli, tilapia, kampong, pari, and cencaru fish. The marinated fish is freshly grilled on the spot using a large and flat frying pan. The grilled fish is served with banana leave and two types of chili sauces. Sink your teeth into the ikan bakar with firm flesh and crispy skin rich in spicy flavors.
Looking for delicious Mee Rebus? Head over to Mee Rebus Utara Pasembur, where you can tantalize your taste-buds with delicious mee rebus prepared in Penang style with creamy soup rich in prawn flavour. The noodles are served with a variety of ingredients, including prawn fritters, half boiled egg, bean curd and beansprout. Priced at only RM5 a plate, the tantalizing mee rebus will keep you slurping until the last drop!
Originated from Indonesia, Wong Solo is the best restaurant in Kampung Baru if you are looking for Ayam Penyet. Opened its door to the public in 2005, the restaurant is a one-stop destination for authentic Indonesian delicacies. Their famous Ayam Penyet is grilled to perfection with crispy skin and succulent meat. Before serving, the chicken is smashed to soften the meat and topped with Indonesian chili paste to add an extra spicy “kick” to the taste.
Rosdet Tomyam is one of the most famous Tomyam restaurants in Kampung Baru, offering a delicious array of Thai Cuisine. The spacious restaurant with over 200 seats is often packed with customers at night. Indulge yourself with their signature Tomyam Seafood, which is cooked with a variety of fresh seafood, including squid, prawn, fish and crab, in authentic Tomyam soup rich in spicy and sour flavours.
Housed in Plaza RAH, Hale’s Kitchen is the first Western restaurant in Kampung Baru. You would be surprised to find that this Western restaurant actually offers some very good Malay dishes! My favorite is their Sup Tulang served with a plate of white rice. The beef soup is boiled with large pieces of beef bone for hours until the soup is milky and rich in beef flavours. Nothing beats a fragrant and delicious bowl of beef soup to warm your palate!
There are definitely more hidden gems in Kampung Baru than what’s mentioned above. Explore the old Malay district today and fill your stomach with wonderful Malay dishes.
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Just a stone’s throw away from KLCC, Kampung Baru is a century-old district where you can still see many old attap houses and warung style restaurants. The twin towers in the background form a rather ironic contrast to the severely “underdeveloped” area. One the bright side, however, we can still experience the traditional lifestyle and culture of Malay in the heart of KL. What’s more, a wide range of traditional Malay delicacies are available here to tantalize your taste-buds.
Here is a simple guide to some of the must-try foods in Kampung Baru (Click on the restaurant's name for more info!):
1. Nasi Lemak
Makan di mana? Nasi Lemak Antarabangsa, RA Nasi Lemak
There are two famous nasi lemak stalls in Kampung Baru. One is of course the famous Nasi Lemak Antarabangsa. Although many bloggers have complained that the quality of their nasi lemak has dropped, the stall remains one of the most popular nasi lemak stalls in the city. Add additional “lauk,” such as sambal sotong, ayam rendang, and sambal kerang, to your favorite nasi lemak to enhance your dining experience.
Another famous nasi lemak stall is called RA Nasi Lemak. It is located just a few steps away from Dang Wangi LRT station. The nasi lemak here is served in “self-service” style. Grab a plate of plain rice and add any “lauk” that you like. The supply of sambal is basically unlimited. Add in as much as you like! Popular dishes here include sambal sotong, ayam rendang, and ayam goreng.
2. Ikan Bakar
Makan di mana? Pak Lang Ikan Bakar
Pak Lang Ikan Bakar is arguably the best ikan bakar stall in Kampung Baru. Nestled in Restoran Noorizan Gerak 21, they offer a good selection of grilled fish, including terubuk, keli, tilapia, kampong, pari, and cencaru fish. The marinated fish is freshly grilled on the spot using a large and flat frying pan. The grilled fish is served with banana leave and two types of chili sauces. Sink your teeth into the ikan bakar with firm flesh and crispy skin rich in spicy flavors.
3. Mee Rebus
Makan di mana? Mee Rebus Utara Pasembur
Looking for delicious Mee Rebus? Head over to Mee Rebus Utara Pasembur, where you can tantalize your taste-buds with delicious mee rebus prepared in Penang style with creamy soup rich in prawn flavour. The noodles are served with a variety of ingredients, including prawn fritters, half boiled egg, bean curd and beansprout. Priced at only RM5 a plate, the tantalizing mee rebus will keep you slurping until the last drop!
4. Ayam Penyet
Makan di mana? Wong Solo
Originated from Indonesia, Wong Solo is the best restaurant in Kampung Baru if you are looking for Ayam Penyet. Opened its door to the public in 2005, the restaurant is a one-stop destination for authentic Indonesian delicacies. Their famous Ayam Penyet is grilled to perfection with crispy skin and succulent meat. Before serving, the chicken is smashed to soften the meat and topped with Indonesian chili paste to add an extra spicy “kick” to the taste.
5. Tomyam Seafood
Makan di mana? Rosdet Tomyam
Rosdet Tomyam is one of the most famous Tomyam restaurants in Kampung Baru, offering a delicious array of Thai Cuisine. The spacious restaurant with over 200 seats is often packed with customers at night. Indulge yourself with their signature Tomyam Seafood, which is cooked with a variety of fresh seafood, including squid, prawn, fish and crab, in authentic Tomyam soup rich in spicy and sour flavours.
6. Sup Tulang
Makan di mana? Hale’s Kitchen
Housed in Plaza RAH, Hale’s Kitchen is the first Western restaurant in Kampung Baru. You would be surprised to find that this Western restaurant actually offers some very good Malay dishes! My favorite is their Sup Tulang served with a plate of white rice. The beef soup is boiled with large pieces of beef bone for hours until the soup is milky and rich in beef flavours. Nothing beats a fragrant and delicious bowl of beef soup to warm your palate!
There are definitely more hidden gems in Kampung Baru than what’s mentioned above. Explore the old Malay district today and fill your stomach with wonderful Malay dishes.
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