Eat Kuala Lumpur

Malay stalls along Jalan Haji Hussein from late afternoon to about 10pm: satay, rendang, ayam percik and kuih. Cash only; arrive by 6pm for the best choice.

A run of Lebanese, Maghrebi and Iranian restaurants opened for Gulf visitors along Bukit Bintang; good for a familiar dinner.

Five dining precincts, from hawker-style counters to sit-down restaurants, in KL’s newest mall. Check each outlet’s logo.

A Kampung Baru institution at 8 Jalan Raja Muda Musa, open 6am to midnight. Order nasi lemak with chicken rendang and sambal sotong; go early to beat the queue.

A JAKIM-certified, 24-hour mamak at 140 Jalan Ampang, near KLCC: nasi kandar, roti canai and teh tarik at any hour.

Celebrated nasi lemak with fried chicken in Damansara Uptown; JAKIM-certified. A Grab ride from the centre, worth it for breakfast.

JAKIM-certified Cantonese dim sum and roast dishes at Avenue K, opposite KLCC; other Canton Boy outlets around the city.

JAKIM-certified dim sum inside Pavilion KL; an easy lunch between shops.

Chef Wan’s bright Malaysian restaurant at The LINC KL: pomelo salad, grilled bakar-bakar meats and generous sharing plates. A 2026 MICHELIN Bib Gourmand.

Malay classics on quiet Jalan Beremi; the nasi ambeng platter is the dish to share. A 2026 MICHELIN Bib Gourmand.

Syrian home cooking in TTDI, a 2026 MICHELIN Bib Gourmand, for when the family wants mezze and grills.