With the current economic situation, grabbing an affordable bite is what we’re looking for. Since we feel you, we have curated a special post on 9 affordable street food in Klang Valley! Happy Eating!
9 Affordable Street Food in Klang Valley
1. Mansion Tea Stall, KL
If you are at Masjid Jamek early in the morning, make sure you don’t miss the opportunity to fill your stomach at Mansion Tea Stall. The name of this restaurant may give the impression that this is actually a small stall on the side of the road. The Mansion Tea Stall is quite famous among KL city dwellers for its roti sardin and roti canai banjir.
Muslim-owned
Address: Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50100 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact: +6012-331 1456
2. Satay Zainah Ismail, KL
There are many reviews online if you type in the name of this satay. The average reviews given are very positive. So, we felt a need to put his name in the list of the best satay in KL. Satay Zainah Ismail is close to landmarks such as Esso gas station and Damai LRT Station.
So, if you don’t want to drive, you can just take the LRT and stop at Damai Station. It’s easy to find when you exit the LRT Station. If you’re still having trouble finding it, make your search interesting by following the smoke and the smell of satay being grilled.
Marinated spices and choice of meat give strength to Satay Zainah Ismail. The satay consists of chicken, lamb, beef, chicken liver, and even beef stomach.
Muslim-owned
Address: 1077, Lorong Kiri 20, Kampung Datuk Keramat, 54000 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact: +603-4256 9973
3. Kim Soya Bean, Petaling Street, KL
Still looking for a drink? In Petaling Street, there is also the famous chilled soy milk aka Kim Soya Bean. It’s suitable for those who are hungry at night but lazy to eat and want additional nutrition from vegetable protein. We really think you should try it! They also sell tau fu fah or soy curd in sugar syrup.
Pork- & lard-free
Address: 49, Jalan Petaling, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur.
4. Rojak Bellamy
Speaking of affordable street food, this rojak is simply the best! With a thick rojak sauce, it tastes super good! With a large parking lot, you don’t have to be worried about limited parking space during peak hours. This place has a comfortable dining atmosphere, accentuated by natural greenery and chirping birds. This place is self-service, so you have to queue to buy the rojak.
Muslim-owned
Address: Jalan Bellamy, Bukit Petaling, 50460 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact: +6019-215 3606
5. Bob & Family, Kota Damansara, PJ
This roadside shack is only open from 11am to evening. The specialty is fried noodles with meat, lung and squid — you can choose one or mix them all at once. The price is from RM6 to RM8 depending on what is chosen.
Muslim-owned
Address: Lot 38, penjaja seksyen, 6, 1, Jalan Cecawi 6/19a, Kota Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
6. Mat Teh Ikan Bakar, KL
Next to Dato Keramat LRT station is a Malay stall, Mat Teh Ikan Bakar which is a famous grilled fish stall in KL. The aroma of grilled fish from this stall makes anyone want to stop by. The fish here is coated with turmeric and then wrapped in banana leaves before being grilled. The banana leaves used add to the fragrance of the grilled fish produced.
This grilled fish is then served with a special chili sauce and side dishes to be eaten with rice that is still hot. How can you not try out one of the best affordable street food like this one?
Muslim-owned
Address: 10x, Jalan Keramat, Kampung Datuk Keramat, 54000 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact: +6016-366 3123
7. Nasi Lemak Goreng Chef Fauzey, PJ Old Town
Nasi Lemak Goreng from Chef Fauzey won a place in the hearts of nasi lemak fans after being covered by Majalah 3. For those of you who came here but didn’t have the chance to eat because the nasi lemak sold out, hopefully you won’t be disappointed. Chef Fauzey is still trying to meet the increase in customer demand. Chef Fauzey has increased the quantity of servings on the weekend so as not to disappoint customers!
The steamed nasi lemak is fried and has udang goreng berempah, ayam goreng berempah and boiled egg. It’s a waste if you don’t try this nasi lemak goreng!
Muslim-owned
Address: Jalan Sentosa 3/57, Pj Old Town, 46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Contact: +6019-376 5886
8. Keong Kee Herbal Soup, KL
This is a favorite haunt of many night owls. Dine on traditional Chinese food, exotic meats like flying squirrel and obviously, a variety of herbal soups. One unique soup here is the herbal chicken soup served inside a coconut. The pork rib soup is also a classic.
Non-halal
Address: Changkat Thambi Dollah, Imbi, 55100 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact: +6016-227 8688
9. Aunty Christina’s Sarawak Laksa, PJ
A freshly prepared bowl of Sarawak laksa is redolent of spices and creamy to the taste. Loaded with tiger prawns, fried egg strips, beansprouts and shredded chicken, be prepared for a mind blowingly awesome laksa. Besides affordable street food like Sarawak laksa, this stall also serves the famous Sarawak kolo mee.
Non-halal
Address: 23, Jalan 21/1, Sea Park, 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Contact: +6016-315 3213
Written by Kartini Kannan
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