PJ residents are foodies at heart and this is more true than ever seeing the amount of restaurants, food courts and cafes available. However, the locals swear by these 9 foods in PJ! Let’s try the 9 best foods in PJ that locals love!
1. Jackson’s Burger
First on our list of best food in PJ is run by an elderly couple. They run this burger truck right in front of their house near SMK(P) Sri Aman. The price of the burgers here is very reasonable. Besides that, you can either choose to sit on plastic stools and have your burgers there or takeaway.
They have hot dogs, chicken burgers, beef burgers and even their own version of filet-o-fish! The patties for their beef burgers are homemade and pure juicy goodness in every bite!
Pork- & lard-free
Address: 152, Jln 14/29, Seksyen 14, 46100 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Contact: +6012-662 5088
2. Sri Ganapathi Mess
For fans of banana leaf rice, don’t look for another shop to fulfill your needs. Sri Ganapathi Mess is the best banana leaf rice in town! Located in Seksyen 1, Petaling Jaya, what makes this restaurant quite unique is because this restaurant is inside a house!
If you want to try this shop during lunch time, it’s recommended that you try it on the weekend or when you don’t have any important business after lunch. The sleepiness guarantee is pretty high because the rice and curry will definitely make you lick your fingers. The deliciousness of Sri Ganapathi Mess is quite amazing!
Pork- & lard-free
Address: 47, Jalan 1/10, Seksyen 1, 46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Contact: +6010-238 9747
3. Aunty Christina’s Sarawak Laksa
This shop is famous for Sarawak Laksa because it suits the taste of the residents, so much so that many people have to queue long just to taste laksa at this shop!
Besides laksa, this famous restaurant also serves kolo mee, kacangma, ngor hiang, pig tummy pepper soup and tomato noodles. I’m sure most of your Sarawakian friends would give this place a huge thumbs up!
Non-halal
Address: 23, Jalan 21/1, Sea Park, 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Contact: +6016-315 3213
4. Zainul Nasi Kandar Original No.90
Nasi Kandar Zainul is one of the spots serving best food in PJ, especially if you are a big fan of Nasi Kandar. This restaurant is located inside the MBPJ Hawker Center building. Its simple side dishes such as white rice, fried chicken, some vegetables and curry variations can cause people to queue up for it.
Nasi Kandar Zainul was originally opened in Penang and then moved to Petaling Jaya. Apart from PJ, this restaurant also opened branches in Puchong and Putra Perdana. Among the delicious food here that people often look for is the main menu which is nasi kandar with fried chicken or fish head curry.
If you have the opportunity to come here, and don’t want to go to Penang to taste the original nasi kandar, then come with your family or friends.
Muslim-owned
Address: Medan Selera Kompleks C, Lorong Sultan, Seksyen 52, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Contact: +603-7956 2724
5. Village Park Restaurant
Nasi lemak is a breakfast menu that can be said to be mandatory for Malaysians. For the Damansara area, Nasi Lemak Village Park can be said to be quite famous and is often on the radar of those looking for delicious nasi lemak in PJ. Known as one of the best food in PJ to date, its deliciousness is often praised by many.
For those who come, you can try ordering nasi lemak with crispy fried chicken. This menu is mandatory and recommended by many. The sauce and sambal are really delicious and appetizing based on public opinion.
Various menus are available such as nasi lemak sotong, fried fish and so on. For your information, Village Park Restaurant is owned by Neelofa’s father who shares the business with his friend, a Chinese Muslim.
Pork- & lard-free
Address: 5, Jalan SS 21/37, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Contact: +6012-273 8438
6. Fat Tea Macanese Food
If you have been to Macau and are familiar with Macanese food, food rich with both Cantonese and Portuguese elements, you can relive the taste at this restaurant serving one of the best food in PJ.
Some of the more famous dishes served here include the Macau Style Pork Chop Bun, Egg Char-Siu Sandwich and Beef Stew. As for dessert, try out their famous Pandan Gula Melaka cake.
Non-halal
Address: LG05, Emerald Plaza North, Jalan PJU 8/3a, Damansara Perdana, 47820 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Contact: +603-7733 1868
7. Kwong Wah Ice Kacang
Want something cool? You can go to Kwong Wah Ice Kacang for a bowl of ice kacang and the best cendol! Enjoy grated ice coated with gula melaka essence and combined with coconut milk and your favorite garnish after a day of craving something cold and sweet. Don’t forget to try their asam laksa and chee cheong fun as well!
Pork- & lard-free
Address: 627, Jalan 17/8, Seksyen 17, 46400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Contact: +6012-550 0975
8. Flying Wantan Mee
At this humble yet famous stall in PJ, you’ll get to see the owner’s flying wantan mee skill where he tosses the noodles some 15 feet up into the air and manages to retrieve it every time!
The char siew that goes on top of the springy noodles has a pleasant smoky taste and is slightly sweet from the glaze. The wantan that floats in the soup is silky goodness.
Non-halal
Address: Jln 21/19, Sea Park, 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Contact: +6012-905 5636
9. Heng Kee Bak Kut Teh
Who doesn’t love a good bowl of steaming herbal bak kut teh especially when it’s raining cats and dogs? Instead of claypots, the bak kut teh here is served in individual plastic bowls with the parts of your choice.
Side dishes are available to go with your bak kut teh like stir fried vegetables, yoo char kuey and tofu puffs. Customers also always order the braised mushrooms which come in a thick gravy.
Non-halal
Address: 16, Jalan 1/10, Seksyen 1, 46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Contact: +603-7785 1663
Written by Kartini Kannan
