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Old-school favorites in Kuala Lumpur

Family places, counters and bakeries that have fed the neighborhood for years, with what to order at each.

5 places in Kuala Lumpur · by Chef Amazing · updated October 20, 2026
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    Restoran Kin Kin

    Chili pan mee · Kampung Baru / Chow Kit

    Order: Chilli pan mee: springy noodles, poached egg, minced pork, anchovies, dry-fried chilli

    40 Jalan Dewan Sultan Sulaiman 1, 50300 Kuala Lumpur · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
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    Nasi Ayam Chee Meng

    Chicken rice · Bukit Bintang / Kelang Lama

    Order: Steamed Hainanese chicken rice, with salted-egg-yolk squid on the side

    50 Jalan Bukit Bintang, 50200 Kuala Lumpur · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
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    Soong Kee Beef Noodles

    Beef noodles · Petaling Street / Chinatown

    Order: Kon lou (dry) beef noodles

    86 Jalan Tun H.S. Lee, 50050 Kuala Lumpur · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
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    Heun Kee Claypot Chicken Rice

    Claypot chicken rice · Pudu

    Order: Charcoal-cooked chicken claypot rice with Chinese sausage

    59 Jalan Yew, Pudu, Kuala Lumpur, 55100, Malaysia · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
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    Hing Kee Bakuteh (Jalan Kepong)

    Bak kut teh · Kepong

    Order: Bak kut teh, mild herbal soup or the thicker dry-spicy version

    121 Jalan Kepong, Taman Usahawan, Kuala Lumpur, 52100 · Map · Add to Chef Amazing

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