Kuala Lumpur is undoubtedly home to a wealth of good eats, from both street food gems to fine dining establishments. And who better to ask for recommendations than chefs themselves?
In this series, we speak to Aidan Low of Akar Dining, one of Tatler Dining Malaysia’s Top 20 Restaurants in 2024. Low was also Tatler Dining Malaysia’s Rising Star, and is known for championing local ingredients, presenting them through a modern Malaysian tasting menu at Akar Dining.
He shares his favourite spots for wantan mee, bak kut teh, chicken rice, and more.
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Restoran Woo Ng Kee
“I feel like this restaurant is very under the radar. It is located in Taman Ehsan, which is not a place that people go to very often. They serve rice and dishes, but the star dish I always go here for is the fish head curry!”
Restoran Woo Ng Kee
Address: 545-547, Jalan E 3/7, Taman Ehsan, 52100 Kuala Lumpur. +603 6274 2305
Restoran San Hong Hong Chicken Rice Shop
“Hong Hong Chicken Rice in Amanpuri is my go-to for chicken rice. They serve Ipoh-style chicken rice, the white kind.”
Restoran San Hong Hong Chicken Rice Shop
Address: 3-56A, Restoran San Hong Hong, Jalan Desa 2/1, Desa Aman Puri, 52100 Kuala Lumpur. +6012 355 1676
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Hing Kee Bakuteh
“Hing Kee is already a pretty well known spot for bak kut teh in Kepong, but it is the place I have been going since I was a kid! I also always love to visit for a late night supper.”
Hing Kee Bakuteh
Address: 121, Jalan Kepong, Metro Prima, 52100 Kuala Lumpur. +6012 523 3599
Restoran Jie Mee
“Located in Sri Hartamas, Restoran Jie Mee serves really good white curry wantan mee!”
Restoran Jie Mee
Address: 34, 18, Jalan Sri Hartamas 8, Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur.
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