Whenever we will going to talk about the most iconic places in the country, it is impossible to miss Petaling Street on the count! From the ancient buildings to handcrafted souvenirs and even cafes, all are fascinating. True enough, they are “Old but Gold”! In case you’re now planning for a short detour in this iconic street, make sure to visit some of its ancient pride eats!
1. Lai Foong Restaurant
This very popular lunch hub in Petaling Street is known for their incredibly delicious lala soup with sweet and mellow taste!
Location: 138, Jalan Tun H.S.Lee, 50000 Kuala Lumpur
Contact Number: 016-376 4928
Business Hours: 10AM – 8:30PM
2. KIM SOYA BEAN
70 years of history, one luscious bean curd we can’t get enough! Since we experience a humid season almost all year round, we found their delicious bean curd and soya milk a refreshing solution to cool us down!
Location: 49, Jalan Petaling, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur
Business Hours: 11AM – 10PM
3. 裔记猪肠粉
Another 70-years old shop in Petaling Street that cooks special local food! What we most love about this store is their signature sweet sauce and chili sauce that have a very distinct taste where its recipes were inherited from the former generation!
Location: 92, Jalan Hang Lekir, Petaling Street, Kuala Lumpur
Contact Number: 016-304 4829
Business Hours: 7AM – 4PM (Closed on Wednesdays & Sundays)
4. Ho Kow Coffee Shop
Ho Kow Coffee Shop, true to its name, this shop offers mostly traditional coffees and other ancient breakfast like toast and raw eggs! Usually, all their foods are sold out by 9 in the morning!
Location: Lorong Panggung, Off Jalan Petaling, 50000 Kuala Lumpur
Contact Number: 03-2078 8836
Business Hours: 6:30AM – 2PM (Closed on Sundays)
5. 四眼仔
From generation to generation, their salted duck isn’t only tasty but also brings back nostalgia thinking that our past generation already tasted this scrumptious meal!
Location: 47, Jalan Hang Lekir, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur
Contact Number: 012-333 8903
Business Hours: 6AM – 4PM
6. Muah Chee Queen
This 50-year-old store holds the record for having delicious Muah Chee! It comes with 6 different flavors, original, black sesame, lychee, mango, Ribena and pandan with a flat price of RM5!
Location: Jalan Petaling, 50000 Kuala Lumpur
Business Hours: 7:30AM – 6PM
7. 品泉 Bunn Choon
In Imba Pasar, their high-quality egg tarts are in demand, little do we know, they also have a store here in Petaling Street! There’s no excuse to miss out their mouthwatering soft egg tart cooked the traditional way!
Location: No 153, Jalan Petaling, 50000 Kuala Lumpur
Business Hours: Tuesday – Sunday 10AM – 5PM (Closed on Mondays)