Kepong is another food hotspot in the Klang Valley. You can find delicious meals without breaking your budget.
Japanese cuisine, hawker-style food, and desserts are a short drive from one another.
Take a look at this list of the best foods in Kepong!
1. Luckypot Kepong 甲洞 幸湘菜馆
A specialist in authentic Chinese Hunan dishes:
Luckypot Kepong is perfect to satiate your cravings for Chinese mala cuisine.
Some of their star attractions include cumin mutton, Guilin yam fish, and dry pot tofu.
If you order a significant amount of dishes, you can walk away with a plate of free pork or lamb skewers!
Portions are huge and service is prompt. So come here if you’re pining for sumptuous dishes that remind you of the taste of China!
- Address: No 46, Jln Metro Perdana Barat 2, Taman Usahawan Kepong, 52100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
- Opening Hours: 12 pm–3 pm, 5 pm–10 pm
- Contact: +6019-476 8713
2. Bamboo Garden Steamboat Restaurant
Next to The Challenger’s Sports Centre:
Bamboo Garden Steamboat Restaurant adds variety to the many steamboat diners in Kepong.
There are 2 soup bases to choose from: the signature ‘bone soup’ that’s flavorful with light, peppery heat.
Or the staple tom yam base with the right consistency. But, some lament that the latter is too thin for their liking.
Moreover, fresh seafood is plenty here. And available in different combinations together with other meat. Like pork belly slices, dumplings, and handmade meatballs.
Items on the menu are pretty standard – a meal costs RM17.80 per pax. Yet, Bamboo Garden Steamboat Restaurant offers high ingredient quality.
- Address: Lot 686, Jalan Kuang Bertam Taman Kepong, Kepong, 52100.
- Opening Hours: 5pm to 11pm
- Contact: +6017-353 3351
3. Yoshi Yoshi Robata Kepong
There’s still a section for privacy in the open dining concept of Yoisi Toshi Robata Kepong.
This is a popular Sushi conveyor belt restaurant close to an apartment in Kepong.
They have delish ramen, and many tend to order their chicken teriyaki ramen.
Besides that, discover more winners among other classic Japanese dishes on their menu.
Like juicy kimchi gyōza, silky Chawanmushi with prawn, and fragrant naruto mushroom. These have competitive pricing too.
Because of their high standards and varied menu, expect to see the crowd peak over lunchtime.
- Address: No 60, Ground Floor, Vista Magna, Jalan Prima 1, Metro Prima, 52100 Kepong, Kuala Lumpur.
- Opening Hours: 11am to 10pm
- Contact: +6011-1050 1169
4. YOKOTAYA Japanese Dining, Kepong KL
Another Japanese restaurant that deserves attention in Kepong is YOKOTAYA Japanese Dining.
Unlike the razor-thin sashimi common in regular restaurants:
YOKOTAYA Japanese Dining serves delightful fresh sashimi of plump proportions. These are juicy too.
Their grilled fish is another wonderful dish. You have to try it for the freshness and grilling technique.
Put up with the slow but hospitable service. And you’ll get food on par with Rakuten at decent prices too!
- Address: C-G-10, Condo Fortune Avenue, Jalan Metro Perdana 3, Taman Usahawan Kepong 52100 Malaysia.
- Opening Hours: 11.30am to 2.30pm; 5.30pm to 9.20pm
- Contact: +603-6252 7305
5. Restoran Happy Salts Steam Chicken
Save the hassle of driving to Ipoh. Because this famous Kepong salted chicken restaurant rivals the connoisseurs up north!
Restaurant Happy Salts Steam Chicken’s signature dish is their salted steam chicken. It uses aromatic herbs and sea salt. The chicken is well-marinaded and toothsome to the last bite.
You’ll also find conventional seafood fanfare. Try dishes like ginger fried fish, black vinegar pork, and curry fish.
Pricing is cheap and a meal for 4 pax comprising of up to 4 dishes will cost less than RM100!
The only downside to this open-air coffee shop is the limited parking space. Because this venue for Sri Petaling food is within a housing estate.
- Address: 1129, Jalan Jinjang, Jinjang Utara, 52000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
- Opening Hours: 11:30am–5pm (Closed on Mondays)
- Contact: +6016-6257800
6. Kedai Makanan Dan Minuman Fat Boon (ABC Ais Kacang)
Quench your thirst from the sweltering heat with a refreshing bowl of ABC ais kacang here!
Fat Boon is not only famous for their ABC ais kacang. As they have a sterling lineup of shaved ice desserts too!
The yam taro shaved ice is the perfect treat with soft yam chunks, cendol, and boba. Creamy coconut milk tops this dessert.
Mixed fruit shaved ice is another crowd-puller. It has many fresh fruit cubes over compressed shaved ice.
And that’s not all! Enjoy hearty meals before binging on their desserts.
Their prawn butter curry with aromatic curry leaves is delicious!
- Address: Kepong Baru, 52100 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
- Opening Hours: 12:30pm–11pm
- Contact: +6019-3232707
7. Big Tree Head Mamak
Under the canopy of looming, lush trees are rows of red plastic tables and chairs. These make up this open-air dining atmosphere at Big Tree Head Mamak.
Note: No relation to the Big Tree Foot in Ipoh despite the name.
This famous Kepong food court has several hawker stalls around it too. These have a strong following of their own.
But at Big Tree Head Mamak, the star attraction here is the nasi lemak. It draws a close comparison to Village Park’s Nasi Lemak at Damansara Uptown.
The sambal leans towards the sweeter continuum. There is a dollop of spicier sambal at the sides.
Their santan rice is not very creamy or flavorful. But that leaves you some room to try the Maggie Mee Goreng. Or roti cheese. Both ofthese two make amazing suppertime treats!
The fried chicken here is also delicious, served hot and crispy!
- Address: Persiaran Mergastua, Kepong Baru, 52100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
- Opening Hours: 3:30pm–3am
8. Restoran Penang Corner
If you’re not ready to jostle with other food hunters in Penang:
Restoran Penang Corner offers a calmer and shorter wait for mouthwatering food!
Restoran Penang Corner has plenty of stalls. And they sell all kinds of Penang famous food. Like Penang white curry mee, char kuey teow, asam laksa, rojak, and chee cheong fan.
The Penang white curry mee is spot-on legitimate. It even has cubes of pork blood, cockles, and cuttlefish in a rich broth that delights the senses.
Meanwhile, the char kuey teow here has plenty of wok hei (smoky flavor). Plus, fresh cockles, prawns, and a generous serving of tauge and heat.
The lor bak is another culinary stunner. It has a nice balance of five-spice powder and a combination of lean and fatty meat.
Wash it all down with a refreshing bowl of ice kacang. Or meet your daily quota for greens with a healthy plate of fruit rojak. This has crunchy keropok (deep fried fritters).
- Address: Kepong Baru, 52100 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
- Opening Hours: 8am–3pm (Closed on Mondays)
9. Kepong Baru Rojak
Speaking of rojak:
Rojak fans in the Klang Valley know this stall like the back of their hands. As Kepong Baru Rojak is one of the best in town!
Many go to this open-air shack for the spicy and sweet peanut sauce. It complements the airy fritters.
A plate is affordable at RM6 for a regular rojak and RM8 for rojak with squid.
The dish makes for a cheap but wholesome and hearty meal. Especially when if you have ice kacang afterwards.
Because one serving of ice kacang is enough for two people to share.
Note: During durian season, look out for the adjacent stall as it serves the best of local flavors!
- Address: Jalan Mergastua, Kepong Baru, 52100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
- Opening Hours: 1pm–5pm (Closed on Mondays)
- Contact: +6016-9823900
10. Hing Kee Bakuteh
With only 7 tables available, finding a good dining spot and parking bay can get intense at Hing Kee Bakuteh!
Tip: To tackle the scarcity of parking bays, it’s best to park at the adjacent Aeon shopping mall and walk over.
Hing Kee Bakuteh showcases a lighter broth with robust spices. And a generous serving of fresh cilantro.
Theirs is unlike the renditions in Klang that have a thicker broth.
The pork chunks are tender and juicy, with equal portions of lean and fattier cuts.
Dry bak kut teh is worth getting too. With side dishes like their glass lettuce and crispy crullers.
Nothing beats their daily homemade signature monk fruit herbal tea. It gives relief from the afternoon heat!
- Address: 121, Jln Kepong, Metro Prima, 52100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
- Opening Hours: 4pm–2:30am; Saturday & Sunday, 3 pm–2:30 am (Closed on Mondays)
- Contact: +6012-5233599
11. Restaurant San Hong Hong Chicken Rice Shop
Restaurant San Hong Hong Chicken Rice Shop is another famous Kepong food spot. They have Ipoh-inspired chicken rice.
Their flavorsome Hainanese-styled chicken has glistening skin. And comes with a side dish of crunchy bean sprouts.
There is an irresistible ginger sauce to go with the steamed chicken. It has thick ginger slices, minced chili, and thick brown sauce.
It’s almost like dining in Ipoh. The accompanying bowl of soup has chewy pork meatballs and Bentong tofu too.
So be ready for a decadent meal if you plan to visit this restaurant!
- Address: 3-356A, Jalan Desa 2/1 Desa Aman Puri, 52100, Kepong, Kuala Lumpur
- Opening Hours: Daily from 10:30am–9pm
- Contact: +6012-3551676
12. Tan Heng Restaurant
Tan Heng Restaurant is an unmistakable Chinese noodle restaurant for top-notch Hokkien mee.
Their Hokkien Mee packs smoky undertones and robust wok hei. Generous portions of pork lard and prawns top the dish. Thus, many customers will order this dish.
But bak kut teh is another item to try here. Together with other recommendations like their ginger steam fish head. And fried chicken wings.
Large dinner crowds come for reasonable pricing and swift service. So come early to savor some of Kepong’s finest hawker food here.
- Address: 115, Jln Kepong, Metro Prima, 52000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
- Opening Hours: 5pm–12:30am
- Contact: +6013-8588773
13. Norway Salmon Fish Head Noodles
Situated behind Brem Mall and behind NSK, this is the venue to devour some of the best fish head noodles in town.
Their Norway Salmon Fish Head Noodles are available in 3 variants. There is the original, curry, or hot and sour. The latter is like tom yam.
Regardless of the version you opt for, the salmon fish fillets are fresh and tasty.
- Address: G4, Jalan Jambu, Jinjang Selatan, 52000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
- Opening Hours: 8:30am–3:30pm
- Contact: +6010-4326867
Conclusion
Take a break from the usual café scene and indulge in some of Kepong’s good food that delivers steep value for money.
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