Malaysia’s capital is paved with food. Street food can be found on every corner with huge broth pots and food stalls with hot woks all over the streets. Fast food is all over the place, noodles are bagged and soups are too. Rice comes in banana leaves or newspaper packets. Don’t miss out on all the exciting food on Kuala Lumpur’s streets and check out our list of the best five street foods you must try when in KL.
Satay is an Indonesian and Malaysian street food made of seasoned and skewered grilled meat. The satay may consist of chicken, goat, mutton, beef, pork, fish or even tofu. The authentic satay is served on skewers from a coconut palm tree but others tend to use bamboo skewers. Satay is a very popular delicacy and is usually served with a sauce made from roasted or fried peanuts. This mouth-watering treat can be found on every corner, so be sure to pick some up when wandering around.
Bak kut teh is a popular meat dish cooked in broth and it’s served both in both Malaysia and Singapore. The name literally translates to ‘meat bone tea’. The broth is infused with herbs and vegetables and needs a few hours to slow cook before it takes on its herbal and earthy flavor. The meal is best served in a clay pot and eaten with plain white rice but it does also go well with a dish of stir-fried vegetables. The dish is usually eaten for breakfast but plenty of people also order it at lunchtime.
