Treasure Trove (restaurant)
RestaurantSkudai
restaurant in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Food
Where to eat in Malaysia: restaurants, cafés and dishes to try
The best-known place to eat in Malaysia is Treasure Trove (restaurant), Skudai. The travel guide lists 45 places to eat and drink in Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu, and Kuching. Local dishes to try: Nasi lemak, Nasi goreng, Curry mee, Ikan bakar, and Nasi kerabu.
Well-known restaurants, cafés and bars in Malaysia
Ordered by how many Wikipedia language editions describe each place. That measures how famous a place is, not how good the food is.
Restaurants 6
Murni Discovery Kelana Jaya
RestaurantKelana Jaya
restaurant in Petaling, Selangor, Malaysia
Map1 Wikipedia languages
Loon Sing (JB) Restaurant
RestaurantBukit Indah
Chinese restaurant in Johor, Malaysia
Adam's Kitchen
RestaurantTaman Daya
Chinese Muslim restaurant in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Map1 Wikipedia languages
Cafés, bakeries and tea houses 4
Hiap Joo Bakery
CaféJohor Bahru · Since 1919
bakery in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Map1 Wikipedia languages
Salahuddin Bakery
CaféJohor Bahru · Since 1937
bakery in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Map1 Wikipedia languages
Gudang Cafe
CaféGeorge Town · Since 2016
cafe in Malaysia
Bars and pubs 1
Places travellers recommend in Malaysia
Listed in the Wikivoyage travel guide. Opening hours and prices change, so check before you go.
Where to eat in Kuala Lumpur
All places in Kuala LumpurRestaurants and cafés
- Nasi Kandar PelitaBudget
149 Jl Ampang
- Jaya RestoranBudget
Jalan Thambipillay 47
- Devi's CornerSplurge
9 Jalan Telawi 2
- Horizon GrillSplurge
2, Jalan Conlay
- Peter's Pork NoodleBudget
7, Jalan Tun Sambanthan 4
- Laman Selera MADANI Tanglin
Jalan Cenderasari
- Nasi Lemak Tanglin
Jalan Cenderasari
- Annalakshmi Vegetarian RestaurantBudget
116 Jl Berhala
Bars and nightlife
- Reggae Bar
53 Jalan Tun H.S. Lee
- Alexis Bistro & Wine Bar
303 Jalan Ampang
- Heli Lounge
Menara KH, Level 37
- Luna Bar
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Kuala Lumpur · CC BY-SA 4.0
Where to eat in Kota Kinabalu
All places in Kota KinabaluRestaurants and cafés
- Tavern Kitchen & BarMid-range
Lot G-93, Imago Shopping Mall, KK Times Square Phase 2, Jalan Coastal
- Night MarketBudget
Jalan Gaya
- Gaya VegetarianMid-range
Lot 53, Ground Floor, Jalan Gaya
- BadbenBudget
Gaya Street
- El CentroMid-range
32 Jalan Haji Saman
- Souled OutMid-range
KK Times Square Imago Mall rear ground floor
- Jeff De CornerMid-range
Grd Flr, Luyang Ph 6, Shophouse
Bars and nightlife
- Sunset Bar
- Shamrock Irish Bar
The Waterfront Lot 6
- Upperstar
- Santan
Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Kota Kinabalu · CC BY-SA 4.0
Where to eat in Kuching
All places in KuchingRestaurants and cafés
- Kubah Ria ComplexBudget
No 1 Jalan Matang
- AlfrescoSplurge
2, Jalan Datuk Abang Abdul Rahim
- Pure Fish Ball CafeBudget
214, Jl. Padungan
- LepauMid-range
Jalan Ban Hock Road 99
- The JunkSplurge
80, Wayang St
- Bla Bla BlaSplurge
27, Jalan Tabuan
- See Good Food CentreSplurge
Lot 228-229, No, 53, Jalan Ban Hock
- Madam Tang's A Taste Of SarawakBudget
Lot 16, Wisma Nation Horizon, Jalan Petanak
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Kuching · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dishes and drinks Malaysia is known for
Foods and drinks that come from Malaysia, the most widely known first.
Nasi lemak
Malaysian rice dish cooked in coconut milk, served with sambal and side dishes.
Nasi goreng
Malay, Javanese and Chinese Southeast Asia fried rice
Nasi kerabu
Mixed rice dish from southern Thailand and Malaysia with herbs and vegetables
Ais kacang
Hokkien mee
Southeast Asian dish, popular in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand
Roti jala
type of pancake that looks like lace originating from Johor history
Pekasam
Malay fermented food originating from Perak and Kedah
Akok
Traditional Malaysian sweet wrinkled egg pastry from Kelantan and Terengganu
Frequently asked questions
What is the most famous restaurant in Malaysia?
Treasure Trove (restaurant), Skudai is the most widely documented place to eat in Malaysia: 1 Wikipedia language editions describe it.
What food is Malaysia known for?
Malaysia is known for Nasi lemak, Nasi goreng, Curry mee, Ikan bakar, and Nasi kerabu.
Where can you eat in Kuala Lumpur?
The travel guide to Kuala Lumpur lists Nasi Kandar Pelita, Jaya Restoran, Devi's Corner, Horizon Grill, and Peter's Pork Noodle.
Sources: Wikidata (CC0), Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0), photos from Wikimedia Commons.