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1. Mee Tarik Restoran
Address:
34, Jalan Sultan, City Centre,
50000 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours:
10am – 4am (Daily)
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Popular for its freshly made sliced beef mee tarik, this joint in Chinatown attracts a crowd almost every night. They serve a variety of Chinese-Muslim dishes, including steamed and fried dumplings that come with either beef, lamb, chicken, or chives with eggs — perfect for when those hunger pangs hit in the middle of the night.
2. Restaurant Yan Yan A One
Address:
Jalan Klang Lama, Taman Shanghai,
58100 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours:
9am – 2am (Daily)
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If you're craving for dim sum instead, check out this lively spot in Old Klang Road that has been around for a couple of decades. Each plate costs roughly RM3.20.
In the evening, they serve other Chinese dishes. The restaurant has an air-conditioned area, as well as outdoor seating. It used to be a 24-hour restaurant, but since the pandemic, the closing time has been tweaked to roughly 2am.
3. Nasi Lemak Wanjo Kg Baru
Address:
8, Jalan Raja Muda Musa,
Kampung Baru, 50300 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours:
6am – 12am (Daily)
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This bright and airy spacious spot in Kampung Baru has long been known for serving nasi lemak that some customers claim is one of the best in Kuala Lumpur. Prices range between RM4 and RM9. There are plenty of side dishes to pair with your nasi lemak, such as sotong, paru, kerang, and bergedil.
4. William's Corner
Address:
Taman Mayang Jaya, 47301
Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Opening hours:
4pm – 12am (Daily)
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William's Corner is a popular spot for night owls, especially if you live or have lived in the PJ area. The portions are huge and can be shared among two to three people. They serve a mix of Western and Asian dishes, including nasi goreng petai, nasi goreng ketam, carbonara with meatballs, lamb chop, and mee raja.
If you don't know what to order, just ask some of their helpful staff and they will gladly list out some dishes.
5. Fatty Bak Kut Teh & Fish Head
Address:
4 ½, 5, Batu, Jalan Klang Lama,
58100 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours:
4pm – 12am (Daily)
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Any time is a good time for bak kut teh, especially after a long night of work or drinking. Fatty Bak Kut Teh & Fish Head opens in the evening right up till midnight serving hearty bowls of bak kut teh, as well as their signature steamed fish head.
6. Burger Baek Sunway
Address:
Jalan PJS 8/14, Bandar Sunway,
46150 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Opening hours:
2pm – 3am (Daily)
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Burger Baek is a roadside stall that offers different 'premium-tasting' burger meats, such as shrimp, mutton, deer, rabbit, beef, and chicken.
Many customers highly recommend the Crispy Chicken Burger Baek that's said to be crunchy and coated in a delicious cheese sauce. Some even claim that it's a good alternative to popular fast food versions. So if you're in the mood for something greasy and flavourful, check out this place!
7. Damansara Uptown Hokkien Mee
Address:
117, 119,121, Jalan SS 21/37,
Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya
Opening hours:
2.30pm – 1am (Monday – Thursday)
2pm – 1.30am (Saturday)
2pm – 1am (Sunday)
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Upholding the culture of late night roadside stalls and turning it into a restaurant, this famous spot in Damansara Uptown is where people come to get their hokkien mee and fried chicken fix.
They also serve other Chinese dishes such as kam heong lala, Chinese wine lala, and fried rice, among others.
8. Nasi Kandar Pelita
Address (Desa Sri Hartamas):
24, Ground Floor, Jalan 27/70a, Desa Sri Hartamas,
50480 Kuala Lumpur
Address (Bangsar):
2, Ground Floor, 5, Jalan Telawi,
Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur
Address (Jalan Ampang):
149, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur,
50450 Kuala Lumpur
Address (Petaling Jaya):
37, Jalan PJS 11/28b, Sunway Metro,
Bandar Sunway, 47500 Petaling Jaya
Address (Subang Jaya):
2, Jalan SS 15/4c, SS 15,
47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor
Address (Shah Alam):
E, Plaza, G-28, Ground Floor, E9,
Jalan Tengku Ampuan Zabedah A 9/A,
40100 Shah Alam
Address (Puchong):
G-2, Jalan Merbah 2,
Bandar Puchong Jaya, 47170 Puchong
Opening hours:
24 hours
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When all else fails, there's always a Nasi Kandar Pelita open somewhere in the middle of the night. From your regular roti telur and roti canai to rice and dishes, it's nice to see that the mamak culture has slowly come back to life since the pandemic.
9. Shawarma Damascus
Address:
111, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Bukit Bintang,
50250 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours:
9am – 2.30am (Monday – Saturday)
8am – 2.30am (Sunday)
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Located in Bukit Bintang, right next to Sungai Wang Plaza, is this little restaurant that serves some of the best Middle Eastern food in town. They have kebab/shawarma, mandi rice with perfectly tender, flavourful, marinated meats, and other yummy late night snacks to munch on.
10. Nasi Lemak Panas Restoran Warisan Sambal Opah
Address:
2-1, Jalan USJ 9/5p, Subang Business Centre,
47620 Subang Jaya
Opening hours:
3pm – 3am (Daily)
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This eatery in USJ 9 opens till late for night owls who are in the mood to lepak. They serve warm packets of nasi lemak that are priced at just RM1 each. You might not be able to stop at just one! There's also fried chicken, rendang, and other lauk to add on.
11. Restoran Nathan's Corner
Address:
1, Jalan 6/155, Bukit Jalil,
58200 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours:
24 hours
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Frequented by many for their cheese naan that comes specially sprinkled with cheese on top, Nathan's Corner is a popular joint for people looking to yum cha. Among the usual Indian food, they serve tandoori, nasi lemak, and all types of roti.
12. Brader John
Address:
Jalan SS 21/58, Damansara Utama,
47400 Petaling Jaya
Opening hours:
6pm – 1am (Daily)
Closed on Sunday.
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Known as one of the best burger food trucks in Petaling Jaya, Brader John sees a crowd almost every night. They are located in front of RHB bank in Damansara Uptown, with several tables set up for people to eat or wait for their meals.
The burgers are sloppy, saucy, and totally yummy. But it's best to head there early or call them to place an order, as the waiting time can be up to an hour at times.
13. Murni Discovery SS2
Address:
53, Jalan SS 2/75, SS 2,
47300 Petaling Jaya
Opening hours:
8am – 4am (Daily)
Closed on Monday.
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Live in KL long enough and you'll know that Murni Discovery is a go-to spot for many hungry owls. The SS2 branch, in particular, opens till really late. Their signature dishes are the mee raja (which comes in a big portion), mozzarella naan, and unique drink concoctions.
14. Syed Bistro
Address (Bangsar):
6A, Lorong Ara Kiri 3, Bangsar,
59100 Kuala Lumpur
Address (Petaling Jaya):
13-15, Jalan Barat, PJS 8,
46200 Petaling Jaya
Address (Kelana Jaya):
S6/22, SS6,
47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Address (KL):
57, Jalan Dang Wangi, Chow Kit,
50100 Kuala Lumpur
Address (Shah Alam):
J-39, Plaza Alam Sentral Jalan Majlis Seksyen 14,
Pusat Bandaraya, 40000 Shah Alam
Address (Puchong):
2, Jalan Perdana 3/3, Taman Puchong Perdana,
47100 Puchong, Selangor
Opening hours:
7am – 2am (Daily)
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If you're in the mood for some good ol' mamak food, Syed Bistro's Bukhara biryani is worth drooling over. For something lighter, you can order their roti canai, chapati, thosai, and other usual mamak dishes.
15. NZ Curry House
Address (KLCC):
Lot 42, Jalan Ampang, Kampung Baru,
50450 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours:
24 hours
Address (Wangsa Maju):
Lot PT 6558, Seksyen, 5,
Pusat Bandar Wangsa Maju
Opening hours:
7am – 12am (Daily)
NZ Curry house has other outlets but these two branches specifically open till much later.
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Wandering around KL city and feeling hungry? Stop over at NZ Curry House for a bite and just chill into the nightwith the million-dollar view of the Petronas Twin Towers (at the KLCC outlet). Whether you're in the mood for some good ol' roti canai and teh tarik or rice with dishes, this eatery has all of your favourite Malaysian foods.
