Best Kepong foods
It’s a known fact that you can’t cover all the best food places in Kepong in just a day. Compared to the likes of Pudu and Cheras, the town remains a relatively undiscovered food hub bursting with all sorts of foods – from Michelin-starred bak kut teh restaurants to nameless roadside rojak stalls.
To discover some of the best that the town has to offer, we compiled a guide to food places in Kepong that locals don’t want out-of-towners to know about.
Table of Contents
- Best Kepong foods
- 1. San Ching San Hokkien Mee
- 2. Restaurant Fu Lai Dim Sum
- 3. New Ban Lee Restaurant
- 4. Weng Kee Roasted Duck
- 5. Kepong Baru Rojak
- 6. Fat Boon ABC Ais Kacang
- 7. Ah Yap Chicken Rice
- 8. Mama Mee
- 9. QQ Steamboat
- 10. Hennessy XO Seafood Noodle
- 11. Ming Ji Wan Tan Mee
- 12. Lieong Kee Bae Good Teh
- 13. K.L Bakery & Confectionery Supplier
- 14. Kedai Kopi Fong
- 15. Sam Kan Chong
- 16. Norway Salmon Fish Head Noodles
- 17. KTZ
1. San Ching San Hokkien Mee
Signature Hokkien Mee and Ginger Lala
Image credit: Hong Yiu Chuan via Google Reviews
San Ching San Hokkien Mee is one of those restaurants that’s confident enough to hinge their entire establishment on their signature dish. Not only is their Hokkien Mee (from RM10/pax) featured in their restaurant name, but it also appears prominently in the signboard above the shop.
The dish may not appear outstanding upon first impression. But the taste more than makes up for it. Dark, sticky sauce drenches the chewy noodles, accompanied by a few prawns, bits of pork, and some cabbage.
Image credit: San Ching San Hokkien Mee via Google Reviews
Enjoy the star dish with other noodles here like Loh Mee and Cantonese Kuey Teow, all priced from RM10 for a single serving, or sides such as Fried Chicken Wings (RM7.80/pair) and Ginger Lala (RM18).
Address: 29, Jalan Metro Perdana Timur 3, Taman Usahawan Kepong, 52100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: Mon, Wed-Sat 5pm-2am | Sun 5pm-12am (Closed on Tuesdays)
2. Restaurant Fu Lai Dim Sum
Dim sum restaurant that opens till late
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Restaurant Fu Lai Dim Sum has been operating in Bandar Menjalara, Kepong, for more than a decade, satisfying the tummies of loyal patrons looking to enjoy dim sum as early as 6.30am and as late as 2am.
Image credit: Yong Yong Chook via Google Reviews
The restaurant serves classic dim sum alongside more unique offerings like Otak Mai and Fried Shrimp balls. But ask a local patron at the next table what they’re here for, and they’ll likely answer the char siew pau, the lo mai gai, or the chee cheong fun.
You can expect to pay between RM3-7 per plate here.
Image credit: Isabelle Tran via Google Reviews
Address: 47&49, Jalan 3/62a, Bandar Sri Menjalara, Kepong 55200 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: Sun-Fri 6.30am-2am | Sat 7am-2am
3. New Ban Lee Restaurant
Handmade noodles served different ways
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For yellow noodles without that strong alkaline aftertaste, head to New Ban Lee Restaurant near Kepong’s popular FRIM nature reserve. They make thick, springy sang mee from scratch, and serve the slurpable noodles five different ways – dry, spicy, clear soup, curry, or a mix of any two.
Image credit: Alex Long via Google Reviews
If you’re not sure what to get, patrons have rave reviews for the dry version with deep soya sauce gravy and heaps of minced meat, as well as the curry broth that’s rich and flavourful, with a bit of a kick.
A small bowl of the noodles is priced RM7, with fried beancurd skin (fucuk), fish paste and balls, and three condiments – dried chilli, sambal belacan, and green pickled chillies – served on the side.
Image credit: Joshua Foo via Google Reviews
Address: 7, Jalan 13, Taman Desa Jaya, 52100 Kuala Lumpur, Selangor
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 7.30am-4pm (Closed on Sundays)
Contact: New Ban Lee Restaurant Facebook
4. Weng Kee Roasted Duck
Popular roasted duck & char siew
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It’s almost impossible to drop by Weng Kee Roasted Duck and not find a snaking queue at the stall. And that’s before the 3rd generation owners are finished unloading the freshly roasted ducks from their van.
While the stall only does takeaways, this doesn’t deter loyal and curious patrons from driving over from near and far for their roast duck and char siew.
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A whole roast duck at Weng Kee is priced at a pretty reasonable RM68, with containers of duck feet roll (ngap keok pau) also a popular order. While already juicy, the tender duck meat comes with a variety of dipping sauces such as chilli and sweet plum.
Address: 66, Jalan Kepong Baru, Kepong Baru, 52100 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: Fri-Wed 1pm-5pm (Closed on Thursdays)
Contact: 012-273 2654
5. Kepong Baru Rojak
Decades-old Rojak stall in Kepong
Kepong Baru Rojak doesn’t actually have an official name even though they have been serving Indian-style rojak for decades. But they’ve been doing a good job of attracting patrons near and far for years regardless.
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Located in Kepong Baru, near the popular morning market and opposite a kindergarten, the stall serves reasonably priced Rojak Biasa for RM7, or with sotong for RM9.
They’ve nailed the beloved Malaysian dish to a tee, with sweet kuah that has a mild kick and crispy fritters that are extra crisp, all drenched in their beloved peanut sauce.
Their humble cart stall is located next to an ABC ais kacang and durian stall.
Image credit: Nicholas Sim via Google Reviews
Address: Jalan Mergastua, Kepong Baru, 52100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 1pm-5pm (Closed on Mondays)
Contact: 016-982 3900
6. Fat Boon ABC Ais Kacang
Popular taro shaved ice
While shaved ice dessert shops have become the trend amongst the Gen MZ crowd, there’s still nothing quite like a bowl of affordable ais kacang from a hawker stall.
Image adapted from: Nana via Google Reviews
In Kepong, Fat Boon ABC Ais Kacang is where locals head to for the locally loved ABC that’s priced at just RM6. However, you’ll find another dessert here that often steals the show – the Yam Sago (RM11).
A mound of shaved ice is topped with an eye-catching thick, sweet, and purple yam sauce that resembles more of a paste, as well as chunks of yam and green Cendol jelly.
Image credit: May Tan via Google Reviews
Address: 24B, Jalan Antoi Kiri, Kepong Baru, 52100 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: Fri-Wed 12.30pm-11pm (Closed on Thursdays)
Contact: 019-323 2707
7. Ah Yap Chicken Rice
Go-to Hainanese-style chicken rice in Kepong
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If they weren’t dubbed one of the best places to get Hainanese-style chicken rice in Kepong by locals, Ah Yap Chicken Rice would go unnoticed by many – as they operate under an overpass, beneath the shade of huge trees.
Image adapted from: Suzanne Tham via Google Reviews
Step into the discreet restaurant, and you’ll see patrons dining on their signature Chicken Rice that’s praised for maintaining a consistent taste over the years.
You can order chicken breast or wings (RM9/plate), and enjoy the rice with side dishes such as bean sprouts (from RM2.50) and braised tofu (RM3/piece).
Image adapted from: Eryn Ng via Google Reviews
What helps Ah Yap Chicken Rice stand apart from the other chicken rice stalls is their in-house blended, aromatic ginger-based sauce with notes of garlic and spring onions.
The free-flow of chicken soup that’s been boiled for hours is a plus.
Address: 1175, Jalan Kanan, Desa Jaya Kepong, 52100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: Tue, Wed, Fri-Sun 10am-7.30pm | Wed 10am-12am (Closed on Mondays)
Contact: 012-323 1364
8. Mama Mee
OG Mama Mee noodle stall in KL
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Mama Mee is the spot to head to when you’re craving deep-flavoured Thai noodles with fresh seafood. This well-known restaurant in Kepong Baru has amassed a loyal customer following, being one of the OG spots in KL to get leveled-up Thai Mama noodles.
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Their signature Mama Creamy Tom Yam Noodles can be ordered with ping pong-sized meatballs (RM12.80) or seafood (RM14.80) like prawns and squid. If you want the best of both worlds, opt for the Deluxe (RM16.80) instead.
The broth at Mama Mee is creamy, perfectly tart, and just mildly spicy – even those with a lower spice tolerance can enjoy the noodle bowls here.
Address: Jalan Kepong Baru, Kepong Baru, 52100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 6pm-1am, Daily
Contact: 011-2121 2109
9. QQ Steamboat
Free-flow chilli crab and shark fin soup
Image adapted from: QQ Steamboat Buffet（BBQ）Kepong via Facebook
When it comes to a steamboat feast that’ll leave you happily stuffed on a variety of meats and seafood, QQ Steamboat won’t disappoint. This well-known all-you-can-eat restaurant in Kepong has over 200 different steamboat and grill ingredients, including chilli crab and black pepper lamb.
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If you’re here mainly for the sought-after chilli crab, platters of this are refilled every hour during service. Patrons come here for the free-flow of faux shark fin soup as well, with the dessert buffet spread of fresh fruits, candies, and ice cream being another huge draw.
Image adapted from: QQ Steamboat Buffet（BBQ）Kepong via Facebook
Fill up your steamboat with classic items such as luncheon meat, seafood tofu, cockles, prawns, and blue crabs. You can take your pick of four soups from the six that they offer – chicken, herbal, pepper, and tom yam, or mala and tomato for an extra RM14.90.
For the grill, there are options like smoked duck, Thailand-style pork, kampung fish, and more.
Prices for QQ Steamboat are RM52.80++/adult and RM38.90++/child on Fridays and weekends, with lower prices on weekdays. Children under 90cm dine for free.
Address: Fortune Avenue, D-G-2, Jalan Metro Perdana 3, Taman Usahawan Kepong, 52100 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 4pm-12am, Daily
Contact: 019-366 8880 | QQ Steamboat website
10. Hennessy XO Seafood Noodle
Seafood noodle with cognac
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Tucked inside Keng Nam Hai kopitiam in Metro Prima Kepong, just across AEON Mall, is the Hennessy XO Seafood Noodle food stall. They’ve been capturing local attention for their well-bodied fish head broth that’s tinged with a good dash of – you guessed it – Hennessy XO.
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This signature dish, priced RM18, is praised by patrons for balancing the strong alcohol of the cognac with fresh prawns and clams.
Address: Inside Restaurant Keng Nam Hai, 1, Jalan Prima 1, Metro Prima, Kepong 52100 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 7.30am-2am, Daily
11. Ming Ji Wan Tan Mee
40-year-old wantan mee stall
An oldie and a goodie in Kepong, Ming Ji Wan Tan Mee has been serving patrons satisfying plates of wantan mee since 1985 from the porch of the owner’s house. At just RM9, the wantan mee executes each seemingly simple component of the dish well – gravy-drenched springy noodles, lean char siew slices, and fat soupy wontons.
Have a chat with the owner, and he’ll likely recommend you order a plate of the store’s famous prawn dumplings (RM2.30/pc). The sui kow envelops minced meat and large chunks of prawns in delicate wonton wrap.
Address: 2A, Jalan Antoi 1, Kepong Baru, 52100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: Wed-Mon 10.30am-9.30pm (Closed on Tuesdays)
12. Lieong Kee Bae Good Teh
Herbaceous, garlicky BKT since 1977
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You’ll find that a good number of bak kut teh restaurants recommended by KL folks are located in Kepong. One in particular that locals flock to is Lieong Kee Bae Good Teh, which has a distinctly deep, herbaceous and garlicky BKT broth that’s on the sweet side.
Image credit: Lieong Kee Bae Good Teh 良记肉骨茶-早市总行 via Facebook
This family-run restaurant, which has been operating since 1977, serves both soup and dry claypot bak kut teh. You can fill your claypot with lean pork meat and cuts like tendon, neck, and kidneys, or additional ingredients such as fuchok and mushrooms.
A meal here usually costs around RM25 per diner.
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The restaurant receives praise for being spacious and clean, with servers quick to refill soup even during peak hours too.
Address: 23, Jalan Development, Taman Kepong, 52100 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 7.30am-2.30pm & 3.30pm-11pm (Closed on Mondays)
Contact: 03-6275 0102 | Lieong Kee Bae Good Teh Facebook
13. K.L Bakery & Confectionery Supplier
Affordable baked goods straight off the oven tray
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There are only so many places to enjoy carbs straight out of the oven. But that’s what you’ll get at K.L Bakery & Confectionery Supplier, a casual bakery that supplies breads, buns, cakes, cookies, and other confectionery items to bakeries around Klang Valley.
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At their factory in Jinjang Utara, you can take your pick of a wide variety of baked goods straight off oven trays, at affordable prices. The plethora of choices can be a tad overwhelming, but expect to also find classic local bakery offerings such as sausage rolls, pizza buns, coconut buns, and more.
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Tables set up outside the store showcase the smorgasbord of pastries, cakes, and cookies baked in house. They also have savoury items such as salted egg yolk pastries and even mooncakes.
Address: 3433, Jalan Jinjang, Jinjang Utara, 52000 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: Sun-Fri 12pm-10pm (Closed on Saturdays)
Contact: 012-708 2868 | K.L Bakery & Confectionery Supplier Facebook
14. Kedai Kopi Fong
Lei cha bowls & lei cha toast
Besides steamboat and bak kut teh, Kepong also has its share of restaurants serving lei cha, a traditional Hakka dish that pairs a variety of toppings with rice and mint-green tea soup.
Image credit: James Lim via Google Reviews
Kedai Kopi Fong is a spot that lets you indulge in fragrant Thunder Tea, or lei cha, with options to have a base of brown rice or spinach noodles for RM11, or white rice for RM10.
The cha soup is concentrated, with strong notes of mint and basil. It complements the other ingredients that go over the bed of hot rice well, including long beans, preserved vegetables, dried prawns, peanuts, and choy sum.
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If that’s not enough lei cha for you, order the Thunder Tea Roti Bakar (RM4) that pairs lei cha with peanut butter, and the Thunder Tea Soya Bean (RM5) with a hint of lei cha.
Address: 15, Jalan Ambong Kanan 1, Kepong Baru, 52100 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 8am-3pm, Daily
Contact: 017-250 6811
15. Sam Kan Chong
OG ‘pillow’ pork ball noodle shop in Kepong
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Sam Kan Chong is another oldie on this list. The noodle shop in Jinjang has been serving customers satisfying bowls of pork ball noodles since 1954, with many locals dubbing it the birthplace of the noodle dish.
They even supply their “pillow” pork balls and smokey sausages to other stalls.
Image credit: Sam Kan Chong via Google Reviews
You can enjoy the pork ball noodles dry and tossed with lard oil and minced pork, or swimming in a pork-bone broth, for RM7.50. Or opt to swap out your choice of noodles entirely with rice, or spice it up with a Curry Mee version.
Address: 17, Jalan Jinjang Aman 16, Jinjang Utara, 52000 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 7am-8.30pm, Daily
Contact: 016-814 3262 | Sam Kan Chong Facebook
16. Norway Salmon Fish Head Noodles
Fish head noodles with deep-fried salmon
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A regular bowl of fish head noodles uses grouper or flounder fish. But more restaurants in Klang Valley are getting innovative with the protein option, adding salmon to the milky mix. One of these places is Norway Salmon Fish Head Noodles, a popular noodle shop in Jinjang that serves reasonably priced Salmon Head (RM12) and Fillet (RM15) fish noodles.
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The broth is perfectly milky – not so creamy that it’ll make you feel jelak. You’ll find a mild tartness from the tomatoes, but you can opt to spice up your noodles by adding chilli. As for the salmon, it gets perfectly deep-fried before it’s placed over the thick vermicelli noodles.
Address: G4, Jalan Jambu, Jinjang Selatan, 52000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 8am-4pm, Daily
Contact: 010-432 6867
17. KTZ
Ten types of tong sui in Wai Sek Kai
For desserts to warm the soul, KTZ Food is a 30-year-old establishment that specialises in tong sui. Located along Kepong’s famous Wai Sek Kai, the dessert shop has over 10 types of tong sui, priced RM3.60 per bowl. They include the best-selling black sesame and classics like red bean.
We recommend the Peanut Butter – a smooth peanut paste that glides smoothly down your throat, and is not overly sweet.
Address: 66, Jalan Kepong Baru, Kepong Baru, 52100 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 12pm-11.30pm, Daily
The best foods in Kepong
When it comes to a food adventure that covers everything from hearty mains to lip-smacking desserts, Kepong will surely not disappoint. You’ll find restaurants and roadside stalls plating up some of the best foods that KL has to offer in the town.
Also check out our guide of must-try food places in Pudu and restaurants to eat at in SS15.
Cover image adapted from: QQ Steamboat Buffet（BBQ）Kepong via Facebook, Lee Lee Thye via Google Reviews, Nana via Google Reviews, Hong Yiu Chuan via Google Reviews, James Lim via Google Reviews, TheSmartLocal Malaysia