Despite of being a small town, Setapak has numerous of hidden food! Most of us want to have something to munch when we are studying or doing other stuff. If you are looking for a scrumptious meal to eat at Setapak, we’ll give you these to-die-for cafes where you can find must-try food!
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Crave in this tantalizing Indian Rojak dish! Mamak Rojak Titiwangsa which hides near Jalan Tun Razak is where you can savour temptingly delicious Rojak and the indispensable Cendol! Truly a perfect match, right?
Location: Jalan Tembeling, Titiwangsa, Kuala Lumpur 53200
Hours: 1:00PM – 5:00PM
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Situated in Jalan Genting Klang lies Sweet Forest Cafe which is famous for its salted fried chicken. This place is always flocked up by a huge number of visitors which are mostly students. One of the reason why this is popular and most visit by students is that they can have a 5% discount on their meal! Nice!
Location: 21, Jalan Bunga Kantan, Taman P. Ramlee, Setapak, Kuala Lumpur 53000
Hours: Tues-Sun, 11:00AM – 3:00PM, 6:00PM – 11:00PM; Closed on Mondays
Contact: 016-626 2177 (Mr. Lum)
3. Thailand Fry Zhonghua Road Home
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Pig out in this Thai restaurant and delight yourself on their savoury home-style and terrific Thai dishes. Try out their different curries and pastas which are really tempting. Challenge yourself in eating their spicy dishes that will truly spice up your appetite!
Location: Lot 5909, Lorong Chong Hwa 2, Batu 3 1/2, Gombak, 53000 Kuala Lumpur
Hours: Mon-Sat, 9:00AM – 4:00PM; Closed on Sundays
Contact: 03-40316449
4. Qui too Canteen
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Serving a Hong Kong style food including rice noodle soup with baked rice and few side dishes, makes this restaurant a fine place to dine at. Don’t miss to give a try on their signature noodle soup!
Location: 42A, Plaza Usahawan Genting Kelang, Jalan Danau Niaga 1, Taman Danau Kota, Setapak, Kuala Lumpur 53300
Hours: Mon-Sat, 12:00PM – 9:00PM; Closed on Sundays
5. Sunny Garden
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Want to eat authentic Chinese dumplings? Do so at this Muslim-oriented restaurant! You can also taste their noodle dishes served with a very aromatic smell. Yum!
Location: G-06, Ground Floor, Platinum PV128, No. 128, Jalan Genting Klang, Setapak, Kuala Lumpur 53300
Hours: 11:00AM – 11:00PM
Contact: 03-4144 3588
6. QQ Traditional Homemade Noodle Restaurant
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Are you fond of eating tasty noodles? Then, head down to QQ restaurant where traditional homemade noodles are being served. Grab a bowl of mouthwatering noodles which comes with a very delectable ingredients. Surely, this will make you keep coming back for more!
Location: 5, Jalan 14/27B, Desa Setapak, Setapak, 53300 Kuala Lumpur
Hours: 12:00PM – 11:00PM
7. MAD
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This restaurant, MAD, might look like a fine dining restaurant, but take note, dishes come at a very reasonable prices! No wonder this is always flocked by eaters, especially to students who frequently dine here!
Location: G-13, PV128, Jalan Genting Kelang, Kuala Lumpur 53300
Hours: Sun-Thurs, 11:00AM – 11:00PM; Fri-Sat, 11:00AM – 1:00AM
Contact: +60 3-4144 4567
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Enjoy cold weather while savouring a delectable hot pot of Bak Kut Teh at Restoran Chuan Kee. This restaurant has been running its business for over 40 years now and continuously serving a delightful Bak Kut Teh to its range of customers.
Location: 90, Jalan 2/23A, Off Jalan Genting Klang, Taman Danau Kota, Setapak, Kuala Lumpur 53300
Hours: Tues-Sun, 8:00AM – 3:00PM, 6:00PM – 10:30PM; Closed every Mondays
Contact: 016-376 3537 (Mr. Tan)
9. Restoran Ah Chay
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There are various food stall in Setapak that sell famous Hokkien Mee which is most loved by a lot of people. But this old Asian food stall – Restoran Ah Chay – serves Hokkien noodle which has an incredibly delicious taste which is distinct with any other Hokkien mee sold in Setapak.
Location: Jalan 1A/6, Taman Setapak Indah, Setapak, 53100 Kuala Lumpur
Hours: Tues-Sun, 4:30PM – 11:00PM; Closed on Mondays
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Make yourself drool over broiled fish dishes at Ken Ren Lai restaurant! Bring your buddies who also love broiled fish and pig out at this restaurant!
Location: Jalan Prima Setapak 5, Taman Setapak, Kuala Lumpur
Hours: 6:30Pm – 11:00PM
11. Mali’s Corner
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Experience the Malaysian taste of Char Kway Teow at Mali’s Corner! This restaurant situated in the old Taman Bunga Raya, serves a very good and tasty delight. It has opened another store in Danau Kota which is always packed with diners, everyday. Malay Char Kway Teow has an added shrimps and sour and chili sauces which makes it very appetizing! If you are craving for other delightful dish, you can also choose to have Nasi Lemak, too.
Location: 9-1, Jalan Langkawi, Platinum Walk, Danau Kota, 53300 Kuala Lumpur
Hours: 6:00PM to midnight
Contact: 012-4338591 / 03-41491971
12. Restoran Wan Yee
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I bet one of the food that comes in your mind when you heard the must-try food in Setapak is the indispensable Nasi Lemak, right? Well, speaking of Nasi Lemak, step a foot into Restoran Wan Yee that serves up a very delicious Nasi Lemak in a very reasonable price!
Locations: 2, Jalan Prima Setapak 3, Jalan Genting Kelang, 53300 Kuala Lumpur
2628 Cafe 3, Plaza Usahawan Genting Klang, Jalan Danau Niaga 1, Taman Danau Kota, Setapak 53300 Kuala Lumpur (2nd nasi lemak store)
Hours: 6:00PM – 11:00PM
13. Restoran Al Fariz Maju
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Find yourself hungry in the wee hours of the night? Looking for a place where can you calm your rumbling stomach? Satisfy your appetite with delicious Maggi Goreng in just RM1 at Restoran Al Fariz Maju. Cool, right?
Location: Jalan 6A/6, Jalan Ibu Kota, 53300 Kuala Lumpur
Hours: 24 Hours Open
14. Burger Cincang
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Another good place in calming your hungry appetite at night – Burger Cincang. Grab a plate of superbly delicious burger which is a perfect night snack. This stall is always visited by crowds for a set of inexpensive snack. So, next time you got hungry, you know now where to satisfy your tummy!
Location: Jalan Bunga Raya (Jalan Genting Kelang), Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur 53000
Hours: Night Market
