Mont Kiara's Hidden Eats?

Question

So I'm heading to Mont Kiara next month for a work trip, and I've heard the food scene is AMAZING. I'm not into fancy restaurants, more interested in the hole-in-the-wall type places locals love. Any recommendations for truly authentic Malaysian food in Mont Kiara, places that aren't plastered all over TripAdvisor? I'm hoping to avoid the tourist traps and find somewhere a little more... genuine. I'm pretty adventurous, so don't hold back!

sandy · Answer

fyi there's a hidden gem in the shoplots along jalan kiara 2 called Restoran Nasi Kandar Pelita, but not the main branch, the smaller one next to the 7-Eleven. their nasi kandar is legit, the fish curry is spicy and the fried chicken is always fresh, not sitting under a heat lamp. also, the popiah basah from a stall inside the morning market at jalan kiara 1 is worth waking up early for, it's only there till like 9am. just a heads up, the sambal there will make your nose run

anneliesschneller · Answer

if u can walk a bit from mont kiara, head to the food court at 1 Mont Kiara mall, the upper floor. there's a stall called 'kedai kopi' that does a killer curry mee, the broth is thick and coconutty, not the watery stuff. also, on jalan kiara 4, there's a mamak spot under the apartment block that does maggi goreng with extra crispy fried egg, it's open late and always has a crowd of regulars. try the cendol from the pushcart near the shell station on jalan duta, it's the real deal with gula melaka, not the factory syrup.

otti · Answer

The guy's right that Mont Kiara itself leans polished, but there's a solid secret spot inside Plaza Mont Kiara's basement. Look for the small stall run by an aunty selling nasi lemak with sambal that actually has a kick, not the sweet tourist version. It's tucked near the back by the old bookstore, and you'll know it's legit because the office workers queue there from 11am. For something different, the roti canai at Restoran Goh's in the shoplots along Jalan Kiara 3 is consistently good and costs around RM3 a piece.

jessica · Answer

Honestly, Mont Kiara's a bit... upscale. Finding truly hole-in-the-wall places can be tough. Most of the "local" spots are still pretty polished. But if you're willing to venture *slightly* outside Mont Kiara proper, you'll have better luck. Head towards Sri Hartamas, there are some seriously good, less-discovered hawker stalls tucked away in smaller complexes there. Look for places with mostly locals eating, that's usually a good sign. Also, keep your eyes peeled for small kopitiams; they're often the best for authentic, inexpensive Malaysian fare. Don't be afraid to just wander around and check out menus. You might stumble on something amazing.

michaela · Answer

yeah mont kiara is pretty bougie for real hidden gems, but if you don't mind a ten minute grab ride, go to sri hartamas there's an alley behind the maybank on jalan 22/49 with a little stall called 'warung kak rose' that does beef

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