Simple meals, strong tea, and the kind of flavours that feel like home.

Some cities make you slow down — not because they’re quiet, but because the food is too good to rush. KL is that kind of place for me. Here’s a quick list of what I always end up eating when I’m here — no overthinking needed.

🔥 My Forever Favourites:

🍛 Banana Bros
Simple, satisfying, and super affordable. Free-flow sides? Say less. I’ll always carve out time for this one.

🍲 Local tze char stalls
Found everywhere. Look for the ones packed with locals, not tourists. Stir-fried, soupy, saucy — it all slaps.

🍚 Heun Kee Claypot Chicken Rice
You know how sometimes something just tastes right? That’s this. Charred, juicy, and completely worth the hype.

🥤 Teh Tarik
Frothy, sweet, and a tiny bit nostalgic. It’s my comfort drink — especially after a full meal.

🌟 Final Thoughts

KL’s food doesn’t try too hard — and that’s why it’s so good. There’s warmth in every bite, and a kind of casual confidence that keeps pulling me back. No frills, just food that feels familiar in the best way.