PJ Old Town is a legendary place with a variety of delicious food from Malay, Chinese and Indian cuisines. The only problem you’ll have here is, with so many delicious food how would you ever choose where to eat.

We have list down a variety of popular local street food in PJ Old Town to get your cravings fixed with friends and family.

So, here are the 14 Best Street Food Around PJ Old Town Every Foodie Must Try (2020 Update) for all you hungry peeps!

1. Nasi Lemak Goreng Chef Fauzey

Starting the list of PJ’s Nasi Lemak household names, it is Nasi Lemak Goreng Chef Fauzey. Instead of the usual santan rice, they serve fried santan rice that has been fried together with their homemade sambal over the wok. Definitely a unique modification that we feel every foodie should try at least once!

Address: Jalan Sentosa 3/57, Petaling Jaya Old Town, 46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Operating Hours: 6pm– 11pm, closed on Sundays

2. PJ Old Town Char Kuey Teow

PJ Old Town Char Kuey Teow is one of the oldest stalls in the city. The friendly husband and wife duo have been selling CKT here for over 40 years. A plate of Char Kuey Teow here comes with plump, crispy prawns, a good handful of cockles, chives and bean sprouts. It is fried with plenty of “wok hei” and lard, giving it a little extra oomph and boost in flavour.

Address: Restoran Soon Lee, Jalan 1/10, Petaling Jaya Old Town (opposite Heng Kee BKT)
Operation Hours: 7pm – 11pm, daily

3. Nasi Kandar Zainul

This stall is one of the few reputable Nasi Kandar places in the Klang Valley. Just like the latter, they’ve been selling Nasi Kandar for 4 decades now. Nasi Kandar Zainul is said to have the oomph curry flavors that can only be found in Penang nasi kandar stalls. The curries pack a punch as it was spicy, thick and wonderful. They are also known for crispy fried chicken which is said to be super juicy and delicious.

Address: Medan Selera Kompleks C, Lorong Sultan, Seksyen 52, 46200 Petaling Jaya
Operating Hours: 7am – 5pm, daily

4. Heng Kee Bak Kut Teh

Heng Kee Bah Kut Teh is known for their distinctive flavour of Bah Kut Teh. The broth here is said to be much clearer and lighter without compromising the herbal flavour that we expect from a good BKT. They also try to keep their broth as authentic as possible by giving you another bowl to mix your mushroom and tofu puffs with. You will get to taste the BKT in the most purest form.

Address: 16, Jalan 1/10, Seksyen 1, 46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Operating Hours: 5.30pm – 11pm, closed on Mondays

5. Sri Ganapathy Mess Banana Leaf Rice

When people talk about Banana Leaf Rice in PJ Old Town, they’re often referring to this hidden gem. Sri Ganapathy Mess is hidden in the mist of residence houses. They don’t have any signage therefore do keep a lookout for a big white house with green gate.

The best part about this restaurant is their incredibly thick and flavorful curries, it’s one of the best we’ve ever tasted. You can top your rice with one of their 4 gravies. Best of all, it is all refillable. You can also pair your rice with their chicken varuval or fried calamari as an extra treat to the whole experience.

Address: 47, Jalan 1/10, Seksyen 1, 46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Operating Hours: 11am – 4pm, daily

6. Acha Curry House

Another banana leaf rice entry because we can’t get enough of it. Acha Curry House is one of the famous places for Banana Lead Rice and it is only served during lunch time so be sure to get there in time. You can refill your vegetables and curries as many times as you wish to. Make sure you don’t leave without trying their Ikan Bilis Sambal, Onion Curry, and Fried Ikan Tenggiri.

Address: 271, Jalan 5/51, Bukit Gasing, 46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Operation Hours: 10.30am – 4.30pm, daily

7. Cendol at Gerai Minum Weng Kee, PJ

Gerai Minum Weng Kee is one of the known places for ABC and cendol. This stall has been operating for more than 50 years. ABC and cendol are cool shaved ice desserts topped with red beans, green jelly, palm sugar and gula melaka. One of the best things here is that you can adjust the sweetness level here by letting the boss know your preference.

Address: Stall 46, Jalan Othman, Pj Old Town, 46050 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Operation Hours: 8am – 10pm, closed on Tuesday

8. Thoo Yuen Pork Satay

If you are In PJ and craving pork satays, then you’re in luck. Head on over to PJ Old Town Food Court and look for Thoo Yuen Pork Satay. This stall is operated by an elderly couple who have been doing this for more than 30 years now. Apart from pork satays, you can get mutton and chicken too. Make sure you try their peanut sauce which is their own recipe.

Address: Stall 36, Jalan Othman, Pj Old Town, 46050 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Operation Hours: 7am – 11pm, daily

9. Veng Soon Claypot Chicken Rice

Claypot Chicken Rice consist of well marinated soy sauce chicken cooked with freshly cut spring onions and fluffy rice. Sometimes some places add in salted fish for that extra favour. Veng Soon serves theirs with a side of shredded ginger. Most people order a side of steamed or stir fried vegetables for that extra crunch with their chicken rice. Remember to try their herbal chicken soup in coconut. It is fragrant without being too overwhelming, going so well with the chicken rice.

Address: F19, Jalan Pasar 1/21, Pj Old Town, 46000 Petaling Jaya
Operation Hours: 11am – 2pm, 5pm – 9.30pm (Monday-Saturday), 11am – 2pm, 5.30pm – 10pm (Sunday), closed on Tuesdays

10. Ah Mang Mee – Halal Hokkien Mee

Hokkien Mee is usually non-halal as the noodles are usually cooked with pork lard and then, topped again with fried pork lard. However, this stall serves Halal hokkien mee much to the advantage of our non-pork eating friends. Jamal is a third generation Hokkien Mee seller. He replaced the fried pork lard with fried chicken skin to make his Hokkien Mee halal when he became a Muslim. Apart from that, you can also order the Koay Teow Bulan which is also another one of his signatures.

Address: 40, Jalan Othman, Pj Old Town, 46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Operation Hours: 5pm – 10pm, closed on Monday and Tuesday

11. Kie Kee Chicken Rice

Chicken rice is a perfect meal for any time of the day. This stall has been in operation for many years. They are known for their generous portions of chicken at an affordable price and spicy sambal that pairs so well with the chicken. Make sure to try the pork curry too when you eat here!

Address: Stall 41, Jalan Othman, Pjs 4, 46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

12. Nasi Lemak @ Medan Selera 223

There are two famous Nasi Lemak Panas stalls at Medan Selera 223: Red and Blue. However, if you are a regular customer of the food court, you will come to know that the queue for the Red stall is crazy (in a good way). Serving only their signature nasi lemak ayam goreng, be sure to be dazzled away with their sweet and spicy level of the sambal as well as the fresh and crunchiness of the chicken.

Address: Jalan 51a/223, Seksyen 51a, 46100 Petaling Jaya
Operation Hours: 6pm – 2am

13. Koay Teow Soup @ Soon Lee Coffee Shop

This Koay Teow Soup in Soon Lee Coffee Shop has been operating for close to 50 years by the first generation owner who migrated from Penang to Petaling Jaya in the early 70’s. He has past on the business to his children, but still hang around to help out. A standard bowl of Koay Teow Soup comes with generous amounts of chicken slices, pork slices, fishballs and pork lards. The flavour of the pork is heavily infused into the soup that every spoonful is a burst of flavours.

Address: 39, Jalan 1/19, PJ Old Town, 46000 Petaling Jaya
Operation Hours: 6am – 3pm, closed on alternative Tuesdays

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While there are more Banana Leaf Rice eateries now than ever before, there are only a hand full of notable ones that are worth your time and taste buds.

With that being said, here are 10 Best Banana Leaf Rice Restaurantss In KL & PJ That Is Not Sri Nirwana Maju or Devi’s Corner.

P/S: NO! Sri Nirwana Maju and Devi’s Corner will not be on this list as they are overexposed and overrated (in our opinion).

1. Sri Ganapathi Mess @ Seksyen 1, PJ

Sri Ganapathi Mess is in-arguably the best Banana Leaf Rice restaurant in the Klang Valley. What makes them stand out from the rest is their incredibly robust curries and the authentic ingredients used. Their crab rassam and fried squid/calamari is a must-try. Staying true to its authenticity, Sri Ganapathi Mess is operated in an actual single-storey corner lot home in PJ Old Town.

Address: 47, Jalan 1/10, Seksyen 1, 46000 Petaling Jaya
Operating Hours: 11AM – 4PM, Daily

2. Masala Wheels @ Seksyen 1, PJ

Masala Wheels started as a food truck that offered South Indian and Sri Lankan specialties. They branched out to a Banana Leaf Rice restaurant two years ago. The Sri Lankan influence in their dishes certainly makes this a must-try restaurant. While you’re here, make sure you try their potted biryani (which available on Sundays) and masala prawn.

Address: 2, Jalan 1/3A, Seksyen 1, 46000 Petaling Jaya
Operating Hours: 11.30AM – 3PM

3. Puchong Chettinad Mess @ Puchong

Located 20-minutes away from Petaling Jaya, Puchong Chettinad Mess is the best Banana Leaf Rice eatery in Puchong. They use fresh ingredients straight from South India which results in a delicious spread of authentic home cooked meal. While it is not located in PJ or KL, Puchong Chettinad Mess certainly deserves to be in this list for its taste alone.

Address: 11-1, Jalan Puteri 7/9, Bandar Puteri Puchong, Puchong
Operating Hours:  11.30AM – 2.30PM, Weekdays

4. Acha Curry House @ Bukit Gasing, PJ

Acha Curry House is Petaling Jaya’s worst kept secret as the restaurant has no apparent signage but always crowded during lunch hours. It is famous among folks from Petaling Jaya as the ultimate place to get their Banana Leaf Rice cravings fixed. Their wide array of curries certainly stood them out from the rest. Two of the unique curries are onion curry and salted fish curry. Don’t leave without trying their special ikan bilis sambal.

Address: 271, Jalan 5/51, Bukit Gasing, 46000 Petaling Jaya
Operating Hours: 7.30AM – 4.30AM, Daily

5. Aunty Manju’s @ TTDI, KL

When you talk about Banana Leaf Rice in TTDI, people often think about Aunty Manju’s. The best part about this restaurant is they serve 5 vegetarian side dishes instead of the usual 3. Sometimes you can find unique vegetables like fried beetroot! On top of that, their Mutton Bone Marrow Curry is among the best you can find in town.

Address: 18, Jalan Tun Mohd Fuad 1, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 KL
Operating Hours: 7AM – 12AM, Daily

6. Mollagaa Restaurant

If you’re looking for a good Banana Leaf Rice eatery around Lebuh Ampang, Mollagaa Restaurant would be worth checking out. While they are known for their authentic South Indian cuisine, their Banana Leaf Rice is quite underrated. A typical Banana Leaf Rice here is served with 6 (sometimes 7 or 8) awesome curries and each side vegetables are burst with flavours.

Address: 50A, Lebuh Ampang, 50100, Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: 11AM – 10AM, Daily

7. Nagasari Curry House

This restaurant is located in Bukit Bintang (behind Hotel Istana) and it’s always buzzing with locals and tourists. Banana leaf rice is served all day long but it’s highly recommended to comes during lunch for optimum freshness Apart from that, you can find other customers enjoying roti canai, thosai and apam for breakfast.

Address: Jalan Nagasari, 50200 Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: 24 Hours

8. Appu Uncle Curry House

Appu Curry House is famed for their ‘Fierce-Like-Wife Fish Head Curry’, but over the years they have made a name for themselves as a go-to banana leaf rice spot in Damansara Jaya. While getting your banana leaf rice fix, do try out their unique dishes such as Crab Mango Curry and Mutton Dalca.

Address: 3, Ground Floor, Jalan SS22/19, Damansara Jaya, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Operating Hours: 7AM – 4PM, 6PM – 9PM

9. Yap Kee Banana Leaf Klang

Yap Kee is perhaps the oldest banana leaf rice in the entire Klang Valley. According to the owner Mr Yap, the coffeeshop has been operating since 1923, that is almost 100 years! If you’re looking for wide spread of dishes in Yap Kee, this might not be your kind of banana leaf rice as in Yap Kee as they only serve one and the same vegetable everyday. Their must try side dish is the fried fish.

Address: 26, Jalan Besar, Klang
Operating Hours: 10.00AM – 4.00PM

10. Bala’s Banana Leaf Rice

From its humble beginning as a tosai stall at Jalan Telawi, Bangsar, Bala’s Banana Leaf Rice is currently located at a corner lot shop at Taman Lucky Bangsar. The restaurant is spacious and well-ventilated which always make it a treat to dine in. If you have some rooms to spare in your stomach, do try their pink colour Beetroot Tosai!

Address: 21, Lorong Ara Kiri 1, Lucky Garden, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: 7.00AM – 12.00AM

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There is no shortage of Banana Leaf Rice eateries in the Klang Valley. We’ve pretty much tried every restaurant in town such as Sri Ganapathy Mess, Nirwana Maju, Kanna Curry House, Devi’s Corner, Sri Paandi, Raju’s and more.

We recently came across Acha Curry House and realized despite hearing about it so often we’ve never had the chance to dine there. Acha Curry House is apparently one of the better Banana Leaf restaurants in Petaling Jaya.

It gets crowded during the peak hours so you might need to wait for a seat or share table with other patrons.

We had the standard Banana Leaf Rice (RM6.50).

While Acha Curry House also offers the typical chicken curry, fish curry and dhal, we opted for the unique crab curry, salted fish curry and onion curry. We felt that the crab curry lacks in the “oomph” factor as it was not bursting with flavours. Salted fish curry and onion curry was alright but nothing much to shout about.

To our knowledge, Acha Curry House is the only banana leaf rice eatery that offers Ikan Bilis Sambal (RM1) as a topping among the assorted vegetables. It gave an extra spicy punch to the dish and despite the sambal gravy the anchovies were still crispy to our likings. Do note that for every top-up for the Ikan Bilis Sambal the Acha Curry House charges RM1.

We were expecting something similar to Sri Nirwana Maju but still, the Fried Bitter Gourd (RM2) didn’t disappoint. The flavours and textures were there making this a very addictive side dish to much on.

Verdict

In conclusion, Acha Curry House is a decent place to get your banana leaf rice fix. Prices are reasonable and the staffs were friendly and sincere. Although the curries was a disappointment, It left us feeling clean instead of bloated and yet we still felt satisfied with our meal.

More Info

Acha Curry House
271, Jalan 5/51, Bukit Gasing,
46000 Petaling Jaya

Cuisine: Indian
Operating Hours: 7.30AM – 4.30PM

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