Lok lok is a steamboat styled dish that consisted of different skewers of meat and veggies. It can either be boiled, deep fried or even grilled now in some stalls. It’s convenient, quick and can be easily found in a lot of local areas.
A great snack and can be a meal too if you want it to be! So, let’s unveil the Top 8 Lok Lok Places You Need To Try Around KL & PJ
1. Lok Lok Street @ Puchong
This Lok Lok street is found behind Bagunan Pro Ice, a yellow shop lot next to IOI Boulevard. You will see different lok lok trucks starting to set up around 6pm. You can find your favorite skewered bites here with the choice of boiling it first or deep fry! There is also a range of dipping sauces that you can pair your lok lok with like peanut sauce, chilli, sweet and sour sauce and so on. There are also food trucks selling other local favorites too like ABC, asam laksa, Prawn Mee and so on.
Address: 18, Jalan Kenari 11, Bandar Puchong Jaya, 47100 Puchong, Selangor
Operating Hours: Starts at 6.30pm
2. Good Taste Delight Lok Lok Food Truck @ SS2
Taking you all the back into PJ, you can find an old time favorite by locals, Good Taste Delight Lok Lok Food Truck in SS2. Along with the usual selection of lok lok sticks, they are best known for their battered and fried abalone mushroom with cheese sauce. It definitely hits all the spots for late snack. They are very hard to miss at night because they are always crowded with people with a well lit truck.
Address:Jalan SS 2/60, SS 2, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Operation Hours: 7pm – 4am
3. Lok Lok Master & Grilled
Unlike the conventional idea of lok lok, this is an actual brick-and-motar restaurant, giving your lok lok a huge step up! The best thing about this place is that it has the selections that are not found typically in lok lok stalls like noodles, eggs, shellfish and so on. Chairs and tables are provided for you while you chomp down on the yummy yummy lok lok. Definitely a place to check out when you’re in the area and hungry in the wee hours of the morning.
Address: 205, Jalan Pudu, Pudu, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operation Hours: 6pm – 3.30am
4. Cheng Huat Steamboat @ Kota Damansara
Located in front of barfly in Sunway Giza, you can find Cheng Huat Steamboat crowded with hungry customers. They are one of the old time favorite lok lok places in the area. While their menu is the standard choices, they are best known for their wallet friendly prices. They also have a grilling and deep-frying option for your lok loks. For boiling, you get to choose between regular clear and tom yum-based hotpots. For those who want an extra kick, you can try their garlic chilli sauce!
Address: Sunway Giza, 2 Jalan PJU 5/14, 47810 Dataran Sunway, Petaling Jaya
Operation Hours: 6pm – 12am
5. Lok Lok King On Wheels (Halal)
Note, this is a halal lok lok place in Ampang! This is one of the popular places for lok lok in Ampang as it caters to everyone. They offer an array of usual favorites and premium specialty skewers like Wagyu Beef Satay, inoki mushrooms wrapped in chicken slices and udang celup tepung. Lok Lok King is also one of the few lok lok stalls that offer catering services. So, if you have a lok lok themed party, you know who to call!
Address: 13 Persiaran Desa Ampang, Taman Sri Ampang 68000 Ampang, Kuala Lumpur
Operation Hours: 8.30pm – 2.30am
6. 鳳姐碌碌 Foong Jie Lok Lok @ Taman Segar
This lok lok stall is one of the oldest stalls in the Taman Segar pasar malam, operated by a very nice lady. She has had regular customers that have been eating her lok lok ever since they were a kid. While the lok lok ingredients are fresh, her must try here is her sauce. It is a homemade family recipe that was passed down by her family. When you’re here, be sure to try their jellyfish and cockles. Get the braised pig skin too! It is a family recipe!
Address: Jalan Manis 4, Taman Segar, 56100 Kuala Lumpur
Operation Hours: 5pm – 10pm
7. Fat One BBQ Steamboat
If you ask a Subangite where’s the best lok lok in Subang, no doubt they will recommend you the famous Fat One Lok Lok in SS15. They are one of the biggest lok lok operators scattered around the Klang Valley, offers a variety of skewered bites from the usual common types like fish balls to premium choices like duck leg wrap. It may be one of the pricier lok lok stalls on this list but the food here is better than our usual lok lok stalls.
Address: Jalan SS 15/4d, Ss 15, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor
Operation Hours: 4.30pm – 12am
8. Come Eat Lok Lok @ Kepong
As the title suggests, come eat lok lok in Kepong! This shop is a local favorite for those in Kepong. Being one of the places that open till late, they become a hub for all you night owls and night snackers. They are known for their affordable prices and good sauces. You get to pick between the clear soup base or Tom Yam base. Definitely the place to go to when you’re in the area.
Address: 30-1, Block E, Vista Magna, Jalan Prima 1, Metro Prima Kepong, 52100 Kuala Lumpur
Operation Hours: Sun – Thur 3pm – 12am | Fri- Sat 3pm – 1am