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100 best local dishes and drinks in KL

All your favourite dishes and drinks, from nasi lemak to banana leaf rice, to curry laksa, mee goreng, ais kacang and more

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We are a food city. One that caters to the food-obsessed; one that alternates between street and traditional dining, at any budget and time of the day. Here are the 100 best dishes and drinks that truly defines us, from the contentious nasi leamk to the humble roti canai. Loosen your belt – you've got much eating to do. 

Best noodle dishes in KL
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Best noodle dishes in KL

Curry laksa, char kuey teow, wantan mee, hokkien mee, mee goreng and more – slurp on these top noodles in the city

Best local snacks in KL
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Best local snacks in KL

Go local for teatime with Malaysian snacks such as pisang goreng, agar-agar, vadai and more

Best local desserts in KL
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Best local desserts in KL

Ais kacang, tau fu fah and kaya roll: The best neighbourhood treats in the city and where to get them

Best local drinks in KL
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Best local drinks in KL

Keep yourself hydrated with these classic Malaysian drinks, including teh tarik, sirap bandung, kopi, masala chai and more