Address: 44, Jalan Ladang, Taman Palm Grove, 41200 Klang, Selangor

Opening hours: 12pm-6pm

Restoran Nasi Kukus Sotong Besar

This restaurant is known for its signature deep-fried giant squid served with fluffy, steamed rice. This delicious combo comes with spicy sambal and a small bowl of gravy. Be prepared to wait as it usually gets crowded with office workers during weekdays and families on weekends.

The portion for each Sotong Besar is quite big that you can consider sharing it. The fresh, giant squid is coated with flour and deep fried until golden brown. In the evening, people enjoy having it as a snack with a chili dip. It is always fried perfectly each time to achieve a crunchy skin with a juicy burst of flavor inside.

On top of that, grilled mutton is also a hit here. It is served with a choice of luscious homemade black pepper or sweet soy sauce. The grilled chicken is equally as delicious as it is thoroughly marinated with a special herb mix. Both types of meats are served along with aromatic yellow rice and clear soup. Besides Nasi Kukus, this restaurant also offers traditional Nasi Kerabu and Nasi Lemak. There is an extensive drink selection that's refreshing and affordable, such as freshly squeezed juices.

Restoran Nasi Kukus Sotong Besar in Klang, Selangor Source: Restoran Nasi Kukus Sotong Besar

Kedai Hafiz Char Kuey Teow Berkeley

The original Char Kuey Teow is believed to be a part of Penang’s heritage cuisine, yet you can find a very similar taste right here in a makeshift stall around the corner of the Berkeley roundabout. This humble place operates late in the evening, serving stall-style wok-fried Char Kuey Teow with cockles.

Each serving is delightfully loaded with cockles, shrimps, bean sprouts, and chives. Upgraded version is the 'special' Char Kuey Teow - which comes with extra rice noodles and shrimps. On the table, you will find a jar of pickled green chilies for extra tang. If you fancy something spicier, ask for ‘cili potong’ or tiny slices of birds’ eye chilies soaked in light soy sauce.

Another popular dish here is Nasi Lemak Ayam Goreng Berempah. Nasi Lemak is a national dish featuring fragrant rice cooked in coconut milk. It is served with a sweet and spicy sambal and various garnishes like fried anchovies and peanuts, hard-boiled egg, and fresh cucumber slices. Ayam Goreng Berempah is deep-fried chicken marinated in ginger paste and aromatic spices. It is one of the many side dishes that you can pick to go along with the Nasi Lemak. Other popular choices are squid curry, cockles sambal, beef lungs, or quail eggs.

Those looking to quench their thirst can also drop by the stall for a refreshing young coconut. It is cut open upon order and served with (or without) ice.

Kedai Hafiz Char Kuey Teow Berkeley in Klang, Selangor

Restoran Rojak Klang Gani

Restoran Rojak Klang Gani has been open since 1950 with one star item on its menu – Rojak Klang. This signature rojak comes with chunky pieces of deep-fried kuih fritters and tofu, boiled diced potatoes, hard-boiled egg, cucumbers, sweet turnip, and lettuce leaves. You can request for boiled cuttlefish to be added as well. The rojak is served with Gani’s thick peanut sauce - a family recipe that has been passed down for decades to three generations. Gani only uses ground peanuts of the finest grade in making its authentic sauce.

Address: Jalan Batai Laut, Taman Intan, 41300 Klang, Selangor

Price range: $$

Happy traveling!

Grand Old Lady - Miri Oil Well No.1

Towering above Canada Hill, the iconic 30-metres high derrick structure of the Grand Old Lady is still well intact today. It is part of the Petroleum Museum managed by the Sarawak State Government. This museum is financed by Petroleum Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS) and Shell Malaysia and it was officially opened to the public on May 20 in 2005. This important date also marked the day Miri was given a city status which made it Malaysia’s tenth city. To commemorate the occasion, a time capsule containing news articles and souvenir books were buried at the site. The content of the capsule is scheduled to be revealed 100 years later on May 20 in 2105.

Today, the locals in Miri continue to celebrate the Miri City Day annually on May 20.

Brunei Must-Eat at Pasar Pelbagai Barangan Gadong

Pasar Gadong Night Market, Bandar Seri Begawan

Today, the complex accommodates up to 150 food stalls, which are divided into three categories: a smokey corner for grilling meats, a segment selling only local dishes, and another dedicated for fresh and preserved fruits and vegetables. Every stall is equipped with a built-in cabinet for storage, kitchen hood, wash basin, and power supply. Around the building, tables and chairs are available for public use.

Inside the Gadong Night Market at Bandar Seri Begawan

Brunei Food Price

The selection of food and snacks here at the Gadong Night Market is very affordable, ranging from 1 to 3 Brunei Dollar on average. Listed below are the best cheap eats you can find at the local Brunei market that you must not miss when in Brunei!

Nasi Campur (Mixed Rice)

Breakfast in Brunei calls for a hot serving of Nasi Ayam!

Ayam Penyet and Nasi Lemak is both affordable and delicious!

Delicious grilled fish or Ikan Bakar that is delicious with rice!

Tongkeng (Grilled Chicken Tails)

Tongkeng is both cheap and gratifying!

Local Sambal (Chili Paste)

Local sambal sold at Pasar Pelbagai Barangan Gadong

A variety of sambal for every level of spiciness you prefer!

Kuih Melaya Babu Cantik sold at Pasar Pelbagai Barangan Gadong

Brunei Traditional Kuih

Crispy fried snacks and fritters such as golden deep-fried bananas, sweet potatoes, tapiocas, yams, breadfruits, spring rolls, prawn fritters or ‘Cucur Udang’ and curry puffs can easily be found at Pasar Pelbagai Barangan Gadong. These snacks are mostly enjoyed during tea time, paired with a hot cup of coffee or tea.

Can’t get enough? Explore the assortment of local cakes and pastries made with traditional recipes such as Tepung Pasung – a sweet rice flour pudding cake stuffed in handmade leaf casing, or Lepat – a steamed, sweet textured flavoured pudding wrapped in banana leaf. There are just so many savoury and sweet sticky rice desserts that can be found here!

Brunei snacks sold at Pasar Pelbagai Barangan Gadong

Colourful Brunei traditional kuih

Fried vegetable spring rolls served with a sweet and mild chilli sauce and warm banana fritters – street snacks that you can enjoy on the go in Brunei

Mini dessert cupcakes made with flour, eggs and sugar. These cute cakes come in an original plain flavor or with fillings to satisfy your sweet tooth!

Air Balang

Air Balang is a selection of colourful, flavoured cordial drinks. They fill up the plastic water containers known locally as ‘balang’, and are served in disposable plastic cups. The most popular flavours here are lime, ambra or kedondong, various types of sour preserved fruits, grape, sweetened syrup and fresh young coconut.

Air Balang sold at Pasar Pelbagai Barangan Gadong

Colourful thirst-quenching drinks

Local Brunei Drinks

Colorful, flavorful and served ice-cold, you can quench your thirst and choose from a variety of drinks sold here. These sweet fruit-flavoured cordials are usually accompanied with toppings such as grass jelly, nata de coco, red beans, sago, boba jelly and corn. One of the most popular choices is ‘air bandung’ – a pink drink made using a combination of red syrup and evaporated milk. You can simply ‘upgrade’ the drink by adding a type of local black jelly known as ‘cincau’.

When exploring Pasar Gadong Night Market, you can also find a traditional dessert known as ‘cendol’ – a sweet bowl of shaved ice in coconut milk with palm sugar syrup, generously topped with green jelly strips and red beans.