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Find out where these bartenders' favourite haunts for supper are
Where do you go when you are craving a hearty meal in the late hours of the night? Whether your hunger pangs are keeping you from falling asleep, or you have just come from a night of drinking, finding a restaurant while ravenous in the early hours proves considerably difficult.
Who better to ask than these seasoned bartenders, with jobs that keep them up until the crack of dawn. We speak to Amanda Wan Winchester of Three X Co, Darwin Ng of Jann KL, Angel Ng Ji of Triptyk, and Affie Adut of Here & Now, who divulge their go-to supper spots after a long night of work.
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Amanda Wan Winchester of Three X Co
Restoran Meng Kee Grill Fish
“Meng Kee Grilled Fish on Jalan Alor is my go-to for out-of-towners for their grilled chicken fish and stingray. I order a serving of the basil mussels from the shop next door to them as well, and it is also close to Wong Ah Wah grilled chicken wings, which is always a plus!”
Restoran Meng Kee Grill Fish
Address: 39, Jalan Alor, Bukit Bintang, 50200 Kuala Lumpur. +6018 668 3939
Original Penang Kayu Nasi Kandar
“Visit Kayu Nasi Kandar at Bangsar’s Telawi for the usual mamak fare which includes mee goreng, roti telur, and my favourite, tah halia kurang manis for that warm tummy goodness before bed!”
Original Penang Kayu Nasi Kandar
Address: 38-G, Jalan Telawi, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur. +603 2300 7717
Hai Di Lao
“Hai Di Lao is my guilty pleasure for late night cravings and long night chats with friends that I have not caught up with in a while with herbal soup, assorted snacks, and air-conditioning! Plus, they close at 5am, which is fantastic for night owls like us.”
Hai Di Lao
Address: Multiple locations. +603 2110 5210
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Darwin Ng of Jann KL
Da Cheng Lok Lok
“I like to have supper at Da Cheng Lok Lok in Sri Petaling. While a little out of the way for some, to me, it is only a detour from the route home.
Lok lok is something I can have when I just want to munch on two sticks, or when I want a meal of 30 sticks! I like the choices of condiments provided from the classic satay sauce to the different types of chilli sauce (but I usually just go for the sour one).
What I like most about Da Cheng, though, is that rainy day or not, you still have parking and covered seats!”
Da Cheng Lok Lok
Address: Jalan Radin Bagus 3, Bandar Baru Sri Petaling, 57000 Kuala Lumpur.
Angel Ng Ji of Triptyk
Restoran Sing Pao Dim Sum
“Why Restoran Sing Pao Dim Sum? Because it closes late, it is near my house, they allow you to buy beer at 7-11 and drink it there, and lastly, it is so affordable at RM3 per plate, and they don’t skimp on portions!”
Restoran Sing Pao Dim Sum
Address: A-16, Old Klang Road, 58200 Kuala Lumpur. +6017 622 3227
Mee Tarik Restoran
“I used to go here just after the pandemic, but honestly, portions have reduced, and as they got more popular, getting seats is tougher. However, it still tastes good, and it is a no-brainer for me to head there if I am downtown because who doesn’t like spicy broth after getting tipsy?”
Mee Tarik Restoran
Address: 36, Jalan Sultan, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur. +6017 666 6989
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Affie Adut of Here & Now
Restoran Dai Sam Yum
“I would say during weekdays, since we close slightly earlier, the team usually grabs some late-night dim sum at Dai Sam Yum. It is one of the best and authentic dim sum we can get in town!”
Restoran Dai Sam Yum
Address: 459, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, Taman Million, 51200 Kuala Lumpur. +6012 379 7672
New World Thai Food
“If it’s a weekend, we drive all the way to Jalan Alor for Thai hawker food, specifically New World Thai Food located at the end of the street. Nothing beats having good Tom Kha Gai and salted squid egg after heavy weekend shifts.”
New World Thai Food
Address: 28, Jalan Alor, Bukit Bintang, 50200 Kuala Lumpur
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Katelyn is the dining and travel editor of Malaysia and Indonesia. Based in Kuala Lumpur, she offers readers an inside look at the movers and shakers in Asia’s growing food and beverage industry.
