Cover Late night supper is an unpretentious meal, and the Klang Valley offers up more than enough past midnight (Photo by Eric Lafforgue/Art in All of Us/Corbis via Getty Images)
Late night supper is an unpretentious meal, and the Klang Valley offers up more than enough past midnight (Photo by Eric Lafforgue/Art in All of Us/Corbis via Getty Images)
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Ever get a hankering for a deliciously satiating meal in the later hours of the evening? These are our go-to spots to scratch that itch
We’ve all been there—a dinner that wasn’t satisfying enough, a craving you can’t get rid of, and one you certainly can’t sleep off. With the amount of good food at arms length, there shouldn’t be a reason to deny yourself an extra meal for the day. Supper has the ability to let one’s reservations melt away, adding excitement to a day that seemed like it was ready to end.
Or maybe, it’s after a night out and you’re not ready to go home yet, depleted in calories from the activities of the hours prior.
In many ways, supper represents one of the most honest of meals, whether it’s a simple piece of roti canai, the humble indomie, or a full blown hotpot session. No matter how you come, stumbling or sauntering in with pyjamas or in full glam, these places are guaranteed to sort you out in the wee hours of the late night and early morning.
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Restaurant Good Timing KL
If the name wasn’t a good enough hint for you, the swaths of supper-goers at any given day might just do it. Located in Jalan Alor, which is also home to many late night restaurants, this one stands out. Restaurant Good Timing KL has become one of the go-to spots for a late night meal for many because of its offering of local food, including the Kelantanese favourite of Nasi Kerabu.
If you’re not feeling Malay food, the fragrant zest of Thai food might be enough to sway you, or the heartiness of Chinese food. The world is truly your oyster here.
Restaurant Good Timing KL, 47, Jln Alor, Bukit Bintang, 50200 Kuala Lumpur, +6016 251 4678, closing time 6AM
Ju Xiang Yuan
Spicy beef stew
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For those who enjoy extra spice in their lives, Ju Xiang Yuan provides exactly that with their speciality in Hunan cuisine. Known for their hot and spicy flavours, unmissable dishes here would be their 辣子鸡 (là zǐ jī), the assortment of barbecued skewers, and the fish stew with pickled mustard greens.
Ju Xiang Yuan, D-GF-01, Jalan PJU 5/2, Kota Damansara, Dataran Sunway, 47810 Petaling Jaya, +6010 307 6699, closing time 3AM
Seng Kee Claypot Noodles
Above Seng Kee Claypot Noodles (Image: Nick Chan)
Seng Kee Claypot Noodles (Image: Nick Chan)
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Perhaps easily missable amongst the hustle and bustle of the streets of Chinatown, Seng Kee has been stealthily serving up noodles for well over 20 years. Much unchanged in the decor, stepping into their establishment gives way to a wave of nostalgia. Known for the claypot lo shu fun, the dish only gets better over time as the claypots used get more seasoned with use.
Seng Kee Claypot Noodles, 52, Jalan Sultan, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, +6011 3910 7348, closing time 3-4AM
Mee Tarik Jalan Sultan
Above The classic mee tarik, with pieces of tender beef and a generous heap of herbs
The classic mee tarik, with pieces of tender beef and a generous heap of herbs
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Coming here at any given time past 10pm can almost guarantee crowds. A hop, skip, and step from Seng Kee, handpulled noodles are the main attraction here, submerged in incredibly flavourful broth and topped with a handful of swimming herbs for a fragrant bite.
Also popular here are the lamb skewers, flavoured with a generous amount of cumin, as well as the dumplings. Growing steadily in popularity, they have now branched out, including one in Kota Damansara, while the original spot has seen a refurbishment too.
Mee Tarik Restoran, 36, Jalan Sultan, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, +017 666 6989, closing time 6AM
Wawafish
An ode to comfort food from Guizhou, this late night joint is run by a couple from the Miao minority.
Showing up with the flavours they grew up with, find comforting, hearty meals here cooked with love, even way past midnight. Either try their small bites, such as the fish wings or tiger prawn balls, or go full hearty with their sour beef noodle soup.
Wawafish, 137, Jalan Petaling, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, +6010 899 6213, closing time 3AM
Damansara Uptown Hokkien Mee
Above Their classic hokkien mee, filled with meat, seafood, noodles, and vegetables
Their classic hokkien mee, filled with meat, seafood, noodles, and vegetables
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Hokkien Mee might just be one of those foods that is the perfect supper food. Quick to prepare, quick to eat, yet rich, flavourful, and smoky from all the wok hei.
One of the institutions that have been selling hokkien mee is located in Damansara Uptown, and it has been running operations since 1998. Every table is almost guaranteed to have a steaming hot plate of hokkien mee despite the relatively diverse menu.
Damansara Hokkien Mee, 117, 119,121, Jalan SS 21/37, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, +013 334 5550, closing time 3AM
Damascus Bukit Bintang
One of the cornerstones for authentic shawarma in the city, the bright signboard and wafting smell of meat acts as a beacon for late-night diners.
If you’re not looking to grab-and-go, dine in and have their slow cooked lamb shank, rice dishes, and falafel platters that will fill you up till the morning.
Damascus Bukit Bintang, Beside Wolo Hotel, Corner of Jalan Bukit Bintang, 111, Jln Sultan Ismail, Bukit Bintang, 55100, +011 3717 2122, closing time 4:30AM
Restaurant Yan Yang A One
Above Chinese dim sum in bamboo steamers (Photo by Eric Lafforgue/Art in All of Us/Corbis via Getty Images)
Chinese dim sum in bamboo steamers (Photo by Eric Lafforgue/Art in All of Us/Corbis via Getty Images)
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Dim sum, although traditionally consumed for breakfast, has no qualms about being eaten at any time of the day, and Yan Yang A One will attest to that.
Walking into their restaurant, you’ll be glad that they are open 24 hours to allow you ample time to choose between the wide array of dishes, and even more time to consume them. Also an affordable option, dim sum begins at RM3 per basket.
Restaurant Yan Yang A One, 289, Old Klang Rd, 58100 Kuala Lumpur, +03 7971 9032, open 24 hours
Brader John
If you’re one to prefer eating at home, Brader John might be your next haunt for a juicy bite. Call in advance to pick one up to make it a quick in and out.
The burgers nearly demand privacy whilst eating. Sloppy with their sauces and toppings, it will have you reaching for a tissue more often than not.
With a humble food truck glowing amongst the rest of the closed shop lots, it attracts hunger like a moth to a flame, and it is not something you would want to resist.
Brader John, Jalan SS 21/58, Damansara Utama, Petaling Jaya 47400, +6012 694 4154, closing time 4AM
Keandra's expertise lies within writing deep dives into the culture and anthropology of food, sometimes with a philosophical twist. With a background in London's F&B consultancy scene, she's excited to be back in Kuala Lumpur to champion the local dining scene.
Reach her at keandra.hing@tatlerasia.com, @keandruh
