Whether you’re stopping by the Malaysian capital on a weekend getaway or a business trip, a stopover in Kuala Lumpur would not be complete without sampling the city’s tastiest local dishes. Here’s a rundown of mouth-watering meals and snacks every visitor should taste-test during a trip to the capital.

Roti Canai

Often described as the ultimate breakfast dish, Roti Canai is a light and scrumptious flatbread meal that’s widely accessible via street food vendors and local restaurants. This decadent combination of flour, egg and ghee is usually served with a savoury curry or a dip and is a pick-me-up locals enjoy at all hours of the day.

Char Kuey Teow

Foodies based at Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Kuala Lumpur or any other hotel apartment in Kuala Lumpur near Lot 10 Hutong must also order this popular rice noodle dish that’s become synonymous with the Malaysian capital. As a protein-packed meal that features fish balls, seafood items, Chinese sausages and scrambled eggs, Char Kuey Teow is often competing against equally beloved Nasi Lemak to be recognised as Malaysia’s national dish.

Nasi Lemak

As a traditional rice dish that’s been a part of Malaysian cuisine for centuries, this creamy, coconut-infused lunch meal is as aromatic as it is nutritious. Served with a spicy sambal, a hard-boiled egg and a few cucumber slices, it is the ultimate comfort meal for Malaysians who are far from home.

Nyonya Chicken Curry

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Despite the similarities it shares with Thailand’s Massaman curry, Nyonya chicken curry is a crowd-pleaser with its own unique flavour. Cooked alongside waxy potatoes and served with a smooth curry sauce, this dish enjoyed a resurgence in global popularity after it made an appearance in an episode of MasterChef Australia.