Although most would typically flock to Mont Kiara in search of a fashionable café, Segambut has its fair share of good eats as well. It’s time to makan!
Yu Ai Seafood Noodles
Mentioning Segambut without mentioning Yu Ai Seafood Noodles would be akin to mentioning Damansara Utama without mentioning Village Park Restaurant.
Fair warning though, a bowl here doesn’t come with a cheap price tag as small bowls go for RM20 while large ones are RM25 as their seafood is very fresh. They also have a branch in SS2 but this is the original spot.
Customers have a choice of five types of noodles and four types of broth including tomyam, clear, tomyam curry, and curry. We went for the tomyam with vermicelli option and our bowl arrived loaded with sumptuous ingredients that were enough to feed two.
We counted three large prawns, two mussels, squid, clams and some thin fish slices swimming in sour yet flavourful soup that had us mopping off our sweat from the spice (plus the kopitiam is really hot leh). It was also nice to note that we weren’t reaching for our drinks after our meal which was a good sign of the lack of MSG.
Address: 42J, Jalan Segambut Utara, Persiaran Segambut Utara, 51200 Kuala Lumpur
Sate Atok
Sure, Kajang is practically synonymous with the word ‘satay’, but those in the city who don’t want to travel quite so far out can head over to this modest stall. We’d say they’re one of the best in KL, with their meats marinated to perfection as their recipe has been passed down for generations.
Their satay sauce was rich and chunky without being overly oily— a plus point. Their succulent beef satay is the one that has us putting both thumbs up while their chicken satay is excellent as well. Meanwhile, we found the lamb satay to be slightly gamey while we didn’t manage to try their tripe. With affordable prices that start from RM0.80, you’ll be wanting to take home at least 20 sticks for a satay party with the family!
Address: Taman Segambut Sppk, 51200 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
Iron Tongue
We thought that the unique name of the establishment alluded to the narrow, black spiral staircase inside the café but it was actually inspired by an incident about the owner when he was sipping hot coffee.
The black & white minimalistic interior coupled with respectable vinyl records collection makes every corner of this cafe tastefully chic. With floor-to-ceiling windows and tables that are generously spaced out, clear up some place in your schedule while away a few hours over a cup unassuming but excellent coffee here.
While not extensive, the menu that they serve up tastes clean and nourishing like their vegan burritos and mashed avocado. Make sure to have a taste of their fluffy pancakes with caramelised banana topped with edible glitter.
Address: Unit 1-1, First Floor, Suria @ North Kiara, No.10, Jalan Seri Bintang, Segambut, 52100 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
Ipoh Road Yong Tow Foo
You’ll be hard-pressed to find Yong Tow Foo of similar quality to the one here. It’s best to avoid coming during peak hours as parking can be tricky. There is a good variety of traditional Yong Tow Foo here, which goes for around RM1.10 per piece for sizeable portions.
For those who don’t know, most pieces are stuffed with springy fish paste. Their fried ‘foo chuk’ or fried crispy bean curd was nice and crispy to the bite. Plus, their eggplant and fried dumplings are worth ordering too. Dip it all in their freshly made chili sauce. If all that Yong Tow Foo isn’t enough to make you ‘kenyang’, they also serve rojak, char siew buns and popiah.
Address: Ipoh Road Yong Tow Foo, 67, Jalan Segambut, Kuala Lumpur
Penang Jawa Mee, Hoi Kee Kopitiam
Although Jawa Mee is not a name that frequently pops up when mentioning the gastronomic island, it is worth tasting if done just right. Which is exactly what this stall at Hoi Kee Kopitiam does. The couple who originally hail from Penang serve up an authentic version of the noodles that’s definitely worth a trip here.
Rather similar to Mee Rebus, Jawa Mee consists of yellow egg noodles in gorgeously thick sweet potato soup with a tinge of tomato, served with fried bean curds, crispy fritters, boiled potato cubes, and hard boiled eggs.
For a spicy and sour kick, squeeze the lime half over the dish and mix it up with the sambal belacan. It’s making us drool all over again just thinking of it. The pork nasi lemak at this kopitiam is also worth sampling.
Address: Kedai Kopi & Makanan Hoi Kee, No,2, Persiaran Segambut Tengah, Segambut, 51200 Kuala Lumpur
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