Petaling Jaya Dining & Restaurants Guide

Eating is one of Malaysia’s favourite pastimes, and Petaling Jaya is one of the favourite hunting grounds for foodies nationwide. With an abundance of excellent eateries all over the place, this city is often dubbed ‘Foodies Haven’ by food enthusiasts.

All types of food, in all types of establishments can be found here. From 24-hour mamak stalls to posh bistros, these places prove to be the heart and soul of the city. Weekends are usually the most packed days of the week, when thousands would come out for a good time over good food and good company.

Fatty Crab Restaurant, Taman Megah

Located in Taman Megah, Fatty Crab Restaurant is a popular hang-out place for its good food and ambience. While its ‘main’ outlet is in Taman Megah, Fatty Crab Restaurant can also be found in Seri Kembangan, The Mines and Pandan Indah.

Just like its name suggests, succulent crabs are its specialty, and these come in many mouth-watering forms from plain, steamed crabs to Sweet & Sour Crabs. Even though the menu is not as extensive as most seafood restaurants, Fatty Crab Restaurant’s signature offerings are often more than enough to keep people coming back for more.

Cuisine: Chinese Seafood
Address: No 2, Jln SS 24/13 , Taman Megah, Petaling Jaya.
Tel: (603) 7804 5758
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 17:30 – 23:30.

Marche Movenpick, Mutiara Damansara

Introducing a new and unique eating concept in Malaysia, Marche Movenpick is fast becoming one of the country’s most popular dining outlets. Situated in The Curve, Mutiara Damansara, it is characterised by a few statues of colourful cows outside and a cool, ‘marketplace’ atmosphere inside.

Within, food stations offering all types of fresh cuisine from local to western, all prepared before your eyes hawker-style, lend a market-like appearance to the place. Patrons will each be given a ‘passport’ at the entrance, which they will carry around with them to get stamped as they order their food from these stations. Upon exit, the stamped passports are then surrendered to the cashier, who will then calculate the cost of the meals based on the stamps collected.

Cuisine: American, Asian, Bakery, Barbecue, French, Swedish, Dutch, Wine Bar
Address: The Curve Mutiara Damansara, Petaling Jaya 47800, Malaysia.
Tel: (603) 7727 8461
Opening Hours: Daily, 11:00 – 22:00.

Pelita Nasi Kandar, SS2

Originating from Penang, Pelita Nasi Kandar is a famous mamak chain in Malaysia.
Starting from a humble beginning of occupying a small stall in a corner coffee shop in Perai, the popularity of its offerings had enabled it to expand into a number of restaurants bearing the same name all over the country.

This 24-hour restaurant also has a large, wide-screen television for the entertainment of its patrons. During major international sports seasons such as the World Cup and Euro Championships, the place is packed full with people trying to catch a piece of the action over cheap, good food and excellent community ambience.

Cuisine: India
Address: 1-21 Jalan SS 2/64, SS 2, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
Tel: (603) 7874 9072
Opening Hours: Daily, 24 hours.

Satay Kajang Haji Samuri Restaurant, Damansara Uptown

Originating from the town of Kajang, hence the name ‘Satay Kajang’, Satay Kajang Haji Samuri Restaurant in Damansara Uptown is probably the best place to sample Malaysia’s No. 1 dish.

Succulent pieces of beef or chicken skewed on thin bamboo sticks are charcoal-grilled over open fire, releasing an aroma that is quite out-of-this-world as the satay sticks are cooking. People have been known to come from far just to get a taste of the infamous Satay Kajang at this restaurant.

Cuisine: Malay
Address: No. 79, Jalan 21/37, Damansara Uptown, Petaling Jaya.
Tel: (603) 7710 5318
Opening Hours: Daily, 11:00 - 0:00 (except Fridays 15:00 onward)

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