We’ve sussed out some great eateries in town, known for serving up the most authentic Malaysian fare! As a country which brings together many diverse cultures, Malay food is highly varied in its sum of delicious parts.
Culinary influences include Chinese, Indian and Indonesian — amongst its own traditional cooking methods and recipes. Flavours comprise unique blends of sweet, sour, rich and spicy, combined in a palatable way unlike any other country’s cuisine.
The aromatic food melds the rich tastes of many herbs and spices commonly found in Southeast Asia — and similarly to these countries, its typically eaten together with meat and vegetable dishes, curries, and condiments like a fiery sambal sauce.
Popular Malay dishes include; Beef Rendang, Nasi Lemak, Roti Canai, Curry and Assam Laksa, Kway Teow, Mee Goreng Mamak and Apam Balik. Work up an appetite for the best Malaysian food in Singapore, and read on for recommendations by Expat Choice! Image Credit: Penang Culture Facebook Page
Penang Seafood Restaurant
Surrounded by spectacular ocean views, Penang Seafood Restaurant is well-known along Geylang 25A Road for its scrumptious heritage fare. Its roots are traced to Penang, a beautiful coastal town located in the North of Malaysia. Malaysian zi char-style dining is your best bet to sample the breath of the cuisine, so round up mates and head down for an appetising encounter here. Apart from the restaurant’s much-lauded Penang Assam Laksa — try out some regional zi char favourites like Assam Steamed Red Grouper. Prawn Paste Chicken, and Sweet & Sour Pork. Explore the menu’s wilder side with the Volcano Chicken — its served with a moat of soup, and flambéed right in front of diners for a little razzle-dazzle! - Image Credit: Penang Seafood Restaurant Facebook Page
a. 32 Aljunied Rd, Singapore 389817
Princess Terrace Authentic Penang Food
Combining the best of Penang and Peranakan cuisine — Princess Terrace’s authentic cultural food is a well-loved eatery for close to 50 years. The menu offers plenty of variety with a slew of quality dishes — and besides enjoying the classics, diners can indulge in signature dishes such as the quintessential Char Kway Teow, which is wok-fried to perfection. Living up to the reputation as one of the best buffet restaurants in Singapore — the restaurant’s enticing Penang Heritage buffet offers endless servings of traditional treasures, and boasts one of the most comprehensive collections of Nyonya Kuehs (like ang ku kueh and kueh dadar). Round up your meal on a sweet note with a stellar array of classic homemade desserts. - Image Credit: Copthorne King's Hotel Singapore on Havelock Facebook Page
a. 403 Havelock Rd, Singapore 169632
w. www.millenniumhotels.com/en/singapore/copthorne-kings-hotel/princess-terrace-cafe
Malaysian Food Street
Come hungry to Malaysian Food Street, because this reputed hawker spot is where you’ll find a smorgasbord of Malaysian dishes — gathered in one air-conditioned location with an old-colonial-town ambience. Diners gain a fun challenge in deciding what to eat, given there’s so many exciting options to choose from! Crowd-pleasers include; Malacca-style chicken rice ball, KL claypot rice, Penang Hokkien Mee and Slang Bak Kut Teh. Halal and vegetarian dining is also available at this street food joint located on Level 1, Waterfront (if crossing the causeway is a little too much trouble, cross the link bridge to Sentosa instead). - Image Credit: Malaysian Food Street, Resorts World Sentosa Website
a. Resorts World Sentosa 8 Sentosa Gateway, Waterfront, Level 1, Singapore 098269
Sin Heng - Claypot Bak Koot Teh
If the hour is late and you’re looking to fill up bellies around Joo Chiat Road, hit Sin Heng up for a tasty dining affair. Open till midnight, this popular restaurant serves its creations in a claypot. Tuck into a bowl of piping hot Bak Kut Teh, and pleasantly notice the delicious broth is surprisingly lighter than usual. From BKT to Sambal Kang Kong — other noteworthy dishes include pork trotters, sesame oil chicken and prawns with vermicelli. Serving a tantalising collection of dishes suitable for family gatherings and large groups, the extensive menu is reflective of the restaurant's efforts to cater to every palate! - Image Credit: Sin Heng - Claypot Bak Koot Teh Facebook Page
a. 439 Joo Chiat Rd, Singapore 427652
Lou Yau
Bringing diners a true taste of Malaysia, Lou Yau delivers the country’s iconic dishes under one roof. With multiple locations across town, including Tiong Bahru Plaza and Chinatown Point — guests are offered an extensive variety of savoury and appetising Asian delicacies which are great for sharing. The restaurant’s signature dishes feature Kampong Chicken, Signature Hor Fun and Big Bowl Curry Mee, amongst more — but there’s also a slew of speciality dishes like Deep-Fried Prawn Roll and Crispy Fermented Pork to choose from. Enjoy a satisfying meal-ender with Penang’s iconic dessert: a sweet bowl of Cendol. - Image Credit: Lou Yau Singapore Facebook Page
a. #B1-23 Junction 8 Shopping Centre, 9 Bishan Pl, Singapore 579837
Penang Culture
A big part of the attraction in Penang lies in the street food, where a staggering range of hawker food is offered and appreciated. Whilst the traditional favourites remain popular, the street food scene is also constantly evolving and upscaling — keeping customers intrigued and captivated with flavoursome choices of Penang cuisine. The casual halal establishment of Penang Culture has a menu brimming with heavenly Penang hawker dishes — find Hokkien prawn noodles and Malay mee goreng, amongst more. When dining with a big group, dive straight into the BBQ Seafood Platters. Each serving comes with scallops, lobster, prawn, stingray and the works! - Image Credit: Penang Culture Facebook Page
a. 23 Serangoon Central B1, 76 NEX Shopping Mal, Singapore 556083
w. www.gdgroup.com.sg/penang-culture
Malaysian Local Delights
The first Malacca-style satay “lok lok” steamboat buffet eatery to open in Singapore — is none other than Malaysian Local Delights! True to its name, this restaurant’s delectable offerings present an ideal Malaysian feast for the whole family to enjoy together. The lok lok buffet lets diners pick from a range of skewered seafood and meats which are dunked in a pot of boiling broth, then dipped in a variety of sauces. While seemingly a Malaysian style of dining, the broth selection mixes things up a little — with some inclusions of non-Malaysian options like spicy kimchi, tom yum and Sichuan mala. - Image Credit: Malaysian Local Delights Facebook Page
a. 224 Tanjong Katong Road, Singapore 437014
s. www.facebook.com/MalaysianLocalDelights
t. +65 6440 8378
