# Best Mamak Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur

Round-the-clock mamak eateries serving roti canai, teh tarik and banana-leaf rice across Kuala Lumpur. · community starter list

A list of the 7 best mamak restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, including Sri Nirwana Maju (Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur). The order here is where we started — no votes have been cast yet, so voting decides it from here.

**Where:** [Third Platz](/.md) / [Malaysia](/malaysia.md) / Kuala Lumpur
**Updated:** 2026-09-05 14:11:15

1. **[Sri Nirwana Maju](/e/sri-nirwana-maju---267.md)** (restaurant) — Banana-leaf rice specialist on Jalan Telawi plating briyani, mutton curry and black pepper dishes onto banana leaves for a mixed day-and-night crowd. — score 0 — endorsements 0 — sources: https://klfoodie.com/12-must-try-banana-leaf-rice-in-kl-pj/, https://www.grazia.my/dining/michelin-guide-2025/, https://www.timeout.com/kuala-lumpur/restaurants-and-cafes/sri-nirwana-maju-bangsar
2. **[Mahbub](/e/mahbub---268.md)** (restaurant) — Slightly upscale mamak on Lorong Ara Kiri known for honey chicken and briyani rice, popular with office workers and families through the day. — score 0 — endorsements 0 — sources: https://www.facebook.com/restoranmahbubbangsar/, https://voiz.asia/en/29535, https://myweekendplan.asia/top-best-mamak-restaurants-in-kl-selangor/
3. **[Nasi Kandar Pelita (Telawi)](/e/nasi-kandar-pelita-telawi---269.md)** (restaurant) — Branch of the round-the-clock nasi kandar chain on Jalan Telawi, serving mixed rice with a rotating spread of curries alongside roti canai. — score 0 — endorsements 0 — sources: https://www.lemon8-app.com/@lapar.lokal/7568436711202538002?region=my, https://www.timeout.com/kuala-lumpur/restaurants-and-cafes/nasi-kandar-pelita, https://www.bateriku.com/news/top-mamak-places-kuala-lumpur
4. **[Q-Bistro](/e/q-bistro---270.md)** (restaurant) — Modern-styled mamak in Setapak popular with a younger crowd for its crispy roti canai and cheese-topped dishes. — score 0 — endorsements 0 — sources: https://www.facebook.com/Qbistro/, http://puanhazel.blogspot.com/2023/08/q-bistro-taman-melati.html, https://thesmartlocal.com/read/best-mamaks-kl/
5. **[Valentine Roti](/e/valentine-roti---271.md)** (restaurant) — Roti specialist near Jalan Semarak known for its variety of stuffed roti canai and long opening hours catering to a late-night crowd. — score 0 — endorsements 0 — sources: https://www.facebook.com/people/Valentine-Roti-Semarak/61550716538162/, https://thetravellist.net/food/malaysia/kuala-lumpur/valentine-roti/, https://myweekendplan.asia/top-best-mamak-restaurants-in-kl-selangor/
6. **[Restoran Yusoof & Zakhir](/e/restoran-yusoof-zakhir---272.md)** (restaurant) — City-centre mamak on Jalan Hang Kasturi serving classic nasi kandar and roti canai to a mix of office workers and nearby residents. — score 0 — endorsements 0 — sources: https://www.instagram.com/p/DKvbt_BssYl/, https://www.instagram.com/restoranyusoofdanzakhir/, https://myweekendplan.asia/top-best-mamak-restaurants-in-kl-selangor/
7. **[Mohd. Yaseem Nasi Kandar Restaurant](/e/mohd-yaseem-nasi-kandar-restaurant---273.md)** (restaurant) — Nasi kandar restaurant on Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman in Chow Kit, dishing out mixed rice with curries and fried chicken to a steady stream of regulars. — score 0 — endorsements 0 — sources: https://m.facebook.com/pages/Restoran-Mohd-Yaseen-Nasi-Kandar-Jln-Tuanku-Abd-Rahman/184798794871511, https://thehalalfoodblog.com/kl-mohd-yaseen-nasi-kandar-pulau-pinang/, https://myweekendplan.asia/top-best-mamak-restaurants-in-kl-selangor/

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