# 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 community-ranked list of the 7 best mamak restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, currently topped by Sri Nirwana Maju (Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur). Rankings shift as locals vote — last updated Aug 14, 2026.

**Where:** [Third Platz](/.md) / [Malaysia](/malaysia.md) / Kuala Lumpur
**Updated:** 2026-08-14 10:28:42

1. **[Sri Nirwana Maju](/e/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
2. **[Mahbub](/e/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
3. **[Nasi Kandar Pelita (Telawi)](/e/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
4. **[Q-Bistro](/e/270.md)** (restaurant) — Modern-styled mamak in Setapak popular with a younger crowd for its crispy roti canai and cheese-topped dishes. — score 0
5. **[Valentine Roti](/e/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
6. **[Restoran Yusoof & Zakhir](/e/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
7. **[Mohd. Yaseem Nasi Kandar Restaurant](/e/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

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