Gone are the days where you have to travel all the way to Melaka or Penang to enjoy some authentic Nyonya cuisine. Nowadays, you can easily find them in Klang Valley, and we got that all covered with these Top 10 Nyonya Restaurants in KL & Selangor.
1) The Peranakan
Beyond its pleasant interior that makes you feel like dining at home, The Peranakan scores high points for its Nyonya cuisine. Besides, the co-owners are Malaccans themselves as they take pride in every dish from the appetisers to the entrées, all of which are freshly prepared using quality ingredients. Start with their Peranakan Premium Paitee, a savoury combination of crunchy top hat shell with braised hand-cut turnips, crabmeat and fish roe. Or try other appetisers such as the finely minced Udang Gulung wrapped in thin deep-fried tofu skin and the marinated Nyonya Chicken Wingettes. Moving on to the main courses, they cover everything from Chef Rose’s Ikan Asam Pedas to Ayam Buah Keluak and the bestselling Udang Lemak Nenas. Don’t forget to leave some room for a delightfully sweet finish of homemade Peranakan Chendol, a bowl of finely shaved ice filled with all the usual goodies including pure Gula Melaka syrup.
2) Nyonya Tingkat
Nyonya Tingkat focuses on both Peranakan and Malaysian cuisines using tried-and-tested recipes and best of all, they are freshly prepared to ensure consistent quality. For their Peranakan dishes, some of the recommended items include Kueh Pie Tee and Nyonya Curry Laksa. If you plan to dine here on the weekdays, take this opportunity to check out their value-for-money Lunch Set with a selected choice of main dish and a complimentary drink of Lemongrass, Teh Ais or Ice Lemon Tea. Nyonya Tingkat also offers a Hi-Tea Set but in a Baba Nyonya style consisting of delicious share-worthy bites like Roti Jala Kapitan Ayam and Pisang Goreng served in a traditional dulang (tray).
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3) Limapulo
This Nyonya restaurant mainstay along the foodie haven’s stretch of Jalan Doraisamy’s The Row KL needs no introduction. The charmingly rustic vibe that occupies indoor and outdoor seating is undeniable. Their menu, in the meantime, tantalises you with familiar dishes like Pai Tee, Pongteh Chicken, Nyonya Curry and Nyonya Laksa. Seafood lovers can look forward to the spicy-nutty taste of Ikan Goreng Cili Garam or the slow-cooked Gerang Asam Fish. Finally, end your meal with Sago Gula Melaka or Cendol.
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4) Big Baba
The traditional family recipes run deep in Big Baba, offering authentic Peranakan dishes using time-honoured ingredients packed with herbs and spices. Begin your meal with their popular Pai Tee before moving on to a selection of main courses such as the Penang-style Kapitan Curry Chicken, Ayam Buah Keluak and Pineapple Curry Prawn or Fish. Also, do look out for their Today’s Special Only. You can locate Big Baba at Taman Desa, Happy Mansion @ Sekysen 17 and Seksyen 11 PJ.
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5) Sarang Cookery
This family-run Sarang Cookery stays true to its traditional Malay and Peranakan cuisines with a personalised dining experience. Since last year, they have moved to the dine-in-by-reservation-only business model, allowing them more time to prepare every ingredient without compromising quality. They also pride themselves in cooking them fresh with no added MSG or preservatives. They offer lunch and dinner menus with classic Peranakan fare like Ayam Kapitan, Ayam Pongteh and Ikan Kembong Goreng Garam Kunyit. All dishes can be pre-ordered by messaging or calling Sarang Cookery at 012-332 7638. Additionally, Sarang Cookery provides cooking classes to learn how to make home-cooked heritage recipes.
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6) Baba Ho Liao
The bustling TTDI neighbourhood is home to Baba Ho Liao, which specialises in Melaka-style Peranakan cuisine. Authenticity matters in this restaurant, evidently in its traditional recipes for dishes like Ayam Pongteh, Cili Garam Fish or Prawns and Lemak Nenas Fish or Prawns. Every ingredient is sourced from halal suppliers since Baba Ho Liao focuses on Muslim-friendly crowds. Their desserts also come highly-recommended including Aunty Lee’s Cendol and Sago Gula Melaka.
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7) Little Heritage House
Step into Little Heritage House and be immersed in its eclectic old-school decor from the embellished walls to the old-school tables and chairs. They also maintain the tradition of preparing their Penang Nyonya cuisines using only the best and freshest ingredients available. For appetisers, try their signature Pie Tee or Nyonya-style Acar Rampai. Their main courses delight you with can’t-miss choices like Assam Tumis Fish, Pineapple Prawn Curry, Ayam Pongteh and Nyonya Beef Rendang. Finally, round up your meal with the sweet ending of Sago Gula Melaka, Penang Cendol or the classic ABC.
8) Ginger Roots Restaurant
Located in the OUG neighbourhood, this quaint Ginger Roots Restaurant welcomes its customers with a delicious range of Nyonya cuisine. You will find dishes from Pong Teh Chicken and Kapitan Curry to Cili Garam Fish and the appetisingly crispy Pai Tee. Do note that Ginger Roots Restaurant only operates from Friday to Sunday. A little trivia about this restaurant: Ginger Roots turns out to be the sister outlet of Taman Desa’s Big Baba.
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9) Baba Low’s
Baba Low’s keeps things simple with its authentic comfort food Melaka-Peranakan cuisine. Indulge in a bowl of spicy-savoury Laksa Nyonya Melaka with noodles of your choice served in a coconut broth. Or go for their Nasi Nyonya Platter, offering a selection of chicken or fish dishes such as Ayam Pongteh, Ikan Goreng Cili Garam or Udang Masak Nenas served with a plate of white rice and bendi sambal belacan. For desserts, end your meal with a refreshing bowl of homemade Cendol Gula Melaka.
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10) Nyonya.love
It’s like love at first sight walking into a cosy restaurant filled with greenery and flowers. Their Nyonya cuisine consists of pork-free Melaka Peranakan-style, offering single-rice dishes like Ayam Pongteh and Rendang Ayam. You can also find other delicious meals such as Nyonya Laksa Lemak, Pai Tee, Chap Chye and Mee Nyonya with Sambal Rojak. Desserts-wise, Nyonya.love offers everything from tong sui-of-the-day (e.g. Pulut Itam, Sweet Peanut Porridge) and assorted Nyonya-style kuih muih.
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That’s not all! More Top 10s in Malaysia are waiting to be discovered!
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