Anak Baba is a nyonya restaurant in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur.
Editorially verified September 28, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
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Immerse yourself in Malaysian culture with a cooking class in a local home. Visit a market, learn to cook classic dishes, and enjoy the meal you've prepared with your host.
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Explore a bustling morning market and discover the secrets of Malaysian cuisine. Cook a three-course meal in a local chef’s home and enjoy a shared lunch.
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Address: 159 Jalan Sultan Abdul Samad, Brickfields, 50470 Kuala Lumpur
MTR 1924 brings a nearly century old South Indian vegetarian menu to Jalan Thambipillay in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, rooted in a 1924 Bangalore kitchen.
OrderOrder the rava idli, a steamed semolina cake from the Bangalore original's menu.
TipWeekend mornings draw a crowd for the dosa counter, so arrive early for a table.
MTR 1924 brings a nearly century old South Indian vegetarian menu to Jalan Thambipillay in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, rooted in a 1924 Bangalore kitchen.
OrderOrder the rava idli, a steamed semolina cake from the Bangalore original's menu.
TipWeekend mornings draw a crowd for the dosa counter, so arrive early for a table.
Ah Hei Bak Kut Teh brews pork rib soup from 16 herbs fresh each morning it opens, on Medan Imbi in Pudu, Kuala Lumpur, and holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand.
OrderOrder the fei kuat cut of pork belly, a specialty few other bak kut teh shops offer.
TipCome before 11:00, the pot is boiled fresh each morning and can sell out by early afternoon.
Sin Kiew Yee Shin Kee Beef Noodles has sold beef noodles in Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur, since 1949 and now carries a Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition.
OrderOrder the dry beef noodles with tripe, tossed in a savory minced beef sauce.
TipIt closes on Wednesdays, so plan a Chinatown noodle stop for another weekday.
Foong Lian Claypot Foods Cafe has cooked charcoal claypot chicken rice on Jalan Yew in Pudu, Kuala Lumpur, since 1986, prized for its smoky rice crust.
OrderOrder the claypot chicken rice, cooked over charcoal for a smoky crust on the rice.
TipQueues form at peak hours, so arrive near the 11:30 opening; the owners run a list of dining rules to seat people fast.
Hor Poh Cuisine has served Hakka lui cha and dumplings in Segambut, Kuala Lumpur, since 1999, and it now holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand for its Hakka cooking.
OrderOrder the lui cha, a green herbal soup poured over rice with ground peanuts and sesame.
TipIt is the only dedicated Hakka kitchen in this part of Segambut, worth the drive off the main road.
Wong Mei Kee roasts pork over charcoal off Jalan Pudu in Kuala Lumpur, open only for a three hour lunch window, and holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand.
OrderOrder the crispy pork belly, roasted over charcoal for a crackling skin.
TipIt sells out most days by 15:00, so arrive at opening if the pork belly is the point of the trip.
