What to order at Kim Lian Kee

Must order
Dark, wok-charred Hokkien mee with pork lard and prawns.
Editor tip
Ong Kim Lian's first stall was in Dang Wangi and was damaged in the war; this corner shop dates from the 1930s. Outdoor tables fill after 19:00.
CuisineHokkien
Price$$
NeighborhoodPetaling Street
HoursThu-Tue 11:00-22:30, closed Wed
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