Top 7 Places for Food Hunting in Cheras
Cheras peeps, where you at? Just like its siblings Bangsar and TTDI, Cheras is also a food hub with myriads of hidden gems! Cheras is not just about IKEA and the pasar malam, which by the way is the longest night market in KL – it’s a foodie’s haven with lots of delightful makan places tucked away in the different corners of the town.
Put on your seatbelts, ladies and gents – because we’re about to take you on a gastronomy ride across KL, straight into the local downtown of Cheras!
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The Den Yulek
Known for its hard-to-miss green-and-white carnival style awning (Instagrammers, take note), The Den Yulek is a cosy little eatery nesting on the streets of Cheras waiting to tickle your tastebuds. Best known for their unique youtiao mochi – a long deep-fried, golden-brown strip of dough (sometimes nicknamed as cakoi by the locals) layered with glutinous rice cake and other toppings such as red bean gula melaka and black sesame. They also serve local delicacies like nasi lemak and other Western selections too.
Operating hours: Daily except Tuesdays, 10am – 11pm
Location: 124-GF, BLK P/D, Jalan Kaskas, Taman Cheras, Kuala Lumpur.
Status: Pork-free
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Poppy Kat
We’ve got good news for all feline enthusiasts – we’ve found a cat paradise, and it’s in the heart of Cheras. This coffee-centric cat café serves many types of croffles, a cross-marriage between a croissant and a waffle iron – ranging from sweet flavours like ‘Milo and Cream Crackers’ and ‘D24 Durian Croffle’ to savoury ones like ‘Kimchi Scrambled Eggs’. You can now have a taste of the fluffy goodness, while being entertained by catwalks (literally) from Poppy Kat’s Next Top Model – meow!
Operating hours: Monday - Thursday: 10am – 10pm, Friday - Sunday: 10am – 12am
Location: 34A, Jalan Nadchatiram, Taman Taynton View, Cheras, 56000 Kuala Lumpur.
Status: Halal
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Chapati Recipes
Located within the proximity of UEM Sunrise’s newly launched The Connaught One, this restaurant serves Northern Indian cuisine such as Chicken Varuval (chicken pieces dry-fried in masala mixture), Palak Paneer (cottage cheese cooked with spinach puree), Aloo Gobi (cauliflower and potato cooked with cumin and tomato gravy) and of course, its signature dish – the soft and tender naan bread (Their Garlic Cheese naan is chef’s kiss!). The menu is also vegetarian-friendly!
Operating hours: Daily, 11am – 11pm
Location: No. 5, Jalan Menara Gading, Taman Connaught, Cheras.
Status: Halal
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Poppo Kanteen
Say hello to your friendly next-door neighbour and slightly elevated kopitiam, Cheras folks! Poppo Kanteen features a rare item on its menu that would be the holy grail to all durian-lovers alike – behold, the Durian Fried Rice! Yes, you heard us right. A unique fusion that caters to Malaysian tastebuds, this is a definite must-try for locals. They also serve other yummy local delicacies including their signature Poppo Nasi Lemak, Tofu Sumbat, and cendol.
Operating hours: Taman Segar: 9am – 11pm
Location: 37, Jalan Manis 4, Taman Bukit Segar, 56100 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur.
Status: Halal
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RU Coffee x Tufting Society
In collaboration with Tufting Society, an art tufting workshop, RU Coffee served iced beverages and café snacks such as croffle topped with seaweed or bonito flakes. Decorated with vibrant, rainbow-hued yarns and needlework materials, it’s the perfect spot for an Instagram OOTD. And the best part of all, it’s pet-friendly – so you can chill out on weekends with your beloved Lady Meowington or Sir Woofs-a-lot.
Operating hours: Thursday – Monday: 9am – 9pm (Closed on Tuesdays & Wednesdays)
Location: 1-19, 28 BLVD, Jln Perdana 3/10, Pandan Perdana, 55300 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur.
Status: Pork-free
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Restoran Madam Chiam (Curry Noodle House)
Another hidden gem within a stone’s throw away from our upcoming Taman Connaught development, Madam Chiam Curry Noodle House is the go-to place for pan mee connoisseurs. Whether you like the dry chilli type or the soup-based version, Madam Chiam has all the solutions for your pan mee cravings here. The restaurant’s curry noodles, the eponymous menu feature in the restaurant, is also a hit among the Cheras food hunters.
Operating hours: Tuesday - Sunday: 8am – 4pm (Closed on Mondays)
Location: 22, Jalan Cerdik, Taman Connaught, 56000 Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur.
Status: Non-halal
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Khunthai Authentic Thai Restaurant
If you’re scrolling through this list hoping to land on an editor’s pick that can satisfy your cravings for spicy Thai cusine – well, you’re in luck! Head over to the mini Thailand of Malaysia: Khunthai Authentic Thai Restaurant. Not only does this place in Cheras serves flavourful Thai food, but the eatery is also designed to resemble a Thai village with a lively ambience. Accompanied by Thai music playing in the background, a visit to Khunthai will instantly transport you to The Land of Smiles.
Operating hours: Daily, 11am – 3pm, 5pm – 11pm
Location: Lot 2, Jalan CJ 1/8, Taman Perindustrian Cheras Jaya, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur.
Status: Pork-free
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