In the previous World Food Congress held in Manila, Philippines, which was participated by a lot of hawkers in different parts of the globe, it is good to know—nah, it is overwhelming—that Malaysia got 6 food outlets listed in the top 50 best street food!
The listing of the best street food was done by panel of writers, commentators and food experts.
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The first spot was taken by the Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle, a food spot located in Singapore. It also one of the two street food locations in the world to be awarded a star in the Michelin Guide.
List of Top 50 World Street Food
1. Hill Street Tai Wah Bak Chor Mee – Singapore
2. Franklin’s BBQ – Austin Texas
3. Che Paek Pu Ob Voon Sen – Bangkok
4. Aling Lucing Sisig – Pampanga, Philippines
5. Pak Sadi Soto Ambengan – Jakarta, Indonesia
6. Datau Roast Goose – Shunde, Guangzhou, China
7. General Lechon – Manila, Philippines
8. La Guerrerense – Oaxaca, Mexico
9. Line Clear Nasi Kandar – Penang, Malaysia
You can have this dish with either white rice of turmeric rice. It is accompanied with a variety of meat, curry and vegetables.
Location: 177, Jalan Penang, George Town, 10000 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Hours: Mon-Sun, 24 Hours
10. Chey Sua Fried Carrot Cake – Singapore
11. Pho Vu Vuong – Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
12. Yaowarat Xiang Ji Fih Porridge – Bangkok, Thailand
13. Selingsing Cepaka Warung Babi Guling – Indonesia
14. Siam Rd Char Kway Teow – Penang, Malaysia
If you’re looking for a taste of Char Kway Teow that you’ll never forget, Siam Rd Cha Kway Teow is the place to be as it has perfected the taste of the dish over the decades.
Location: Jalan Siam, George Town, 10400 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Hours: Tue-Sun, 3;00pm – 11:00pm; Closed on Mondays
15. Pad Thai Thip Samal – Bangkok, Thailand
16. Master Tang Wanton Mee – Singapore
17. Sai Tin Hang Or Luak (Oyster Omellete) – China
18. Sate Ayam Barokah Haki Basiri – Indonesia
19. Niu Jian Claypot Rice – Guangzhou, China
20. Mariscos Reuben – Mexico
21. Hoy Tord Chao Lay – Bangkok, Thailand
22. Zeny’s Pinangat – Philippines
23. Fauzi Nasi Kerabu – Malaysia
The main culinary delight of Terengganu. This dish is has blue rice—made of bean curd—with roasted chicken or roasted beef and sambal sauce!
Location: Jalan Sultan Sulaiman, 2000 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia
Hours: Mon-Sun, 7:00am – 12:30pm
24. An Ji Sang Mee – Singapore
25. Martabak Markobar – Jakarta Indonesia
26. Tan’s Kueh Tufu – Singapore
27. Ibu Weti Nasi Campur – Bali, Indonesia
28. KEK Seafood – Singapore
29. Kupat Tahu – Indonesia
30. Hoy Yong Cze Cha Seafood – Singapore
31. Ketopak Ciragil – Jakarta, Indonesia
32. Sharyn’s Kansi Beef Soup – Bacolod, Philippines
33. Sin Kee Famous Chicken Rice – Singapore
34. Donald & Lily Nyonya Food – Malacca, Malaysia
Siam Mee is a special dish of South Malaysia, which is made of fried rice noodles with special chili sauce—made from five kinds of ingredients.
Location: No. 16, Ground Floor, Jalan KSB 1, Taman Kota Shah Bandar, Melaka, 75200 Malacca, Malaysia
Hours: Tue-Sun, 9:30am – 4:00pm
35. Ban Xeo Bun Thit Xuong – Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
36. Guan Heong Biscuit Shop – Ipoh, Malaysia
Ipoh’s old and first traditional bakery which has been running for almost a century. It serves a ball of lotus bean paste stuffed into lard and butter loaded dough ball.
Location: 160, Jalan Sultan Iskandar, 3000, Ipoh Perak, Malaysia
Hours: Mon-Sat, 9:00am – 7:00pm, Sun, 10:00am – 3:00pm
37. Nam Bo Chuoi Nuong – Vietnam
38. Gang Yuan Beef Noodles – Kaoshiung, Taiwan
39. Tong Ji Steamed Chicken – Guanzhou, China
40. Hwa Heng Beef Noodle – Singapore
41. Churros Locos Portland – USA
42. Kim’s Fried Hokkien Mee – Singapore
43. Jalan Kuli Satay – Malacca, Malaysia
Satay, a skewered and grilled meat, is one of the traditional streets food in Malaysia. And this stall included in the top 50 best street food in world, that has been serving sumptuous satay for 35 years. Jalan Kuli Satay has changed the traditional satay to the Chinese favorite pork string barbecue.
Location: 50/52, Jalan Kota Laksamana 1/1, Taman Kota Laksamana, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia
Hours: Mon-Wed, 8:00am – 5:00pm; Fri-Sun, 8:00am – 5:00pm; Closed on Thursdays
44. Soon Wah Fishball Kway Teow Mee – Singapore
45. Heng Kee Curry Chicken Noodles – Singapore
46. Doods Ihaw and BBQ – Davao City, Philippines
47. Khun Pas – Thailand
48. Nasi Ambeng Dapur Ummi – Singapore
49. DK Litti – Delhi, India
50. Ah Lim Oyster Omelet – Singapore
