Have Perut Will Travel...: MKZ Day 3 │ Perhentian Kuih Kampong!

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Monday, 2 February 2026

MKZ Day 3 │ Perhentian Kuih Kampong!

A Colourful Kampung-Style Lunch at Perhentian Kuih Kampong

The day began in the gentlest way possible: a slow, lazy morning where the world outside could wait. I woke at eight, quietly chipped away at our video edits while the others slept on, and only roused them when the clock edged past eleven. With the sun high and our appetites ready, we decided it was the perfect moment to chase more traditional Malay flavours.

A quick RM5 Grab ride (≈ USD/EUR1) took us to Perhentian Kuih Kampong along Jalan Ujong Pasir—a charming cluster of food stalls that feels like stepping straight into a nostalgic kampung postcard. The moment we arrived, we were greeted by a lively hum of chatter, clattering plates, and the unmistakable aroma of home-style cooking.

A Feast of Kuih and Comfort Food

Perhentian Kuih Kampong is the kind of place where your eyes wander before your stomach even knows what it wants. Tables overflowed with colourful kuih—tepung talam, kasui, kuih keria, popia basah—each one a tiny burst of tradition. Surrounding them were stalls serving hearty Malay staples: asam pedas, nasi ayam, laksa, mee, and more.

Trays of freshly made kuih sat in generous rows, inviting and impossible to ignore. The atmosphere was casual, slightly chaotic, and wonderfully alive. Prices run a little higher than your typical kopitiam, and service can slow down during peak hours, but the authenticity of the flavours—and the sheer variety of kuih—more than make up for it.

What We Ate

After a bout of option paralysis, we finally settled on a comforting spread:

Assam Pedas with Ikan Tenggiri
Assam Pedas with Ikan Parang
Rice with Chicken Curry
Two Iced Lemon Teas
One Iced Lime Drink

All for RM46.70 (≈ USD12/EUR10), which felt like a steal for such a satisfying lunch.

Of course, we couldn’t leave without exploring the kuih stall. That little detour added another RM54.10 (≈ USD14/EUR12) to the bill—worth every sen for the sweet cakes and savoury biscuits we carried home.

A final RM5 Grab (≈ USD/EUR1) ride brought us back to The Apple Residences, full and content.

Final Thoughts

If you’re craving a kampung-style feast filled with colour, comfort, and the unmistakable warmth of traditional Malay cooking, Perhentian Kuih Kampong is absolutely worth the stop. It’s lively, flavourful, and wonderfully rooted in local culture—a place where kuih lovers and curious travellers will feel right at home.

Stay tuned for the next video as we make our way back to Jonker Walk for dinner.