For Hawker Delights Under One Roof When it’s time for lunch, make a beeline for delicious local grub — solid prawn noodles! — at this corner coffeeshop. On weekends, the crowd starts pouring in early in the morning, so it's best to swing by later for brunch. Photo by Burppler Jocelyn Ting

Char Kuey Teow (RM6) Always count myself lucky to be able to order a plate of this here. On weekends, the orders come piling up they sometimes tell you it’s sold out for the day! Not going to lie, I’ve had better CKT but there’s just something about this one that I keep coming back for; the perfectly fried noodles with hints of smokiness, the always crunch bean sprouts, and how well-balanced the flavours are.

Prawn Mee What's better than having a bowl of the famous prawn mee at Yong Len before heading to work with a happy tummy? This version of prawn mee comes with taugeh, kangkung, pork slices, mini prawns and topped with fried shallots, with a spoonful of sambal set aside for diners who want to have an extra kick or level up the spiciness. I especially like the soup as it's spicy enough (some of the prawn mee out there has no kick at all even when sambal is included) and has a balance of saltiness, sweetness and spiciness. If you are a working adult at one of the offices nearby, why not head down to YL to grab a bowl of this soupy goodness at RM 5.30 (small).

Wan Ton Mee Dry wan ton mee with char siew and won ton RM8.30

For Perfectly Done Char Siew Ask any foodie for char siew recs in Uptown and they'll be sure to point you to Annie1. The must-have is Dry Wanton Mee with melt-in-your-mouth Char Siew (RM8), a worthy meal for any time of the day. Other hits with regulars include the Chee Cheong Fun Pork Curry (RM6) and Curry Noodles (from RM8.50), which Burppler Calvin Lam praises for its creamy broth. Finish that savoury meal off with something sweet, like the soothing Foo Chook Barley (RM3.80). Photo by Burppler Emily Choong

Wan Tan Mee Dry wan ton mee with curry chicken RM8.80

Hokkien Mee Everyone coming to Damansara Uptown should be familiar with this authentic KL style Hokkien Mee place that has been serving for many years at this neighbourhood. They have since expanded into a much bigger space now. KL style Hokkien Mee used the thicker kind of noodle, cooked with meat, veggie and prawn soak in sweet dark sauce.

For a Satisfying Hokkien Mee Supper After a late night movie sesh with the gang, move the party over to this supper spot for giant plates of good-for-sharing noodles. Get the Hokkien Mee (from RM9.90), Cantonese Fried Yee Mee (from RM9.90) and the Signature Fried Lala (from RM20) to share. Pro tip: Swing by later in the night as it gets super crowded during peak dinner hours. Photo by Burppler Mimi Cheng

Underwhelming (MYR18/2pax) Turns out this standard bearer is just average- taste is okay but no wok hei. Have to add pork lard separately (additional MYR0.70) and copious amounts of garlic and chilli paste to make it edible. [update Mar2018- Restoran Tiong in the same row is just as uninspired].

Breakfast For Lunch Grilled crispy sourdough bread with bacon, cheese and perfectly scrambled eggs, accompanied with a cup of latte. Under the breakfast section, yet it is available till 4pm :)

Fatty Chicken Sandwich I swap its white bread with sourdough with an extra charge. The Grilled Chicken Sandwich is enormous. This is one huge pumped up maryland chicken! layered with crispy pork bacon. And the sunny side up is an icing on the cake, it added some moisture to the sandwich. Love how tender and juicy the chicken, however not sure isn't the seasoning... It tasted a bit funny (lol). Fries is good! I can eat a basket of it on my own!

Sweet + Savoury = Perfect 👌🏼 Ever crave for sweet and savoury stuff at the same time but unable to decide which to go for? Fret not! This sweet French toast with vanilla softsrve comes with crispy bacon, some almond flakes got you covered!

For Homestyle Teochew Eats Fans of Teochew cuisine, get your fill here at Auntie Sim Kitchen. Order the Teochew Braised Duck Rice (RM9.50) for tender, flavourful duck meat and don't forget to add a Braised Egg (RM1.50) to complete your meal! Otherwise, slurp up the Mixed Pork Kuey Chap (RM8.80) — an elusive yet delicious soupy dish typically enjoyed in the northern regions of Peninsular Malaysia. Dishes can also be ordered in bigger portions to share so if you're looking to please your family or a group of colleagues, this little kitchen will do. Avg Price: RM20

Mixed Pork Kuey Chap Kuey chap; a teochew dish of flat rice sheets swimming inside a bowl of tasty herbal broth which consists of salted vegetables, beancurd, pork intestines/stomach. Having it being my first time trying this dish, I was a little disappointed as I had rather high expectations from the constant raves of my peers from all over the country. Generally, the kuey chap (RM8.80) at Auntie Sim's restaurant tasted satisfactory to me, the innards were handled and cooked properly but there was a slight taste to the kuey that I did not really enjoy as it left a bland taste in my mouth. Hopefully, I'll be able to discover a place nearby that will allow me to have a better kuey chap experience next time!

Kuey Cheap! Heard Kuey Chap before, doesn't sound very interesting. Then, come to Auntie Sim Kitchen, decided to give it a try. For 8.80 RM, I got a bowl full of Mixed Pork Kuey Chap. It really looks like in the picture above. Smells a bit like bak kut teh. The Kuey Chap texture is very jelly-ish and chewy. But, There's no taste! All I can taste is the soup which is a bit sweet and also the taste of the pork meat. When you order this, you better eat faster cause the Kuey Chap are absorbing the soup and it makes you full very fast. Heard Kuey Chap before, it does taste interesting.

For Unpretentious Rice Bowls The next time you're pressed for time at lunch, grab a quick one at Sukiya. Much like the flurry of fast food joints in Japan, this self-service restaurant offers value-for-money rice bowls and options to upgrade your meal — think attractive add-ons like the Seaweed Salad Set (RM5.50), Edamame Set (RM5.50) and Karaage Set (RM6.50). Besides their specialty Gyudon (from RM7.40), which tempts with tender beef slices atop rice, the Bonito Fried Garlic Rice with Okra (from RM9) is also a fine choice that pairs fragrant bonito flakes with crunchy ladyfingers. Bring your favourite colleague to indulge in this bargain meal with. Avg price per person: RM15 Photo by Burppler Shirley Lai

Gyudon @sukiya uptown. Finally tried the #gyudon friend been craving for.😊 Beef taste is coming a bit too strong and heavy load of MSG.😅 Yet, design in the shop (like washroom, layout, lighting) is exactly the same with those in Japan.☺️ #shircvenus #sukiya #uptown #damansara

Bonito Fried Garlic Rice With Lady Fingers Set This little eatery in damansara uptown exude the ambience of those small eateries in Tokyo, Japan with its ever so friendly welcome by their staff and the simplicity of their menu with options to choose from in terms of accompaniments and affordable sets which are made for busy people that just want a quick and simple meal! Well this is the place as its really affordable in price and great food.. In sukiya, I ordered their fried garlic rice with lady fingers and bonito flakes along side the seaweed set which is just an additional of Rm5.90 that comes with a bowl of fresh seaweed, a bowl of miso soup and a glass of cold green tea which totals up the meal of rm14.90.. The fried rice is really nice with the bonito flakes and the interesting part is that you can choose the sizes of Small, medium and large! There are other choices of mains which includes the ramen or soda either chicken or beef

For Celebrations Over Fried Chicken and More Bookmark this communal-style dining restaurant in Damansara Kim for celebrations over Buckwheat Fried Chicken (from RM24), Charred Eggplant (RM21) and Sticky Pork Ribs (from RM30). Everything on the menu is made for sharing, and there's also a solid selection of wine to pair with the meal – let the friendly team recommend some house pours. Pro tip: If you're celebrating a birthday with a cake, the restaurant provides all you need, including candles and a cake stand. Photo by Burppler Jesuis Enamourez

Charred Eggplant Charred eggplant with miso butter, bonito flakes and onion purée is something I don’t mine having all time. I’ve always have a soft spot for eggplant with miso. Theirs was slightly over charred and a little under seasoned despite there’s bonito flakes. RM21 per serving.

Pork Meatball House made pork meatballs cooked in lovely Pomodoro sauce with slices of freshly baked sourdough. The meatball was nicely seasoned with herbs and toasted sourdough with olive oil is so good and flawless. Perfect meal for the sourdough lovers Available for lunch only. RM17 per serving.

Parippu Spinach 🌱 Lentil and spinach tempered with ghee and ground coconut. RM18 per serving.

Meen Moilee A very typical Keralan fish curry that’s made of coconut milk, turmeric and green chillies. I love the thick curry that’s not too spicy and goes perfectly with their apams. RM35 per serving.

Vegetarian Dosa Taco Crispy dosa tacos filled with fresh tomatoes, capsicum, potato masala, homemade sour cream dressing and sev. I love this appetiser. It’s so delish especially that extra crunch from sev. RM22 per serving.

Nasi Kukus Nasi Kukus & Nasi Kerabu is highly recommended at this hipster Malay food restaurant. The fried chicken is always juicy, tender and flavourful! Oh yeah, don't forget to mix all the sambal and curry sauce together for the best taste. It's addictive, and you have been warned :)

Truth: My diet consists of 70% local food and 30% cafe food. Food here is really tasty, reasonably priced and great customer service!

Set Kukus Master Dulang That Great For Sharing A new place to satisfy my Malay style rice dish craving. The set Kukus Master Dulang is good to feed two hungry diner well. Fluffy fragrant steam basmati rice, deep fried chicken leg with onion, fried veg, two egg of your choice and four type of sambal tumis. Everything done nicely to assemble this awesome plate of nasi Kukus. Can't wait to try out other item in the menu.