Stalls in Jalan Alor

Jalan Alor’s dazzling array of stalls can be overwhelming for first-timers.

If this is your first time in Jalan Alor, here is a comprehensive guide of the food, drinks and fruits stalls available. You will have a good idea of what to expect with this.

BBQ & Grills

• BBQ Thai
  • Honey chicken wings, honey pork ribs, honey pork sticks, sausages, etc
• Yuen Fong
  • BBQ pork, chicken, etc
• Fat Brother Barbecue & Steamboat
  • Chicken wings, lamb chop, pork ribs, squid, duck, frogs, fish, etc
• Thai Style
  • Oyster omelette and grill chicken with sticky rice
• Thai BBQ
  • Barbecued seafood, chicken (choices of pandan, curry, honey, sausage, etc) and satay
• Wagyu Skewers (Halal)
  • Ushi wagyu, Japan A5 wagyu and Australian wagyu
• Dina’s Recipe Lamb BBQ (Halal)
  • Lamb grill, nasi lemak and char kuey teow
• Muslim Mongolia BBQ (Halal)

Seafood Specialities

• Squid:
  • Sizzling Squid (2 stalls)
  • Thai BBQ Squid
  • Hot Squid
  • Sauteed Squid / Stinky Tofu
• Crab:
  • Alor King Crab (Salted Baked Crab)
• Otak-Otak:
  • Otak-Otak Grill Fish Cake

Malay & Indonesian Food

• Safika Food Corner (Halal)
  • Malay food and grills
• Melawati Kebab (Halal)
  • Kebab and satay
• Kak Ros Tom Yam (Halal)
  • Tom Yam and mixed rice
• Ayam Penyet Pipih Alang
  • Indonesian food
• Nasi Lemak Kukus Uncle Bob (Halal)
  • Nasi lemak kukus
• Alor Steamboat (Halal)
  • Hotpot

Others

• Lan Zhou Mee Tarik
  • Mee tarik, dumplings, Chinese scallion pancake, Chinese beef roti, etc
• Fat Man Dim Sum
  • An extension of the restaurant

Fruits

• Durian
  • There are 10 to 15 stalls dedicated only to the king of fruits
• Coconuts and Mangoes
  • 5 to 10 stalls dedicated to coconuts and mangoes
• General Fruit Stalls
  • Around 15 stalls selling various fruits

Fruit Based Drink Stalls

• Fresh Fruit Juice
  • Around 10 freshly squeezed juice stalls offering various fruits
• Coconut & Sugarcane Juice
  • 5 to 10 stalls offering fresh coconuts and sugarcane juice
• Pomegranate Juice
  • Around 5 stalls selling only freshly pressed pomegranate juice
• Milkshakes & Smoothies
  • Around 5 stalls like Thai Coconut Milkshake

Fruit Based Desserts & Snacks

• Sticky Rice
  • Mango and jackfruit
• Som Tam
  • Thai papaya salad
• Ice cream
  • Tropical flavours like durian, coconut, mango and many more
• Pancakes
  • Thai banana pancake, coconut pancake, durian pancake, etc
• Wheelcakes
  • Durian, red bean, matcha, mango, coconut, etc
• Cheese Corn
  • Steamed corn with cheese
• Fried Fruits
  • Fried durian and fried jackfruit
• Peanut Mochis
  • Pandan leaf, strawberry, blue pea, pumpkin, red bean, etc
• Korean Bingsoo
  • Durian, coconut and mango 
• Chocolate Fruit Fountain

Other Desserts & Snacks

• Jellyballs
• Tanghulu
• Waffles
• Takoyaki
• Chinese Pancakes
• Jersey Jack Gelato
• Korean Potato Cheese Sticks
• Korean Flaming Marshmallow Ice Cream
• French Fries, Twisted Potato
• Dumplings

Pro Tips

Many dishes are customizable. Don’t hesitate to ask for your desired spice level.

Hydrate! The Malaysian heat and all that delicious food can be dehydrating. Balance your meal with fresh fruit juices, coconut water, or sugarcane juice readily available at numerous stalls.

Bring Wet Wipes. Dining at Jalan Alor is an experience, and sometimes things get a little messy. Having wet wipes on hand can be a lifesaver.

Dress for Comfort: Jalan Alor is a casual and lively atmosphere. Wear comfortable shoes for navigating the crowded streets and clothing you don’t mind getting a light aroma of grills or spices on.

Embrace the Experience: Jalan Alor is more than just food. Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, friendly vendors, and captivating sights and sounds. Capture memories with photos (but be mindful of others) and soak in the unique energy of this iconic night market.

Follow Your Nose: One of the best ways to discover hidden gems is to follow the enticing aromas wafting from the stalls. Let your sense of smell guide you to your next culinary adventure!

Stalls offer a range of portion sizes. Consider sharing dishes with a group to try more varieties without overspending.

While not for everything, friendly negotiation, especially for larger orders or multiple items, is often practiced at Jalan Alor.

All the stalls accept only cash and are open till 2 a.m / 3 a.m.

My Recommendations

I have been dining here with my family and friends since 1990. Here are a few stalls that we locals consider to be consistently good over the years and definitely worth trying in Jalan Alor. 

• Fat Brother Barbecue & Steamboat
• Dina’s Recipe Lamb BBQ (Halal)
• Sizzling Squid
• Alor King Crab (Salted Baked Crab)
• Fat Man Dim Sum