Straits Food Company

Wanted to try authentic Malaysian food in Kuala Lumpur so I turned to Unilocal and this place was suggested. We arrived an hour before closing and the place was empty. Our servers were very helpful and were able to communicate with us in English (wish I could’ve spoken Malaysian).
Prices were good ($ 2-​$ 3 per entrée), but the food was only okay. I had the sweet and savory curry chicken while my boyfriend had the regular curry chicken. Both were alright, I don’t know if that is attributed to the restaurant or maybe Malaysian food just isn’t my preference. However, my sister ordered noodles and they were way too salty and she couldn’t even eat it. She ended up just drinking her coke.
Customer service was good, free wifi is available, food is only okay.

Peranakan food has always been a unique cuisine with a cross-​over of Chinese and Malay style of cooking. We have quite a few Nyonya restaurant around but many of these would probably cost quite a bit to dine in and I was under the impression that Straits Food Company would not be cheap too — reason being the restaurant is located in Bangsar.
Over the weekend, Joe and I dropped by Straits Food Company to give it a try and to my surprise, the pricing at Straits Food Company was pretty reasonable. Joe and I had the set (one dish + rice + steamed okra) that only costs us RM10 each. I had choose the Ayam Pongteh — the chicken was tender, and the gravy was very flavourful. Joe had the fried fish with sambal, which I found the sambal to be very appetizing — though some might find it to be less spicies and has a hint of sweetness.
On the other hand, I couldn’t say the same for the tea as it was an average cup of tea.
Overall, Straits Food Company is definitely a place to drop by if you are looking to have a decent meal at Bangsar without burning a big hole in your pocket.

Straits Food is located at the quiet corner lot. Their interior design is pretty cool although the shop is really old. Their menu is pretty simple which I like because I’m a fickle minded person so less choice means easier to choose.
Prices are affordable and food is not bad as well. But there’s really nothing much to shout about. Service is actually very fast. I recommend trying their nyonya platter and also their cendol. However, their portions are a little on the smaller side but it is still enough to fill you up. The cendol is nice on a hot day but I find that there’s just too little cendol in it.

Affordable tasty Nyonya food in a comfy environment. Like their chicken pong teh and sambal prawn which is spicy and savoury.

There aren’t many places left like this. Food is good and consistent. Service is there when needed. Parking is a bit*h but hey its Malaysia.
Price is very affordable for KL. Never have to think twice about coming here, if around.

Five stars for décor and design, but even that can’t mask the fact that everything else about this place is largely just OK. You won’t complain about the food, but the options are limited and the menu items most recommended (one example being the mee goreng sejuk) end up being nothing special. The Nyonya influence on the food also means it can get a little too spicy, even for people used to it. But the sad thing is, despite the gorgeous look of the vintage shop lot turned diner, nothing else really stands out.

I love how they transformed an old shop lot to a restaurant with a vintage look to it. It’s really nice to see how they preserved the old designs and add a modern twist to it.
Food choices here are very Malaysian style, the best pick will be their Nasi Lemak. They also have some nyonya dishes that are pretty good as well.
It’s not a place with lots of food choices, but it’s a place where you can reminiscent old days if you happen to have those fond memories. Aside from things being sold on their menu, they also sell biscuits in biscuit tins! You know the ones we usually see last time, the fish biscuit, the cart wheels, the multi-​colored icing ones and so on.
It’s a great place for a tea time session or lunch afternoon with your colleagues or friends. Located just at the end of the road, they are pretty easily spotted on.
Pricing for food will be around RM 15 to RM 20, depending on the food you order :)

I’ve been to this restaurant for lunch with some of my coworkers a few weeks ago and I had a very pleasant experience.
This place has a traditional Malaysian food that is known as Nyonya food. At first I didn’t know what to order but then I decided to go for the curry chicken with some plain rice.
I’m glad I did because it was delicious. I am a bit sensitive to spicy food and fortunately that was not so spicy that it became unpleasant. The service was very fast but the communication was a bit difficult in the beginning.
The ambience is quite simple but stylish. Overall a nice experience that in my opinion attests to Malaysia being known as a country of great food.

Some days we just feel like we have the longest to-​do at work, and therefore it’s impractical to take our time to travel further to grab lunch. My colleagues and I had never have certain cravings and/​or favours for meals around Bangsar UOA area last time. We would eat lunches nearby sometimes, but not with too much excitements. Then Straits came to the picture.
It is located just 5-​to-​7-​minute walking distance from the Bangsar UOA building. Exit from San Fransisco Coffee gate, go towards your right side and keep walking up until the end of the road — and there you have a simple-​yet-​hipster nyonya food stall for your quick, hearty lunch. Little tip, you can also impress your new foreigner colleague with local delicacy without going too costly and too far (if you are in Bangsar UOA area). ;)
Straits serves a list of delicious Malaysian dishes and beverages; but my favourite goes to the nasi lemak ayam kunyit (RM 12.50 each portion). It is just a typical nasi lemak with sambal (chili), ikan bilis (anchovies), peanuts, and some awesome chicken pieces, fried with herbs.
The ambience of this place is quite breezy thanks to the green surroundings, but I have not thought of going there and do my work. I think it would be peaceful, except on lunch hour. Straits has this typical humble Malaysian heritage setup with handwritten wall pieces and quotes, olden days biscuits inside antique jars, and even classic ancient cutleries that are personally cozy and comfortable to me. Good job on opening such gem so near from my office! :)

Straits Food Company is a nyonya restaurant tucked away from busy Bangsar. It is located at one of the corner shop at Jalan Abdullah. Before going there, I was checking out some photos and I thought it will an enclosed place with air conditioner but it is not. Thankfully the atmosphere wasn’t hot and stuffy. The interior looks like a kopitiam but has a modern concept to it. The food did not take too long to arrive.
I ordered their signature nyonya laksa and I personally think there was too much coconut milk in it but the taste is still acceptable. Ayam Goreng Kunyit and Pai Tee that I got to try was quite tasty. I think the best was cendol especially topped with just enough gula Melaka making it not too sweet.

My colleague always teases me because every time we went out for lunch this will the first place I am recommending to them. Surprisingly I never get bored (so far), after eating here for more than 30 times. I know their menu by heart and most of the time I am ordering the same thing, but still enjoying it.
My favourite food definitely the nyonya platter sambal prawn. It’s a combination of rice with bendeh cooked with belacan, plus the sambal prawn. It’s not so big in portion but it’s really enough to fill up your needs of good food. I don’t know what’s the deal about this, but it’s just so good especially eating it with chili padi. Perfect combination!
Their other good stuff to try are their pong teh chicken, mee siam, popiah, pai tee, otak otak, basically most of what you see on the menu. Cendol is good as well here. I always drink the ice lime juice because it’s so fresh and complementing your spicy food. Price wise it’s pretty cheap, you could get good food for below RM10. Couldn’t asked for more, so much love for this place!

Straits is a Nyonya café restaurant that is sister to the original Baba Low at Lorong Kurau. Its only half a year old so but it has made the yummy Nyonya fares even more accessible now.
The menu is pretty similar if not identical to Baba Low’s. They have all the favourites like Nyonya Laksa, Mee Siam, Nasi lemak with fried chicken, Pong Teh, Sambal Prawn, Popiah, Honey Mustard/​BBQ Chicken Wings and others! The great thing about Straits is they kept Baba Low’s prices, which are pretty reasonable for Bangsar area. RM7 for Nyonya Laksa. Some might find the portion a bit small, so usually i would order an additional popiah or pai tee to be properly filled. If you don’t mind ginger, the ayam-​o rice or noodle will be a delight, it taste so homemade and nutritious.
The service here is top notch so far, the servers are patient, quick to act and are really hardworking. Out of the many times i’ve dined there, i only experienced one slow service, just one. Interior wise, its a comfortable place to dine in and with tons of natural light pouring it — making your instagram food pic that much prettier!
If you are not too clear of their location, they are located at a corner lot just down the street of UOA Bangsar & Maybank building, they share the same row as Dr INC, where you can grab your coffee after. Parking is extremely tricky during the day.

I was here very close to closing time (had no idea they closed at 10 pm, always assumed kopitiams would open til late) and was only here for one thing — the cendol. So this review is based entirely on these 2 things alone.
Had read numerous reviews on the cendol and since I loveee cendol, thought I’d give it a go. To be honest, at RM 5 a pop, I found it to be disappointing. Though the presentation is beautiful, the taste leaves little to be desired. The taste was a little too milky and there wasn’t enough of the green pieces of cendol. :-(
I will be back to try the other stuff but for now, 3 stars is all I can give this quaint little café.

I’ve been wanting to try out this place since it opened as Peranakan food has always been a favourite of mine. I came on a weekday afternoon for a late lunch alone, and the place was quiet and peaceful with a nice breeze.
The menu here is limited and focuses on peranakan favourites such as pai tee, mee siam and even nasi lemak. I ordered the pong teh chicken which was fermented bean chicken and I went for the set which included white rice and ladies finger with sambal. That was a good decision as I really enjoyed the fresh crunchy ladies finger paired with sweet sambal that wasn’t spicy at all. The pongteh chicken definitely surpasses those so called nyonya outlets at the malls who does a crappy job at this dish.
Prices here are also low for a place like bangsar as most dishes are under RM9 and the set is priced at RM10. Portions here aren’t big so you might want to go for dessert to complete your meal. I was lucky to find a legit parking space but it can be difficult to find one around the area. I’ll definitely be back for the mee siam next.

Straits Food Company may not be the best restaurant in KL, but there’s something very comforting about eating here. I don’t know if it’s the nostalgic set-​up, or the old-​school chairs, or the biscuit tins, or the veterans who come in. But whatever it is, there’s something ‘familiar’ about it. I like that bet about Straits Food Company.
Food wise, it’s not bad too. They do simple, homemade versions of Nyonya food, and most of everything is presented in old-​school bowls. My favourite thing here is the otak-​otak which is lovely and full of coconut flavour. The Nyonya laksa isn’t bad too albeit a bit runny in broth. The sago Gula Melaka isn’t as good as the one at Baba Low’s but still very good for the very low prices you pay.

Brought to you courtesy of the same guys that run Baba Low’s in Lorong Kurau. Straits Food Company really doesn’t differ all too much other than its moniker. The food was average at best, with another run of the mill Pernakan Menu with classics such as Nyonya Laksa, Pai tee and Ayam Kunyit. It’s a decent place to pop by for a quick meal at a reasonable price but was never going to send anyone into a frenzy