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16 Kopitiams, Restaurants & Cafes In Taman Paramount And Sea Park

When you don't know what to eat.

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Disclaimer: Operating hours may differ slightly during this time.

1. Kong Sai Restaurant

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Kong Sai has been around for years and is famous for its steamed chicken rice. They have several outlets, including one in Taman Paramount.

The steamed chicken is tender, soaked in soy sauce, and garnished with coriander. It comes with a special ginger dipping sauce that's an added bonus.

They also have other tasty dishes worth trying like pepper soup and fresh bean sprouts.

Address:
39, Jalan 20/16, Taman Paramount,
46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Operating hours:
11.30am - 2.30pm, 5pm - 10pm (Daily)
Closed on Mondays.

2. Meng Kee Steam Soup 1960

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Located on the row of stalls opposite Kong Sai is this famous herbal soup stall that has also been around for years.

They have a variety of soups to pick from that are simple, homey, and perfect for when you're craving herbal soup.

Address:
Store 9, Jalan 20/16, Sea Park,
46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Operating hours:
3pm - 9pm (Daily)
Closed on Sundays.

3. Soong Kee Restaurant

If you've heard of the famous beef ball noodles in KL, they now also have a branch in Sea Park.

Their signature egg noodles come topped with dark minced beef and pork fermented in soy paste and other special herbs.

Address:
26, Jalan 21/12, Sea Park,
46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Operating hours:
11am - 3pm, 5pm - 11pm (Mondays to Saturdays)
9am - 2.30pm (Sundays)

4. New Wei Xiang Restaurant

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You can never really go wrong with a good plate of chap fan. New Wei Xiang serves a huge selection of homey dishes that are tasty and affordable. Total comfort food.

Address:
51, Jalan 21/19, Sea Park,
46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Operating hours:
10am - 9pm (Daily)

5. Washoku Japanese Restaurant

One of Washoku's latest outlets opened in Taman Paramount this year and has now become a great spot for PJ-ians who have a hankering for sushi.

Like most sushi restaurants, there are different coloured plates with prices that range between RM1.70 and RM4.70 each. They also have other Japanese dishes on their menu.

Address:
36, Jalan 21/1, Sea Park,
46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Operating hours:
12pm - 10pm (Mondays to Fridays)
11.30am - 10pm (Saturdays and Sundays)

6. The Ganga Café

The Ganga Cafe in Bangsar has been popular for awhile now. So it's great that they opened another outlet in PJ last year.

I'm not the biggest fan of vegetarian food but Ganga Cafe is definitely an exception. They serve flavourful Indian food, plus they have really good service.

Most of their dishes are tasty but if you don't know what to order, I'd recommend trying their Chana Bhatura and Pani Poori. The staff are also helpful with recommendations.

Address:

24, Jln 21/19, Sea Park,
46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Operating hours:
8am - 10pm (Mondays to Saturdays)
10am - 3pm (Sundays)

7. New Seaview Restaurant

Sometimes all you need is a good bowl of pork noodles to warm your tummy. New Seaview has a stall that serves yummy pork noodles. It's so good, you'll finish every last drop of soup. 

The chicken and duck rice at this hawker are also pretty good.

Address:
81-129, Jalan 20/7, Paramount Garden,
46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Operating hours:
7am - 4pm (Daily)

8. Thong Kee Cafe

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If you've lived in PJ long enough, you've probably heard of Thong Kee. They serve amazing kopitiam breakfasts like half-boiled eggs, wholemeal toast with kaya and butter, and cham.

They are so popular that finding a table on weekends may be difficult, but you can order on delivery apps like Grab and Foodpanda.

Address:

33, Jalan 21/1, Sea Park,
46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Operating hours:
7am - 4.30pm (Daily)

9. Fluffed Cafe & Dessert Bar

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Dessert lovers, you need to check out Fluffed in Taman Paramount for quality cakes and homemade ice cream. Their waffles are also a crowd favourite! So far, whatever I've had at the cafe has not let me down. 

Address:

55, Jalan 20/7, Taman Paramount,
46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Operating hours:
10am - 10pm (Tuesdays to Thursdays)
10am - 11pm (Fridays to Sundays) 
Closed on Mondays.

10. One Half x ilaika

Known to be one of the more popular coffee joints in PJ, One Half x ilaika's coffee brew tonic and coffee lemonade are refreshing, especially on a hot day. They also serve a variety of pastries.

While enjoying your coffee, you can browse through the store connected to the cafe, which sells curated Malaysian brands.

Address:

17, Jalan 20/13, Taman Paramount,
46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Operating hours:
8am - 11pm (Daily)

11. myBurgerLab & myPizzaLab

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Other than serving burgers, myBurgerLab in Sea Park has added frozen food to its menu, such as marinated chicken that's easy and quick to cook at home during this time.

If you're craving pizza, you should definitely try myPizzaLab's versions, like their Honey Truffle Bella, Pepperoni, and Cheese and Tomato flavours, among others.

Address:

14, Jalan 21/22, Sea Park,
46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
(myBurgerLab and myPizzaLab are located next to each other)

Operating hours:
11am - 9.30pm (Daily)

12. Boran

In need of a quick Thai food fix or a dose of cha-yen? Boran has an outlet in Sea Park serving a variety of yummy Thai dishes, from moo pat krapao (Thai basil minced pork with rice) to som tam (Thai mango salad).

Address:
25, Jalan 21/11a, Sea Park,
46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Operating hours:

11.30am - 2.30pm, 5.30pm - 9pm (Daily)

13. Shokudō Japanese Curry Rice

If you're a fan of Japanese curry, check out Shokudo in Taman Paramount. Reviews say they serve a good selection of Japanese curry katsu and have good ambience overall.

Address:
9, Jalan 20/13, Taman Paramount,
46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Operating hours:
12pm - 3pm, 6pm - 10pm (Tuesdays to Saturdays)
11.30am - 3pm, 6pm - 10pm (Sundays)
Closed on Mondays.

14. Awesome Canteen

Awesome Canteen offers a variety of pastas and paleo-friendly meals. They're on the slightly pricier side, with meals starting from RM25 onwards. But you'll find a good selection of food with decent portions.

Address:

19, Jalan 20/13, Taman Paramount,
46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Operating hours:
11am - 10pm (Daily)
Closed on Mondays.

15. Chipta 11A

This fine-dining restaurant offers a unique dining experience. It's not a typical omakase restaurant but it does have elements of Japanese dining. They serve what they call 'curated meals', some with a Malaysian twist.

It's a good place for celebrations, special dinners, or just a treat to yourself. The 'Curated Dining set' includes 10 to 12 dishes for RM300 per person.

Address:

11a, Jalan 20/16, Sea Park,
46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Operating hours:
12pm - 2.30pm, 6pm - 10pm (Daily)
Closed on Mondays.

16. Monster and Beer

Monster and Beer is a craft beer paradise in Taman Paramount, with a variety of imported craft beer, from tap to bottle.

If you're unsure of what to get, you can let the staff know what your taste preference is and they'll gladly help you pick a drink from their wall of bottles and cans. They also serve side dishes to pair with your beer.

Address:
11, Jalan 20/13, Taman Paramount,
46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Operating hours:
4pm - 10pm (Tuesdays to Fridays)
2pm - 10pm (Saturdays and Sundays)
Closed on Mondays.

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