If you think that Chinese food can’t be halal and tastes amazing at the same time, that’s where you’re wrong! It can be difficult to find good Chinese restaurants sometimes, let alone halal ones, so we’ve rounded up some of the best in Klang Valley just for you.
Find out where you can get fried water lily bulbs and lotus, salted egg yolk softshell crabs, or even tender mutton satay from these 100% pork-free Chinese kitchens.
Homst
Founded by Yusoff Lau Abdullah, Homst is a Chinese Muslim restaurant chain that has taken off with success in the Klang Valley, having branches in TTDI, Bangi, Shah Alam, Kajang, andKota Damansara.
We dropped by their Shah Alam restaurant recently, located just behind Tesco Extra. The restaurant fills up pretty quickly during dinnertime and you may even find a queue, so we suggest heading there early!
One of their must-try dishes is the salted egg yolk softshell crabs (RM22). With crispy batter, salted yolks, fresh crabs, curry leaves, and chopped chilli padi, there’s no difference between having this dish here or at a regular Chinese restaurant.
A must-have for all crab lovers
For dessert, don’t miss out on their Chinese pancakes! The crispy pastry and sweet lotus paste were made just right.
These crispy lotus pancakes were done surprisingly well
Find out where you can get fried water lily bulbs and lotus, salted egg yolk softshell crabs, or even tender mutton satay from these 100% pork-free Chinese kitchens.
Homst
Founded by Yusoff Lau Abdullah, Homst is a Chinese Muslim restaurant chain that has taken off with success in the Klang Valley, having branches in TTDI, Bangi, Shah Alam, Kajang, andKota Damansara.
We dropped by their Shah Alam restaurant recently, located just behind Tesco Extra. The restaurant fills up pretty quickly during dinnertime and you may even find a queue, so we suggest heading there early!
One of their must-try dishes is the salted egg yolk softshell crabs (RM22). With crispy batter, salted yolks, fresh crabs, curry leaves, and chopped chilli padi, there’s no difference between having this dish here or at a regular Chinese restaurant.
A must-have for all crab lovers
For dessert, don’t miss out on their Chinese pancakes! The crispy pastry and sweet lotus paste were made just right.
These crispy lotus pancakes were done surprisingly well
Dong Yi Shun
With 13 restaurants under their belt spanning across northern China itself, Dong Yi Shun has since arrived in Malaysia at two locations, Kelana Jaya and The Encorp Strand in Damansara, specialising in northern Chinese Muslim cuisine.
Their menu incorporates beef into more dishes than any other meat, but our favourite is the Shanghai beef fried dumpling (RM8.80), with crunchy, crispy edges and a juicy filling.
The tender mutton satay was extremely flavourful, while the dumplings remained juicy
We also highly recommend Dong Yi Shun’s mutton satay (RM2/piece), which has since become a famous street snack in China!
In terms of seafood, the garoupa fish with pine nuts (RM25) was the best - with a deep-fried crust, it made a wonderful combination with the spicy, sweet, and sour sauce.
The pine nuts went well with the garoupa
With 13 restaurants under their belt spanning across northern China itself, Dong Yi Shun has since arrived in Malaysia at two locations, Kelana Jaya and The Encorp Strand in Damansara, specialising in northern Chinese Muslim cuisine.
Their menu incorporates beef into more dishes than any other meat, but our favourite is the Shanghai beef fried dumpling (RM8.80), with crunchy, crispy edges and a juicy filling.
The tender mutton satay was extremely flavourful, while the dumplings remained juicy
We also highly recommend Dong Yi Shun’s mutton satay (RM2/piece), which has since become a famous street snack in China!
In terms of seafood, the garoupa fish with pine nuts (RM25) was the best - with a deep-fried crust, it made a wonderful combination with the spicy, sweet, and sour sauce.
The pine nuts went well with the garoupa
Mohammad Chow
Mohammad Chow is a great place to go for halal Chinese food, offering a range of tai chow dishes and also quick, one-plate meals like Hokkien noodles or fried rice.
The chicken buttermilk (RM18) is a go-to dish for those who love rich, thick, and creamy sauces. The cili padi gave the dish a slight punch, but we loved it.
We’d order this just for the sauce
The Marmite prawns (RM36) were very good as well, with the marinade bringing out the sweetness of the prawns.
For vegetables, the Hong Kong kailan with salted fish (RM16) is a must-try, made with good quality salted fish and crunchy fresh kalian.
So glad we found a place that uses top-notch salted fish!
If you’re still game for dessert afterwards, we suggest the durian crepes (RM15 for four pieces) with creamy durian filling!
Mohammad Chow is a great place to go for halal Chinese food, offering a range of tai chow dishes and also quick, one-plate meals like Hokkien noodles or fried rice.
The chicken buttermilk (RM18) is a go-to dish for those who love rich, thick, and creamy sauces. The cili padi gave the dish a slight punch, but we loved it.
We’d order this just for the sauce
The Marmite prawns (RM36) were very good as well, with the marinade bringing out the sweetness of the prawns.
For vegetables, the Hong Kong kailan with salted fish (RM16) is a must-try, made with good quality salted fish and crunchy fresh kalian.
So glad we found a place that uses top-notch salted fish!
If you’re still game for dessert afterwards, we suggest the durian crepes (RM15 for four pieces) with creamy durian filling!
Bei Ping
Christened with Beijing’s former capital name, Bei Ping, this halal Chinese restaurant in Shah Alam is extremely popular for its Muslim-friendly fare.
Trial and error have shown us what to order here, but the ostrich curry (RM22) has remained our favourite, with tender meat and fragrant sauce, eaten with a side of mantau.
We just couldn’t stop raving about how good this was
Their superior soy and ginger sea grouper (RM11 per 100 grams) was incredibly fresh, while their water lily with lotus (RM18) dish is a must-try for an unusual yet tasty vegetable dish with lotus root, sugar snaps, carrots, and lily bulbs!
Who would have thought that this combination would taste so good?
Their sweet and sour chicken (RM13) was above average as well, proof that taking pork out of the equation does not always damage the dish
Christened with Beijing’s former capital name, Bei Ping, this halal Chinese restaurant in Shah Alam is extremely popular for its Muslim-friendly fare.
Trial and error have shown us what to order here, but the ostrich curry (RM22) has remained our favourite, with tender meat and fragrant sauce, eaten with a side of mantau.
We just couldn’t stop raving about how good this was
Their superior soy and ginger sea grouper (RM11 per 100 grams) was incredibly fresh, while their water lily with lotus (RM18) dish is a must-try for an unusual yet tasty vegetable dish with lotus root, sugar snaps, carrots, and lily bulbs!
Who would have thought that this combination would taste so good?
Their sweet and sour chicken (RM13) was above average as well, proof that taking pork out of the equation does not always damage the dish
Sharin Low Grand
There are plenty of restaurants under Hj. Sharin Low, but the establishment at the Chinese Chamber of Commerce has made a name for itself on Jalan Ampang.
With traditional wooden interiors and marble top furniture, Sharin Low Grand brings its diners back to a time long past. The restaurant is quite popular with the crowds even until its closing time at 11pm. Their menu is extensive, though don’t expect them to have cod on hand at any given time.
One of our favourite dishes was the black pepper beef (RM22), which was soft enough to be mistaken for ostrich and had a good balance of sauce and marinade that wasn’t too overpowering.
The beef slices were tender and juicy
Their kung po chicken (RM18) was a little chewy, but luckily their fish paste taufu (RM15) and sei dai tin wong (stir-fried vegetable mix, RM10) would be passable even for a regular non-halal restaurant.
A great filler for your meal
There are plenty of restaurants under Hj. Sharin Low, but the establishment at the Chinese Chamber of Commerce has made a name for itself on Jalan Ampang.
With traditional wooden interiors and marble top furniture, Sharin Low Grand brings its diners back to a time long past. The restaurant is quite popular with the crowds even until its closing time at 11pm. Their menu is extensive, though don’t expect them to have cod on hand at any given time.
One of our favourite dishes was the black pepper beef (RM22), which was soft enough to be mistaken for ostrich and had a good balance of sauce and marinade that wasn’t too overpowering.
The beef slices were tender and juicy
Their kung po chicken (RM18) was a little chewy, but luckily their fish paste taufu (RM15) and sei dai tin wong (stir-fried vegetable mix, RM10) would be passable even for a regular non-halal restaurant.
A great filler for your meal
Source: Hungrygowhere.com
By Megan Desiree Leong
26 June 2015
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