2026 Guide
Tofu, bitter gourd, chillies and aubergine stuffed with fish paste, served in clear soup or with sweet sauce. Ampang is the legend.
Updated October 2026 ยท 10 spots ยท 4 states
โก Quick answer
The best Yong Tau Foo in Malaysia for 2026 is Foong Foong Yong Tau Foo (Ampang, Selangor), followed by Ampang Homeland Yong Tau Foo (Ampang) and Yuan Kie Kopitiam (Bentong). All picks are non-halal.
๐ก Pro tip: The stuffed chilli and bitter gourd show off a stall's fish paste best.
Kampung Baru Ampang, Ampang, Selangor
Order: Fish-paste stuffed red chillies, fried and steamed Hakka yong tau foo
Ampang's yong tau foo benchmark since 1974, still in the old kampung where the style was born. Rustic, generous Hakka pieces โ the stuffed chillies are non-negotiable.
Kampung Baru Ampang, Ampang, Selangor
Order: Ampang-style yong tau foo pieces with chilli and sweet sauce
Foong Foong's next-door neighbour on Jalan Merdeka and a long-standing Ampang favourite in its own right. Open long hours, so it's the easy pick when the queues elsewhere are brutal.
Jalan Chui Yin, Bentong, Pahang
Order: Stuffed tofu puff, brinjal and okra yong tau foo
Bentong is famous for its tofu, and this old kopitiam is where locals get their yong tau foo โ cheap, fresh, generously stuffed. The wantan mee stall here sells out before lunch too.
Segambut, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
Order: Handmade stuffed tofu, bitter gourd and fu chuk
North KL's yong tau foo institution, where families have been queuing for pieces for years. Bouncy fish paste and a proper home-style spread.
Kampung Pandan, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
Order: Fried yong tau foo pieces with chilli sauce
A neighbourhood legend tucked into Kampung Pandan's residential lanes. Crisp fried pieces and a punchy chilli dip keep the regulars coming.
Taman Dato Ahmad Razali, Ampang, Selangor
Order: Ampang-style pieces with curry or assam laksa
An Ampang crowd-pleaser that pairs its yong tau foo with laksa and curry, the way Ampang likes it. Long opening hours make it a dependable fallback.
Order: Hakka stuffed tofu, dumplings and ngiu chap
Kudat's famous signless tofu shop โ ask anyone in town for 'the tofu place' and they'll point the way. Hakka-style stuffed tofu and dumplings made fresh, plus a good beef soup on the side.
Jalan Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
Order: Smooth fish-paste yong tow foo in clear soup
A Jalan Ipoh stalwart prized for smooth, well-seasoned fish paste. Good for both lunch and dinner โ rare for a yong tau foo shop.
Order: Ipoh-style yong tau foo with chee cheong fun and curry
Ipoh-style yong liew in the heart of SS2, best eaten alongside a plate of sweet-sauced chee cheong fun. Cheap per piece and open all day.
Bandar Menjalara, Kepong, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
Order: Hakka yong tau foo with soup or noodles
Kepong's well-loved yong tau foo spot, busy with families at weekends. Freshly fried pieces and an easy, airy shop.
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Kampung Baru Ampang, Ampang, Selangor
Order: Fish-paste stuffed red chillies, fried and steamed Hakka yong tau foo
Ampang's yong tau foo benchmark since 1974, still in the old kampung where the style was born. Rustic, generous Hakka pieces โ the stuffed chillies are non-negotiable.
Kampung Baru Ampang, Ampang, Selangor
Order: Ampang-style yong tau foo pieces with chilli and sweet sauce
Foong Foong's next-door neighbour on Jalan Merdeka and a long-standing Ampang favourite in its own right. Open long hours, so it's the easy pick when the queues elsewhere are brutal.
Taman Dato Ahmad Razali, Ampang, Selangor
Order: Ampang-style pieces with curry or assam laksa
An Ampang crowd-pleaser that pairs its yong tau foo with laksa and curry, the way Ampang likes it. Long opening hours make it a dependable fallback.
Order: Ipoh-style yong tau foo with chee cheong fun and curry
Ipoh-style yong liew in the heart of SS2, best eaten alongside a plate of sweet-sauced chee cheong fun. Cheap per piece and open all day.
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Jalan Chui Yin, Bentong, Pahang
Order: Stuffed tofu puff, brinjal and okra yong tau foo
Bentong is famous for its tofu, and this old kopitiam is where locals get their yong tau foo โ cheap, fresh, generously stuffed. The wantan mee stall here sells out before lunch too.
No spots match this halal filter here. Switch to All to see everything.
Segambut, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
Order: Handmade stuffed tofu, bitter gourd and fu chuk
North KL's yong tau foo institution, where families have been queuing for pieces for years. Bouncy fish paste and a proper home-style spread.
Kampung Pandan, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
Order: Fried yong tau foo pieces with chilli sauce
A neighbourhood legend tucked into Kampung Pandan's residential lanes. Crisp fried pieces and a punchy chilli dip keep the regulars coming.
Jalan Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
Order: Smooth fish-paste yong tow foo in clear soup
A Jalan Ipoh stalwart prized for smooth, well-seasoned fish paste. Good for both lunch and dinner โ rare for a yong tau foo shop.
Bandar Menjalara, Kepong, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
Order: Hakka yong tau foo with soup or noodles
Kepong's well-loved yong tau foo spot, busy with families at weekends. Freshly fried pieces and an easy, airy shop.
No spots match this halal filter here. Switch to All to see everything.
Order: Hakka stuffed tofu, dumplings and ngiu chap
Kudat's famous signless tofu shop โ ask anyone in town for 'the tofu place' and they'll point the way. Hakka-style stuffed tofu and dumplings made fresh, plus a good beef soup on the side.
No spots match this halal filter here. Switch to All to see everything.
The best Yong Tau Foo in Malaysia for 2026 is Foong Foong Yong Tau Foo (Ampang), followed by Ampang Homeland Yong Tau Foo (Ampang) and Yuan Kie Kopitiam (Bentong).
Tofu, bitter gourd, chillies and aubergine stuffed with fish paste, served in clear soup or with sweet sauce. Ampang is the legend.
All 10 spots on our Yong Tau Foo list are non-halal (they typically use pork or lard).
Foong Foong Yong Tau Foo (Kampung Baru Ampang, Ampang) is our top Yong Tau Foo pick in Selangor.
Yuan Kie Kopitiam (Jalan Chui Yin, Bentong) is our top Yong Tau Foo pick in Pahang.
Segambut Yong Tau Foo (Segambut, Kuala Lumpur) is our top Yong Tau Foo pick in Kuala Lumpur.
Kedai Taufu Kudat (Kudat Town, Kudat) is our top Yong Tau Foo pick in Sabah.
The stuffed chilli and bitter gourd show off a stall's fish paste best.