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2026 Guide

Best Food in Putrajaya (2026)

The administrative capital with lakeside dining.

Updated October 2026 · 5 spots · 1 city

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The must-eat spots in Putrajaya are Jom Amigo Steamboat (Steamboat & Hotpot, Putrajaya), Mohd Chan Chinese Muslim Restaurant (Char Kuey Teow, Putrajaya) and Nelayan Kitchen (Patin Tempoyak, Putrajaya).

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🍲 Steamboat & Hotpot in Putrajaya

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Jom Amigo Steamboat

IOI City Mall, Putrajaya, Putrajaya

☪︎ Muslim-friendlyRM48–RM88

pork-freebuffetmall locationsatay celup broth

Order: Eight soup bases including satay celup and mala

A pork-free buffet hotpot with a local twist: satay celup broth sits alongside mala and tom yam. Handy for families in the Putrajaya–Sepang belt.

🔥 Char Kuey Teow in Putrajaya

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Mohd Chan Chinese Muslim Restaurant

Presint 15, Putrajaya, Putrajaya

☪︎ HalalRM12–RM30

Order: Halal Chinese wok dishes – kuey teow goreng, hor fun

Putrajaya's most-reviewed eatery (thousands of near-perfect reviews), cooking halal Chinese-Muslim wok dishes with real wok hei – fried kuey teow and hor fun for those who can't do pork.

🐟 Patin Tempoyak in Putrajaya

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Nelayan Kitchen

Presint 8 (Ayer@8), Putrajaya, Putrajaya

☪︎ Muslim-friendlyRM20–RM45

Order: Ikan patin masak tempoyak and fish head curry

Patin tempoyak and fish head curry with lake views at Ayer@8 – Putrajaya's best bet for a proper Pahang-style patin without the drive to Temerloh.

🫓 Roti Canai in Putrajaya

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Medan Selera Presint 9

Presint 9, Putrajaya, Putrajaya

☪︎ Muslim-friendlyRM5–RM15

Order: Roti canai, nasi lemak and teh tarik

Putrajaya's busiest open-air food court, where civil servants fuel up on roti canai, nasi lemak and teh tarik from 20-odd stalls. Nearly 4,000 Google reviews say it's the city's real canteen.

🍚 Nasi Lemak in Putrajaya

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Nasi Lemak Romlah

Presint 8, Putrajaya, Putrajaya

☪︎ Muslim-friendlyRM8–RM18

Order: Nasi lemak with sweet sambal and ayam goreng

A popular Putrajaya nasi lemak stall in the Presint 8 food court with a sweet-leaning sambal and fried chicken; queues at peak hours.

FAQ

What food is Putrajaya famous for?

The administrative capital with lakeside dining. Our guide lists 5 top spots in Putrajaya across 5 dishes: Steamboat & Hotpot, Char Kuey Teow, Patin Tempoyak, Roti Canai and Nasi Lemak.

What is the best restaurant to try in Putrajaya?

Start with Jom Amigo Steamboat in Putrajaya for Steamboat & Hotpot — rated Worth the Detour.

Where is the best halal food in Putrajaya?

Top halal picks in Putrajaya: Jom Amigo Steamboat (Steamboat & Hotpot), Mohd Chan Chinese Muslim Restaurant (Char Kuey Teow), Nelayan Kitchen (Patin Tempoyak) and Medan Selera Presint 9 (Roti Canai).

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