Satay (Grilled Skewered Meat)

Satay is absolutely a good option when you want great food. Here in KL, their skewered pork, chicken or beef are well-seasoned with turmeric powder and comes with a sweet and spicy peanut sauce that makes it more palatable.

What to expect from a no-frills food such as this? Just some succulent, chunky meat with a sweet-salty flavor that can be eaten on its own or with mounds of rice. It is a filling snack or a great viand that you can easily get anywhere in Kuala Lumpur.

Here are the best places to enjoy satay in Kuala Lumpur, at very reasonable prices, too.

• PAK DIN SATAY GOMBAK
  For one of the best satay in Kuala Lumpur
  What to order: Chicken satay, Beef satay, Lamb satay
  Price range: RM0.80 ($0.19) chicken, RM0.90 ($0.22) beef, RM1.40 ($0.24) lamb
  When: 18:00 - 23:30 daily, closed on alternate Sundays
  Where: 121, Jalan Gombak, Gombak Setia, 53000, Kuala Lumpur
• RESTAURANT QUEEN'S
  For a large array of food that aptly deserves two thumbs up
  What to order: Satay, Steamed fish head, Mee goreng, Tom yam noodles
  Price range: RM10 per person ($2.40)
  When: 10:00 - 00:00 daily
  Where: 74-96 Jalan Peel, Taman Maluri, Kuala Lumpur
• SATAY STATION
  For juicy and huge servings of satay
  What to order: Pork satay, Beef satay, Mee robus bonda
  Price range: RM2 to RM10 ($0.48 to $2.40)
  When: 17:00 - 02:00 daily
  Where: 55, Jalan Pandan Kemajuan A, 55100, City Center, Kuala Lumpur