Limapulo

Kuala Lumpur


Its tag line is 'baba can cook', the baba being genial Uncle John who is often found greeting guests at this atmospheric and justly popular restaurant. Sadly, not all staff are as welcoming. The Nonya-style cooking is very homely, however, with dishes such as ayam pong teh (chicken with fermented prawn paste). The set lunches are good value.

Note last food orders in the evening are at 8.45pm.


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