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Best Cockles Dishes in Kuala Lumpur
5 restaurants compared
Price range: MYR4.00 – MYR9.50
Top 5 Cockles Dishes in Kuala Lumpur (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 5 restaurants:
- Char Kway Teow with Cockles at Lee Char Kway Teow, MYR9.50 (Damansara Uptown)
- Curry Laksa with Cockles at Madras Lane Curry Laksa, MYR9.50 (Chinatown)
- Sambal Kerang at Nasi Lemak Burung Hantu, MYR5.00 (Bangsar)
- Sambal Kerang at Nasi Lemak Tanglin, MYR5.00 (Kerinchi)
- Sambal Kerang at Nasi Lemak Antarabangsa, MYR4.00 (Kampung Baru)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 5 Cockles Dishes
#1
Char Kway Teow with Cockles
Lee Char Kway TeowDamansara Uptown·$
MYR9.50
Extra-generous cockles in their natural shells, wok-fried with the standard noodle and ingredient mix.
Tip: Cockles are a signature element here—they stay plump from the high-heat wok work. Order this version if you love shellfish.
#2
Curry Laksa with Cockles
Madras Lane Curry LaksaChinatown·$
MYR9.50
Extra-generous cockles in the standard laksa for seafood lovers.
Tip: The cockles are fresh and plump—order this version if you love shellfish.
#3
Sambal Kerang
Nasi Lemak Burung HantuBangsar·$
MYR5.00
Cockles in sambal — a light protein side that can be added to any nasi lemak.
Tip: Add kerang to your telur mata nasi lemak for extra protein without going full heavy — you get variety and substance without the heaviness of chicken or beef.
#4
Sambal Kerang
Nasi Lemak TanglinKerinchi·$
MYR5.00
Cockles in a spiced sambal — a lighter protein option.
Tip: The kerang portions are modest — this is a good choice if you want variety without heaviness, but consider ordering two sides if you have a bigger appetite.
#5
Sambal Kerang
Nasi Lemak AntarabangsaKampung Baru·$
MYR4.00
Cockles in sambal — a lighter protein side.
Tip: Order kerang if you want a protein side that's lighter than chicken or squid — it's modest in portion but flavorful.