This is the queue-worthy dish that keeps customers coming back. The curry broth is made fresh daily with aromatic spices that build slowly rather than hit immediately. The toppings are generous—char siew (roasted pork), cockles, fried tofu puffs and fresh vegetables. You pick your noodle type: yellow mee (egg noodles), vermicelli, kway teow (flat rice noodles), or wonton noodles, all springy and well-cooked.
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Choose yellow mee (egg noodles)—that's the most popular option and the stall cooks it best.
Expect a 20-30 minute wait at peak hours (noon-1:30pm). Go before 11:30am or after 1:30pm to avoid the queue.
Half-size serving for lighter appetites or those sharing.
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Small portion is still reasonably sized—perfect if eating solo and want to try multiple dishes.
Flat rice noodles in the curry broth—a substantial and hearty option.
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Kway teow is filling and substantial—good choice if want something hearty on a small budget.
The vermicelli option is silkier than egg noodles and soaks up the curry broth differently. Some prefer this for a lighter mouthfeel, though egg noodles are more traditional.
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Vermicelli is good if you want a lighter feel. The curry broth still clings to it well despite the delicate texture.
Springy wonton egg noodles in the curry broth with wonton dumplings included.
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The wonton noodles version is slightly pricier but comes with wonton dumplings—worth the extra 70 cents.
Located in Chow Kit, Restaurant Kum Chuan (also spelled Kedai Kopi Kum Chuan) is famous for its curry mee that draws crowds eager to wait in long queues. During lunch hours, wait times can stretch to 30 minutes as the stall struggles to keep up with demand. The curry broth is made fresh daily with aromatic spices, and the noodle selection is diverse—customers can choose yellow mee, vermicelli, kway teow, or wonton noodles. The stall is known for running out of curry mee by noon on busy days, testament to its consistent popularity among Chow Kit residents and office workers.
This is a simple kopitiam (coffee shop) with communal seating. It's a no-frills operation—order at the counter and find a seat.
Monday-Wednesday: lunch only (11:30am-3pm). Thursday-Saturday: 11:30am-3pm and 5:30-9pm. Closed Sundays. Peak is always noon-1:30pm.
They often run out of curry mee by noon on busy days—arrive early or you'll miss out entirely. The queue waiting time of up to 30 minutes is testament to the demand.
Curry mee at under RM6 is one of KL's best-value meals. Add drinks or sides if hungry, but the mee alone is plenty.
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