MakTok Nasi Melayu1974 is Sedap Giler
Nasi Melayu, Street Food
- Under RM20 per pax
Chiefeater William WL Loo arrived early at MakTok Nasi Melayu1974 to get ahead of the queue and did not regret his diligence


Koay Teow Th’ng, Chee Cheong Fun, Pork-Free
To many Penang Island natives, the name Pulau Tikus immediately conjures memories of busy mornings spent at the wet market either doing “marketing” or enjoying the street food delights in that area. So I was curious to check out Pulau Tikus Market Megah Rise Mall, hoping to find some of the market favourites in air conditioned comfort.
When they first opened, there were long queues. While there were no queues on our visit, the place was busy despite being early in the day. It’s clear that many are as nostalgic for Pulau Tikus hawker fare as I am.
I had the Koay Teow Th’ng (RM16.80), since it is the fist thing that you see when you past the shop. That’s their recommended dish. I found the dish lacking seasoning and flavour. I expected a strong hearty broth but what I got was a rather bland one. HOWEVER, all the ingredients they used in this dish was excellent. The koay teow was very smooth, The variety of fish balls that were in the bowl were delightfully tasty and springy.


Next up was the Yam Cake (RM5.20). While tasting decently of yam, the cake had an almost hard texture that some may find chewy. The Chee Cheong Fun (RM8.80) looked good but I felt it could have benefited from a bolder prawn paste flavour.

Chee Cheong Fun


But there was one thing I thoroughly enjoyed – their Kopi (RM4.20). The brew was aromatic and had a good blend of caffeine with condensed milk that complemented each other. And the best part was that it came with rusks for dipping! It transported me straight back to mornings spent at the wet market hawker stalls.

With some fine-tuning, they could truly capture the flavours Penang food lovers remember so fondly. I’ll be back to check on their progress.
Business Hours
Monday
10: 30 am – 10:00 pm
Tuesday to Sunday
10: 00 am – 10:00 pm
Hi there, I'm the Chiefeater AI at your service 🤗
Try the preset questions below or type in your own question. Ask me a detailed question and you'll get a more detailed answer!
Thinking...
By using this chatbot, you agree to our terms of service and privacy policy. Check with the outlet for correct pricing and information.
There are no reviews yet.
Nasi Melayu, Street Food
$$$$Chiefeater William WL Loo arrived early at MakTok Nasi Melayu1974 to get ahead of the queue and did not regret his diligence
Big Breakfast
$$$$Chiefeater VK was surprised to find a specialty bagel place, Kim's Bagels, in Bandar Puteri and decided to head over to try their food
Chinese New Year
$$$$Pullman KLCC invites you to enjoy their prosperity sets, curated for a truly grand celebration, this Chinese New Year
Korean
$$$$Chiefeater VK tried the Kimbap at Han Bun Sik Sunway Square as a taste test before he ordered anything else
Chinese New Year
$$$$Gather your loved ones and welcome the Year of the Horse with an unforgettable dining experience at Chynna Hilton Kuala Lumpur
Chinese New Year
$$$$Penang Marriott Hotel invites you to usher in the Year of Prosperity with a celebration of flavour and tradition with them
Nanyang Style, Mee Rebus
$$$$Chiefeater VK enjoyed the mee rebus at Hock Kee Kopitiam Sunway Square
Street Food
$$$$Chiefeater Jotaro Zen had a simple dinner of murtabak and Indian curry rice at Abadi Cafetaria TTDI
Chinese New Year
$$$$Celebrate the Year of the Horse with luxury and flavor at Crazy Crabs TTDI at RM1,588 for a table of 10 pax
Ask our foodie AI about food in KL, PJ, Penang and beyond!
Like “where got buffet in PJ”, “I want halal chicken rice in Puchong”, “mana boleh cari pizza di KL” or “最好的鸡排”