While eating clean is best done at home, it is also possible to eat out at restaurants that use minimal MSG and oil, lots of vegetables, vegan protein, hearty salads and detoxifying recipes. We have compiled a list of places for healthy eating which you should check out in Klang Valley:
1. Obahnmi
Can’t imagine eating clean without pork? Think again. Refresh your tastebuds with stellar Vietnamese sandwiches, or Bahn Mi, which serves up hearty baguettes filled with signature ingredients like lemongrass, pork, pork pate, pickled radish, carrots, spicy sauces and cilantro. The freshly baked baguettes are addictively crispy on the outside and effortlessly fluffy on the inside.
Address: (Damansara Uptown) 33, Jalan SS 21/56b, Damansara Utama, (1Utama), LG 328, New Wing
Price range: Food – RM5 onwards, drinks – RM3 onwards
2. The Ganga Café
Tastebuds in need of a rest from all the Chinese food? Delight your palate with wholesome South Indian vegetarian fare at The Ganga Café that cuts down on MSG and artificial colouring. The menu consists of salads and vegetables, brown rice, biryani, chapattis, detoxifying drinks, and protein-rich vegan side dishes made from chickpeas, spinach, tofu, lentils and beans. We highly recommend a visit to their Sunday Brunch from 10am to 3pm, priced at RM16 per person.
Address: 19 Lorong Kurau, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Price range: Food – RM2 onwards, drinks – RM1.50 onwards
3. The Salad Bar
If you’re going carb-free, within the vicinity of Ohbahnmi is another healthy option, The Salad Bar. This eatery might even change your mind about salads being meagre and boring! Choose from the fibre-rich a la carte menu, consisting of balanced protein, healthy fats and superfood toppings, or better yet, build your own salad bowl!
Address: (Ara Damansara) No.1, Jalan PJU 1A/48, PJU 1A Ara Damansara Petaling Jaya 47301, (Damansara Uptown) No. 41, Jalan SS21/60 Damansara Utama Petaling Jaya 47400
Price range: Salads start from RM8.90, juices start from RM5.90
4. Ko Hyang Country Delights
Not ready to give up your meat and rice? We have a solution: Korean cuisine. Ko Hyung Country Delights serves a delicious and wholesome meal Bi Bim Bap, a heaping serving of fresh and pickled vegetables like carrots, cucumber, radish, seaweed, onions, a side of mince meat and brown rice topped with an egg. Combine all ingredients together and enjoy the mind-blowing flavours sans guilt!
Address: (The Gardens Mid Valley City) LG K-05, Lower Ground Floor, (1 Utama Shopping Mall) LG116, Lower Ground Floor
Price range: Bi Bim Bap starts from RM18.90
5. Awesome Canteen
(Closet) hipsters out there, you need not forgo trendy cafes, but ditch the cake and pasta if you want to fit your skinnies again. We love the industrial/preppy vibe of Awesome Canteen, but most of all, the paleo corner of their menu. Try their gluten-free (wheat-free) and low carb paleo burger, made of grilled Portobello mushroom buns encasing a thick juicy meat patty a melted cheese, sweet potato wedges, salad, scrambled egg and spicy guacamole.
Address: 19, Jalan 20/13, Taman Paramount, 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Price range: Paleo burgers start from RM19.90
6. Simple Life
Leave it to Simple Life to make your transition to organic and vegetarian a smooth one. There’s no giving up your old favourites, only that they come in healthier renditions. Nasi lemak is made from extra virgin coconut oil, carrot and cabbage sambal, noodle dishes like laksa and mee sua served with a base of brown rice / millet noodles and lots of veggies, tofu, mushrooms, and last but not least, a hearty, detoxifying lei cha.
Address: (The Gardens, Mid Valley) G-232A, Lower Ground Floor, (Lot 10) S12 & S 31, 2nd Floor, (Paradigm Mall) Lot LG29, Level LG
Price range: Food starts from RM8.40
7. Purple Cane
Tea is a rich source of antioxidants, reduces diseases, boosts immunity and prevents cancer. Purple Cane cooks their dishes with tea leaves, using less oil, salt and seasoning to allow the light, tasty and mellow tea-infused flavours to pull through. Even better, these dishes are traditional Chinese favourites, like braised bean curd, Peking duck, abalone mushroom stir-fry and chicken boxing.
Address: Lot LG206, Lower Ground Floor, The Gardens, Mid Valley City
Price range: Food prices start from RM12
