Best food in Setapak: Part 4

I have stopped blogging for two weeks because MCO has disrupted my plans to visit few more nice restaurants in Setapak. I was planning to take some pictures so I could share more at my blog, but now I can only duduk diam-diam kat rumah. Yesterday, I decided to clear my phone storage and deleted unwanted photos, then I discovered some photos taken previously which are suitable to be used for blogging!

Hence, the lazy girl is here to continue writing.

6. Uncle Stinky Tofu@Desa Setapak/Uncle 臭豆腐

Not a big fan of stinky tofu because I don't like the strong odor emitting from the fermented tofu, but this stall has changed my view of this "smelly" street food. Without a brick-and-mortar store, Uncle Stinky Tofu is merely a motor booth in Desa Setapak which have operated since 2002 (means around 18 years if I do the Maths correctly). I couldn't recall any signboard shown at his booth, so it is named "Uncle Stinky Tofu" because it is sold by an old uncle. 

The stall is located 5 to 10 minutes walking distance from LRT Wangsa Maju. Since it is a mobile stall, the exact location might change from time to time, but I believe the heavy smell of stinky tofu would draw you to the stall. Besides, there is always a long queue before uncle begins to fry the tofu. The queue could be a useful guide too. I have once visited the shop in a rainy day before 10 pm, but I am not the first customer! I heard that sometimes uncle would decide to not open his stall if it rains heavily, so you really need to try your luck sometimes! Besides, it is ridiculously difficult to find a parking at Wangsa Maju area. I'm gonna wish you luck here hehe.

Although you need to queue, the waiting time for the food to be served is reasonable. Uncle has an amazing memory power to remember who reach first and the amount of stinky food ordered. The stinky tofu sold is served hot and fresh, and the smell makes it appetizing after adding chili sauce on it. Uncle said the fermented source is natto and the chili sauce is imported from Taiwan, which explains the unique smell of his stinky tofu. It also comes with cabbage, which serves perfectly with the tofu! The cabbage might be sold out if you visit the stall at late midnight. 

The famous stinky tofu stall is just a motor booth

Best stinky tofu in town!

The stinky, watery and spicy stinky tofu would serve as the best supper if you stay around Setapak area. Can't wait to visit the stall again after MCO!

Address:

41, Jalan 1/27b,

Desa Setapak,

53300 Kuala Lumpur.

Business Hours:

2200 - 0000 everyday