[Eat Nico] Keong Kee Herbal Soup (强记补品) in Pudu

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February 4, 2026
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This is a famous and delicious spot known for its herbal soup served in a coconut shell and its pork curry. Using actual coconut shells as bowls is such a quintessential tropical touch! This establishment has been around for over 40 years, and Eric (my husband) says he used to come here often when he was a kid.

A traditional Malaysian meal featuring coconut chicken soup served in a whole coconut alongside braised pork and stir-fried vegetables.

Woman with purple hair enjoying a coconut and Malaysian dishes at an outdoor hawker centre.

Yay!!! I had the chicken herbal soup. It’s a kind of herbal soup you don’t really get to eat much in Japan, but it’s super good for your body. Chinese Malaysians love drinking herbal soup.

A spread of Malaysian dishes including coconut chicken soup, braised pork, curry, and stir-fried vegetables on colorful plates.

A whole coconut filled with soup and chicken, served as a traditional Malaysian dish.

A bowl of rich, brown curry with chunks of meat and potatoes, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Here’s the pork and potato curry! It’s leaner than regular pork, and this curry is delicious and highly recommended. It’s not spicy, so it’s easy to eat.

Woman eating from a coconut at Shaw Parade outdoor hawker centre in Malaysia.

The soup served in coconut shells is a popular item, so it sells out quickly. Side dishes like vegetables also tend to run out if you arrive late. According to the shop owner, the coconut shell soup is usually gone by around 7 PM on weekends. It seems to last a little longer on weekdays, though.

They say they’ll hold it for you if you call, but please make a firm commitment to definitely go, under the assumption that the reservation will not be cancelled.

Street vendor preparing traditional Malaysian kueh in a bustling night market stall.

Traditional steamed dishes in ceramic cups inside a large metal steamer at a Malaysian street food stall.

In this way, the soup is prepared by steaming. The soup is served not only in coconut shells but also in ceramic bowls.

Diners enjoy a meal at a bustling open-air hawker centre at night, featuring red plastic stools and corrugated metal roofing.

A look inside the shop. It’s semi-outdoors, and it’s always bustling with local customers.

The food comes out incredibly fast—it’s ready just about 5 minutes after you place your order!

A bustling night food stall named Qiang Ji Bu Pin serving traditional soups in a Malaysian hawker center.

Store Name:

Keong Kee Herbal Soup (强记补品) in Pudu (right in front of Shaw Parade Pudu or the Mercure Kuala Lumpur Shaw Parade)

Contact: 03-2142 0304

Address:

Changkat Thambi Dollah, Imbi, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur

Parking:

It’s nearby, but (as of March 2021, RM4), the area is quite chaotic, so I recommend taking the train or using Grab.

Important Notes:

Pudu is a historic commercial hub, brimming with delicious hawker stalls and eateries. It’s conveniently located near the LRT Pudu station.

The surrounding area is undergoing rapid development, yet traditional shops remain nearby. I thought it was quite an impressive place for such a shop to exist.

[Eat Nico] Keong Kee Herbal Soup (强记补品) in Pudu

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