PopCorn Food Hall — Restaurant in Kuala Lumpur

In a mega mall like Mid Valley — which already feels like a supersized food court made up of countless stand-alone eateries — why would anyone need a dedicated food court to add to the already spoilt-for-choice food scene?

To many, especially shoppers with young and old in tow, food courts are a godsend.

When you're spoilt for choice and slightly befuddled, the one-stop convenience of a food court can solve many a headache. Everyone gets their own plate of food or cup of tea, yet still dines together in camaraderie at the same table.

Mid Valley has always had a food court — two, in fact, at one point. Until both were eventually closed. (Pro tip: make that three, if you count the "hidden, little-known" Medan Selera tucked between Mid Valley and The Gardens.)

So it was a pleasant surprise when one of the closed food courts reopened — this time in the location of another that had also shut down earlier.

Enter PopCorn Food Hall (non-halal) — same name, brand new look. Call it a relocation, if you like. You can’t miss it if you're heading toward Mr DIY Plus on the third floor.

The entire space has been revamped with a fresh look and feel — zesty colours, playful neon lights, and an all-round good vibe that makes it instantly inviting.

And it was that inviting charm that lured me and my wife, two joyful retirees, into this brand-new food hall. (Yes, they don’t call it a food court.)

With scores of food options teasing both our eyes and tastebuds, it took two full rounds before we finally decided on dinner: claypot curry fish head with rice (RM18.90).

From a stall that’s a branch of the somewhat famous Goon Wah XO Fish Head (Kuchai Lama), we got a generous serving of chopped fish head, mixed vegetables, fucuk (beancurd skin), and taupok (tofu puff, too bad — only one piece), all swimming in a flavourful curry packed not just with umami but with serious kick too. Bold, spicy kicks of the "make you sweat" kind. A boon or a bane, depending on your capsaicin tolerance.

Even as beads of sweat erupted on my scalp, I savoured every spoonful until I hit my heat threshold. My wife, with her higher spice tolerance, happily finished what I couldn’t.

There’s plenty more to try next time (refer to my photos). Yes, we’ll be back one of these days.

The food hall’s upkeep also deserves praise. During our visit, the cleaning staff were prompt and conscientious — spraying and wiping tables per SOP. The restroom (located within the food hall) is spacious and well-maintained. Kudos to the team!

Visited on 12-April-2025.

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I have always given high praise for this food court, particularly the Mixed Rice stall, until I encountered this short grumpy lady at the Mixed Rice stall.

I took 3 items (2 vege, 1 meat) which would have been Rm12.50 according to the price chart. It was also clearly written on the chart that a portion of meat or vegetable will be calculated by “ONE SPOON for each portion”. That’s what I did and I ensured that for each item I took was exactly one spoon ONLY.

When I got to the cashier, this lady started touching my food with a fork that she used to touch someone else’s food to “inspect” the portion of my food (UNHYGIENIC). She then proceeded to add a RM1.80, claiming that I have taken more than ONE SPOON of food. I questioned her as I said I only scooped ONE TIME from the bowl and thus should be considered one portion only. She then (very arrogantly) touched my food again saying that this is MORE than one portion.

This is clearly unreasonable and there’s no point arguing with people as such. Instead of the pre-determined and clearly stated price calculation method on the chart, it somehow became the “lady’s-determined” price chart. Her attitude was terrible as well. This has never occurred to me till today that I met this lady. Horrendous experience. Will never eat there again if I see her at the counter.

P/S. the food today was slightly salty and the lapcheong was really sweet that I could...

Totally took me by surprise at the nice and affordable non-halal food options here. I'd recommend 2 stalls, that I've came back a few times for. ELK lite Nasi Lemak Yum Rice by DF

Instructions: Find your food, order, get the beep machine to be called. At the same time, can order drinks, get the drinks, find a table.

For the Nasi Lemak, I'm only there for one thing. The Marinated Pork Belly, cooked with curry leaves with the kriuk kriuk. Omg it's so fragrant, and juicy. I mean, compared to a lot of pork ribs nasi lemak out there, those are much drier owing to the ribs meat. Nasi lemak, curry potato and luncheon meat, nothing to shout about.

For Yum Rice by DF, the soup is pretty yummy and addictive. My friend told me it's recommended on social media too, and it did not disappoint. The main attractions, which are the pork soup and taro rice are generally quite nice. But the letdown is that I still have yet to try their tomato soup. They kept telling me it's sold out, a few times dyeing dinner time. I'm like what.....

Anyway, love this space. Easy on my wallet, while having some satisfying comfy food in Midvalley.

Oh, avoid the pastries like egg tart....