
Food has a way of travelling with people. Recipes cross state lines in suitcases, in memories and, now and then, in the form of a whole restaurant concept. Port Asam Pedas by SANG is one such story: a specialty asam pedas restaurant that began in Danga Bay, Johor Bahru, and now has an outlet at Ombak KLCC in Kuala Lumpur city centre.
Where it began
The concept took shape in Danga Bay as part of the Sang Group. The idea behind it is clear: treat asam pedas as the Malaysian heritage dish it is, and bring that traditional cooking to the modern table. Rather than a long menu with a little of everything, the focus rests on one signature, the Asam Pedas Claypot.
That claypot pairs red snapper (ikan merah) with a sour, spicy gravy blended from chillies, tamarind and aromatic herbs, and it reaches the table sizzling. Behind the recipe is Sang Group’s five-star Executive Head Chef. The tagline, “Authentic Spicy and Sour Perfection”, sums up what the kitchen is aiming for, and it is the same promise whether you are eating by the water in JB or a few floors above a KL street.
What the move means for KL diners
For people in the capital, having the JB concept close by changes a few practical things. There is no need for a trip south to taste it. Anyone searching for asam pedas Kuala Lumpur can now find this particular claypot in the city centre, on the Third Floor of Plaza Ombak KLCC. If your search reads asam pedas claypot near me, the sizzling pot is exactly what you will get.
The location suits everyday routines. Persiaran KLCC MRT station on the Putrajaya Line is about two minutes away on foot, the Petronas Twin Towers roughly ten, and covered walkways link it from the Suria KLCC and KLCC Park side. There are around 450 basement parking bays for those who drive. Nearby office workers can treat it as a lunch option, and opening hours of 10am to 10pm, Monday to Sunday, leave plenty of space for dinner too.
A few questions KL diners might have:
- Is it the same concept as in JB? Yes, the Ombak KLCC outlet brings the Johor Bahru concept to Kuala Lumpur, with the claypot at its centre.
- What goes well with it? Kangkung Belacan, Sambal Petai Udang, rice and Watermelon Juice are among the items you can pair with it.
- Where exactly is it? Lot 3-08, Level 3, Plaza Ombak KLCC.
A familiar dish at a new address
Asam pedas is cooked differently from one household to the next, and that variety is part of its charm. Bringing a Johor Bahru take on the dish into Kuala Lumpur simply adds another voice to the conversation. For a diner typing kedai asam pedas near me around KLCC, it means one more option rooted in a specific kitchen tradition. Whatever words you use, kedai makan asam pedas near me included, the destination is the same Third Floor lot.
The road from Danga Bay to Persiaran KLCC is a long one, but for KL diners the outcome is simple: a taste of the south, served a short walk from the office.
Visit Port Asam Pedas by SANG at Ombak KLCC
Business Name: Port Asam Pedas by SANG, Ombak KLCC
Address: Lot 3-08, Third Floor, Plaza Ombak KLCC, 20, Persiaran KLCC, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Phone: 019-707 7556
Hours: Monday to Sunday, 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Website: https://sanggroup.com.my/en/our-brand/port-asam-pedas-by-sang
Email: info@sanggroup.com.my



