MY · Selangor · 2.99°N 101.79°E

kajang

Go for the satay, stay for more satay. Malaysia's satay town.

Best time
Any time of year. Satay is best in the evening when the grills are going; Broga Hill needs a pre-dawn start.
How long
Half a day
Getting there
About 30–40 minutes' drive from KL. The MRT Kajang Line ends here, and the KTM Komuter stops at Kajang too.
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Dear group chat,Go for the satay, stay for more satay. Malaysia's satay town.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingKajangMY, Selangor
KLkajang
≈ 20 km from KL, as the crow flies
View of Kajang in Hulu Langat District, Selangor

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A busy town on the south-east edge of the Klang Valley, and the name every Malaysian links with satay. Kajang satay comes in bigger pieces than usual, with a thick, sweet peanut sauce. Pair it with a sunrise hike or a river dip nearby.

Makan

  1. Satay KajangChunky skewers with a thick peanut sauce. Haji Samuri is the name everyone knows.Map ↗
  2. Beyond chicken and beefSome satay places also do venison (rusa), rabbit and tripe.Map ↗
  3. Nasi impitCompressed rice cubes with cucumber and onion, the usual side for satay.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. A satay crawlHop between the town's satay restaurants and compare.Map ↗
  2. Broga HillA grassy hill near Semenyih, about 30 minutes away, popular for sunrise.Map ↗
  3. Sungai Tekala Recreational ForestSmall waterfalls and pools in the forest near Semenyih for a dip.Map ↗
  4. The old townPre-war shophouses in the town centre, with old kopitiams among them.Map ↗

Good to know

  • Do Broga at sunrise, then come down to Kajang for satay.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.