Taylor's University On-Campus Restaurant Recommendations

In the context of inflation, students at Taylor's University are increasingly paying attention to the criterion of "value for money" when choosing food on campus. Should they choose fast and cheap stalls? Or should they enjoy healthy meals with a comfortable environment and balanced nutrition? Our reporter visited many popular restaurants and stalls on campus and conducted actual tests from four dimensions: price, taste, nutrition, and environment, to bring you a real and practical campus food guide.

This list is based on the perspective of students, and the star rating reflects the cost-effectiveness and overall experience. The more stars, the more worth trying!

Seoul Korean Street Food (LG1-7)

Price:               ★★★☆☆

Taste:               ★★★★☆

Nutrition:         ★★★☆☆

Environment:  ★★★★☆

Photo Credits: Xiao Hongshu

Korean street food is diverse, flavorful, and reflects the country's rich culinary heritage. You're sure to encounter an array of tempting treats to tantalise your taste buds. Dishes such as kimchi fried rice, spicy chicken rice, and tom yum goong noodles are richly seasoned and authentic and are priced between RM12–18. It is a popular choice for many students, as its food caters to most people’s tastes.

Salad Atelier (G-16)

Price:               ★★★☆☆

Taste:               ★★★☆☆

Nutrition:         ★★★★★

Environment:  ★★★★☆

Photo Credits: Cheong Car Men

Salad Studio is a restaurant that offers healthier food, with each item on the menu clearly marked with calories and protein content. Serving hot garlic olive oil sauce, healthy dinosaur burgers, and more, you can also choose their DIY series, customized salad bowls, and poke bowls.

Jom Tarik (LG1-3 & 4)

Price:               ★★★★★

Taste:               ★★★★☆

Nutrition:         ★★★★☆

Environment:  ★★★☆☆

Photo Credits: Cheong Car Men

Jom Tarik Bistro provides the whole range of mamak food, from roti canai, naan, and nasi kandar to fried mee. Perfect for an assortment of local delights. The restaurant is large and has many seats suitable for dining with friends. It is very convenient to order food using QR.

Face to Face Noodle (LG1-6)

Price:               ★★★☆☆

Taste:               ★★★★☆

Nutrition:         ★★★☆☆

Environment:  ★★★★☆

Photo Credits: Xiao Hongshu

Face to Face is one of the famous local ramen chain brands in Malaysia, with a century-old history, and is famous for its handmade noodles and exclusive sauces. The average price of a bowl of noodles is between RM12-RM18, with a medium to large portion. There are soup noodles and dry noodles to choose from, with half-boiled eggs, ikan bilis, chili sauce, and other ingredients. The taste is rich and layered, which is deeply loved by Taylorians.

Arisan Fried Chicken (LG1-8B)

Price:                ★★★★★

Taste:                ★★★★☆

Nutrition:          ★★★☆☆

Environment:   ★★★☆☆

Photo Credits: Xiao Hongshu

ARISAN Fried Chicken is a road hawker-style fried foods restaurant that specializes in frying recipes, especially chicken. They provide several types of foods, such as chicken, boneless meat, fish fillet, and squid, at reasonable prices. The set meal includes fried chicken staples and drinks, and there are many choices. You can solve a meal for about RM15. The fried food is crispy and not greasy, and the seasoning is moderate. Many students still miss this taste after graduation.

XOXO Cafe (G-2)

Price:                ★★☆☆☆

Taste:                ★★★☆☆

Nutrition:          ★★★☆☆

Environment:   ★★★★★

Photo Credits: Guo Ningxin

This restaurant specializes in premium drinks, desserts, and pasta. Its minimalist decoration, comfortable seats, and bright floor-to-ceiling windows attract a large number of students to check in, study, and socialize. Drinks are usually priced between RM10 and RM16, and meals are around RM18 to RM25, which is slightly higher than the campus average, but the environment and quality are quite attractive. Recently, the restaurant has launched a set meal discount, where a drink and a pasta combination can enjoy a half-price discount. You can choose to visit during the discount time of 4--8pm.

The Norwegian Sandwich Co. (Block D, Level G)

Price:                ★★★★☆

Taste:                ★★★★☆

Nutrition:          ★★★☆☆

Environment:   ★★★☆☆

Photo Credits: Xiao Hongshu

The restaurant is conveniently located for students and teachers to attend classes. They offer a wide variety of food and drinks. The waffles here are made on site and then coated with two kinds of sauces. They are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, making them the most popular food.

Taylor's University's campus restaurants not only offer a wide range of flavors, but also reflect students' diverse pursuits of "lifestyle". Through this field evaluation, we found that whether you prefer affordability, nutrition, or atmosphere, you can find a suitable choice on campus.