PETALING JAYA, May 10 -- As a neighbourhood, Section 17 is blessed with a wealth of affordable eating.

One particularly abundant stretch is the flats along Jalan 17/1A, where locals head to long-time stalls like Nasi Lemak Pak Din in the gerai makan centre on the corner, or frequent newer arrivals like Bilal Nasi Kandar, which has quickly become a favourite among the working crowd.

The rest of the street is home to a diverse mix of mostly Malay and Chinese eateries, with tomyam and ayam gepuk spots standing side by side with dai chow restaurants and kopitiams.

The proximity of Universiti Malaya student housing has also made budget-friendly Chinese options like Restoran Chuan Xiang Ke, a popular haunt for the university's international ...