The Table · Kuala Lumpur

What KL couldn’tstop eatingthis week

Nine places the rest of the city kept tapping, saving and coming back to. No critics, no rankings bought — just where appetite actually went, counted fresh every few minutes.

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Gepuklah by Ming Chun

AyamPanas · Damansara Jaya

Gepuklah by Ming Chun is an ayam gepuk restaurant in Damansara Jaya, Petaling Jaya, founded by Malaysian food creator Ming Chun. After gaining attention through its popular pop-ups around Petaling Jaya, Gepuklah is opening its first permanent restaurant on Friday, 14 August 2026. Gepuklah puts a Malaysian spin on the Indonesian ayam gepuk favourite. Instead of regular white rice, its signature Boneless Ayam Gepuk is served with fragrant nasi lemak rice, crispy boneless chicken thigh, spicy sambal and classic accompaniments. Another detail that sets Gepuklah apart is its use of roasted cashews instead of the more commonly used unroasted nuts, adding a richer and nuttier flavour to the dish. What to Order at Gepuklah The signature dish is the Boneless Ayam Gepuk (RM19.90), featuring crispy boneless chicken thigh served with Gepuklah's sambal, nasi lemak rice and accompaniments. Gepuklah Menu & Prices Boneless Ayam Gepuk - RM19.90 Kubis Goreng - RM5.90 Crispy Oyster Mushroom - RM9.90 Ham Leng Chat - RM9.90 During its earlier pop-ups, Gepuklah also introduced other variations including Smoked Duck Gepuk and Crispy Oyster Mushroom Gepuk. If you're looking for ayam gepuk in Petaling Jaya, ayam gepuk in Damansara Jaya or boneless ayam gepuk in PJ, Gepuklah stands out for its combination of crispy boneless chicken, spicy sambal, fragrant nasi lemak rice and roasted cashews. Gepuklah by Ming Chun Location Address: No. 27, Ground Floor, Jalan SS 22/11 Damansara Jaya 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Opening Date Friday, 14 August 2026 Opening Hours Tuesday – Sunday: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM Monday: Closed Gepuklah by Ming Chun FAQ When is Gepuklah by Ming Chun opening? Gepuklah by Ming Chun officially opens its permanent restaurant in Damansara Jaya, Petaling Jaya on Friday, 14 August 2026. Where is Gepuklah located? Gepuklah is located at No. 27, Ground Floor, Jalan SS 22/11, Damansara Jaya, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. What is Gepuklah by Ming Chun? Gepuklah is an ayam gepuk restaurant founded by Malaysian food creator Ming Chun. It is known for its Nasi Lemak Boneless Ayam Gepuk, combining crispy boneless chicken with spicy sambal and fragrant nasi lemak rice. What is Gepuklah famous for? Gepuklah is best known for its Boneless Ayam Gepuk, served with nasi lemak rice, spicy sambal and roasted cashews. How much is Gepuklah's Boneless Ayam Gepuk? The Boneless Ayam Gepuk is priced at RM19.90. What makes Gepuklah different from other ayam gepuk restaurants? Gepuklah gives ayam gepuk a Malaysian twist by pairing it with nasi lemak rice instead of regular white rice. It also uses roasted cashews, adding a richer and nuttier flavour to the dish. Does Gepuklah serve boneless ayam gepuk? Yes. Gepuklah's signature dish uses boneless chicken thigh, making it easier to eat compared with the traditional bone-in ayam gepuk commonly found elsewhere. What are Gepuklah's opening hours? Gepuklah is open Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 AM to 8:30 PM and is closed on Mondays. Is Gepuklah open now? Gepuklah's permanent Damansara Jaya restaurant officially opens on 14 August 2026. Before this date, the restaurant is not yet officially open.

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Heat is computed as (taps × 5) + (days of heat left × 3) + (likes × 2) + (saves × 2) + (views × 1). Gepuklah by Ming Chun currently leads with 18,544 points.

Methodology5 signals

Why heat fades

A spot earns points the same way it does on the leaderboard — taps, likes, saves and views — and then earns more simply for being new. That bonus starts at 60 a day and loses one every day until it is gone. Nothing here is editorialised and no position is for sale.

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    taps

    Tapping through to the source or the map is the closest thing to someone saying they will go.

    ×5
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    days of heat left

    A spot earns a bonus for every day left in its first 60, so a new arrival can outrank an established favourite. The bonus falls to nothing as it ages.

    ×3
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    likes

    A like is deliberate, but on this page it yields to freshness - an old spot cannot coast on affection alone.

    ×2
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    saves

    A save is a promise to return, which is strong but slower than a tap-through.

    ×2
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    views

    Views are the broadest signal, so a single view counts for the least.

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Questions4 answered
  1. 01

    How does AyamPanas decide what is trending in KL?

    Heat is computed as (taps × 5) + (days of heat left × 3) + (likes × 2) + (saves × 2) + (views × 1). The freshness term gives a spot up to 60 points a day when it first appears and decays to nothing over 60 days, so this page favours movement over standing.

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    How is trending different from the leaderboard?

    The leaderboard ranks on reader signals alone, so a spot can hold a high position for months. Trending adds a recency term that decays daily, which means a new arrival can lead this page while sitting well down the leaderboard.

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    How often does the trending page update?

    Heat is recalculated from live engagement data and the page is regenerated every 5 minutes, so the order can change several times a day.

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    Can a restaurant pay to appear on the trending page?

    No. Heat is computed entirely from reader engagement and the age of the listing. Paid placements on AyamPanas are labelled as promotions and are never mixed into this ranking.