Depot Hok Lay
A Chinese-Indonesian noodle house founded in 1946, known for its dry noodles, lomie and the retro Es Fosco soda.
Founded in 1946 by a Chinese family on KH Ahmad Dahlan Road, a short walk from Malang's central square, the restaurant blends Chinese and Indonesian flavors. Its signature dishes are chicken noodles (cwie mie), lomie and spring rolls. The drink you must order is Es Fosco, chocolate milk mixed with soda and served in retro glass bottles. Opening hours are short and split into lunch and dinner sessions, and the restaurant is closed on Tuesdays. Expect to queue for a seat at mealtimes. Prices are modest.
Opening hours
Wed–Mon 09:00–13:30 and 17:00–19:30; closed Tuesdays
Nearby sights
- Eng An Kiong Temple
- Jodipan Colorful Village
- Alun-Alun Merdeka Malang
- Alun-Alun Tugu & Malang City Hall
- Kayutangan Heritage
- Museum Brawijaya
- Jalan Ijen Boulevard
- Badut Temple