Food Delivery Apps in Malaysia

GrabFood is the overwhelming visitor-relevant leader. A Maybank survey published in June 2025 found 83 percent of respondents preferred GrabFood, 11 percent preferred ShopeeFood and 6 percent preferred foodpanda. This is preference rather than audited order share, but the gap matches Grab's broader national coverage. GrabFood and foodpanda serve Kuala Lumpur, George Town, Johor Bahru, Melaka, Ipoh, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Kuantan and many smaller cities. ShopeeFood covers Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Penang, Johor Bahru, Ipoh, Melaka and additional urban areas. AirAsia Food remains a lower-ranked option inside AirAsia MOVE, with coverage centered on larger cities. foodpanda and ShopeeFood are usually cheaper than GrabFood during voucher campaigns as of mid-2026, while GrabFood usually has the broadest selection and fastest courier availability. Foreign phone numbers and international Visa or Mastercard cards work most reliably with Grab. All four provide English and do not require Malaysian ID or a local bank account for an ordinary customer account. Cash, Apple Pay, Google Pay and local wallets vary by app and merchant. Delivery commonly costs about MYR 1 to MYR 8 before service and small-order fees as of mid-2026. Uber Eats and Deliveroo do not operate. Address coverage stops quickly outside town centers, and resort or condominium security may require lobby handoff.