Location: Kuala Lumpur
Top Things to do in Kuala Lumpur
What to do and see in Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan: The Best Neighborhoods
The cultural hub of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur is visually defined by the iconic Petronas Twin Towers, which, at 88 stories high, are the tallest twin buildings in the world and a vision of modern architecture. On the flip side, the Sri Mahamariamman is the oldest Hindu temple in Malaysia, its façade a colorful totem pole of iconography. Shopping at the Central Market is a joyful experience that involves haggling, handicrafts, and happiness.
Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur
1. Bintang Walk
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 778 reviews
The city's premier shopping, dining, etc. street.
Reviewed By Rexonaut - Brussels, Belgium
We lived 200 m from that street, so passed at least twice a day that area. You can do all kind of shopping (top (Pavillion) and local) and you can find many good Japanese and local restaurants and sisha. For shopping try to avoid peak hours (at least I do not like too crowd'i places). We can say, it is touristic, but according to my assessment ca 75% are local (malay) people.
2. Jalan Alor
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 7,507 reviews
A must for adventurous foodies, sample your way through this bustling road at night for fantastic street food.
Reviewed By okada6969
if you want to experience KL food, you must of here, plenty of choice and foods is delicious, the satay and chicken wing must try, also there is many souvenir store around. ,
3. Kampong Bharu
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Quratulanz - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
This is the oldest residential area in Kuala Lumpur with traditional Malay houses. Enjoy the best seafood along food street at Jalan Raja Muda Musa. A lot of food stalls, cheap good but very tasty. A must visit place.
4. Chinatown
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 11,638 reviews
Sample mouthwatering dumplings, then revel in the shopping fervor and bag a bargain at the lively Petaling Street Market.
Reviewed By Alfredlongrich - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Yes the never missed interesting place of visit for every travellers. The famous Chinatown in Petaling Street surrounded by many very old historical shop houses and temples are home to many delightful local street food/drinks that has been operated for many generations. There are too few beautiful lanes duly upgraded with beautiful artwork along the walls and the lanes good to walk through and pictures shooting. Just across the main road is Central Market where there sell almost similar clothing & souvenir staffs that you can buy at almost half the prices in Chinatown open market. Shopping in Chinatown is exciting when you know how to bargain. Daytime here is not as much happening during the night. Nevertheless travellers is recommended to live around Chinatown where they are plenty of inexpensive hotels/Inns/Guest houses around. Travelling in and around KL & Klang Valley also makes easier as there are many public transports which are very convenient here.
5. Little India Brickfields
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 1,146 reviews
Celebrate Malaysia’s Indian heritage by poking around the temples and markets of Little India, Brickfields neighborhood.
Reviewed By SavvyOz - Sydney, Australia
Step outside Kuala Lumpur Sentral Station and you’re in a different world, Brickfileds, known as Little India. Ask at the information desk in the Sentral foyer for which exit to take. It’s a melting pot of many cultures, Malay, Chinese, Sri Lankan and Bangladeshis. it’s the place where they go to shop for clothing, groceries and even gold jewellery. This is also the perfect location for South Indian food and has a wide choice of budget accomodation. It’s a fascinating place to explore as it’s home to centuries old places of worship, such as Vivekananda Ashram, Sri Kandaswamy Hindu temple, the Buddihist Maha Vihara temple, Thean Hou Taoist temple, Tamil Methodist Church and the Evangelical Lutheran Church, to name a few. Huge colourful arches and a prominent central fountain welcome you to this mystic place. Walk along Jalan Travers to Jalan Tun Sambathan to take in the atmosphere. Discover places to buy trinkets, and many of its eatries, Malaysian, Chinese, south and north Indian. Try ABC One Bistro at 37 Jalan Thambipillay, for tandoor chicken, South Indian specialities, fruit juices or Teh tarik or Singh Chapati House a few doors up at number 55 for North Indian food; traditional saag (spinach), chicken and mutton dishes with rice or chapatis. It’s a colourful place at night. Worth the experience.
