Best Eats in Historic Kuala Lumpur
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Welcome to the list of best eats in the historic core of Kuala Lumpur, the birthplace of this vibrant city. The historic area, steeped in over a century of culture, comprises Chinatown, Masjid Jamek, and Masjid India. These neighbourhoods tell the tale of KL’s beginnings in 1857, where the confluence of the Gombak and Klang rivers sparked the growth of a thriving settlement. Today, these streets are alive with flavours that reflect the city’s multicultural heritage.
Masjid Jamek, the city’s early administrative heart, offers dining spots where new and old flavours intermingle in aromatic harmony. Chinatown beckons with its bustling hawker stalls and age-old eateries, where Chinese culinary traditions thrive alongside innovative takes on local favourites. Meanwhile, Masjid India is a haven for rich, spice-laden dishes that showcase the influence of KL’s Indian-Muslim community.
Served by several train stations, it is an easy place to get to either via public transport or private transport too.
Portuguese Grill Fish Stingray
Grilled Fish, Street Food
$$$$Chiefeater Joyce Lee had re-visited the Portuguese Grill Fish in Petaling Street and found the Stingray still acceptable More...
Qi Bar KL Stop
Bar
$$$$Chiefeater Christine Tan had a quick stop at Qi Bar KL in Jalan Sultan before she headed for her dinner More...
Pik Wah Restaurant Pattaya Cod Fish
Cantonese, Non-Halal
$$$$Dinner at Pik Wah Restaurant with several friends was revelatory about the quality of food that they serve More...
Hameediyah Masjid India Briyani
Briyani, Pork-Free
$$$$Chiefeater Paula Tan was at Hameediyah Masjid India, Malaysia’s oldest nasi kandar legend from Penang, and had their briyani More...
Old China Cafe Nyonya Food
Nyonya, Pork-Free
$$$$Chiefeater Paula Tan brought some friends to Old China Cafe and gave them their first introduction to Nyonya cuisine More...
Madras Lane Curry Mee is Good
Curry Mee, Street Food, Non-Halal
$$$$Chiefeater YC Foo shares with us another curry mee that he likes which is the long established one at Madras Lane More...
Lai Foong Lala Noodles Sang Har Meen
Sang Har Meen, Pork-Free
$$$$Chiefeater Alwyn David brought a friend over to Lai Foong Lala Noodles to try their famous lala noodles and also sang har meen More...
Wong Mee Coffee Stall Breakfast
Dim Sum, Non-Halal
$$$$Chiefeater David Quah found a delightful little stop in Wong Mee Coffee Stall to have a simple breakfast More...
Aunty Ying Popiah Delights
Popiah, Street Food, Non-Halal
$$$$Chiefeater Aidelle Pang and her husband were playing tourist at Petaling Street and stopped by Aunty Ying Popiah for some delights More...









