Best Eats in Historic Kuala Lumpur
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Asking Chiefeater AI...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.
Barra Restaurant Spanish Omelette
Spanish, Non-Halal
- RM100 - RM200 per pax
Chiefeater VK accidentally came upon a taste of Spain at Barra Restaurant when he was looking for a place to hangout before a meeting
Capital Cafe Nasi Padang
Nasi Padang, Street Food, Pork-Free
- RM20 - RM50 per pax
Chiefeater Steven C T Tea not only enjoyed the Nasi Padang at Capital Cafe but also its vibes where people of all races enjoyed it together
Hong Ngek Restaurant Lunch
Hokkien, Non-Halal
- Under RM20 per pax
Chiefeater VK stumbled upon Hong Ngek Restaurant along Jalan Tun H.S. Lee, a heritage restaurant that opened in the 1940s
Raijin Ramen Kuro Ramen
Japanese, Ramen, Non-Halal
- RM20 - RM50 per pax
Chiefeater VK found the Kuro Ramen and the chashu accompanying it at Raijin Ramen in RexKL to be quite good
Good News Pizza Margherita
Pizza, Pork-Free
- RM20 - RM50 per pax
Chiefeater VK had the Margherita pizza at the Good News Pizza restaurant in Jalan Petaling and found it good value
Warung Babi Guling Jenny is OK
Babi Guling, Non-Halal
- RM20 - RM50 per pax
While Chiefeater Chee Leong found the meat of the pork tender at Warung Babi Guling Jenny, the skin was hard
Westlake Restaurant Hokkien Mee
Hokkien Mee, Non-Halal
- Under RM20 per pax
Chiefeater William Tan finally had a chance to enjoy the Hokkien Mee at Westlake Restaurant after 5 years
Purple Cane TeaHouz Lunch
Chicken Curry, Pork-Free
- RM20 - RM50 per pax
Chiefeater William Tan enjoyed his chicken curry rice lunch at Purple Cane TeaHouz in KL Chinatown
Chinese Palace Restaurant Dim Sum
Dim Sum, Fine Dining, Non-Halal
- RM50 - RM100 per pax
Chiefeater William Tan enjoyed the double boiled soup and dim sum that he had in Chinese Palace Restaurant
