Guidebook for Kuala Lumpur
Food Scene
Jalan Alor is a unique food destination in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. The whole character of the city changes when you step onto the street. Gone are the modern shopping malls that align the city, which are replaced with something of the past age. During the day, there is not much activity but when the sun goes down, the street will be hustling and bustling with activity.
982 locals recommend
Jalan Alor
亚罗街Jalan Alor is a unique food destination in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. The whole character of the city changes when you step onto the street. Gone are the modern shopping malls that align the city, which are replaced with something of the past age. During the day, there is not much activity but when the sun goes down, the street will be hustling and bustling with activity.
Local Malay cuisine is often relegated to the discount end of the spectrum in Kuala Lumpur, with more exotic fares monopolizing the fine dining options. However Bijan is an attempt to buck that trend and reveals the potential for sophistication in Malaysia’s food culture. The award-winning restaurant serves Malaysia classics in a refined manner, which nevertheless retains the punchiness of the typical Malay flavors. Particularly outstanding dishes include the sumptuous Opor Rusuk, slow cooked beef ribs, and Rendang Kambing, lamb shoulder cooked in an infusion of spices.
54 locals recommend
Bijan bar & restaurant
No.3 Jalan CeylonLocal Malay cuisine is often relegated to the discount end of the spectrum in Kuala Lumpur, with more exotic fares monopolizing the fine dining options. However Bijan is an attempt to buck that trend and reveals the potential for sophistication in Malaysia’s food culture. The award-winning restaurant serves Malaysia classics in a refined manner, which nevertheless retains the punchiness of the typical Malay flavors. Particularly outstanding dishes include the sumptuous Opor Rusuk, slow cooked beef ribs, and Rendang Kambing, lamb shoulder cooked in an infusion of spices.
Drinks & Nightlife
Zouk Kuala Lumpur: A bold architectural statement with influences of extraordinary design that underlines the legacy of a global club brand. With its distinctive straight-line edges defining its shiny veneer, the magnificent structure stands grandiosely as the metropolis of Zouk KL – one that is set against the backdrop of the prestigious Royal Selangor Golf Club.
A symbol of leadership in clubland Asia, the RM38-million Zouk KL is the most lavish nightspot to be developed in Malaysia. Ranked #21 club in the world by DJ Mag’s Top 100 Clubs global poll, its reincarnation symbolises the rise of the superclub that is set to usher yet another game-changing era in the region.
The quintessent
381 locals recommend
Zouk Club Kuala Lumpur
436 Jln Tun RazakZouk Kuala Lumpur: A bold architectural statement with influences of extraordinary design that underlines the legacy of a global club brand. With its distinctive straight-line edges defining its shiny veneer, the magnificent structure stands grandiosely as the metropolis of Zouk KL – one that is set against the backdrop of the prestigious Royal Selangor Golf Club.
A symbol of leadership in clubland Asia, the RM38-million Zouk KL is the most lavish nightspot to be developed in Malaysia. Ranked #21 club in the world by DJ Mag’s Top 100 Clubs global poll, its reincarnation symbolises the rise of the superclub that is set to usher yet another game-changing era in the region.
The quintessent
TREC Kuala Lumpur (Taste, Relish Experience, Celebrate) is the city’s largest entertainment centre, featuring an array of restaurants, bars, pubs, lounges, cafes, and clubs under one roof. Spanning over 28,000 square metres, this dining and nightlife hub is set along Jalan Tun Razak, with expansive views of the Royal Selangor Golf Club, Petronas Twin Towers, and Menara KL Tower. TREC Kuala Lumpur is also the new home of Asia’s most popular super nightclub Zouk KL. Boasting 11 nightlife concepts under one roof, seasoned clubbers will recognise some of Zouk KL’s original nightlife concepts such as Zouk Main Room, Phuture, and Velvet Underground, as well as exclusive members’ areas, al fresco d
261 locals recommend
TREC KL
438 Jln Tun RazakTREC Kuala Lumpur (Taste, Relish Experience, Celebrate) is the city’s largest entertainment centre, featuring an array of restaurants, bars, pubs, lounges, cafes, and clubs under one roof. Spanning over 28,000 square metres, this dining and nightlife hub is set along Jalan Tun Razak, with expansive views of the Royal Selangor Golf Club, Petronas Twin Towers, and Menara KL Tower. TREC Kuala Lumpur is also the new home of Asia’s most popular super nightclub Zouk KL. Boasting 11 nightlife concepts under one roof, seasoned clubbers will recognise some of Zouk KL’s original nightlife concepts such as Zouk Main Room, Phuture, and Velvet Underground, as well as exclusive members’ areas, al fresco d
Marini’s on 57 is an exclusive Italian ristorante set on the 57th floor of Petronas Tower 3. Located in the heart of the KL city centre, it consists of a restaurant, bar and lounge. In the private elevator the atmosphere is hushed, but when you pass through the front doors the feel turns into one of refined elegance with the sounds of champagne glasses clinking and quiet chatter. The dining area décor is white with casual, modern furnishings: meanwhile, the bar has art deco furniture and neon lights, and the lounge has a Havana-esque feel with brown leather sofas in different sizes. Paintings from Italian artist, Rosalba Mangione hang on the walls, while floor-to-ceiling windows and a glass
243 locals recommend
Marini's On 57 | Rooftop Bar, Italian Restaurant & Whisky Lounge
Persiaran KLCCMarini’s on 57 is an exclusive Italian ristorante set on the 57th floor of Petronas Tower 3. Located in the heart of the KL city centre, it consists of a restaurant, bar and lounge. In the private elevator the atmosphere is hushed, but when you pass through the front doors the feel turns into one of refined elegance with the sounds of champagne glasses clinking and quiet chatter. The dining area décor is white with casual, modern furnishings: meanwhile, the bar has art deco furniture and neon lights, and the lounge has a Havana-esque feel with brown leather sofas in different sizes. Paintings from Italian artist, Rosalba Mangione hang on the walls, while floor-to-ceiling windows and a glass
Live House KL boasts a spacious setting and laidback atmosphere, making it an ideal venue for a variety of live performances. Accessible within a ten-minute drive from Pavilion KL and Starhill Gallery, the two-storey entertainment space is located within TREC Kuala Lumpur, a trendy dining and nightlife hub that overlooks Royal Selangor Golf Club, Petronas Twin Towers, and Menara KL Tower. Interior-wise, zany portraits of comedy and music icons adorn the walls while bar stools and leather couches comfortably accommodate up to 200 people. Fitted with elevated stages, Live House KL hosts live bands and DJs in the ground floor Main Room while the upper level, aptly named LOL, is dedicated to Eng
Live House
Electric Boulevard, TREC, Lot 434, Jalan Tun RazakLive House KL boasts a spacious setting and laidback atmosphere, making it an ideal venue for a variety of live performances. Accessible within a ten-minute drive from Pavilion KL and Starhill Gallery, the two-storey entertainment space is located within TREC Kuala Lumpur, a trendy dining and nightlife hub that overlooks Royal Selangor Golf Club, Petronas Twin Towers, and Menara KL Tower. Interior-wise, zany portraits of comedy and music icons adorn the walls while bar stools and leather couches comfortably accommodate up to 200 people. Fitted with elevated stages, Live House KL hosts live bands and DJs in the ground floor Main Room while the upper level, aptly named LOL, is dedicated to Eng
Sightseeing
KLCC Park
Thean Hou Temple
65 Persiaran EndahDataran Merdeka
Jalan RajaShopping
Pavilion KL
168 Bukit Bintang StMid Valley Megamall
KL 84 Pavillion (Timur) , Jalan Bukit Bintang station
Everything Else
The humming Taman Connaught night market best illustrates our obsession with street food. Perched behind their stalls, vendors offer slap-up versions of fried chicken, curry noodles, char kuey teow, laksa, satay and ABC that will keep you going until midnight. Stay for the stinky tofu – you’ll spot (or smell) it easily by the queue that snakes around the block.
27 locals recommend
Connaught Night market
130 Jalan CerdasThe humming Taman Connaught night market best illustrates our obsession with street food. Perched behind their stalls, vendors offer slap-up versions of fried chicken, curry noodles, char kuey teow, laksa, satay and ABC that will keep you going until midnight. Stay for the stinky tofu – you’ll spot (or smell) it easily by the queue that snakes around the block.