Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Food to try:
•Nasi Lemak
•Satay
•Char Key Teow
•Hainanese rice
Restaurant to try:
•The Hungry Tapir
📍 55 Jalan Petaling, Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur
•Village Park Restaurant (Best Nasi Lemak Ayam Goreng)
📍Damansara Uptown
⭐️What to try: Nasi lemak with fried chicken
Price: ~RM 13–18 per person (£2.25-£3.11)
Notes: Always busy, especially at breakfast/lunch
•Jalan Alor Night Food Street (Street Food Heaven)
📍Bukit Bintang
⭐️What to try: Satay (RM 1.50/stick), grilled stingray (RM 20–30), Hokkien mee (RM 12–15)
Price: ~RM 25–35 per person for a full street food meal (£4-£6)
Notes: Bring cash, and expect crowds after 6pm
•Restoran Rebung Chef Ismail (Traditional Malay Buffet)
📍Near Perdana Botanical Garden
⭐️What to try: Beef rendang, kerabu salad, kuih-muih
Price: RM 55–65 per person (buffet) (£10-£12)
Notes: Best for lunch or dinner if you want to try a wide variety
•Madam Kwan’s (Upscale Malaysian Classics)
📍Pavilion, Suria KLCC, Mid Valley
⭐️What to try: Nasi bojari (RM 28), laksa (RM 26), rendang (RM 28)
Price: RM 30–40 per person (£4-£7)
•Kedai Makanan Yut Kee (Heritage Hainanese Kopitiam)
📍Jalan Dang Wangi
⭐️What to try: Chicken chop (RM 12), kaya toast set (RM 6), roti babi (RM 10)
Price: RM 15–25 per person (£2.50-£5)
Notes: Closed Mondays, go early for a seat
•Sri Nirwana Maju (South Indian Banana Leaf Rice)
📍Bangsar (Jalan Telawi 3)
⭐️What to try: Banana leaf rice set (RM 9), add fried squid/chicken (RM 6–10)
Price: RM 15–25 per person (£2.50-£5)
•Capitol Café (Old-School Kopitiam)
📍Near Merdeka Square
⭐️What to try: Nasi lemak (RM 9), iced kopi o (RM 4)
Price: RM 12–18 per person (£2-£3)
Day 1:
•chill
Day 2:
Morning
•Petronas Twin Towers
•Suria KLCC Park (Lake Symphony fountain, gardens)
Afternoon:
•Merdeka Square for the historic colonial architecture
•Sultan Abdul Samad Building, right by Masjid Jamek
Evening:
•Return to hotel
KL Tower (Menara KL) for drinks, revolving Marini’s on 57 at Menara 3 Petronas for sunset cocktails with a view (book in advance)
Day 3:
Morning
•7.30 at Batu caves (Arrive early, beat the crowds and heat)
•Explore the 272 colorful steps, Temple Cave shrines, and optionally the Ramayana Cave (≈RM 5 entry) (86p pp)
•Dress code cover shoulders and knees
Afternoon
Return to Kuala Lumpur
Day 4:
Morning
•Chinatown, Central Market
•Kwai Chai Hong alley way