Kuala Lumpur Neighborhood
Chinatown (Petaling Street)
Historic Chinatown with temples, street markets, and Chinese-Malaysian food that's been cooking here since the 1800s.
Food Culture
Chinatown (Petaling Street)'s Food Scene
Petaling Street is the heart of KL's Chinatown, a bustling market street lined with food stalls, temples, and shophouses. The area has been a food hub since the 1800s, where Hokkien, Cantonese, and Hakka families have been cooking the same Chinese-Malaysian dishes for generations.
Local Specialties
What to Eat Here
Hokkien Mee
Thick noodles stir-fried in dark soy sauce
Dim Sum
Steamed dumplings and small plates, served as Cantonese families have eaten them for a century
Roast Duck
Crispy-skinned duck served with rice
Herbal Tea
Chinese medicinal teas — the same brews locals have used for centuries
Walk It With Us
Tours in Chinatown (Petaling Street)
Walk this neighborhood's food culture with our local guides.
Ready to Walk Chinatown (Petaling Street) With Us?
Come walk Chinatown (Petaling Street)'s streets and markets with us. You'll know your way around — and what to order — by the end of the morning.
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