Hidden down the Petaling backstreets and markets of Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown is a sizzling world of culinary secrets forged from over a century of Malay-Chinese fusion.
This is ground zero for deliriously good street feasting, though not all is made equal. It pays to know the culinary ropes.
Fear not, you've come to the right place. Prepare for your taste buds to be tickled across 14+ tastings from Michelin rated eateries to grandmother’s generational recipes which have been feeding hungry locals for decades. These are the food heroes.
Tuck into steamy bowls of lala noodles and legendary laksas, fluffy baos and baked char siu pows, coffee cham and peanut muah chee from Madam Tang, egg tart telurs and hand-wrapped popiahs, buttery rice and plenty of spice. Get set for a wild culinary ride.
Your guide will be waiting outside the entrance of Central Market (Pasar Seni), in Chinatown. It is located nearby to Petaling Street. To travel by taxi, we recommend downloading the Grab app. You can also get to the meeting point via the MRT subway, arriving at the station Pasar Seni.
Our feasting tour of 14+ tastings invites guests on a culinary experience around the backstreets Petaling Street, Kuala Lumpur's Chinatown led by our team of professional foodie guides. We're Kuala Lumpur's #1 food tour company on TripAdvisor. Before we get started, our tour reflects the local cuisine and there are limitations of street food vendors, so we unfortunately cannot cater for every dietary restriction. Here's an honest appraisal of the tour so no-one is disappointed ✘ Unsuitable for vegetarians, vegans or halal diets ✘ Unsuitable for severe allergies to peanuts, tree nuts or shellfish ✘ Unsuitable for severe gluten intolerances, there are traces of gluten in soy sauce. Other intolerances and dietary requirements are generally possible, but guests may need to skip some dishes along the way. If you are feeling adventurous for a foodie journey, read on!
Hidden down the backstreets of Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown is a sizzling world of culinary secrets forged from over a century of Malay-Chinese fusion. You've come to the right place. Prepare for your taste buds to be tickled across 14+ tastings from Michelin rated eateries to grandmother’s generational recipes. Tuck into steamy bowls of lala noodles and legendary laksas, fluffy baos and baked char siu pows, coffee cham and peanut muah chee from Madam Tang, egg tart telurs and hand-wrapped popiahs, buttery rice and plenty of spice. Stroll down Pasar Karat “Thieves Market” to catch a glimpse of the street’s colourful murals and uncover why a Hindu gopuram sits side-by-side with a Taoist warrior’s sword. Throw in a historical backdrop through tasty tales of founding father Yap Ah Loy’s rise to Kapitan, the seedy underbelly of smoky opium dens and illegal gambling houses all with culinary context dished up by our food hosts, and you’ve got the makings of a fascinating foodie day.
The tour concludes back at the start point, Central Market, located next to Petaling Street in the heart of the city. Enjoy local hospitality and meet new friends along the way. End the tour armed with the knowledge you'll need to continue eating street food across Kuala Lumpur.
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