Jalan Alor

Located in close proximity to Kuala Lumpur's shopping capital, Bukit Bintang, Jalan Alor is a hidden gem for visitors who want try a different taste of Malaysia. Parallel to Jalan Bukit Bintang, this street, which is almost a world of difference from the next street over, is one of the most famous streets in the city for Chinese Malaysian food. Popular place to go for dinner for locals and adventurous tourists alike.

The mostly Chinese restaurants offer a wide variety of food. Conveniently for tourists most of the menus have pictures of the dishes which makes it a great place to try out new dishes. It’s recommended to go there with a group of people to have more variety by sharing dishes. Most of the culinary options are of the Chinese Malaysian variety.

During the day the street can be a little quiet, and while even though some of the restaurants are open, there’s not much outside seating. However, at night is when the street comes alive and round tables are wheeled onto the road accompanied by those all familiar plastic chairs.

Perfect time to go here is around 7.00 pm - 10.00 pm. Both sit down restaurants and small street stalls line the road. Most restaurants are open until the wee morning hours.

Getting There

You can reach Jalan Alor via the RapidKL LRT (Ampang Line) and stop at the Hang Tuah Station. Upon disembark the station, you can take KL Monorail and disembark at Bukit Bintang Monorail station.

Jalan Alor is a stone's throw away from the Bukit Bintang Monorail station. From the station, turn left and take a right turn once you reach KFC. Look for the smoke and smell the food permeating in the air, you won't miss that.

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