Kuala Lumpur Foodie Itinerary for 2 days

  • Day 1: Masjid India Bazaar
    20 minutes (5 km) from Central Market

    A vibrant bazaar in the heart of KL with a variety of Indian food and spices, clothing, jewellery, and souvenirs.

  • Day 1: Petaling Street Market
    10 minutes (2.5 km) from Masjid India Bazaar

    A bustling Chinese market famous for its street food including Hokkien mee, char kway teow, and roasted chestnuts.

  • Day 1: Jalan Alor
    15 minutes (3.5 km) from Petaling Street Market

    A street food haven that comes alive at night, serving local delicacies such as grilled chicken wings, fried oyster omelette, and durian ice cream.

  • Day 2: Pudu Wet Market
    10 minutes (2 km) from Petaling Street Market

    A bustling market where locals shop for fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, and seafood. Enjoy breakfast at the market with local favourites such as nasi lemak and curry laksa.

  • Day 2: Kampung Baru
    15 minutes (3.5 km) from Pudu Wet Market

    A traditional Malay village in the heart of the city. Visit during lunchtime to savour authentic Malay food such as nasi campur, ikan bakar, and satay.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Masjid India Bazaar (2 hours, £$): Food and shopping prices vary.
  • Petaling Street Market (1.5 hours, £$): Food prices range from £$-£$$. Souvenirs prices vary.
  • Jalan Alor (2 hours, £$): Food prices range from £$-£$$.
  • Pudu Wet Market (2 hours, £$): Food prices range from £$-£$.
  • Kampung Baru (2 hours, £$): Food prices range from £$-£$.
  • Total Estimated Costs (£$): £$-£$

Transportation

Public transportation like the MRT, LRT and buses are convenient and cost-effective. Taxis and ride-hailing services like Grab are also available but subject to traffic. A 2-day unlimited ride pass costs £$ and travel times can range from 10-30 minutes depending on distance.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting the Batu Caves and Chinatown. If you have less time, skip the Pudu Wet Market or Kampung Baru. Try to visit the markets during weekdays rather than weekends to avoid crowds.

Airports

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is the main airport serving the city and is located approximately 50 km from the city center.

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