4-Day Foodie Itinerary for Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Genting, and Sunway Petaling Jaya

  1. Day 1: Kuala Lumpur
    45 minutes (20 miles) from Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    Start the day with a local favorite, Nasi Lemak, at Village Park Restaurant. This flavorful dish consists of coconut milk rice, anchovies, peanuts, cucumber, and sambal. Head to Jalan Alor for lunch, a street food haven with an array of local dishes such as Hokkien Mee and Satay. In the evening, indulge in a fine-dining experience at Marini's on 57, with breathtaking views of the Kuala Lumpur skyline and Italian cuisine with a modern twist.

  2. Day 2: Penang
    4 hours (190 miles) from Kuala Lumpur

    Penang is renowned for its street food scene. Start at Lorong Selamat Char Koay Teow, where the stir-fried rice cakes are a crowd favorite. Then, head to Jalan Penang for some Assam Laksa, a tangy fish noodle soup. For dessert, try the ice kacang, an icy dessert made up of various toppings. Take a stroll around the street murals in Georgetown before ending the day at Tek Sen Restaurant, renowned for their Chinese cuisine that's been infused with local flavors.

  3. Day 3: Genting
    1 hour (35 miles) from Kuala Lumpur

    Begin the day with breakfast at the iconic Colmar Tropicale Resort at Bukit Tinggi, styled after a French village. Take the cable car ride to Genting Highlands, where you can indulge in a high tea at the Genting Club before exploring the Chin Swee Caves Temple. End the day with dinner at The Olive, serving Mediterranean cuisine with a stunning view of the valley below.

  4. Day 4: Sunway Petaling Jaya
    30 minutes (12 miles) from Kuala Lumpur

    Start the day with a visit to the Sunway Pyramid mall's Food Street, which has a wide variety of cuisine options. Head over to the Sunway Lagoon Water Park for a mid-day break and enjoy the wave pool, surf beach, and water slides. For dinner, visit My Burger Lab, a popular spot for those who love juicy burgers or Makhan by Kitchen Mafia, which serves up creative North Indian cuisine with a modern twist.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Village Park Restaurant (1 hour, RM15)
  • Jalan Alor (2 hours, RM30)
  • Marini's on 57 (2 hours, RM250)
  • Lorong Selamat Char Koay Teow (1 hour, RM10)
  • Jalan Penang (2 hours, RM20)
  • Tek Sen Restaurant (2 hours, RM60)
  • Colmar Tropicale Resort (2 hours, RM50)
  • Genting Club (2 hours, RM60)
  • The Olive (2 hours, RM120)
  • Sunway Pyramid Food Street (1 hour, RM30)
  • Sunway Lagoon Water Park (4 hours, RM150)
  • My Burger Lab (1 hour, RM20)
  • Makhan by Kitchen Mafia (2 hours, RM50)
  • Total Estimated Costs: RM865
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