P E T A L I N G
S T R E E T
(Chinatown)
CONTENT Map Petaling Street Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 2
PETALING STREET HISTORY Petaling Street Historical Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 4
5 Best Point in Petaling Street Chinatown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 6 Central Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 8 Kwai Chai Hong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 -10 Kasturi Walk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 - 12 Kuan Yin Temple . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 - 14
5 Retro Cafe in Petaling Street Best Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 - 16 Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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PETALING STREET HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
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PETALING STREET HISTORY
Back in the olden days when Malaysia was still known as ‘Tanah Melayu’ or Malaya, the Chinese had come to this country to work at the tin mines However, during the Selangor Civil War, the tin mines were temporarily abandoned. The Chinese returned after the war, only to find the mines flooded. Yap Ah Loy, an influential Chinese figure back then, had opened a tapioca mill on Petaling Street in his bid to persuade the Chinese to stay on. To this day, Petaling Street is sometimes called ‘Chee Cheong Kai’, meaning ‘Starch Factory Street’ in Cantonese, referring to its history as the centre for the production of tapioca flour back then. Since then, Petaling Street has been given a facelift. Gone are the patchy roads, broken pavements and colourful umbrellas attached to wooden pushcarts lining the street on both sides. A green awning covers the length of the street, acting as a roof to shield vendors and shoppers from the heat and the rain. An Oriental-style archway with the words ‘Jalan Petaling/Petaling Street’ spelled out in gold letters greets visitors at its main entrance PETALING STREET HISTORY
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CHINATOWN In Petaling Street
Shopper’s Haven & Foodie’s Galore Petaling Street is chock-full of shops and stalls selling goods and food. A signboard warning against the sale of imitation goods provides an interesting even ironic contrast as the whole street is practically littered with fake branded items. Petaling Street is also filled with opportunities to sample a delightful array of local cuisine. Chinese and seafood restaurants can be found at every corner, and stalls selling all kinds of snacks are stretched along the street, resulting in an interesting mixture of aroma filling the air that is quite hard to resist. The best thing about them is that most of them are open until very late at night, with some even staying open until four to five in the morning. For a highly recommended list of food to try in and around Petaling Street, take a look at our Chinatown Dining section.
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How to get there: Chinatown is served by a good network of public transportation. Major bus routes operate through this area just take the ones heading for ‘Kotaraya’. There are also plenty of train stations nearby; you can either take the LRT (Pasar Seni or Masjid Jamek station), KTM Komuter (Kuala Lumpur station) or Monorail (Maharajalela station) all within walking distance.
Jalan Petaling, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Street Food in Chinatown, Petaling Street
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CENTRAL The focus for the city’s artistic community, Central Market is a KL cultural landmark just a short walk away from Petaling Street. Also called Pasar Seni, it was built in 1928 and used to be a simple wet market until the early 1980s when it was revamped to promote handicrafts fashioned by skilled artisans. In similar vein to New York’s
Highlights: Arch Collection, Actop Craft, Asli Craft, Borneo Pearls, Cute Fish Spa, Dodo Art & Craft, Fine Batik, House of Silver, Kheng's Antique and Collectible, Success Portrait, Suria Portrait Centre, Swartz Creation.
Opening Hours: Daily, 10:00 – 22:00
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MARKET SoHo flea market, the merchandise here is cheap and comprises traditional goods such as batik, embroidery carvings, souvenirs, and sculptures.
No. 10, 1st-3rd floor, Jalan Hang Kasturi Just around the corner from Kota Raya Shopping Centre
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Street art,
KWAN CHAI HONG Kwai Chai Hong is currently the best-kept secret but perhaps not for long of the Chinatown area in Kuala Lumpur, with the lovingly restored pre-war buildings in the history-rich lane set to be the latest tourist hotspot. Chinatown is virtually synonymous with Petaling Street or JalanPetaling, which stretches beyond the mega arches of Chinatown. Lorong Panggung is alternately known as Kwai Chai Hong in the Cantonese dialect and translates quite literally as "Ghost Lane" or "Little Demon Alley."
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They also maintained the entire structure and facade of the shoplots which are designated as Category 3 heritage buildings where the facade cannot be altered
Lorong Panggung, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur Opening Hours: Daily, 9am–10pm Project Kwai Chai Hong involves 10 restored shophouses six fronting Jalan Petaling and another four units along Lorong Panggung, as well as a delightful laneway tucked between the two roads of Jalan Petaling and Lorong Panggung.
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KUAN YIN TEMPEL
One of Kuala Lumpur’s most Yin, with simple yet dignified 1880 and is set in Chinatown European baroque architectu Within the compound are sta festival like atmosphere: at p
Opening Hours: 07:00 – 17:00
Jalan Stadium Maharajalela,
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5 Best Point in Petaling Street
venerable and refined Buddhist shrines honours the Goddess of Mercy, Kuan d architecture. A refuge in the heart of the city, Kuan Yin Temple was built in n (nearby the Masjid Jamek LRT station): it features distinctly Chinese and ure. alls selling traditional prayer items like joss sticks and candles, lending it a prayer times (12:30 – 13:45).
Landmark : Kuan Yin Temple faces the Bulatan Merdeka roundabout, across the street from the Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall. Since it is nearby the Masjid Jamek LRT station, it is easy for tourists to get to.
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KASTURI WALK Opening Hours: 10:00 – 21:30
Jalan Kasturi
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Kasturi Walk is a covered, open air flea market set along Jalan Kasturi, a lane running alongside Central Market. Here, you’ll find local snacks and vendors selling fake label handbags, watches, T-shirts, flip flops and more as well as fruit stalls. It is similar to Petaling Street but not as crowded. Right over the front entrance of the tiled walkway is a pewter wau bulan (a type of Malay kite) which looks like a butterfly.
How to get there: Using the LRT, alight at the Pasir Seni station: from there it is only a few minutes walk to Kasturi Walk; the KTM Komuter also has a stop (Kuala Lumpur) nearby the market. Another easy way is to hop on a bus or taxi; nearby landmarks include Petaling Street, the Dayabumi Complex and National Mosque.
Highlights: local snacks and vendors selling fake label handbags, watches, T-shirts, flip flops and more as well as fruit stalls.
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BEST CAFE
In Petaling Street
Merchant Lane Located at the ever-bustling Chinatown, Merchant’s Lane offers a peaceful getaway from this touristy side of the city. Unfinished concrete walls and custom-made rattan furnishing complete the l ook, making this cafe the go-to spot for photoshoots. Menu offerings include hand-crafted teas and coffees as well as fusionstyle brunches and desserts.
Ho Kow Hainanese Kopitiam Originally from Lorong Panggung, this famous Hainanese Kopitiam has been around for over 6 decades. Though the current l ocation is furbished as a cafe, t hey have retained the personality of the past – partly due to its food which is infused with a distinct local character. Order a comforting plate of nasi lemak and kaya butter toast, and you’re bound to feel right at home in this charming cafe
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5 Retro Cafe in Petaling Street
150, Jalan Petaling, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
11:30 AM – 9:30 PM (Weekdays); 9:30 AM – 9:30 PM (Weekends); Closed on Wednesday
1, Jalan Balai Polis, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
7:30 AM – 3:30 PM (Closed on Monday)
30, Jalan Tun H S Lee, City Centre, 50100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
LOKL Coffee Co Centrally located in KL city, this is the place to be if you love the no-frills yet beautiful look. With the simple decor, awesome paintings and relaxing ambience, this quaint cafe will offer you a warm break from the energy of the city. Order yourself one hearty meal and coffee, and then recline and enjoy the atmosphere there. You will feel like home!
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM 156, Petaling Street, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM (Sun-Thurs); 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM (Fri-Sat); Closed on Monday 55, Jalan Sultan, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpu
Chocha Foodstore Chocha Foodstore is another quaint cafe in Chinatown that offers a rustic heritage setting for lunch or afternoon tea. With its unvarnished brick walls, vintage light fittings, and retro floor tiles, every corner looks so on point with a sense of nostalgia. In addition to that, the cafe features an open courtyard for you to take your perfect shot as well.
Mingle Cafe Mingle Cafe truly brings the past to the present with its rustic vibes. From its untouched interior to second-hand furniture to the classic memorabilia lining the store, it’s hard not to feel a sense of nostalgia when you dine here. Don’t miss out on the food, which is equally impressive. Highlights include Buttermilk Chicken Chop, Creamy Bacon Pasta, and Big Breakfast.
7:30 AM – 10:00 PM (Sun-Thurs); 7:30 AM – 11:00 PM (Fri-Sat)
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Reference
Kuala Lumpur City Guide
By : Puteri Saily