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Jalan Alor: The Most Famous Street Food Scene in Malaysia

Malaysia Diaries: Kuala Lumpur’s Vibrant Night Market

B.R. Shenoy
Counter Arts
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4 min readFeb 27, 2024

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Jalan Alor
Jalan Alor in KL/ Credit: B.R. Shenoy

“Malaysia is known as a melting pot of varied races, but really, the gastronomic imagery is at its strongest for its cuisine. It is in this cauldron of Malaysian cuisine that one finds a unique blending and marriage of cultural and culinary tastes.” — Wendy Hutton

In November 2023, during our second evening in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, my husband and I had a wonderful time exploring Jalan Alor Food Street.

Jalan Alor is a vibrant street with many shops and restaurants on both sides. It is located in the Bukit Bintang area and is widely known as the most popular food street there.

While there may not be much happening during the day, the street really comes alive after 5 pm.

This renowned street is known for its bustling food markets, offering a diverse selection of cuisines including Malaysian, Thai, Indian, and Chinese. You will also find fresh fruit, nuts, dim sum, finger food, fruit drinks, soft drinks, beer and wine.

Per Foodveler.com:

“To ensure that visitors can explore Jalan Alor with ease, the Kuala Lumpur City Council announced that…

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B.R. Shenoy
Counter Arts

Avid Globetrotter• Expat on 3 Continents•Editor: The Shortform, Dancing Elephants Press, Good Vibes Club, & The Heritage Pub•MS Chem Tox•BS Biochem• Mom of 2