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Kuala Lumpur Insider

By Leslie Png

Insider Recommendations
Must Stay
It’s not easy to find a place that’s as good as Gold 3 Boutique Hotel
Shopping to your heart’s content is much easier when you stay here.
Must Eat
Black or white, enjoy yours with a rice bowl at Ebony & Ivory Coffee
The scrambled egg rice bowls are as comforting as the coffees.
Must Eat
Indulge in some five-star local food at Shangri-La Restaurant
The char kueh teow and dry curry noodles will send you to paradise.
Must Do
See the hills come alive with the swaying lalang at Broga Hill
Take the scenic route and be rewarded with a great view and photo ops.
Must Do
Go bar-hopping and see the city in a different light at night
The night is always young somewhere in Kuala Lumpur.
Must Eat
Eat your greens among the greens at Botanica+Co
The pizzas and pastas here aren't just for veggie eaters!
Must See
The street-side stalls aren’t the only thing to see at Petaling Street
Hunt down street art, hidden bars and more in KL’s Chinatown.
Must Do
Art and design lovers will feel completely at home at L45
Check out a book while you check out the gorgeous minimalist space.
Must See
See a completely different side to Malaysia in Putrajaya
Check out the country’s only pink mosque and other interesting sights.
Must Eat
Infuse a little French flavour into your meal at Thong Kee Sea Park
Enjoy a French twist on kaya toast with coffee and tea in one cup!
Must Eat
There’s nothing strange about the crepe flavours at Strangers at 47
Some of the flavour combinations are surprisingly amazing!
Must See
Don’t monkey around as you make your way to Batu Caves
The magnificent view at the top makes the 272-step trek worthwhile.
Must Do
Wake up and smell the coffee when you go café-hopping
Get your caffeine fix at Petaling Street, Bangsar, and more!
Must See
The arts community crafts a new lease of life for Zhongshan Building
Discover a vibrant arts scene within these four walls.
Must Do
Go local with locally-designed products at Ilaika
Enjoy a zen moment while you check out this multi-label store.
Must See
Land a spot at Heli Lounge Bar for a prime view of the city
Have a drink or two while you take in the spectacular view.
Must Stay
Hotel Stripes has earned its stripes for being luxe
Be sure to hang out by the infinity pool during the golden hour.
Must Stay
Live in the lap of luxury and heritage at Majestic Hotel
You might never want to leave your room (or this hotel), ever.
MUST SEE
The arts community crafts a new lease of life for Zhongshan Building
Don’t monkey around as you make your way to Batu Caves
Land a spot at Heli Lounge Bar for a prime view of the city
The street-side stalls aren’t the only thing to see at Petaling Street
See a completely different side to Malaysia in Putrajaya
MUST EAT
Black or white, enjoy yours with a rice bowl at Ebony & Ivory Coffee
Indulge in some five-star local food at Shangri-La Restaurant
There’s nothing strange about the crepe flavours at Strangers at 47
Eat your greens among the greens at Botanica+Co
Infuse a little French flavour into your meal at Thong Kee Sea Park
MUST DO
Go local with locally-designed products at Ilaika
See the hills come alive with the swaying lalang at Broga Hill
Art and design lovers will feel completely at home at L45
Wake up and smell the coffee when you go café-hopping
Go bar-hopping and see the city in a different light at night
MUST STAY
Hotel Stripes has earned its stripes for being luxe
Live in the lap of luxury and heritage at Majestic Hotel
It’s not easy to find a place that’s as good as Gold 3 Boutique Hotel

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