Publisher Lyndon Yap Klang Valley 4 Locals [email protected] Group Chief Operating Officer Introduction Annie Goh [email protected] Welcome to the Klang Valley, home of some 7.45 million residents and the site of Malay- Executive Director sia’s more developed, affluent and urban Garry Llewellyn [email protected] society around. Klang Valley 4 Locals is the first free travel guide to be distributed within Editor / Writer the Klang Valley to help local visitors find Yan Yi Chang their way around town, especially if you are [email protected] not sure what to do, where to go and how to Designer get there. Azezam Shah Zambri [email protected] Within this guide is an overall coverage on the whole of Klang Valley, whether it is KLCC Published by: or Kuala Selangor you are more familiar with. Bluedale Publishing (M) Sdn. Bhd. In fact, with shopping, dining, events and No. 31-2, Block F2, Level 2, places to rest, this guide gives anyone, the Jalan PJU 1/42A, Dataran Prima, upper hand in deciding their itinerary. In 47301 Petaling Jaya, fact, if you were staying at just one part of Selangor Darul Ehsan, the Klang Valley, you may just find out brand Malaysia. new things to do that even locals might T : (6)03. 7804. 8986 not know. F : (6)03. 7803. 1948 E : [email protected] W : www.bluedale.com.my/publishing/kltg/ While at the centre of the Klang Valley is Kuala Lumpur, it’s rapid development in © Bluedale Publishing (M) Sdn. Bhd. the past 25 years has seen the whole of All rights reserved. No re-production, copy the Klang Valley impacted, with suburbs or transmission of this publication may mushrooming out of nowhere to cater for be made without written permission. No contents of this publication may be re- the housing needs of the growing middle- produced, copied or transmitted, in any class, to world-class facilities and struc- form or by any means, without the prior tures being designed and built, Klang Valley written permission of the publisher. Any will never be the same again! Come join us person involved in unauthorized acts in and discover the amazing diversity of the relation to this publication may be liable to criminal prosecution and civil claims for Klang Valley! damages. About this guide book While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of all the information, the publisher can accept no responsibility for any errors or omissions. For all enquiries related to advertising Text Symbols / Legends : please contact us at: Telephone Email/Website address Fax Admission [email protected] Address Opening hours Complimentary Copy On-site/nearby eatery Travel Mode Not for sale Parking Wheelchair/Disabled Taxi Airport KDN PERMIT # PP 15841/06/2001( 024621) Prelims.indd 1 7/4/2009 1:09:56 PM
Table of Contents 1 Introduction / Editorial Team 3 Contents Page 5 Main Highlights of Klang Valley 6 Dato’ Seri Najib Tun Razak Taking in the Sights 7 Sights & Attractions 8 Historic & Heritage Buildings 10 Historic Sites 1 11 Modern vistas 1 12 Galleries, Museums & Monuments 1 13 Galleries, Museums & Monuments 2 14 Galleries, Museums & Monuments 3 15 Galleries, Museums & Monuments 4 16 Worship Centres 1 18 Worship Centres 2 19 Forest Reserves/Lakes 20 Parks/Gardens 21 Putrajaya 22 Kepong 23 Kuala Selangor Sound of the Suburbs 24 Bandar Utama & Mutiara Damansara 25 Community Events 26 Shopping: Mutiara Damansara 1 27 Shopping: Mutiara Damansara 2 28 Shopping: Bandar Utama Shopping Bags 31 Shopping Guide 32 Bukit Bintang/Golden Triangle 1 33 Bukit Bintang/Golden Triangle 2 34 Jalan Ampang and surroundings 35 Around KL 36 Around KL: Jalan TAR 1 38 Bangsar/ MidValley City 1 43 Sunway/Subang Jaya/Shah Alam/ 44 Klang 45 Puchong/Sri Kembangan/Cyberjaya/Putra- jaya/South of KL 46 Cheras/OUG/Sri Petaling/ 47 Electric/ Electronic/ IT Goods 48 Wholesalers/ Textiles 50 Flea markets/Bazaars and Night Markets 1 Flea markets/Bazaars and Night Markets 2 49 Retail Chains/Department Stores/Hyper- 52 marts/Supermarts 1 54 How not to break the bank Prelims.indd 2 7/4/2009 1:09:56 PM
Table of Contents Local Flavours 55 Eating Out 56 Bukit Bintang, Chinatown, Masjid India/Jalan TAR 1 57 Jalan TAR, Dang Wangi, Kampung Baru 58 Pudu, Imbi, Kampung Pandan 59 Cheras,Taman Maluri; Ampang, Melawati, 60 Cheras,OUG; Bukit Jalil, Puchong, Kajang, 61 PJ, Damansara, TTDI, Subang Jaya 62 Klang, Banting, Sepang Goldcoast 63 Changkat Bukit Bintang 64 Malay/Chinese/Indian 67 Chinese, Taiwanese, Korean 68 Japanese E&E 81 Events & Entertainment Log 82 Festivals of the Quarter 84 School Holiday Calendar 85 Performing arts calendar 86 National Theatre, KLPAC, SDT, TFA 87 MPO, MTC, Dama Orchestra, Panggung Bandaraya 88 GSC, TGV, MBO, Cineleisure Damansara 89 Sunway Lagoon, Wet World Waterpark, Cosmo's World 90 Theme Park, Desa Water Park 93 Jalan Ampang/ Jalan Sultan Ismail/Jalan P. Ramlee 95 Sri Hartamas/ Mont Kiara/ Around KL Hole In The Wall 97 Accommodation Listing 98 KL City Centre 1 (5 Star) 99 KL City Centre 2 (4 Star) 100 KL City Centre 101 KL City Centre 4 (Ampang) 111 Top places to stay for business visits to KL/Klang Valley 113 Genting Highlands, Sunway Lagoon Special Focus: 120 Sights & Attractions: Heritage Area Melaka 121 Museums & Galleries 123 Private Museums & New Ways to See Melaka 124 Major shopping malls 126 Peranakan, Portuguese Fare; 128 Melaka Butterfly & Reptile Farm, Mini Malaysia & Mini ASEAN, 129 Ayer Keroh Recreational Forest, Zoo Melaka, Ayer Keroh 131 EQ, Avillion Legacy, Renaissance Melaka, Other hotels 132 Beyond Melaka City Centre; 135 Don't leave the Klang Valley without these! 141 Index Prelims.indd 3 7/4/2009 1:09:56 PM
Taking Klang Valley by STORM! When we were preparing this, one constant question we always had in our mind was if we only had a limited time to discover the Klang Valley, how do we do the whole of Klang Valley? This almost impos- sible task is possible when you use each of the divisions within our guide based on the STORM con- cept. What is STORM you ask? Well, read on and discover the best way to storm through Klang Valley. Savour the local flavours Food is almost always the first thing that locals rush for when they are in a foreign city and you couldn’t do better than our selection of local- only food items, panels of info on the food, the best places to go and have what the locals are having. In fact, we have so much going on in the Local Flavours section, we will be resigned to only sharing one item with you here. Check the rest out on Page 55 onwards. Take in the sights After you are done feasting, the next thing you might want to do is to take in the sights. In the Taking in the Sights section, we have done most of the legwork for you as we cover various aspects of the interesting vistas within the Klang Valley. It would suit any art buff, champion historian, closet photog- rapher and the regular average Malaysian tourist to discover which attraction atrracts their attention best and spend some time visiting it. In fact, we even have a Sounds of the Suburbs to cover various features which make a suburb special. This time we are doing Bandar Utama & Mutiara Damansara. Look it up from Page 7 onwards. Prelims.indd 4 7/4/2009 1:10:00 PM
Open up the wallet Whenever we see shiny new things, our hands will start to tingle and itch. Not as if we are allergic to anything, but the Klang Valley has bona fide shopping malls which have gone down the mega path in providing quality, variety and service to each and every customer. From the interior designs to the retail mix, shopping in the Klang Valley is definitely one of the greater things to do while visiting it. Plus we offer you our own top picks when it comes to getting the best value for money in our Bargain Bin feature. Definitely not to be missed, from Page 31 onwards. Rest from the elements Whether you are in the Klang Valley for business or leisure, we’ve got you covered. Knowing that some may be taking shelter with friends and family during their stay here, we offer those who are not or do not have any ac- commodation plans something to rely on. For those who cannot survive the city life without creature comforts, you will find the 5-star treatment right up your alley, while those who swear by hitchhiking and backpacking will not be up the creek without a paddle with our On a Shoestring section. For other fun stuff, look up Page 97 and beyond. Make memories to remember What’s a holiday/break/retreat without memo- ries to relive it by? To help you plan for the best times in this quarter, we have incorporated calendars which cover festivals, feasts and performances which will entertain, enthrall and engage you and/or your family/friends/ posse to make those memories last, regard- less of whether you’re on your own or you’re not alone. Containing something for every- one, there’s theme parks, spas, nightlife and performing arts meeting you on your active or passive rest. For more inroads, check out Page 81 onwards. Prelims.indd 5 7/4/2009 1:10:06 PM
As we stand at the threshold of a new year, 2009 promises to see exciting changes in store for Kuala Lumpur and its surrounding areas. The develop- ment of Klang Valley’s infrastructure, preservation of its’ charming heritage and the warmth of its locals collectively make the whole of Klang Valley an attrative destination even for Malaysians from other towns and cities. The rebranding of the Mega Malaysia sales, introduction of MICE and a wonderful line-up of events are just part of the interesting plans afoot that make Klang Valley life so exciting! Kudos has to be given to Bluedale Publishing for coming up with this brilliant Guide that provides relevant and helpful information for anyone who is inter- ested in local tourism or making that day trip to the Klang Valley. Congratula- tions to the Publishers for yet another excellent effort to inform travellers of the Klang Valley‘s many attractions. Whether you are here on business or leisure, I hope that this Guide will lead you down a great adventure of discovering Klang Valley for yourself. Have an enjoyable stay and bring back amazing memories of Kuala Lumpur. (DATO’ SRI MOHD NAJIB TUN RAZAK) Prelims.indd 6 7/4/2009 1:10:06 PM
Shopping Shopping Bags Bukit Bintang/Golden Triangle 1 32 Bags Shopping Guide 31 Bukit Bintang/Golden Triangle 2 33 Jalan Ampang and surroundings 34 Around KL 35 Around KL: Jalan TAR 1 36 Bangsar/ MidValley City 1 38 Sunway/Subang Jaya/Shah Alam/ 43 Klang 44 Puchong/Sri Kembangan/Cyberjaya/Putra- 45 jaya/South of KL *Photo Courtesy of Tourism Malaysia Cheras/OUG/Sri Petaling/ 46 Electric/ Electronic/ IT Goods 47 Wholesalers/ Textiles 48 Flea markets/Bazaars and Night Markets 1 50 Flea markets/Bazaars and Night Markets 2 Retail Chains/Department Stores/Hyper- 49 marts/Supermarts 1 52 How not to break the bank 54 lang Valley has the best as a premier shopping-haven lifestyles, budget, tastes and shopping to offer in offering just about anything preferences. In fact, whether Malaysia. It is exciting under the sun. you are shopaholic or just Knot only because of the window shopping, we hope malls, brands and sales seasons Shopaholics of any kind you will love the balance to choose from but because relate KL as the mecca of within Klang Valley 4 Locals of all of those and more. It has shopping in Malaysia and and come back for more of undoubtly earned a reputation while we don’t disagree, the Klang Valley! we hope to show you new places to shop. It may be just around the corner from where you are staying, or even a place where you never expected to find bargains, but if there is one thing we know, a true shopaholic will never give up looking. So what we have here in this section is a basic guide to the best places to shop throughout Klang Valley. In here, the divas and the bohemians will find peace as they both look for items that will suit their individual Shopping.indd 1 7/4/2009 10:19:03 AM
32 || SHOPPING Pavilion Kuala Lumpur ighbrow fashion and seven uniquely themed floors, lifestyle has found a Bintang Circle, Connection, Hhome at the corner Couture, Gourmet of Jalan Sultan Ismail and Emporium, Home and Jalan Bukit Bintang. Within Seventh Heaven shoppers the unmistakable European have the privilege of choosing façade that is Pavillion is a the particular floor that suits wonderland that has catered their fancy. The 1.37 million sq to some of KL’s most affluent ft shopping mall makes luxury since September 2007. With and privilege is so accesible! Jalan Bukit Bintang +603-2716 1088 10:00 to 22:00 daily www.pavilion-kl.com Take t he Monorail to Bukit Bintang Station. Pavilion Kuala Lumpur is located in Jalan Bukit Bintang, just the opposite of JW Marriott and the Westin Hotels. Starhill Gallery Lot 10 KL Plaza 181, Jalan Bukit Bintang 50, Jalan Sultan Ismail Jalan Bukit Bintang +603-2782 3855 +603-2141 0500 +603-2141 7288 10:00 to 22:00 daily 10:00 to 21:30 daily 10:00 to 21:00 daily www.starhillgallery.com www.ytlcommunity.com/lot10/index.asp Take the Monorail to Bukit Bintang Take the Monorail to Bukit Bintang Station, Take the Monorail to Bukit Bintang Station. Station, the complex is a short walk away Starhill Gallery is just around the corner. The complex is just a short walk away. Berjaya Times Square romising something for the retail mix of branded labels, everyone in the family, restaurants and shops. Besides Pthis 10-floor mall is the the many mega attractions largest single phase shopping housed in the 3.5 million mall to be built featuring square feet shopping mall, the anchor tenant Metrojaya two towers adjacent to it houses departmental store, the a 5-star hotel and luxury largest Borders store in the serviced suites all connected world, the largest Cineplex to the mall via the lifts in the movie theatre in the region hotel lobby. To top it all off, KL and the largest indoor theme Monorail’s Imbi station is right park in Southeast Asia, at the doorstep of the first level Cosmo’s World, in addition to entrance of the mall. 1, Jalan Imbi +603-2117 3081 10:00 to 22:00 daily www.timessquarekl.com Take the Monorail to Imbi Station, and exit right into Berjaya Times Square. Alternatively, take the STAR LRT to Hang Tuah Station and take a 5-minute walk to the mall. Shopping.indd 2 7/4/2009 10:19:14 AM
SHOPPING || 33 Sungai Wang Plaza uilt in 1977, Sungei Wang outlets featuring the best and affordable Jalan Bukit Bintang Plaza is considered Kuala fashion, streetwear, footwear, accessories +603-2148 6109 10:00 to 22:00 daily BLumpur’s first modern and mobile phones. The dining options www.sungeiwang.com shopping mall offering ‘all there are updated and eclectic, suiting a Take the Monorail to Imbi kinds of everything’ to the range of preferences and the buzz word Station or Bukit Bintang masses. Even now, Sungei here is value-for-money as reasonable Monorail Station. The complex is just a short distance away. Wang’s star has not waned and quality products can be obtained even for houses a retail mix of over 700 those on a budget. Low Yat Plaza ong maintaining its reputation as THE place for IT goods, Low Yat LPlaza features an almost entire retail mix of IT-related products from top international brands as well as local brands. This IT mall distinguishes itself from the rest by offering a greater range and variety of a single Bukit Bintang Plaza product brought about by the inter- 111, Jalan Bukit Bintang chained stores within its seven floors. +603-2148 7411 In fact, the already competitive prices 10.00 to 22:00 daily are bargainable and the installation Take the Monorail to Bukit Bintang Station. The complex is literally just services provided adds value to the around the corner. buyer’s purchase. Imbi Plaza Jalan Imbi Off Jalan Bukit Bintang +603-2143 9433 +603-2148 3651 10:00 to 21:00 daily 10:00 to 22:00 daily Take the KL Monorail to Imbi Station www.plazalowyat.com or Bukit Bintang Station. The complex Take the Monorail to Imbi Station or Bukit is just a short distance away. Bintang Station. Low Yat Plaza is a short walk away. Shopping.indd 3 7/4/2009 10:19:30 AM
34 || SHOPPING Suria KLCC ynonymous with avant Spencer outlet in Malaysia, it garde fashion and lifestyle also anchored by Japanese Strends, this shopping departmental store, Isetan mall at the base of PETRONAS and local departmental Twin Towers features a parade chain, Parkson Grand. Suria of international brands like KLCC has the only Kinokuniya Prada, Coach, Gucci, Armani and bookstore and the largest PETRONAS Twin Towers, Burberry alongside homegrown TGV Cineplex in Malaysia. This Kuala Lumpur City Centre labels like Aseana, Sala Bianca truly metropolitan shopping +603-2382 2828 and Euro Moda. Besides mall is accessible from nearby 10:00 to 22:00 daily www.suriaklcc.com.my housing the largest Marks & hotels, embassies and certain Take the Putra LRT, getting down at KLCC corporate buildings via LRT LRT Station (underground). Then just follow and public transport. the signs, walking a short distance to the main entrance at Suria KLCC. Avenue K ight across the road upmarket residential property, from Suria KLCC is the K Residence. RChristian Liaigre-designed lifestyle shopping centre, Avenue 156, Jalan Ampang +603-2168 7888 K, home to a Metrojaya flagship 10:00 to 22:00 daily store, various international labels Take the Putra LRT to KLCC Station like Ermenegildo Zegna and (underground) – walk through the connecting tunnel and take the escalator Hugo Boss and the integrated up to the ground floor. Alternatively, you superclub, Club Quattro, among can get down at the Ampang Park Station other dining and entertainment (underground) – take the escalator up to street level and walk along Jalan Ampang options. It is also physically towards Suria KLCC; Avenue K is on connected to the luxurious your right. City Square Shopping Centre ity Square Shopping Centre Jalan Tun Razak is part of a 3-in-1 integrated +603-2162 1566 10:00 to 22:00 daily Ccomplex which includes the Take the Kelana Jaya line prestigious Crown Princess Kuala to the Ampang Park Station Lumpur Hotel and offices. Within (underground) and take the its 6 levels of shopping podiums escalator up to the street level are more than 150 shops, featuring to the Ampang Park Shopping Complex on your right. Exit some of the most established Ampang Park, the overhead brands in home furnishing, pedestrian bridge to City Square Ampang Park Shopping Centre Jalan Ampang homeware and decoration, art is just next to the entrance. +603-2161 7006 works and pieces, audio visual 10:00 to 22:00 daily products and lifestyle services and Take the Putra LRT to Ampang Park Station fitting its bill as Kuala Lumpur’s (underground), and take the escalator up to street level – the shopping mall is literally at Speciality Centre. the top of the escalator on your right. Shopping.indd 4 7/4/2009 10:19:39 AM
Ampang Park A pioneer in Malaysia’s shopping scene, Ampang Park always amazes with its attention to detail. Opened in 1973, details like being the first to of- fer escalators for patrons, located opposite the Am- pang Park LRT station and having an excellent retail mix of both local and international dining options and the choicest selection of local fash- ion, art and culture all add up to the best shop- ping experience ever! Ampang Park Shopping Centre Jalan Ampang +603-2161 7006 10:00 to 22:00 daily Shopping.indd 5 7/4/2009 10:19:45 AM 7/2/2009 11:29:05 AM adv artwork.indd 16
36 || SHOPPING Kota Raya ituated strategically at the junction of Jalan Silang Sand Jalan Tan Cheng Lock, Kota Raya is located in an area that has some of the oldest development in Kuala Lumpur. Being one of the older departmental stores in Kuala Lumpur, Kota Raya is among the remaining few that are still thriving. Despite its lack of modernity, it is still very much popular for shoppers who are from. As the mall is located Jalan Tan Cheng Lock on the lookout for the best within the vicinity of Petaling +603-2072 2562 10:00 to 22:00 daily bargains in town! There is an Street, Kota Raya attracts a Take the Sentul Line to the Plaza Rakyat assortment of shoes, mobile lot of shoppers, and is easily Station. At the exit, keep to the left and walk phones, handbags, clothes, accessible with good public along Jalan Tan Cheng Lock until the first textiles and plenty of knick transport around. set of traffic lights. Cross the road at the pedestrian walkway and Kota Raya is on knacks for you to choose your left. S&M Shopping Arcade Sinar Kota oused within Wisma or many travelers Fui Chiu, a Chinese who disembark at Hclan association’s F the Puduraya Bus headquarters and adjacent to Terminal, Sinar Kota is the Kota Raya, S&M is a one-stop- first shopping centre they centre for the whole family. see. Located right across Every one of its six floors feature the road from the landmark a particular product range Menara Maybank, Sinar Kota and everything from mobile phones and IT gadgets, was anchored by the Metrojaya fashion and accessories to group. The only part which still entertainment essentials and remains is Reject Shop with its current anchor being local gifts can be found here. To top it all off is the food court on hypermarket chain, Mydin. the fifth floor. The Weld 76, Jalan Raja Chulan Jalan Tan Cheng Lock Jalan Tun Perak +603-2161 8422 +603-2072 2562 03-2070 7479 (Mydin) 10:00 to 22:00 daily 10:00 to 22:00 daily 10:00 to 22:00 Take the Monorail to the Raja Chulan http://www.smgroup.com.my/ Take the Sentul Line to the Plaza Rakyat Station. From there, cross the road (facing Take the Kelana Jaya Line to the Pasar Station. At the exit, keep to the right and Menara Promet) and walk against the flow of Seni Station. From there, turn right and walk head towards Menara Maybank on your traffic on Jalan Sultan Ismail. Turn right into along Jalan Tan Cheng Lock until you reach right. Cross the road at the pedestrian Jalan Tengah and walk down this lane until the a traffic light. S&M is on the left, across walkway and keep to your left as Sinar Kota end. Turn right into Jalan P. Ramlee and The the road. is just right opposite Menara Maybank. Weld is on your left. The Mall Jalan Putra +603-4042 7122 10:00 to 22:00 daily Take the Sentul line and get down at PWTC Station. The Mall is adjacent to the LRT station, and next to UO Superstore Legend Hotel. Section 24, Jalan Sultan +603-2032 1201 10:00 to 22:00 http://www.uo.com.my/ Shopping.indd 6 7/4/2009 10:19:57 AM
SHOPPING || 37 Sogo Departmental Store Pertama Complex he SOGO story began over retailer, with everything from ertama Complex, located 160 years ago, when exclusive fashion brands, in the Jalan Tuanku Abdul TIhei Sogo established home furnishing, women’s PRahman Shopping District a small drapery business in wear, cosmetics, fine china is another great place to shop for Osaka, Japan. His reputation and crystals. Sogo also offers those on a budget. With a wide soared as an honest and sincere a really great selection of range of goods from sports gear businessman. And today Sogo food from its food court and apparel, to shoes, boots has stores all over the world and restaurants. Sogo KL and handbags, leather items, – including Kuala Lumpur. is an absolute must visit watches, gold jewellery and Located in the heart of the Jalan shopping destination. souvenirs – at very reasonable Tuanku Abdul Rahman shopping prices. district – one of the best known shopping areas in KL, Malaysia’s 190, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman +603-2691 6599 largest department store +603-2698 2111 10:00 to 22:00 daily opened its doors in 1994. 11:00 to 21:00 daily www.udamall.com www.sogokl.com.my With over 50,000 sq feet of Take the Sentul line to the Bandaraya Take the STAR LRT to the Bandaraya Station, retail space covering seven Station and cross the road via the and using the pedestrian bridge, take the short walk across to Sogo. Pertama Complex is floors. Sogo is literally a one-stop pedestrian bridge to Sogo. located just next to Sogo Department Store. Campbell Complex ne of KL’s oldest shopping centers, OCampbell Complex is famous for its reasonably priced shoes and bags. Jalan Dang Wangi Maju Junction 03-2698 1366 From Sogo’s main entrance, Maju Junction apart is the large cross Jalan TAR at the traffic lights ituated right at the junction and walk along Jalan Dang Wangi. of the two major roads in number of small mobile fashion Campbell Complex is on your right. Sthe city, Jalan Tuanku Abdul or accessory outlets at every Rahman (Jalan TAR) and Jalan corner of the shopping complex. Sultan Ismail, the five-storey Also within Maju Junction is Souk Semua House mall has 101 outlets with Wh al-Tar. Jalan Bunus 6 03-2693 5899 by British India, FOS (Factory 190, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman Outlet Store) and Nichii Fashion +603-2698 2111 City as their anchor tenants 11:00 to 21:00 daily Plaza City House www.sogokl.com.my Jalan Munshi Abdullah and not forgetting famous local Take the Sentul line to the Bandaraya 03-2694 5842 supermarket chain, Giant as their Station and cross the road via the pedestrian tenant supermarket. What sets bridge to Sogo. Shopping.indd 7 7/4/2009 10:20:12 AM
38 || SHOPPING Suburbs of KL he neighbouring suburbs of Bangsar and Mid Valley City form the most happening shopping enclaves in the Klang Valley with uptown fashion and lifestyle options being presented to the Tcommunity as a whole. Bangsar’s soho chic reverbrates throughout the Telawi area with many stand alone boutiques making their home there while Mid Valley City’s strength is in its diversity, offered by its two mega shopping malls. like Mango (MNG), Zara, Guess, TopShop and Raoul and its eclectic restaurants and cafés like San Francisco Steakhouse, Little Penang Café and Kim Gary’s. Top it all off, the convention centre on the top floor is a popular events destination and the bridge which runs through the Oasis foodcourt links it to The Gardens. Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra +603-2938 3333 Mid Valley Megamall 10:00 to 22:00 daily www.midvalley.com.my Take the KTM Komuter train to Mid Valley nchored by 5 anchors including Carrefour, Jusco and KTM Station. You will exit straight into Mid Metrojaya, Mid Valley Megamall also has the largest Golden Valley Megamall. Alternatively, take the Putra AScreen Cinemas (GSC) and MPH bookstore in Malaysia. What LRT to Bangsar LRT Station. From the station, there are regular “feeder buses” leaving to Mid makes it even more mega is its selection of top fashion brands Valley Megamall. The Gardens Retail Gallery Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra +603-2938 3333 10:00 to 22:00 daily he Gardens Retail Gallery with their goal to ‘inspire,relax, www.thegardens.com.my is the second phase Mid reward’ all who pass through www.midvalleygardens.com.my Take the KTM Komuter to Mid Valley KTM TValley City, a 9.7 acre mixed their doors and their four Station. You will exit straight into Mid Valley development with a high-end anchor tenants, including Megamall. From there, walk shopping centre and four towers Robinson and Isetan and over towards the centre court and exit out from the including the 5-Star Gardens 200 specialty shops cover West Entrance. Walk across the Boulevard Hotel, 5-Star Garden Residences everything from exclusive Office, until you see The Gardens entrance. Alternatively, take the Putra LRT to Bangsar and two corporate towers.The fashion boutiques and fine- LRT Station. From the station, there are regular contemporary architecture within dining to complementary “feeder buses” leaving to Mid Valley Gardens & a natural environment is in line lifestyle retail shops. Mid Valley Megamall. Bangsar Shopping Bangsar Village Bangsar Village II Centre Jalan Ara, Bangsar Jalan Telawi 1, Bangsar 283 Jalan Maarof +603-2282 1808 +603-2288 1200 03-2094 7700 10:30 to 22:30 daily 10:30 to 22:30 daily 10:00 to 22:00 www.bangsarvillage.com www.bangsarvillage.com Take the Putra LRT to Bangsar Station. Take the Kelana Jaya line to Bangsar. From there, take a short taxi ride to Take the Putra LRT to Bangsar Station. From there it is a short taxi ride to Bangsar From there, take a short taxi ride to Bangsar Shopping Centre. Bangsar Village. Village II. Shopping.indd 8 7/4/2009 10:20:24 AM
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Jaya ONE Jaya 33 No 72 A Jalan Universiti No 72 A Jalan Universiti +603-7957 4933 +603-7957 4933 http://www.jayaone.com.my http://www.jayaone.com.my Take the Kelana Line to the Universiti Station Take the Kelana Line to the Universiti Station and from there it is a 10-minute taxi ride away. and from there it is a 10-minute taxi ride away. There are also feeder buses to UM which will pass There are also feeder buses to UM which will pass by Jaya One in Section 13. by Jaya One in Section 13. Amcorp Mall The Atria Shopping Centre 18, Pesiaran Barat, Off Jalan Timur Lot 3.01, Jalan SS22/23 +603 - 7958 5318 +603- 7727 3000 http://www.shopneasy.com http://http://www.shopneasy.com Take the Kelana Line to the Taman Jaya Station and Directions: Take the Kelana Line to Kelana Jaya Station and cross over cross the road from the exit to Amcorp Mall. to the other side of the road via the pedestrian bridge. From there it is a 10-minute taxi ride away. Shopping.indd 10 7/4/2009 10:20:28 AM
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42 || SHOPPING Mont Kiara / Sri Hartamas he Mont Kiara and Sri Hartamas suburbs are adjacent to each other, divided only by the SPRINT highway which runs right through them. Long prized for its exclusivity and its high expatriate Tdensity, the shopping and retail scene here tends to reflect the upper middle to high-end, expatriate-centric sensitivities which cater to the needs and wants of the community here. Among the major shopping outlets are: Plaza Mont Kiara laza Mont Kiara has been a 6 pm – 10 pm on Thursdays drawing point since 1996, brings out the crowds with Pwith two weekly markets something for everyone. held at the fountain courtyard. No 2 Jalan Kiara, Mont’ Kiara The Sunday Arts, Bric-a-Brac 03-6201 2288 & Craft (ABC) market is a 03-64118818 daytime market displaying 100 10:00 to 22:00 exhibitor stalls of local culture, www.sunrisebhd.com arts and craft. Meanwhile the Fiesta Nite Market between Solaris @ Mont Kiara he landmark L-shaped shopping podium is anchored by glass and steel structures Clark Hatch Fitness gym and Cold Twhich follow the curve Storage supermarket. of the Sprint highway is a two phase commercial and retail Jalan Solaris, Mont’ Kiara 03-6201 2288 development launched in 2007 03-64118818 and reknowned for its high- 10:00 to 22:00 end interior design, spa and www.sunrisebhd.com salons, nightlife and fine dining concepts. The second phase’s 76-lot, double-storey Hartamas Shopping Centre @ Plaza Damas he neighbourhood feel of centre is linked to Plaza Damas, personal butler services Hartamas Shopping Centre giving it an even more diverse among others. Twhich covers 200 000 mix of F&B outlets. The defining square feet spread over 3 floors feature however has to be the 60 Jalan Sri Hartamas 1 03-6201 8353 stands out especially with the concierge, where registation http://www.hartamas-sc.com/ good retail mix. With two anchor opens the door to a variety of tenants, CitiSuper and SenQ, the services including a valet and Shopping.indd 12 7/4/2009 10:20:35 AM
SHOPPING || 43 nitially extensions of Petaling Jaya, the suburbs of Sunway and Subang Jaya have matured into townships with burgeoning populations. Meanwhile, Shah Alam, the seat of the Selangor State IGovernment, provides a shopping centre in the centre of town. No 3 Jalan PJS 11/15, Bandar Sunway +603-7494 3000 http://www.sunway.com. Directions:: Take the Kelana Line to the Kelana Jaya Station and feeder bus No T 623 passes by Sunway Pyramid. Alternatively, take the KTM Komuter to the Subang Jaya Station and buses or taxis wil pass by Sunway from Carrefour Subang Jaya, which is right outside the entrance of the station. Sunway Pyramid ith a distinct Egyptian Sphinx and the Pyramids greeting visitors, Sunway Pyramid has expanded with a two-domed new wing, bringing the top brands in fashion, dining and Wentertainment to the neighbourhood. The new wing is also divided into five shopping precints, namely, Fashion Central, Oasis Boulevard, Asian Avenue, Marrakesh and Kidz Zone as it features a tantalizing spread of over 700 speciality outlets. Subang Parade eclaring itself to be ‘our place’, this 160-retail-outlet neighbourhood mall has reinvented its interiors to make it even more accesible with disabled-friendly features, mother’s room and Dsurau for prayers. It offers a comprehensive list of dining options with local, regional and western cuisine widely available. Lot 3.01, Jalan SS22/23 The Summit Subang USJ +603- 7727 3000 Persiaran Kewajipan, USJ 1, 47600, http://http://www.hektargroup.com/SubangParade UEP Subang Jaya Directions:Take the KTM Komuter to the Subang Jaya Station and at the exit +603- 8024 0551 head towards the right and cross the road to Subang Parade. It is right opposite http:/www.thesummit.com.my Carrefour Subang Jaya. Directions:Take Rapid KL bus No. U63 to reach to the mall. Shopping.indd 13 7/4/2009 10:20:38 AM
44 || SHOPPING he royal capital of Selangor, Klang retains its thriving reputation with plenty of malls to go around. TKlang is divided by the Klang River into North Klang, which houses older neghbourhoods and South Klang, which has newer and posher residences with malls that fit that description too. AEON Bukit Tinggi outh East Asia’s largest Jusco outlet, AEON Bukit Tinggi, promises a variety of Sdining, entertainment and speciality items spread out over one million square feet of floorspace, all within the first three floors. In addition to the mall’s contemporary design are the cinema, various service outlets found within and its advantageous location next to the KESAS Highway’s exit to Banting/Klang which services the newer neighbourhoods in South Klang like Bandar Botanic and Bandar Bukit Tinggi very well. 1, Persiaran Batu Nilam 1/KS 6, Bandar Bukit Tinggi 2. +603-3326 2370 10:00 to 22:30 daily Directions:From the KESAS Highway, go straight up the Banting/Klang exit ramp on your left. Keep to your right and turn right at the traffic lights. Go straight pass the first set of traffic lights and Bandar Botanic on your left. AEON is on your left right after that. Bukit Raja Shopping Centre Persiaran Bukit Raja 2, Bandar Baru Klang t the other end of Klang is Bukit Raja Shopping +603-3343 2166 Centre, also anchored by AEON-Jusco but just a 10:00 to 22:30 daily Directions:After the Klang toll plaza on the Federal Aturn off from the Federal Highway. This five-storey Highway, go straight and keep to the left. There will shopping mall has been a favourite haunt of the residents be a signboard that shows Jusco Bukit Raja on your from the surrounding neighbourhoods since 1995 left. Go straight and keep to your right without going and on weekends, families, groups of teenagers and even up the flyover. At the traffic lights under the flyover you will turn right and Bukit Raja Shopping Centre is grandparents may be seen enjoying a spot of retail therapy or on your left. window shopping. Centro Klang he thing about Centro Klang is its strategic location on the busiest highway leading into TKlang town centre. The one-stop business and leisure destination affords many corporations and local businesses an avenue to meet and conduct business as well as offering plenty of dining and leisure choices in Klang. It’s over 1 million square feet has seen it as one of Klang’s tallest buildings at 29-storeys high and the retail mix within the retail podium complements the office tower well. : No 8, Jalan Batu Tiga Lama +603-3341 2011 http://www.centro.com.my Directions: After the Klang toll plaza on the Federal Highway, go over the flyover and keep to your left right after that. At the Berkeley Roundabout turn left and keep to the right at the traffic lights right after that. Turn right into the innermost lane, Jalan Batu Tiga Lama, and Centro is will be on your left, right before Hotel Histana and the Klang Hokkien Association. Shopping.indd 14 7/4/2009 10:20:41 AM
SHOPPING || 45 hen it comes to the south, the Southen Golden Triangle of Puchong-Seri Kembangan- Putrajaya dominates the scene. Although primarily marked by large hypermarkets meeting Wthe grocery needs of the suburbs, there are also a number of shopping malls that make life a tad more pleasant in these very new townships. These include: IOI Mall The Mines Shopping Fair South City Plaza ight in the heart of ringing Venice to ong considered a friendly Puchong town centre, Malaysia is a water neighbourhood mall RIOI Mall is 3-storeys Btaxi ride on Mines Lin Seri Kembangan’s packed with 147 shopping Shopping Fair’s canal, older part of town, this mall and entertainment outlets which links the North overlooks the KL-Seremban which offer branded goods and South Lakes of the highway, the Besraya highway and good family-oriented Mines Resort City. Besides and the former mining lake fun in addition to the basic the canal ride, the 200 of Sungai Besi. Conveniently necessities. Opened in shoplots here also offer located adjacent to office 1996, this Medditerranean hypermarket, electric shoplots, South City Plaza design mall also packs in a and electronic and IT captures the lunch crowd cinema, bowling alley and products and services in nearby besides offering a bookshop within its 650,000 addition to the restaurants happening events venue square feet of retail space. and cafés to choose from. at the centre of the mall for promotions and product launches. Bandar Puchong, Batu 9, Jalan Dulang, MINES Resort City, Jalan Puchong Seri Kembangan Persiaran Serdang Perdana, Taman +603-5882 8888 +603- 8942 2163 Sedang Perdana, Seksyen 1, Seri Kembanga http://www.myioi.com http://msf.mines.com.my/ +603-8948 1888 DirectionsFrom the Sunway Toll Plaza Directions The fastest way is to http://www.southcity.com.my on the LDP go straight and keep to the take the KTM Komuter to the Serdang DirectionsThe fastest way is to take the right lane, turning right into Puchong’s Station and from there take Rapid KTM Komuter to the Serdang Station and main road. Go straight and IOI Mall and KL Bus No. T414 or water taxi your from there either take Metro Bus No 8, Rapid TESCO Puchong will be on your right. way into the mall. The BESRAYA and KL T416 or T432 or a 5-minute taxi ride to From here, keep left, go up the flyover and SILK Highways make the mall easily South City Plaza. The KL-Seremban highway make a U-Turn. When you come down, go accessible to drivers. also offers access to the mall via the Seri straight and IOI Mall is on your left. Alamanda Shopping Centre ncluded other attractions at Putrajaya, is Alamanda Shopping Centre (Jalan Alamanda, IPrecinct 1; +603-8888 8882; 10:00 to 22:00 daily; www.alamanda.com.my), a shopping paradise! With its tagline, “Life is so much easier”, Alamanda Shopping Centre has a various mix of over 150 tenants. Created as a shopping oasis in the heart of Putrajaya, Alamanda provides excellent shopping, eating, entertainment and leisure – but there’s a lot more to Alamanda than just its great design and landscaped surroundings. This lifestyle shopping mall also included Carrefour and Parkson as anchor tenants along with a variety of restaurants and shops to fulfil your entertainment and leisure needs. Take the KLIA Express to the Putrajaya Station and from there take a NadiPutra feeder bus No 300 or 302 to Alamanda. ++603-8888 8882 http://www.alamanda.com.my Take the KLIA Express to the Putrajaya Station and from there take a NadiPutra feeder bus No 300 or 302 to Alamanda. Shopping.indd 15 7/4/2009 10:20:41 AM
46 || SHOPPING prawling from the heart of KL towards the south and east is the suburb of Cheras which sustains many townships within. One of them, Taman Connaught, is home to the longest night market, Sor pasar malam in Malaysia. Of particular note in this area is Klang Valley’s first major road, Old Klang Road, which connected KL to Port Klang since 1908 and linked the suburbs of OUG and Sri Petaling, adjacent to Cheras, with KL. Cheras Leisure Mall Queen’s Park Shopping OUG Plaza and Retail Centre ynonymous with Cheras he open-air concept of he well-known Citrus is the landmark Cheras Queen’s Park is a favourite Park is OUG Plaza’s SLeisure Mall which is Tto shoppers who are Tanswer to Bintang a both a street mall and accustomed to the Australian Walk in the town centre a shopping mall at the and New Zealand concept of of OUG and is a laudable same time. The boulevards shopping, where the two-storey bid to bring fashion, between and around the shoplot enclave of four blocks retail, dining and leisure mall are filled with shoplots open out to a landscaped garden entertainment concepts and retailers offering in the middle. The speciality of into the neighbourhood. a variety of services Queen’s Park is definitely its high This shopping mall provides and products while the end fashion retail at warehouse residents with a more shopping mall is jam-packed prices and shoppers’ reprieve from accessible shopping venue with fashion brands and retail action in the form of the than braving the jam to KL boutiques, interior and vast array of food in between the city centre for shopping. home furnishing outlets fashion outlets. and a variety of fast food Taman OUG , Jalan Mega Kecil Off outlets, restaurants and Lot 392 Jalan Shelley, Cheras Jalan Klang Lama cafés, all of which meet the +603-9205 5000 +603-7982 2488 (Parkson) From the NPE headed out of KL, From KL, get onto Jalan Pudu headed for needs of the surrounding Cheras and go straight till Jalan Cheras. take the Kg. Pasir exit on the left and go neighbourhoods. Turn left at the first turning off Jalan Cheras straight till the landmark Tamil Primary into Jalan Shelley. School and turn left into Old Klang Road. Go along Old Klang Road until Jalan Manis Enam, Cheras you see Pearl Point Shopping Mall on +603-9132 5088 your right. Make a U-Turn at the traffic Directions : From KL, take the MRR 2 Plaza UE 3 (Uncang Emas) lights just in front of Pearl Point and No. 85 Jalan Loke Yew, Cheras highway to Cheras and go straight till the head down Old Klang Road, turning first roundabout, and turn left into Jalan +603-92009144 left into the next junction. OUG Plaza is Cheras headed for Bandar Tun Razak. Go right in front of you. along Jalan Cheras until the first junction Pearl Point Shopping Mall on your left, right before the flyover, and Batu 5, Jalan Klang Lama turn left into Cheras Leisure Mall. ++603-7983 3311 Endah Parade ocated in Taman Sri Endah, at the entrance to Sri Petaling from the KESAS highway, this 7-storey shopping mall houses a Lhypermarket, health and fitness centres, bookshops and dining venues appealing mainly to the neighbourhood and its surroundings. Bandar Baru Seri Petaling +603- 9543 0100 Shopping.indd 16 7/4/2009 10:20:52 AM
SHOPPING || 47 Electric, Electronic and IT dentifying what you want and what you need is half the battle won when you are in serious pursuit of great bargains during sales season. With this section, we hope that you do get to zoom in on the Iexact thing which you need. If you cannot find what you need, fret not, we will expand into more categories in the near future. Kicking things off will be our scoop on IT-geeks’ favourite things! When it comes to electric, electronic and IT gadgets, Klang Valley’s most eclectic mix is found either in whole floors dedicated to IT, as is the case with Mid Valley and Sunway Pyramid, and in digital malls, with the likes of Low Yat Plaza and Imbi Plaza in the heart of KL. However, the growth of the suburbs have also seen other digital malls rising up including: SM Digital Mall M Digital Mall’s unmistakable yellow, white and black tiled façade forms Sthe centre of the commercial district in Petaling Jaya’s Section 14. The four- storey medium-sized mall contains a variety of IT-related products neatly seperated into five main categories: computers, mobile phones, gadgets, game consoles and accessories. Both business and personal users will find SM Digital Mall’s high accessiblity from the Asia Jaya LRT via feeder buses and the fact that PJ residents no longer have to travel to KL for high-quality, cutting- edge and value for money IT solutions. No 2, Jalan SS 14/20, Section 14, Petaling Jaya +603 - 7955 4394 http://www.digitalmall.com.my Directions Take the Kelana Line to the Asia Jaya Station and from there it is a 5-minute taxi ride away. Otherwise, feeder bus No 904 A will pass by Jalan Semangat and stop at Section 14’s bus stop. SM Digital Mall is right behind the row of sholots which are just behind the bus stop. USJ 19 Digital Mall lso known as the shopping centre ‘19’ USJ 19’s digital mall is housed in a mixed-use complex along with the Rhythm Avenue apartments and Carrefour hypermarket Aadjacent to the digital mall. Being very new in the market, many shopfronts were still empty during its soft launch in 2008. However, there are many newer IT vendors slowly trickling in, promising residents of Subang Jaya a closer solution to their IT needs. Jalan Persiaran Kewajipan, USJ 19, Subang Jaya +1-300-88-2939 (Carrefour) http://www.digitalmall.com.my DirectionsFrom Subang Jaya, head towards the ELITE highway via Persiaran Kewajipan. USJ 19 Digital Mall is on your left just after the Subang Perdana Good Year Courts area. Value-added Services hether you are in Low Yat or in any other digital mall, services offered by various vendors to often sweeten or close a deal are very normal in the Klang Valley. Though services offered Wmay differ between vendors, it is good to know that you can get the most mileage out of a product within a competitive budget and good deals are just around the corner if you bother surveying different vendors for their price and offerings. Bringing along your bargaining skills could just land the best deal in town! Shopping.indd 17 7/4/2009 10:21:00 AM
48 || SHOPPING Textiles/Apparel hen it comes to clothes, fabrics and fashion, the Klang Valley has both retailers and wholesalers vying for a piece of the action. In this section we bring you the wholesalers and Wtextile merchants who shape the backdrop of the fashion and apparel industry for the many ladies who still prefer to tailor-make their clothes. Nilai 3 lthough Nilai is in Negeri Sembilan, it is still considered part of the Klang Valley and this wholesale one-stop centre Aprovides a variety of products and services for tourists who come as far as KL and Seremban to enjoy the cheap and good bargains around here. With its 165 hectares, inclusive of built up areas, this wholesale centre is one of the largest wholesale centres in Malaysia. It was initially set up in 2001 to promote goods from China but now a variety of products from all over can be found here. No.231, Jalan Nilai 3/8, Kawasan Perindustrian Nilai 3, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan Tel: +606-799 3883 http://www.nilai-3.com Directions Take the KTM Komuter to the Nilai Station and from there take a taxi to Nilai 3 Industrial Area. Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman he former Batu Road now named after the first King of Malaysia, is more fondly known as Jalan TAR among the locals. Right in the heart of KL’s business district, this is KL’s oldest shopping Tcanton, famous for its many textile merchants, boutiques, departmental stores and shopping arcades in pre-war buildings on both sides of the road. The various traders, retailers, wholesalers and hawkers ply their trade, selling everything from local produce to food while the weekly Saturday night market is from 5 pm -10 pm P. Lal Store Binwani’s Campbell Complex Wisma Lal Doshi, 135 Jalan TAR 136 Jalan Tuanku Abdul Jalan Dang Wangi +603-2694 2694 Rahman 03-2698 1366 10:00 to 22:00 daily 03-2694 0402 http://www.plal.com/ 10:00 to 18:00 daily www.binwani.com Sara Hughes @ Globe Silk Store Wisma LH Global, 185, Jalan TAR Gulati’s Silk Store +603- 2699 7115 162–164, Jalan TAR, 10:00 to 22:00 daily 03-2698 3901 10:00 to 22:00 Kamdar 83-85, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman Euro Moda 03-2692 5571 126 – 128 Jalan TAR 113, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman +603-2287 5277 03-2698 8488/03-2691 0059 10:00 to 22:00 171, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman 03-2691 5652,03-2693 2518 Tang Ling Shopping Centre 431-433, Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman 187 Jalan TAR 10:00 to 22:00 daily 03-2692 9668/03-2070 1788 10:00 to 22:00 daily Shopping.indd 18 7/4/2009 10:21:11 AM
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50 || SHOPPING Local Arts & Crafts ith the increase in demand for the finer things in life, the demand for local arts & crafts and lifestyle furnishings have gone up. Among the notable markets which are currently established Wto feed this demand would be art markets mushrooming around the Klang Valley. We take a peek at the top ones: Central Market sually held in the evenings from 5.00pm to about U11.00pm all over the city, the pasar malam has become part of the country’s landscape – and part and parcel of every Malaysians way of life. If you’re staying close to the centre of town – then Central Market is well worth a visit. As one of the oldest and most talked about markets in KL, it’s a great place to pick up some really interesting curios and bargains. Central Market is located in Jalan Kasturi in the cities old Market Square area (+603-2031 0339, www.centralmarket-kl.com. my). Central Market has plenty handicraft items of local origin from all the states in Malaysia. Some of the more enticing souvenirs found at Central Market are the traditionally Petaling Street woven songket (luxurious fabric with gold and silver threads sew intricately on it), sutera ithin walking distance from Central Market is (valuable silk weaving), batik Petaling Street, A.K.A Chinatown Kuala Lumpur’s (hand-painted motifs on dyed Wmost famous popular night market; Chinatown is silk), and Wau (popular Malay bounded by Jalan (street) Bandar, Jalan Petaling and kites) among others. You can also Jalan Sultan).Visitors can find all sorts of everything at this find plenty of personalized key make shift bazaar with a purpose built roof. Items sold range chains, souvenir T-shirts, antique from wallets, handbags, watches, shoes, t-shirts and replicas, paintings, costume fashion accessories, etc. The price of items sold can be jewellery, pewter, etc. Built in extraordinarily cheap or incredibly expensive, depending on 1888, and listed as a heritage the originality of the item and your haggling skills? Cheap site by the Malaysian Heritage CDs and DVDs can also be found here. Some of the city’s Society, Central Market is a best local foods can also be found at Chinatown with some one-stop souvenir-shop. It’s shops having been in operation since the early 1900s. also well known as a venue Wander down some of the side lanes adjacent to Petaling for performing arts. A visit to Street and you’ll glimpse old Chinatown itself, with vendors Central Market will present to you selling funeral wreaths, fresh vegetables, live poultry and a vivid sense of city life combined all manner of daily items.With most stalls open everyday, with all the traditional and vendors start setting up in the late afternoon. But the best diversified cultures that represent time to make a trip to Chinatown is at night, where visitors Malaysia. can feel the areas real oriental atmosphere amongst the hustling & bustling crowd. Take the Putra LRT and alight at Pasar Seni Station. You’ll find the green coloured market Take the STAR LRT, and alight at Plaza Rakyat Station. Take a short walk down building opposite the Klang River and next to to Petaling Street. Or alternatively, if you’re around Central Market, just take a short nearby Chinatown. Most buses coming into the walk along Jalan Kasturi, then turn left and head down Jalan Sultan until you reach city will stop at or nearby Central Market. Petaling Street. Shopping.indd 20 7/4/2009 10:21:16 AM
SHOPPING || 51 Flea Markets/ Bazaars/ Night Markets erving up everything under the sun all under one roof is what most flea markets around the Klang Valley aim to do. With such a goal, it is easy to see that each flea market offer the best in different Sproducts, from fashion to handicrafts, toys to antiques and even household items, which make life in the Valley, all that much easier. Sunrise Arts, Bric-a-brac and Craft Amcorp Mall (ABC Market) ithout doubt the biggest indoor flea egun in March 2000, the 100-stall arts and market in the Klang Valley, Amcorp Mall’s crafts market is spread out over a 40,000 sq Wweekly flea market is the first flea market Bft fountain courtyard in Plaza Mont Kiara. It in Malaysia which began in 1998 and still draws features Malaysian handicrafts, paintings, clothes, exhibitors and buyers to the present day. It sure handbags, shoes and acccessories, books, plants, takes the cake for antiques, vintage records and houshold goods and car exhibits. Its’ wide appeal clothes, collectables, toys, homemade food and a to people of all ages even has some of the whole host of other things. residents opening stalls as outlets to showcase their own home made creations. Lower Ground Floor, 18 Pesiaran Barat Off Jalan Timur, 03 - 7958 5318 Fountain Court, Plaza Mont Kiara, No 2 Jalan Kiara, Mont’ Kiara 10:00 to 18:00 weekends 03-6201 2288/ 03-64118818 www.shopneasy.com Directions: Take the Kelana Line to the Taman Jaya Station and 10:00 to 18:00 Sundays only www.sunrisebhd.com cross the road from the exit to Amcorp Mall. * Photo Courtesy of Rafidedic Photography Bijou Bazaar rom a blog to a bazaar, that is the story of Bijou Bazaar’s success to capture the many online entrepreneurs, hobbyists and garage sale businesses with anything under the sun to sell. Of Fparticular note however, are the fashion and apparel, bags, shoes and accessories plus bric-a- bracs widely found here. Jeumpa D'ramo, 102 - 104, Jalan Maarof, Bangsar +603-5630 0064/ 012-398 9849 (Maryam)/ 019-655 9945 (Iwan-g) 10:00 to 18:00 every first weekend of the month KL Arts Market Web: http://bijoubazaar.blogspot.com/ (Laman Seni) Souk Al-TAR Jalan Temerloh, Off Jalan Tun Razak +603-4025 49900 8:00 to 17:00 (1st Saturday of each 22/F Maju Junction Mall month) +603-2772 85001 Take the Monorail to Titiwangsa Monorail 0:00 to 22:00 daily Station. From there, take a short taxis ride Take the Monorail to Medan Tuanku Monorail Station. Alternatively, take the STAR to the market. LRT to Jalan Sultan Ismail LRT Station. Maju Junction is just a short walk away. If you’re exiting from the Monorail, take the exit to Medan Tuanku, away from the Sheraton Imperial Hotel and walk straight for approx 500 metres, you will see Maju Junction straight ahead. If you’re taking the STAR LRT, from the exit, turn right and walk straight along the shaded pathway. Maju Junction will be on your right. Shopping.indd 21 7/4/2009 10:21:18 AM
52 || SHOPPING Retail Chains/Department Stores/Supermarkets/Hypermarkets Metrojaya Parkson Grand he Metrojaya Group’s chain of five department ocally owned and established in 1987, stores and over 70 specialty stores nationwide Parkson is one of the largest retail chains Tunderlines its principle of providing a lifestyle Lin Malaysia with 32 outlets. This local option to the masses through specialisation. Its chain is a staple in most of the bigger towns interpretation of fashion and household needs in Malaysia and is easily identifiable with its through East India Company, Somerset Bay, Cape variety of lifestyle products. Spreading its Cod, Reject Shop, Living Quarters and Toys R’ Us wings to Vietnam and China, it is also the meet different ranges of shoppers. This homegrown largest department store chain in China with group has been in business since 1976 and is one of 36 outlets and 5 outlets in Vietnam. the biggest retailers within the Klang Valley. www.parkson.com.my www.metrojaya.com.my Mydin roudly Malaysian, Mydin Mohamed’s first store in Kota Bharu in 1957 grew into a local brand famous for its offerings of fresh produce at low prices. Currently headquartered in Subang Jaya’s PUSJ 1, Mydin is a local crowd favourite with its ability to offer local-centric specific products which prevents hassle from sourcing for various local products from a variety of places. www.mydin.com.my Shopping.indd 22 7/4/2009 10:21:24 AM
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54 || SHOPPING Bargain Bin elcome to the bargain bin, the source of all bargain-hunters pride. Our main motive: to show you how not to break the bank while shopping in the Klang Valley. Here you will find the top Wfive steals for this quarter. Steal 1 Steal 2 Batik borong – We love batik! We all do Home furnishings – If you are from outstation actually… Despite the many incarnations that and just love dolling up your house, we know of we have seen batik evolve, we will never be the perfect place to start. The Ikano Power Centre able to really deny it’s usefulness in daily lives. houses 11 anchor tenants including the household Get the cheapest batiks in town at Nilai 3… furnishing giant, Ikea, whose designs and solutions are sure to fire up your imagination for your interior spaces at home. Steal 3 Steal 4 Accessories alert! – If there is one thing Totally IT – The palace of IT in town, Low Yat Plaza, that sets a person apart it is the way they offers the best value for money in terms of both IT accessorise. Getting them fake bling blings at products as well as services to match. The price- stores like Sinma, Bonita or Diva make sweet competitiveness means if you are willing to do sense cos they’re just way cheaper than the some legwork, you will definitely be rewarded with real stuff and best of all, it doesn’t even look the best and most cost-effective product, solution fake! That’s a winner in my book! or service. Steal 5 Flea marketing – Get the best value for money with the different items at flea markets around town. Of particular note is the flea market in Amcorp Mall, Petaling Jaya, on weekends where collectibles, bric-a-bracs and even antiques can be found going for a song. Bring along your best bargaining suit and prepare for the best deals in town! Shopping.indd 24 7/4/2009 10:21:40 AM
Local Local Flavours Flavours Eating Out 55 Bukit Bintang, Chinatown, Masjid India/Jalan TAR 1 56 Jalan TAR, Dang Wangi, Kampung Baru 57 Pudu, Imbi, Kampung Pandan 58 Eating Out Cheras,Taman Maluri; Ampang, Melawati, 59 Cheras,OUG; Bukit Jalil, Puchong, Kajang, 60 PJ, Damansara, TTDI, Subang Jaya 61 Klang, Banting, Sepang Goldcoast 62 Changkat Bukit Bintang 63 Malay/Chinese/Indian 64 Chinese, Taiwanese, Korean 67 Japanese 68 * Photo Courtesy of Tony Roma’s hey say that eating out is enjoy the kaleidoscope of tastes, A little bit(e) of this, a little bit(e) a lifestyle and it couldn’t all you need to do is trot off to the of that… Tbe truer in the Klang nearest hawker complex. There How to eat in the Klang Valley Valley! Being a gathering point you will find the contribution from and not get too prosperous? Now for foreigners and Malaysians other states such as Asam Laksa, this is the dining conundrum that from other nations and states Pan Mee, Char Kuey Teow and Nasi many ladies, and some men, find mean that you are spoilt for Dagang. themselves in. Due to the amazing choice whether you are craving array of food that is a collection for something cosmopolitan or These days the presence of a large from all the states of Malaysia, most something from home you will expat community spells a vibrant locals practice a strategy known be sure to find it here. and international dining scene in as eating ‘a little bit of this and a the Klang Valley and whether your little bit of that’. In other words, The Klang Valley is such that idea of eating out involves al-fresco food sampling is the only way to various areas are more famous dining or within the plush confines keep those waistline dreams alive. for a certain food item like of air-conditioned comfort, be Unless, you have a reward system Ampang’s Yong Tau Foo or prepared to eat to your heart’s in place where you indulge and Klang’s Bak Kut Teh and to truly content! workout later. Food.indd 1 7/4/2009 2:05:29 PM
56 || Flavours Right in the City Centre Bukit Bintang/Chinatown/Masjid India/Jalan Tar, long considered by many as the city centre of Kl before KlCC was developed, the Bukit Bintang and Chinatown area was extremely famous for its local Chinese dishes. among the more famous include beef noodles and fried Hokkien noodles. Meanwhile, just across the road from Chinatown is Masjid India, whose influence can also be partly seen on the restaurants on Jalan Tar as they are just back-to-back. The specialty here is definitely the Indian Muslim dish of Nasi Kandar and this can also be seen in the next page. Beef Noodles ithout a doubt on of the mainstays of Klang valley’s street food, beef Wnoodles is a dish that is based on a clear beef broth with a mixture of sliced beef, tendons, tripe and beef balls. The noodles are served either wet (the noodles are in the soup) or dry (also known as kon loh, where the noodles are separate from the soup). The dish is completed with a dash of chopped spring onions and pepper on top. Fried Hokkien Noodles Soong Kee Beef Noodle ruly a specialty of Klang valley, fried Hokkien noodles here are not his is the spot frequented by the lunch found anywhere else in the nation. also known by locals as tai lok crowd who work in and around the Tmeen or big, fat noodles, these yellow noodles, which look like TChinatown area, especially the in the udon noodles, are cooked in thick black soy sauce, meat, prawns, a bit banks nearby, as it is just walking distance of vegetables and diced pork lard. The chilli sauce that comes with it is from their offices. The trick to getting a seat the perfect condiment to highlight the taste. during the peak lunch hour is to either go there early or wait for a table which is about Lian Bee Hokkien Mee to be vacated as the corner coffee shop has only 1 shop-lot space to accommodate he fried Hokkien noodles here is his specialty and the heap of diners. Besides the springy beef balls and their plates stacked up one upon the other is a testament to the many specialty beef tendon and tripe soup which Tsatisfied customers who have downed the smooth and delicious can be ordered as add-onns, the main draw of noodles with the delectable pork lard bits and fried over the traditional their dry noodles are really a crowd favourite. charcoal fire. In business since 1946, biting into the Hokkien mee is like taking in a part of Kl itself and their recent renovations have made the No 3 Jalan Tun Tan Siew Sin experience more pleasant. +603 – 2078 1484 11:00 to 00:00 daily except Sundays and Public Lorong 1, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock oodles of Noodles Holidays 019-335 9203 It is said that the Chinese Any RapidKL bus which plies the inner city which 16:00 to 23:00 daily were the ones who has a Medan Pasar sign will stop at the inner city Stop at the Pasar Seni station and walk along introduced the concept bus hub, which is on the road parallel to Jalan Tun Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock upon exiting the of noodles to the West Tan Siew Sin. From the bus stop, cross the road and station. Kedai Kopi Lai Foong is on your left, and unsurprisingly, the walk along the side of the shoplots to the next road. just after Hong Leong Bank and before S&M local Chinese have many Soong Kee is the corner shop right in front of Shopping Centre. The stall is right behind the means of using them. the sidewalk. coffee shop. one of the favourite types of noodles used by the Nasi Kandar Cantonese and Teochews is the flat rice noodle known ailing from Penang, this Indian Muslim dish is so popular and famous that no mamak as kuay teow or hor fun, shop would be complete without it. The origins of the dish are explained in our panel, found in dishes like Char HNasI By any other Name… on the next page and the main thing to remember about Kuay Teow and beef noodles. this is that the fusion of cultures gives rise to a different tasting curry than one would expect The Hokkiens, meanwhile, prefer the thick or fat from a purely Indian food establishment. yellow noodles frequently seen in fried Hokkien Sithique Nasi Kandar noodles and the Hakkas, love the wholesome, hand- uthentic nasi kandar doesn’t get any better than this. sithique is famous for its fresh made wheat noodles, dishes cooked daily and displayed in the traditional jewel case for all diners to see. which are either torn or AIn fact, delicacies found in Penang’s traditional nasi kandar institutions such as telur flat and used in Pan Mee. While there are many types sotong, ayam kapitan, sambal sotong and fried fish roe are all found here just as one would of noodles and equally expect it from Penang. as many or more dishes made out of them, one No 133 Jalan TAR thing is for sure, noodles 012-382 4867 are indisputable as one of 07:00 to 19:00 daily except till 16:00 on Tuesdays the ingredients of choice Stop at the Bandaraya station and head for Sogo Shopping Centre. for many of Klang valley’s It is right across the road from Sogo. most famous dishes. Food.indd 2 7/4/2009 2:05:35 PM
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58 || Flavours Jalan TAR/ Dang Wangi/ Kampung Baru When anyone is in this area, the first thought they have would be of rice, simply because this is the place for the best rice dishes, whether it is Jalan Tar’s Nasi Kandar and Nasi Padang or Kampung Baru’s Nasi lemak and Nasi Dagang, there is always something to fill empty stomachs with something substantial. Nasi Lemak Kampung Baru ithout doubt world famous already, there are a few nasi lemak specialists in Kampung Baru, WKl’s remaining new village in the heart of the city. To many of us, nasi lemak is something we have during breakfast, but in the Klang valley, nasi lemak takes on a life of its own. Besides the fragrant rice cooked in creamy coconut milk and pandan leaves, the regular accompaniments of fried anchovies, roasted peanuts, hard boiled eggs, cucumber and sambal, the thing that really sets the nasi lemak here apart is the dishes like paru goreng (fried lungs), bergedil (local meat-potato patties) and beef or chicken rendang which truly make it a subtantial feast for even lunch and dinner. There are many operators which make your trip to Kampung Baru well worth your time. In fact all you have to do is to either choose one along the main road, which is opened during normal waking hours or choose the other which caters to those eating in the wee hours of the night. R.A. Nasi Lemak his is one for those working in the Dang Wangi area and is famous for its great accompaniments Twhich are just excellent with their famous nasi lemak. It is also popular with the lunch crowds as it is open during the regular office hours and also after that. No 15 Jalan Raja Abdullah 012-6291 730 06:30 to 11:00 daily, 16:00 to 00:00 weekdays only. Nasi Lemak Antarabangsa f you should have sudden cravings or hunger pangs right in the dead of the night, there is still Ihope for you yet, as there is a place which is open during the graveyard shifts but closed in the daytime. This amazing street is full of food restaurants and stalls NasI By any other Name… amidst the unchanging new village setting and the rice, being a Malaysian staple, is served in various odd hours definitely help those who are either on the forms. Penangites grew up with Nasi Kandar – graveyard shift as well or diners just looking out for a which reflects how it was originally sold, by street great supper place. peddlers who would walk along a road with two No 4 Jalan Raja Muda Musa containers, one containing rice, the other dishes, 18:00 to 12:00 (the next day) daily balanced on a pole upon their shoulders (kandar). Head for Jalan Raja Muda Musa, which welcomes you Meanwhile, those from the East Coast would be familiar with an arch right at the start of the road and a sign to the with Nasi Dagang – so called ‘Traders’ rice’ as most Kampung Baru LRT Station just 100 m down the road. sea-faring traders of the past would have the fragrant The small restaurant is on your left, just 50 m from the arch. coconut milk rice while travelling to their destinations. Those of Minangkabau descent from Negeri sembilan, Nasi Padang would definitely recommend Nasi Padang, also called Nasi Minang, which reflects their culinary Capital Café roots through their unique cooking methods. 213 Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman But when you’re in the Klang valley, all of these and more 012-6291 730 are available and the most common type of rice eaten here 10:00 to 17:30 daily except Sundays would be the Nasi lemak. This dish is called thus due to This stall is within a Chinese coffeeshop, immediately the creamy coconut milk used to cook the rice before it is across the road from Gulati’s and Euro Moda, nearer the Sogo served with condiments of fried anchovies and peanuts, Shopping Centre part of Jalan TAR. hard boiled egg, cucumber and sambals of various kinds. Food.indd 4 7/4/2009 2:05:39 PM
Flavours || 59 Pudu/Imbi/Taman Maluri Home to the many open air food courts, wai sek kais (glutton’s road) and porridge steamboat, the Pudu, Imbi and Taman Maluri area are all areas towards the east of Kl, heading into the suburbs of both Cheras and ampang. In fact, there are so many good places to eat, it would be impossible to cover them all. Hence, we selected a dish that is unique to this area, porridge steamboat, which began gaining ground in this area of the Klang valley before the trend passed on to other areas. Wai Sek Kai Wai sek Kai When some of you come down to the Klang valley, one of the here are a number of wai sek kais around the many questions would be what is a ‘wai sek kai’? In the local Pudu, Imbi and Taman Maluri area, namely, Cantonese dialect, it literally means ‘glutton’s street’. This translates TJalan sayur off Jalan Pudu in the Pudu area, into a street full of hawkers serving various types of dishes all the san Peng Flats market in the Imbi area and along the road. This arrangement became handy when the along Jalan Peel in the Taman Maluri area. all have surrounding areas of Kl became suburbs and residents needed a their own attractions or stalls which make the area central location to eat while out running errands. Hence, wai sek famous. For example, the Jalan sayur wai sek kai kais were born to meet the various dining preferences of locals. is famous for its sotong kangkung while the curry chee cheong fun at the san Peng flats market fills empty tummies for morning breakfast. Here we head for the wai sek kai along Jalan Peel. Jalan Peel his wai sek kai didn’t begin as one as it is directly linked to the popularity of restoran TQueen’s at the junction of Jalan shelley and Jalan Peel. Queen’s is famous for its sup kambing, a stall which only opens at night, in front of the restaurant, facing the shell station. as crowds flocked to have a bowl of the delicious soup, other hawkers began to take notice and started opening stalls there. Today, there are stalls selling char kuay teow, roasted chicken wings, beef noodles, wan tan mee, fried Hokkien noodles and a whole host of other delicious food. 96 Jalan Shelley off Jalan Peel Hours: 18:30 to 01:00 daily Jalan Sayur off Jalan Pudu 18:00 till late daily From the Pudu LRT station, exit and cross the road to the Pudu Post Office. Jalan Sayur is right behind the Post Office. Porridge Steamboat he question of what is a porridge and what is steamboat would first have to be answered before coming to a satisfactory feast for both porridge and steamboat aficianados alike. Firstly, steamboat involves boiling fresh or raw Tfood products like seafood and processed seafood products, vegetables both dried and fresh, eggs and noodles in a broth which maybe made of chicken stock, tom yam soup and in this case, congee or thick porridge. Farmland Porridge Steamboat y far one of the pioneers of this trend, Farmland Porridge steamboat is so famous now through out Klang valley that there are branches everywhere from subang Jaya to serdang Jaya and it really is not hard to see why they are Bso established. The seafood they serve is fresh and the porridge they use as broth is really a novel concept to bring together two essentially healthy dishes, the steamboat and poridge. 362 – 366 Jalan Pudu Drive down Jalan Pudu with the Pudu jail on your right and Berjaya Times 03-2141 9297 Square on your left. The restaurant is on your left just before the first gas station. Food.indd 5 7/4/2009 2:05:50 PM
60 || Flavours By the City ampang /Kampung Pandan/Taman Dagang Mention the word ampang and the first thought that comes to mind is ampang Yong Tau Foo. This dish is truly a locally inspired dish which has made ampang famous far and wide. The defining feature is its stuffed fish paste products, which are made fresh daily. Besides that, ampang is also home to many of the south Korean expats, which have come to Malaysia to establish trade relations with their home country. Restoran Kampung Pandan mpang also serves up a good curry fish head found in Kampung Pandan, with Athis restaurant being famous with all the locals and is a recommended place for family dining. 42B, Jalan Thaver, Kampung Pandan +603-9284 5837 Orchard View Ampang Yong Tau Foo his establishment is right in between Homeland and Foong Foong and is Ta great place to visit in the mornings for a fulfilling yet healty breakfast (if you don’t order the fried stuff). The menu comes in sets here and to order you simply have to state how many pieces of items you require. all the cooking is done at the back and you are then presented with 621 Jalan Merdeka, Ampang Baru +603-4291 7808 07:00 till 14:00 daily From the Ampang LRT Station, head down Jalan Ampang till you come to the traffic lights and Joe Medical centre is on your right. Turn right and go down Jalan Wawasan 4/2 till the T-junction at the end. From there, turn left into Jalan Merdeka and the restaurants will be on your left. Ampang Yong Tau Foo Kimchi with my neighbours mpang’s claim to fame lies in the three ampang is unique among all the suburbs of the Klang restaurants in Kampung Baru ampang which valley in the sense that many south Korean expatriates Aare next to each other. This row contains choose to settle down here. as a result, their presence ampang Homeland Yong Tau Foo, which has several in ampang’s food scene is enriched with their culinary branches through out the Klang valley, orchard view contributions. among one of the many dishes which is ampang Yong Tau Foo and restaurant Foong Foong considered a must-have is kimchi. This is Korean pickled ampang Yong Tau Foo. This soupy dish is of Hakka vegetables which they eat with all of their dishes. Many origin and the foodstuff soaked in the clear soup Korean housewives know how to make their own can be both fresh items as well as fried items, with kimchi even while they are here. some offer them to fresh items stuffed with fish paste while fried items their neighbours as a part of getting to know their wrapped in silken beancurd sheets before frying. neighbours better. If you have the privilege of being offered some, do try it! It is definitely something different! Korean Village es, this is how most locals identify Taman Dagang nowadays, especially the many Korean restaurants concentrated in the area near ampang Point, beside the ampang one avenue. Most of them are bulgogi restaurants and the unique Ything about Korean barbecue, besides the way the cook them (on raised, rounded grills), is the side dishes of cold kimchi and other picked vegetables. among some of the Korean restaurants in that area are: Dae Jang Gum Korean Bee Won Korean Woo Ga Chon Korean BBQ House Restaurant BBQ Restaurant B-3-1-1, One Ampang Business B5-1-1, One Ampang Business Center, G20 Jalan Sulaiman 1, Avenue, Jalan Ampang Utama 1/2 Jalan Ampang Taman Putra Sulaiman +603-4253 2253 03-4256-8573 +603-4270 4211 11:30 to 15:00, Go straight after Great Eastern Mall and 17:30 to 22:00 daily Gleanegles Intan on Jalan Ampang till judt before Jalan Berembang. The restaurant is on your right. Food.indd 6 7/4/2009 2:05:54 PM
Flavours || 61 Cheras/old Klang road/Puchong/Kajang Cheras and old Klang road have long been known for their Chinese hawker food, many of which are in food courts or along main roads in housing estates. Meanwhile, Puchong, both a new suburb, has lots of catching up to do, however it is slowly but surely carving a name for itself with the many options available to diners. In Kajang, an area adjacent to Cheras, we visit the one dish that has made Kajang stand out, satay Kajang, which is reputed to be one of the most generous in the land. Satay Kajang atay is a dish made of bite-sized meat whether chicken, beef, mutton, fish or the occasional rabbit, marinated in a spice paste Smade from turmeric, lemongrass, ginger and other ground spices before they are skewered and grilled over charcoal fire. The resulting dish is then served with peanut sauce, nasi himpit (steamed pressed rice) or ketupat and freshly sliced cucumber and onions. What sets the satay in Kajang apart is its generous portions of satay, famed for being the largest satay in the country, is the fact that their marinade trumps the and the fact that the marinade’s piquancy really Satay Kajang Hj Samuri he trademark building which is just a short drive away from the Kajang KTM station is the site of the famous satay Kajang. The menu Tis varied with offal, rabbit and venison satay being offered for those who tire of the regular chicken, beef and mutton satay. as there are many who love their satay, other branches have been opened throughout the Klang valley, each serving up the same great-tasting satay. Ground & First Floor, Bangunan Dato’ Nazir, Jalan Kelab Kajang +603-8737 1853 10:00 to 00:30 Mon-Thurs, 16:00 to 01:00 Fri, 10:00 to 01:00 weekends Directions: From the Kajang KTM Station, drive down Jalan Bukit on the left till you reach the T-junction of Jalan Semenyih. Turn left at the T-junction into Jalan Chinese food Semenyih and go straight down the road. You will see the Kajang Stadium on your right first before the Satay Kajang building adjacent to it. epending on where you are headed to, Cheras, old Klang road and Puchong Dare all areas which offer good Chinese Restoran Malaysia food. While most of the good food are found in 31 Jalan Semenyih Kajang traditional Chinese coffee shops or kopitiams, +603-8733 1160 10:00 to 01:00 daily except alternate Tuesdays newer suburbs like Puchong have them in From the Kajang KTM Station, drive down Jalan Bukit on the left till you reach business or commercial centres. In looking the T-junction of Jalan Semenyih. Turn left at the T-junction into Jalan Semenyih for a variety, some of the dining areas of each and go straight down the road. The restaurant is on your left after neighbourhood are featured here. the junction. Cheras: Restoran Yi Kee Puchong: Pusat Bandar Puteri Puchong 223 Jalan Sarjana, Taman Connaught a collection of the best kopitiams within the new townships centre +603-9132 9968 shows off the best Chinese food in Puchong. This area is located on 11:00 to 17:00 daily except alternate Wednesdays the left side of Jalan Puchong, at the turning right opposite Tesco From the Bandar Tasik Selatan LRT station, drive towards Giant. Puchong. Though there are many outlets, understandably, only some of them are featured here: Old Klang Road: Citrus Park Hong Kee Dim Sum No.31 Jalan Puteri 2/5, Bandar Puteri hile it is also open in the daytime, 012-3809980 Citrus Park’s juices really get flowing 07:00 to 15:00 daily Win the night, offering a plethora of hawker food set in a food garden setting. Restoran BB Ho Steamboat No 24, Jalan Puteri 2/2, Bandar Puteri Jalan Mega Kecil Off Jalan Klang Lama 012- 286 8099 10:00 to 01:00 daily 17:00 till late daily From the NPE headed out of KL, take the Kg. Pasir exit on the left and go straight till the landmark Good Old Times Kopitiam Tamil Primary School and turn left into Old Klang No 5, Jalan Puteri 2/3, Bandar Puteri Road. Go along Old Klang Road until you see Pearl 08:15 to 22:00 daily Point Shopping Mall on your right. Make a U-Turn at the traffic lights just in front of Pearl Point and head down Old Klang Road, turning left into the next Tak Fok Hong Kong Seafood Restaurant junction. Citrus Park is right in front of OUG Plaza. 23, Jalan Puteri 2/5, Bandar Puteri Puchong +603-8060 6994 Food.indd 7 7/4/2009 2:05:59 PM
62 || Flavours Petaling Jaya ars and invasions – definitely a characteristic found in the food scene of these densely populated suburbs. Petaling Jaya witnessed its own was when the banana leaf rice battle waged on in 2005 between 2 similarly Wnamed banana leaf ice restaurants, meanwhile subang Jaya is the site of steamboat barbecue invasions in the newly opened Desa Mentari area. In Damansara and TTDI, the battles have not been as fierce but it doesn’t mean that the food is bland. Here we explore some of the gems within these neigbourhoods, starting with PJ. Banana Leaf Rice his dish is the preserve of southern Indian Chettinand cuisine as warmly Tcooked rice is spooned out in generous quantities onto cleaned banana leaves, filling the air with the distinctive aroma from the banana leaf. Then helpings of various types of curries and vegetables are ladled by the side. If you are a regular meat-eater then you may order your preferred meat dish from their jewel case otherwise, this would be a vegetarian dish. after all the side dishes have been added on, a special selection of condiments can be chosen to accompany the dish, they would include fried condiments like deep fried vegetables, homemade potato chips and papadams; rasam (a spiced vegetable soup which aids digestion); thairu (sour yoghurt) and pickled dishes like pickled chillies and mango chutney. Sri Paandi’s (PJ) Restaurant 37, Jalan 11/4, Section 11, PJ 08:00 to 23:00 daily From the Jalan Utara-Jalan Timur exit on the Federal Highway heading towards KL (the one with Menara AmBank on your right), turn left into Jalan Utara and keep to the right. At the first set of traffic lights turn right into Jalan Bukit 11/2. Continue going straight till you see Sek. Ren. Sultan Alam Shah 1 & 2 on your right and begin keeping to your right. At the following junction, or the fourth junction from Jalan Utara, turn right and the restaurant is right in front of you. It is the one on the right. Sri Paandi’s Restaurant 39, Jalan 11/4, Section 11, PJ 08:00 to 23:00 daily It is located on the left of the restaurant above. sri Paandi’s vs. sri Paandi’s The battle of the banana leaf rice commenced in 2005, when a new outlet of sri Paandi’s in Brickfields was opened next to a restaurant with the same name. as a result, a battle ensued that saw each trying to outdo the other, with the residents of PJ’s section 11 all talking about it. It was finally resolved when one of the restaurants inserted the words PJ into the name. The customers were impressed with the taste, price and service of either one of the other and usually would have their own preferences if they were regulars of either one of the sri Paandi’s restaurants. It is really a must to taste both and make your own pick when dining in PJ! Food.indd 8 7/4/2009 2:06:02 PM
Flavours || 63 Klang/ Sepang Goldcoast he home of bah kut teh or pork rib tea, Klang’s offerings are truly indisputable as one of the best in the Klang valley. The variations of it are interesting too, with no two outlets offering exactly the same tasting bah kut teh. Within TPort Klang, slightly east, would be where a toddy grove greets us with an offering of fresh seafood and the last stop would be Bagan lalang’s coast, with sepang Goldcoast, an intergrated resort under development but with great food already being served. Bah Kut Teh SGC Steamboat Restaurant lang is famous for this Hokkien soup dish s part of the sepang Gold Coast development, which when translated literally means ‘pork rib this steamboat restaurant has been making Ktea’. This dish grew out of neccessity as many Awaves among the locals with its romantic of the Hokkiens who worked around the busy Port setting of a sunset steamboat dinner. The other Klang had little time to eat and would just grab a attraction of course would be the beach with the bowl of rice alongside a simple soup with chunks restaurant situated just nearby the shoreline. of pork bones flavoured with Chinese herbs before making their way back to work for the day. among Sepang Gold Coast, Bagan Lalang the regular add onns found in a claypot of bah +6019 – 6329 652 (Linda) kut teh would include: foo chok (dried beancurd 17:00 to 00:00 Tue – Fri, 12:00 to 00:00 weekends sheets), mushrooms (Chinese mushrooms, button From the KLIA Highway, turn to the left from the road mushrooms and golden needle mushrooms), tau foo leading to the Sepang International Circuit. From there, pok (fried beancurd puffs) and pork parts (intestines, follow the signage to Sepang and then to Sepang Goldcoast and Bagan Lallang. ears, tripe and tendons). The condiments served with it would be yau char kwai (Chinese crullers), minced garlic with dark soy sauce and bird’s eye chillies with light soy sauce. Seng Huat 9 Jalan Besar +603-3371 2652 06:00 to 14:00 daily From the Klang Kommuter Station, walk 100 m down the road to the corner shop on the left under the flyover. Teluk Pulai Bah Kut Teh Teck Tee 32 Jalan Batai Laut 5, Kawasan 16, Taman Intan, Klang 27 Lorong Stesen 1 +603-3344 5196 +603-2026 2297 07:00 to 13:00 daily 06:00 to 14:00 daily From the Federal Highway, right after the Sg. Rasau toll From the Klang Kommuter Station, walk 100 m down the plaza, keep left and turn left below the flyover onto Jalan road and turn to your right. Go straight and turn right again Batu Tiga Lama. Go straight till the first set of traffic lights at the first right turning, into Jalan Stesen 1. Head for the and turn right, making an immediate right turn into the shop lots on your right and the outlet is the first shop with an shoplots on your right. Go till the end of the road and there old signboard of the restaurant’s name in Chinese. will be a Maybank in front of you. Turn left, go straight and turn left again at the first T-junction. The restaurant is on your left. The many versions of Bah Kut Teh While proponents of bah kut teh swear that chi Coconut Flower Seafood Restaurant kut teh doesn’t hold a candle to the sweetness of the original form of bah kut teh, this halal version, ocated in a former coconut grove, this site is well-known which uses chicken to replace pork is gaining for producing its own fresh toddy (coconut wine) to ground as an acceptable replacement for bah kut Lwash down the excellent selection of fresh seafood such teh. This is especially true for those who refrain from as mud crabs, shellfish, prawns and its famous curry fish. eating pork for either health or religious reasons. another version that is gaining ground is the dry 702 Jalan Udang Galah, Kampung Teluk Gong, Port Klang version of bah kut teh. This one has seafood, dried and +603- 3134 1218/ 2886 processed seafood like dried squid and fish, brinjals 11:00 to 22:30 daily and lady’s fingers in a thick or dark soy sauce gravy From the Kesas Highway, go past Glenmarie Cove, a newly opened and can be found in Klang itself, in restaurants which housing area, and turn left into a small trunk road into some oil palm estates. After 100 m, take another left and there will be several seafood favour the usage of dried seafood in their dish as well. restaurants in this area. Food.indd 9 7/4/2009 2:06:09 PM
64 || Flavours Under 1 Roof hen we take a good look around us, hawker stalls are no longer just one-man shows or one-stall shows as the grouping of hawkers selling different dishes gives the masses a better choice and it is this which is preferred Wby most, if not all, Malaysians. In this part, we bring you hawker complexes, food courts and open air road side dining especially for those times when you may not know what to eat or when you would prefer having a wider variety to choose from. SS 2, Petaling Jaya, Selangor ossibly the most famous food area in Petaling Jaya, ss 2 is an absolute haven for local food. From the classiest Pcafés and restaurants to simple road side mamak stalls, ss 2 always holds the promise of great food. The area becomes very busy at night, as the locals arrive to eat their favourite lok lok (little snacks boiled in plain water and dipped in sauces) or the more usual hawker fare of baked fish, soup noodles and fried food. If you’re trying this area for the first time, ss 2 will not disappoint. Jalan Alor, Kuala Lumpur his busy street is jam-packed with rows of hawker stalls and restaurants on each side of the road conjuring up Tall kinds of wonderful local food. From delicious local favourites like char kuey teow (fried flat noodles), hokkien mee (fried noodles soaked in dark sauce) all the way to bak kut teh (stewed pork). Essentially more of an area that caters for non-halal food, this area is a must-go to place for people who want to eat a wide assortment of food, with a very small price tag. and don’t expect luxury furnishings – Jalan alor is the ultimate road side dining experience! Jalan Imbi, Kuala Lumpur he Jalan Imbi area is yet another food paradise right smack in the middle of Kl city centre. Featuring a wide Tarray of local hawker delights like chicken rice, beef noodles, bak kut teh, fried noodles, and lots of desserts, patrons can sample many types of food spread over one meal. Consistency to its 5 core values is what sets Station 1 apart as an award-winning SME with a speci c There are also vietnamese and Chinese cuisines served in the focus of being the best in the Fusion Leisure Café Lifestyle niche, making them a great successful restaurants within this area. franchise model for the whole SME industry. This local café brand has not only managed to incorporate both local and Western delights in a seamless blend, it is also friendly to the pocket. It is this winning combination and a passion and dedication from wait sta to serve each and every customer well that places it ahead of its competition. In addition to that, Station 1 is where patrons can hang out the whole day at Station 1, thanks to its lively environment and games which relieve one of boredom. There are even full-facilities for parties and private functions and their nightly live entertainment, which feature unplugged music, certainly delights both patrons and local musicians. Currently expanding into its 30th outlet and counting in the Malaysia, Station 1 is so famous that all the states of Malaysia have at least Station 1 nearby. Ming Tien Food Court Payathin Food Court his food court is right in the middle of Taman ocated right along Jalan Cheras, this 23 hour food Mayang’s commercial square. With palm fronds court lets the local residents of the nearby locales Tand atap weaved roofs waving in the breeze, it Lindulge in eating even when it is way pass their is no surprise that Ming Tien is a hit with more than 50 bedtime. While it is sectioned into 2 parts and lined stalls in operation at night. Besides the local fare, the with stalls all around, the ones facing the road like the Hotline : regional goodies and international dishes truly make Portuguese style Grilled Fish draw diners in. and the this food court a balanced outing both for those who appeal of having local and Western food all in one place is can’t decide and for those who can! just too tempting to resist. Food.indd 10 7/4/2009 2:06:31 PM
Consistency to its 5 core values is what sets Station 1 apart as an award-winning SME with a speci c focus of being the best in the Fusion Leisure Café Lifestyle niche, making them a great successful franchise model for the whole SME industry. This local café brand has not only managed to incorporate both local and Western delights in a seamless blend, it is also friendly to the pocket. It is this winning combination and a passion and dedication from wait sta to serve each and every customer well that places it ahead of its competition. In addition to that, Station 1 is where patrons can hang out the whole day at Station 1, thanks to its lively environment and games which relieve one of boredom. There are even full-facilities for parties and private functions and their nightly live entertainment, which feature unplugged music, certainly delights both patrons and local musicians. Currently expanding into its 30th outlet and counting in the Malaysia, Station 1 is so famous that all the states of Malaysia have at least Station 1 nearby. Hotline : Food.indd 11 7/4/2009 2:06:38 PM
66 || Flavours CHANGKAT BUKIT BINTANG: The UN of dining in KL That’s the number of dining options available along one of the most happening dining areas of Kl, Changkat Bukit Bintang. This street went through a renaissance in the late 90s and has now totally morphed into a dining destination serving a cornucopia of cuisines including French, Japanese, russian, Italian, English, German, Brazilian, Indian and lebanese, earning it the moniker of the uN of Dining in Kl. some of them include: Dusha (Russian) 42 Changkat Bukit Bintang 03-2144-3990 12:00 to 00:00 daily Al Bait Lebanese Restaurant (Middle Eastern) 38, Changkat Bukit Bintang 603-2141 9007 New Moghul House (Indian) 32, Changkat Bukit Bintang 03-2141 5211 11:30 to 14:30, 17:30 to 23:30 daily. www.mogulhouse.com Shanghai Delight (Chinese – Shanghainese) 18-1 Changkat Bukit Bintang 03-2142 1245 12:00 to 22:30(Mon-Thu), 12:00 to El Cerdo (Spanish-Latin American) 14:00(Fri-Sat) noon-2pm 43 & 45, Changkat Bukit Bintang, +603-2145 0511 Lunch: 12:00 to 15:00 (Sun-Fri), Dinner: 18:30 till late daily Flam’s (Irish Bar) www.elcerdokl.com 37 & 39 Changkat Bukit Bintang 603-2145 8222 12:00 to 14:30 (weekdays), 18:30 to 23:00 (Mon-Thu) till 00:00 (Fri-Sun) http://www.flams.com/ The Magnificent Fish and Chips Bar (English) Pampas Grill & Bar(South American) 28, Changkat Bukit Bintang 22A Changkat Bukit Bintang 03-2142 7021 03-2148 5548 08:00 to 13:00 (weekdays), http://www.pampas.com.my/ 10:00 till late (weekends) Baan 26 (Thai) 26 Changkat Bukit Bintang 03-2142 8878 12:00 to 15:00, 18:00 to 00:30 (Mon-Sat), 15:00 to 00:30 (Sun & Public Holidays) www.baan26.com The Green Man (Irish-English) Little Havana (Cuban) 40 Changkat Bukit Bintang No. 2 & 4 Lorong Sahabat Off Changkat 03-2141 9924 Bukit Bintang Deutsches Haus (German) http://www.greenman.com.my/ +603-2144 7170 46, Changkat Bukit Bintang www.mylittlehavanakl.com 03-2143 2268 12:00 to 00:30 (Sun-Thu), 12:00 to 01:30 (Fri-Sat) Yoko’s (Japanese) Frangipani (French-Vietnamese) 36, Changkat Bukit Bintang 25 Changkat Bukit Bintang 03- 2144 3378 03-2144 3001 Bom Brazil Churrascaria 17:00 to 02:00 (Mon-Sat), 15:00 to 19:30 onwards (Tue-Sun), (Latin American) 23:00 (Sun & Public Holidays) Bar: 18:00 to 01:00 (Tue-Thu, Sun), 35, Changkat Bukit Bintang http://www.yokos-kl.com 18:00 to 03:00 (Fri-Sat) +603-2144 8763 http://www.frangipani.com.my 18:00 to 00:00 daily www.bombrazil.com Le Bouchon (French) & Déjà-Vu (Lounge) Ground Floor & 1st floor, 14 &16, Changkat Bukit Bintang, Werner’s (Lounge) 03-2142 7633 & 03-2142 7381 50 Changkat Bukit Bintang 12:00 to 14:00 (Tue-Fri), 19:00 to 22:30 daily 03-2142 5670 www.lebouchonrestaurant.com 17:00 to 03:00 daily Food.indd 12 7/4/2009 2:06:43 PM
Flavours || 67 Bijan warded a Best restaurant award by Tourism Malaysia in 2004, Bijan is definitely one of those Aplaces you don't want to miss. This restaurant offers a fantastic selection of authentic, traditional Malay Food, all cooked using traditional recipes handed down over the generations, yet creatively complemented with a twist of modern presentation. Favourites consist of typical Malay delicacies such as Beef and Chicken satay, Fried Popiah (springroll), stuffed Tauhu (Beancurd) and rusuk Panggang (Baked ribs). and for dessert, the must-have Chocolate Durian Cake is an out-of-this- world combination of creamy durian – The king of fruits, Saloma Bistro & Theatre Restaurant sandwiched between moist chocolate cake and coated in chocolate. aloma Bistro & Theatre restaurant blends great f ood and local culture together leaving guests with 3, Jalan Ceylon Sa wonderful lasting experience. saloma menu offers +603-2031 3575 Lunch: 12:00 to 14:30; a wide selection, showcasing distinctively Malaysian food. Dinner: 18:30 to 22:30 (Mon – Sat), 16:30 to 22:30 (Sun) daily Diners can also experience the authentic Malaysian cultural www.bijanrestaurant.com performances and contemporary shows held nightly. Malaysia Tourism Centre, 139, Jalan Ampang +603-2161 0122 11:00 to Midnight daily Seri Melayu Restaurant he seri Melayu restaurant is housed in a rumah Kampung (village house), which allows diners to Tenjoy authentic Malay delicacies in a true traditional kampung atmosphere. The extensive buffet spread offers popular Malaysian dishes, ranging from laksa (noodles in spicy soup), satay (meat skewers), to a delightful assortment of kuih-muih (local cakes). Fresh juices are also available. Diners can also catch some of the cultural shows and traditional dances, performed daily to create an unforgettable experience. 1, Jalan Conlay +603-2145 1833 Lunch: 12:00 to 15:00 daily; Dinner: 18:30 to 23:00 daily www.serimelayu.com The Gulai House Santai Restaurant & Café 10 Persiaran Zaaba, Taman Tun Dr Ismail Carcosa Seri Negara, Taman Tasik Perdana, Jalan +603-7728 8173 Mahameru 12:00 to 22:00 (Mon – Thurs); 14:00 to 22:00 (Fri); +603-2282 1888 08:00 to 22:00 (Sat & Sun) 18:30 to 22:30 (Mon – Sat); (Closed on alternate Mondays) 12:00 to 14:30, 18:30 to 22:30 (Sun) www.carcosa.com.my/dining/gulai_house.htm Food.indd 13 7/4/2009 2:06:45 PM
68 || Flavours Chynna ince 2004, Chef lam’s Cantonese delights served with mixed with a touch of Sshanghai theatrics has been served in a replica of a Tang Dynasty ancestral hall and the open dim sum kitchen and bar simply entices spectatorship. among the more interesting features include: a resident herbalist who recommends healthy herbal dishes and the best wine-food pairings, a tea-master from Beijing who pours welcome tea from a teapot with a metre-long spout, traditional Chinese musicians who entertain you while dining and a calligrapher who presents your personalized menu as a farewell gift. Shangri-La Hotel, Jalan Sultan Ismail +603-2074 3904 Lunch: 12:00 to 15:00 (Mon-Sat), 11:00 to 15:00 (Sun); Dinner: 19:00 to 23:00 daily www.shangri-la.comTai Tai Thong Yut Kee Shang Palace ai Thong is one of the oldest ocated along one of city’s oldest hang Palace is located restaurants serving authentic streets, and housed in a pre-war within the classy shangri- TCantonese cuisine in Kuala LChinese shop-House – Yut Kee is Sla Hotel Kuala lumpur. lumpur. The comprehensive menu essentially a Hainanese Chinese coffee The place is delightfully yellow, has just about every Chinese dish house. very popular with the locals, a strong suggestion of its imaginable, from noodles, meat, particularly during lunch – this is a great imperial setting. Diners are seafood, soup and vegetarian place to experience the real Kl. Favourite pampered in a fine-dining dishes. Hugely popular dishes dishes on the menu include Hainanese setting whilst feasting on an include the crispy roast Pigeon and pork chop, stewed beef noodles, half- extensive selection of dim seafood soup – Treasures of the boiled eggs and superb local black coffee. sum, particularly the Har Kow ocean. Diners wanting something With very affordable prices, customers (shrimp dumpling) and Char more extravagant should try the will experience authentic, traditional siew Pau (honey roasted pork Tai Thong special Braised supreme Chinese coffeeshop business at Yut Kee. bun). other popular dishes shark's Fin or stewed sliced With limited tables don’t expect to linger include the double-boiled abalone with Mushroom and around too long after meals – patrons chicken and sea whelk soup vegetables. are expected to make way for other with cordyceps. waiting customers. The atmosphere may 2/F, North Block, Wisma Selangor not be very relaxing and comfortable, Shangri-La Hotel, Dredging, Jalan Ampang but if you’re hungry and want to grab Jalan Sultan Ismail +603-2162 4433 something quick Yut Kee is ideal. +603-2074 3904 Lunch: 11:30 to 14:30 (Mon-Sat), Lunch: 12:00 to 15:00 (Mon-Sat), 09:30 to 14:30 (Sun & Public Holidays); 35, Jalan Dang Wangi 11:00 to 15:00 (Sun); Dinner: 18:30 to 22:30 daily Dinner: 19:00 to 23:00 daily +603-2698 8108 08:00 to 17:00 daily (Closed on Mondays) www.shangri-la.com Hakka Tai Zi Heen trategically located just a short walk from the ith it’s excellent selection SKuala lumpur Convention of fine Cantonese cuisine, Centre, Hakka serves a wide Wprompt service and it’s choice of Chinese dishes. impressive and innovative of menus, specialties include its delicious it is no surprise why Tai Zi Heen is Hakka homemade noodles and a multiple award-winning Chinese tasty soups. Guests can also restaurant. Diners are also feted within choose to have steamboat at a contemporary oriental ambience, the restaurant instead of the experiencing the old and new at usual a la carte meals. one go. 6 Jalan Kia Peng Prince Hotel & Residence Kuala Lumpur +603-2143 1907 / 1908 No.4 Jalan Conlay, Lunch: 12:00 to 15:00 daily; +603-2170 3259 Dinner: 18:00 to 23:00 daily 12.00 noon – 2.30 pm, 6.30 pm – 10:30 [email protected] Food.indd 14 7/4/2009 2:06:54 PM
Flavours || 69 Little Penang Café Top Hat his cosy restaurant is neatly tucked in a corner in earby the PETroNas Twin Towers lies a colonial one of Kl’s largest shopping malls. Its specialty mansion serving exquisite Nyonya cuisine in a homely Tis authentic Penang Nyonya food. Despite Nsetting, surrounded by lush vegetation. The food is as appearances, little Penang Café has a very spacious authentic as those found in the southern state of Malacca. look thanks to the huge mirrors on the wall cleverly creating an illusion of space. With signature dishes 7, Jalan Kia Peng such as assam laksa (noodle in spicy and sour soup) +603-2142 8611 and Nasi lemak Penang (coconut rice served with 12:00 to Midnight chicken and other choice of side dishes) – a must try www.top-hat-restaurants.com is an all-time Malaysian favourite dessert – cendol (blended ice with red beans, little green strips of Red Ginger Ah Tuan Ee Restaurant 18G-M, Medan Setia 2, flour, deliciously finished with thick brown sugar and Plaza Damansara, 74, Jalan SS2/72, condensed milk). You can also find little Penang Café Bukit Damansara Petaling Jaya in other malls within the Klang valley, and at suria +603-2095 3118 +603-7957 2915 Lunch: 12:00 to 15:00; KlCC and the Curve. Lunch: 11:30 to 15:00; Dinner: 18:00 to 22:00 daily Dinner: 18:30 to 22:00 daily 1st Floor, Mid Valley Megamall except Sundays +603-2282 0215 10:00 to 22:00 daily Old China Café Aunty Nat 11, Jalan Balai Polis 4, Lorong Yap Kwan Seng +603-2072 5915 +603-2168 8126 11:00 to 23:00 daily 12:00 to 23:00 daily www.oldchina.com.my Ginger his restaurant offers a comprehensive range of asian cuisine, from Nyonya all the way to authentic Thai Madam Kwan’s Tfood. The relaxing and laidback ambience almost feels like dining in the olden days, especially with its amous f or i ts spicy Nyonya dishes l ike Nasi Bojari dining sets of old-fashioned wooden tables and chairs of (coloured rice w ith fried chicken, beef r endang and various designs. Diners can expect the prices to be quite Fassam p rawns) and Nasi lemak (coconut milk rice reasonable considering the wonderful setting and the served with a variety of dishes and condiments) as well as it’s quality of the food. Many of the dishes on the menu are desserts, like air Batu Campur (aBC) (shaved ice with nuts, hot and spicy such as the Kapitan Chicken and seafood red beans, creamed corn, rose syrup and condensed milk), it Tom Yam. For patrons who find those selections too hot is advisable to book ahead to avoid disappointment. other to handle, don’t worry – there are milder choices, such as outlets in the Klang valley include: Bangsar Baru and Mid Crispy Coconut Prawn, and other favourites at Ginger. valley Megamall . M12, Central Market, Jalan Hang Kasturi 4th Floor, Suria KLCC +603-2273 7371 +603-2026 2297 Lunch: 11:30 to 15:00; Dinner: 18:00 to 23:00 daily 11:30 to Midnight Food.indd 15 7/4/2009 2:06:56 PM
70 || Flavours Bombay Palace rguably one of the finest restaurants in Kuala lumpur at which to enjoy Northern Indian Cuisine, the Bombay APalace is well renowned for its menu and service. Beautifully set in a palace locale, and complete with waiters in Moghul warrior dress – The Bombay Palace is well worth a visit. 215, Jalan Tun Razak (next to the Japanese embassy) +603-2145 4241 / 7220 Lunch: 12:00 to 14:30; Dinner: 18:30 to 22:30 daily Lotus Pelita Nasi Kandar ust opposite Hotel Nikko in the heart of Kuala lumpur, this 24-hour restaurant is very popular with the working crowd ith a fantastic location to boast about, Jduring lunch hours. spacious and well-lit, lotus is always Pelita is located just a short walk away brimming with energy and crowds all day long. sample their Wfrom the PETroNas Twin Towers. open delicious nasi kandar, nasi lemak and an assortment of breads, 24 hours everyday, the restaurant is always jam fried noodles and rice. apart from also being a nice place to packed with a large crowd during supper time, all hangout, its also a great place try one of the local must-try the way into the wee hours of the morning. Pelita drinks - teh tarik (sweet milk tea, made using a special “pulled” serves excellent Nasi Kandar (plain white rice with technique). a selection of dishes). Make sure your rice is mixed with a few choices of curry for the ultimate taste No. 79, Lebuh Ampang of nasi kandar. another local favourite is their fried +603-2026 1689 noodles, and when topped with a nice telur mata 24 hours kerbau (bull’s eye egg), the dish is divine. No. 149, Jalan Ampang Bangles +603-2162 5532 24 hours www.pelita.com.my 270, Jalan Ampang +603-4252 4100 / 4300 10:30 to 15:00; Dinner: 18:30 to 23:00 daily Saffron his restaurant promises affordable, yet good quality food to its patrons – with wholesome value for money set meals served during lunchtime, dining at saffron is also a very warm and cheerful experience with friendly service Tmade to make you feel very much at home. saffron's menu offers a wide range of Indian food, especially Punjabi food. amongst its best offerings are the butter chicken, Maharaja Baingen, Bhoona and Bhatura (a kind of bread) and the tandoori chicken. Complementing your meal is the ultra-refreshing lassi yogurt drink. 5, Jalan Hartamas 7 +603-6201 1375 Lunch: 12:00 to 14:30 (Mon-Sat); Dinner: 18:15 to 21:30 (Mon-Sat) Food.indd 16 7/4/2009 2:07:04 PM
Flavours || 71 Regional eing in the asEaN region makes Malaysians more open to the concept of what our neighbours are eating. Besides contributing some of their influence to our palates, the authentic tastes of their cuisines can be found far and wide Bin the Klang valley, here are some of out picks. Bangkok Jam ocated in the heart of the city's bustling shopping district, Bukit LBintang, Bangkok Jam does well at emulating Thailand's vibrant capital. This restaurant may be characterised by an energetic environment, which features traditional siamese delicacies in a serene yet sophisticated setting. This combined with an exquisite range of dishes makes for a dining experience that is uniquely Thai. Traditionalists will certainly enjoy all the finer points of Thai fare, from its use of rich, coconut milk, to the pungent flavours and odours that fill the air. Thai delicacies such as Tom Yam soup are available in numerous styles thus making your choice much easier. and rice lovers will find Bangkok Jam a veritable oasis as the restaurant offers countless curries and vegetable dishes that perfectly complement the aromatic rice offerings. GL-10, BB Park, Jalan Bukit Bintang +603-2142 3449 +603-2142 3481 11:00 to 01:00 daily www.seacuisine.com.my Bangkok Jam is also perfect for a quick drink after a hard day's work, as it serves a variety of beers and cocktails, not forgetting a varied selection of Thai beer. Teetotalers can also look forward to delightful renditions of Thai Iced Tea and coffee to cool their tastebuds. Chakri Palace f you’re looking to trigger your Good Evening Bangkok palate, then make a trip to the IChakri Palace restaurant and indulge G34A, Ground Floor yourself in their authentic Thai cuisine. 1 Utama Shoping Center Definitely one of the more popular 47000 Petaling Jaya +603-7727 8708 Thai restaurants around, Chakri Palace +603-7727 8710 has a very stylish yet exotic-looking interior. Hanging on the walls are delicately carved wooden decorations, various memorabilia and artefacts from Thailand, giving the restaurant its mysterious aura. all menu options provide a choice of plain, fried or pineapple rice. something to note – the restaurant lets you the guest decide the degree to which their Tom Yam soups are spiced. Diners can choose their soup to be mild, medium or original spicy. The Tom Yam and Tom Kha Gai Chakri are huge favourites among the crowd. B-OG, 02 Jalan 1/7C, Plaza Mont Kiara, Off Jalan Bukit Kiara 2 +603-6203 3770 Lunch: 12:00 to 14:30; Dinner: 18:00 to 22:30 daily Food.indd 17 7/4/2009 2:07:07 PM
72 || Flavours Jogoya he famous Japanese buffet that is on Teveryone’s lips features a vast array of Japanese specialities which only need to be ordered from a menu before it is served right before your eyes! With a competitively priced menu, fresh ingredients air-flown from Japan and a modern yet distinctly Japanese ambience completing the scene, it is no wonder why Jogoya is the talk of the town. T3, Relish Floor, Starhill Gallery, 181, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. +603-2142 1268 +603-2148 8171 11:30 to 01:00 daily www.jogoya.com.tw DainTi Hill Pavilion KL Shopping Center, Lot 6.01.05, Level 6, 168 Jalan Bukit Bintang +603-2145 6628 Benkay Genki Sushi I-Chi-Ban Hotel Nikko, Jalan Ampang Shop 428, Level 4, Suria KLCC G/F Wisma MPL, +603-2161 1111 +603-2166 6220 Jalan Raja Chulan Lunch: 12:00 to 14:30; 11:00 to 22:00 daily +603-2148 8988 Dinner: 18:30 to 22:30 daily Lunch: 12:00 to 14:30; www.hotelnikko.com.my Dinner: 18:45 to 22:30 daily Wasabi Bistro Chikuyo-tei Pan Pacific Hotel Mandarin Oriental Hotel, 2nd Floor, Istana Hotel, Jalan Putra Kuala Lumpur City Centre Jalan Raja Chulan +603-4049 4412 +603-2163 0968 +603-2141 4328 Lunch: 12:00 to 14:30; Dinner: 18:30 +603-2163 0969 +603-2144 0111 to 22:30 daily Lunch: 12:00 to 14:30 daily; Lunch: 12:00 to 14:30; www.panpacific.comKeyak Dinner: 18:30 to 22:30 daily Dinner: 18:30 to 22:30 daily. [email protected] Closed on Sundays for lunch www.mandarinoriental.com www.hotelistana.com.my Food.indd 18 7/4/2009 2:07:15 PM
Flavours || 73 Koong Jung Lot No. 3.1, Level 3, PNB Darby Park, 10 Jalan Binjai +603-2166 7181 Lunch: 12:00 to 14:30; Dinner: 18:00 to 22:30 daily (No Lunch served on Sundays) Han Sung Jalan Medan Imbi +603-2144 6163 Lunch: 10:00 to 14:30; Dinner: 17:00 to 22:30 daily (Closed every alternate Mondays) Koryo Won 2nd Floor, Kompleks Antarabangsa, Jalan Sultan Ismail +603-2142 4939 Lunch: 11:00 to 14:00 daily; Dinner: 18:00 to 23:00 daily Park’s Garden 314, Jalan Ampang +603-4251 0491 17:30 to 23:00 daily Sagano Renaissance Hotel KL, corner of Jalan Sultan Ismail and Jalan Ampang +603-2162 2233 +603-2771 6706 Lunch: 12:00 to 14:30, Dinner: 18:30 to 22:30 (Mon-Sat); Dinner only: 18:30 to 22:30 (Sun) www.renaissance-kul.com Food.indd 19 7/4/2009 2:07:33 PM
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