Malaysian food, restaurants, kopitiams and cafes
The complete Malaysian food glossary for expats and visitors — every dish, drink, ingredient, and food stall term explained. Nasi lemak, char kway teow, laksa, roti canai, teh tarik and more.
Where to buy groceries in Kuala Lumpur: Jaya Grocer, Village Grocer, Cold Storage, Lotus’s, wet markets and pasar malam. A complete guide to supermarkets, prices, and shopping tips for expats in KL.
Hot year-round, rainy in the afternoons, hazy in September — what Malaysia’s weather actually looks like month by month and the best time to visit KL.
Not all KL cafes are good for actual work. Here are the ones with fast WiFi, power sockets, and staff who do not mind you staying for hours.
Mamak stalls, hawker centres, roti canai at 7am, and why you will probably never want to go home. The honest guide to eating in KL.