Malaysian food, restaurants, kopitiams and cafes
Bangsar is KL’s most expat-friendly neighbourhood — and it has genuinely excellent food beyond the brunch spots. Here’s where to eat, drink, and spend a day in Bangsar Baru.
Everything you need to know about durian in Malaysia — what it tastes like, the best varieties (Musang King, D24, Black Thorn), where to buy it in KL, when season is, and the rules.
The best night markets in KL — TTDI, Taman Connaught, and more. What to eat, what to buy, which days they run, and practical tips for your first pasar malam.
How to do Ipoh from KL — train vs drive, where to stay, Ipoh white coffee, chicken rice, hor fun, street art, limestone cave temples, and Kellie’s Castle. The complete 2-day guide.
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.