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๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ Kuala Lumpur Itinerary 13: Food & Markets Exploration ๐Ÿœ๐Ÿ›’

#kualalumpurguide Day 1: Street Food & Local Markets โ€ข ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Breakfast at Village Park Nasi Lemak โ€” iconic Malaysian dish โ€ข ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Visit Pasar Seni (Central Market) for crafts and souvenirs โ€ข ๐Ÿœ Lunch at Jalan Alor Night Market (visit in the afternoon for a quieter vibe) โ€ข ๐Ÿง Snack at Inside Scoop Ice Cream โ€ข ๐ŸŒ™ Evening walk and dinner at Chow Kit Market โ€” vibrant and authentic Day 2: Gourmet & Hidden Cafรฉs โ€ข โ˜• Coffee and brunch at Merchantโ€™s Lane Cafรฉ (Instagram-worthy spot) โ€ข ๐ŸฅŸ Dim sum lunch at Yuet Nam Restaurant in Chinatown โ€ข ๐Ÿฐ Dessert at Lafite Patisserie โ€ข ๐Ÿด Dinner at Nasi Kandar Pelita for a local classic Day 3: Night Market Adventure โ€ข ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Morning walk at Kampung Baru Market for fresh produce โ€ข ๐Ÿœ Lunch at a street food stall in Petaling Street (Chinatown) โ€ข ๐ŸŽค Explore TREC KL for nightlife & live performances โ€ข ๐Ÿน End the day with cocktails at Mariniโ€™s on 57 rooftop bar
Posted: Aug 12, 2025
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