Food & Drinks

Where to Eat in Kuala Lumpur Right Now, From Best Value to Business Meals

Here’s where to eat in one of Asia’s most compelling food cities for Malaysian specialties, excellent southern Indian dishes and even pizza.

Kuala Lumpur has one of Asia’s most compelling food scenes, in action at places like the destination street food market Jalan Alor.

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Welcome to Five Top Tables, a column from Bloomberg Pursuits to guide your dining decisions in major cities around the world, including New York, London, Dubai, Paris, Manila and New Delhi.

If you’ve never been to Kuala Lumpur, prepare to feast. The city is renowned on several fronts: It’s the financial and cultural center of Malaysia, with a thriving business scene. It’s also become a popular destination for expats in Asia and a handy stopover for tourists en route to the white sand beaches of Langkawi and other island destinations.