Jalan Alor
Jalan Alor
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This former red-light area is now one of Kuala Lumpur’s top culinary destinations. The sidewalks are lined with seafood eateries, hawker stalls, and coffee shops serving some of Malaysia’s best hawker fare. You’ll find delicious street food like satay, BBQ chicken wings, stir-fried noodles, and also desserts. Wash it all down with some ice-cold beer or the locals’ favorite: sugarcane juice. This buzzing street draws budget travelers for its affordable prices and shutterbugs for its nostalgic vibes. Join a food tour of Kuala Lumpur, which will bring you to all the best food spots in Jalan Alor and the city. – Tripadvisor
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- Marcus VentlingerSweden203 contributionsTip: Try something from everyone instead of everything from one. A must visit.Fantastic environment for the street food lover. You can walk up and down the street several times. Recommends going and buying a few picks from different stalls of things that look tempting, instead of eating your fill in one place. If you choose to sit down, it is recommended to just take something, then move on and try the next one. The juices, dumplings, curled potato and much more are fantastic. For those who want to continue to the pub/bar, then the entire main street by the market is full of this. Likewise, massages and spas are available in abundance around. Don't recommend: Boleh seafood pot - quite disgruntled staff, run out of things, have to wait extra long for some things. (My experience, you might think otherwise)Visited April 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten April 2, 2024
- AnniseHong Kong, China3 contributionsThe honest durian stall on Arrow Street! Du Nian Durian Food StallThere is a hidden durian stall in the Ah Luo Street Night Market. I saw online reviews that the boss is honest, so we decided to give it a try. When we wanted to choose Mao Shan King, the boss said that there was no stock. He also patiently explained to us that it is Mao Shan King in April. The flowering period is in peak season in June/July. They don’t just pretend to be tourists and sell other varieties of durian to us as Mao Shan Huang!Visited April 2024Traveled with familyWritten April 22, 2024
- AnniseHong Kong, China5 contributionsI miss the durian food stall! The boss is honest!There is a hidden durian stall in Alor Street. I saw honest reviews of this durian stall on the Internet, so I decided to give it a try! Seeing a lot of durians in front of the store, we wanted to buy Mao Shan Huang, but the boss told us that there was no stock. He also explained to us that the flowering season is now and the peak season of Mao Shan King will be in June and July. The boss didn't because we were The tourists mixed the fish with the balls and sold other durians to us as Mao Shan Huang! I will definitely come again next time I have a chance!Visited April 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten April 22, 2024
- Voyager433760916785 contributionsA must do when you are in KLA meal at Jalan Alor is a good option unless like me you attempt it like me on the Eid holiday when the street was packed and seats in the various restaurants hard to find. The helpings are large and do not order too much in your initial order. Tiger beer is freely available.Visited April 2024Traveled with friendsWritten April 30, 2024
- fire-tower3,480 contributionsDefinitely one of the places that you should try to visitHave not visited Jalan Alor for a while so decided to pop by for dinner on a Friday night. When we arrived around 8pm, the food street was packed. There were many street stalls and restaurants, and you will be spoilt for choices. Definitely one of the places that you should try to visit.Visited May 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten May 24, 2024
- COW6Y10London, United Kingdom120 contributionsVibrant part of Kuala LumpurA must place to visit for anyone visiting KL. Walking distance from the malls at pavilion and Bejaya time square. Lots of food choices with street food and sit down options, all at an affordable price. Very touristy, but still worth a visit.Visited August 2023Traveled with familyWritten May 26, 2024
- Martin NiemollerLos Angeles, California802 contributionsTaste the sites, sounds and food of Kuala LumpurNot the photo op you thought about when you envision Kuala Lumpur, but authenticity of locals, combined with tourists! Safe, well lit, with tons of action! Highly recommend at night time if you don’t have agoraphobia and claustrophobia combinedVisited May 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten May 31, 2024
- Nene JPerth, Australia140 contributionsFoodie Heaven for everyoneA massive array of food glorious food for anyone wanting a bite to eat. So many restaurants making up dishes fresh to your table. Well known for chicken wings and satay sticks...many many food stalls. Gets busy from 7pm - 10pmVisited June 2024Traveled with friendsWritten June 18, 2024
- ZimminaroundtheworldOkinawa Prefecture, Japan1,982 contributionsHad Some of the Best Food Here!Jalon Alor might feel touristy but honestly, I had one of the best meals here while in Kuala Lumpur. First, I found the area to be fascinating, so many food stalls and restaurants. It was hard to find a place but randomly I sat at a place called Restoran Sai Woo and ordered the Fried Yam Basket and loved it! The flavor was amazing, great vibes, people watching, etc... I highly recommend coming to Jalan Alor to sample food and experience this area while in Kuala Lumpur.Visited June 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten June 22, 2024
- Larry MVientiane, Laos575 contributionsGoing downhillUnfortunately, this was fantastic place for street food has deteriorated. Now, largely just numerous Chinese and Thai restaurants and many stands selling Durian. Not like the variety of food stalls selling just about anything. Good for a walk-thru now…once!Visited July 2024Traveled with friendsWritten July 20, 2024
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Danny W
4 contributions
Dec 2024 • Couples
The dinner we had at Ming Kee restaurant was excellent, e.g. BBQ chicken wings, Hokkien fried noodle, salty fish bean sprouts,... etc. I would definitely go back to this restaurant again.
However, a disappointing durian experience at Jalan Alor durian vendor. We asked for a Musang King durian and asked if it was "guaranteed" (i.e. a higher price per kg) to be creamy, sweet and ripe. They said they would. We are not experts in durian, but definitely can tell a ripe one from a not ripe one. We were half way through hoping the rest would be better but we noticed it was all the same. We explained what we noticed to the vendor and the vendor brought us another piece of durian in a Saran wrapped package for exchange. We declined for the exchange; because we did not know what type/grade of durian it was in the package. The durian vendor gave us a discount of MYR $37 from the total MYR $287 and insisted us to pay MYR $250. See the vendor in the photo. We will never visit this durian vendor again.
I would give 5 to Ming Kee restaurant and 1 to the durian vendor. Therefore, my overall experience at Jalan Alor was 4.
We visited Jalan Alor on December 31, 2024.
However, a disappointing durian experience at Jalan Alor durian vendor. We asked for a Musang King durian and asked if it was "guaranteed" (i.e. a higher price per kg) to be creamy, sweet and ripe. They said they would. We are not experts in durian, but definitely can tell a ripe one from a not ripe one. We were half way through hoping the rest would be better but we noticed it was all the same. We explained what we noticed to the vendor and the vendor brought us another piece of durian in a Saran wrapped package for exchange. We declined for the exchange; because we did not know what type/grade of durian it was in the package. The durian vendor gave us a discount of MYR $37 from the total MYR $287 and insisted us to pay MYR $250. See the vendor in the photo. We will never visit this durian vendor again.
I would give 5 to Ming Kee restaurant and 1 to the durian vendor. Therefore, my overall experience at Jalan Alor was 4.
We visited Jalan Alor on December 31, 2024.
Written January 4, 2025
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CandD8482
Canberra, Australia57 contributions
Oct 2024 • Family
We visited here for dinner with the family on a rainy mid week night as it was listed as a “must visit” stop in KL. I was hoping to see more street food stalls but was met with mostly open air restaurants, which could have been due to the rain. The stalls that were there all sold the same items, so not a lot of variety.
The restaurant staff were really pushy and the food was no different to any other restaurants in the area (all either seafood or Thai). I would suggest sticking to other, quieter back streets for a more enjoyable and cheaper meal.
If you like people watching and a busy atmosphere and don’t mind the hassling, then head here for a meal. Otherwise, skip the tourist prices and head to a quieter restaurant around the corner.
The restaurant staff were really pushy and the food was no different to any other restaurants in the area (all either seafood or Thai). I would suggest sticking to other, quieter back streets for a more enjoyable and cheaper meal.
If you like people watching and a busy atmosphere and don’t mind the hassling, then head here for a meal. Otherwise, skip the tourist prices and head to a quieter restaurant around the corner.
Written October 2, 2024
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Spiewak Alsip
Nashville, TN2 contributions
Oct 2024 • Family
Jalan Alor is the place to go if you’re craving street food! This street is filled with vibrant food stalls offering everything from grilled meats to fresh seafood. The energy here is contagious, with people chatting, eating and enjoying the lively atmosphere. Every dish I tried was packed with flavour, and it was fun to explore all the different options.
Written November 13, 2024
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LOAN PHẠM
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam51 contributions
Dec 2023 • Friends
The food here is quite diverse, the restaurant staff invite guests quite enthusiastically.
But the food here is extremely expensive (I bought 5 grilled skewers for RM 44 and a smoothie for RM 10) but they taste extremely bad while this is just a food street. Meanwhile, I went to eat at the Food Court at Suria KLCC Mall and the price was much cheaper and more delicious (A bowl of noodles was only RM 13 and a glass of milk tea was only RM 8.9). Besides, this street is too crowded, the hygiene on this street is quite bad, they are quite dirty and and can be affected by the weather (very inconvenient if it rains). If you stay at Suria KLCC, it will be very clean, there will be regular cleaning staff and you can watch the Petronas tower or the colorful water music at the lake.
Therefore, I recommend going to Food Court in Mall instead of Jalan Alor Food Street
But the food here is extremely expensive (I bought 5 grilled skewers for RM 44 and a smoothie for RM 10) but they taste extremely bad while this is just a food street. Meanwhile, I went to eat at the Food Court at Suria KLCC Mall and the price was much cheaper and more delicious (A bowl of noodles was only RM 13 and a glass of milk tea was only RM 8.9). Besides, this street is too crowded, the hygiene on this street is quite bad, they are quite dirty and and can be affected by the weather (very inconvenient if it rains). If you stay at Suria KLCC, it will be very clean, there will be regular cleaning staff and you can watch the Petronas tower or the colorful water music at the lake.
Therefore, I recommend going to Food Court in Mall instead of Jalan Alor Food Street
Written December 27, 2023
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Alan K
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Jan 2024 • Family
Must see experience in Bukit Bintang area. Atmosphere at night especially after 8-9pm is crowded and busy. Lots of tourists and few locals, and yes expensive for Malaysia but for convenience and access it is awesome at least once if in area.
For durian lovers have a number of stalls, and for convenience and high exchange rate it is very good. If you can get to SS2 or other suburban durian markets this will be cheaper but for holiday access and if not on a tight budget, go for it!
For durian lovers have a number of stalls, and for convenience and high exchange rate it is very good. If you can get to SS2 or other suburban durian markets this will be cheaper but for holiday access and if not on a tight budget, go for it!
Written January 25, 2024
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Gardengirl212
Sydney, Australia1,751 contributions
Dec 2024 • Couples
I LOVE Jalan Alor and we have been dining here when in KL for over 20 years.
We've never had a bad meal or a bad night here. The atmosphere is friendly, safe and fun.
Admittedly we tend to eat dinner at Cu Cha because it's always fantastic food and friendly staff. The kitchen staff are also wonderful, happily posing for photos and performing on cue for videos of them working the wok.
We usually wander the stalls after dinner to pick up some dessert such as coconut ice cream with fresh durian - OMG heavenly!
Jalan Alor is our happy place and cannot wait for our next trip to Malaysia to devour one of my favourite dishes: Butter Prawns!
We've never had a bad meal or a bad night here. The atmosphere is friendly, safe and fun.
Admittedly we tend to eat dinner at Cu Cha because it's always fantastic food and friendly staff. The kitchen staff are also wonderful, happily posing for photos and performing on cue for videos of them working the wok.
We usually wander the stalls after dinner to pick up some dessert such as coconut ice cream with fresh durian - OMG heavenly!
Jalan Alor is our happy place and cannot wait for our next trip to Malaysia to devour one of my favourite dishes: Butter Prawns!
Written February 8, 2025
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anj
London, UK4 contributions
Dec 2024 • Family
Amazing experience of foods and atmosphere all reasonably priced. Great service and when the heavens opened I have never seen so many people move so quickly to put the covers up. That in itself was an expensive. Highly recommend everyone that comes to KL to experience the food market.
Written December 20, 2024
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Hussainr
West Midlands, UK235 contributions
Nov 2022
Simply just toooo much choice.
Main meals, snacks, deserts, fruits the list just goes on.
We started with a few snacks - recommend Wagu beef skewers to start. Lovely and light
Headed over to a restaurant serving local malay cuisine - the best
finished off with cups of cut fruit, ice cream and mini cakes.
Only to repeat our trip a few times during our stay trying different foods.
Main meals, snacks, deserts, fruits the list just goes on.
We started with a few snacks - recommend Wagu beef skewers to start. Lovely and light
Headed over to a restaurant serving local malay cuisine - the best
finished off with cups of cut fruit, ice cream and mini cakes.
Only to repeat our trip a few times during our stay trying different foods.
Written November 17, 2022
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Hayden John E
8 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
We visited the food market twice, and ate amazing food for £50 for four adults...for everything...drinks, food, the lot. You have to be careful as fish on a stall that has been there all day you just wouldn't touch, but we had japanese one night and chicken fish and stingray another. A must visit.
Written June 28, 2023
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PencilSharpener
東京1,006 contributions
Oct 2023 • Business
It felt like I was at a festival food stall and the atmosphere was really fun.
It might be best to go in the evening when it has cooled down a bit.
Many of the shops were open until late at night and the prices were reasonable, which made for a fun atmosphere.
It might be best to go in the evening when it has cooled down a bit.
Many of the shops were open until late at night and the prices were reasonable, which made for a fun atmosphere.

Written October 28, 2023
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Are most of the restaurants at Jalan Alor cash only or do they accepted credit cards? Thanks.
Written December 16, 2023
Ist it also on Sudays?
Written December 9, 2023
Is there any food to eat here for lunch and breakfast?
Written March 24, 2023
What would be the best thing or place to eat here if I have a very severe nut allergy?
Written July 18, 2019
Best to stick to seafood.You can also ask at restaurants and emphasise your allergy. Stay away from satay especially the sauce which is peanut based. Sometimes the meat marinade could also be contaminated with peanut.
Written July 19, 2019
What are the best things to eat if I have a severe nut allergy?
Written July 18, 2019
There are so many kind food that you can choose, but satay usually use nut sauce. Stay away satay If you have nut allergy
If you like seafood, in Alor so many variant seafood that you can choose.
Enjoy your journey and find the new unforgetable moment
Written July 29, 2019
lowell5
Irvine, California
Do you recommend taking a taxi/Grab during peak hours (9pm-12am)? I’m more concerned about how easy or difficult it is to get a taxi/Grab leaving from this place.
Written December 10, 2018
transportation services is 24/7 bro... not a problem to get one...taxi is everywhere.. :)
Written December 17, 2018
lowell5
Irvine, California
Do you recommend taking a taxi/Grab during peak hours (9pm-12am)? I’m more concerned about how easy or difficult it is to get a taxi/Grab leaving from this place.
Written December 10, 2018
I would suggest to take the monorail at Imbi, the traffic is hectic that time of night and a 5 minute trip can take up to 40 min. Taxi's would take a long time.
Written December 13, 2018
Do they have vegetarian restaurants there?
Written June 20, 2018
Jalan Alor is a street full of little restaurants with wide variety of food selection. I am pretty sure you get a vegetarian dish somewhere. But I don't think there is one particular restaurant that is 100% vegetarian. Hope you enjoy your stay there. Good luck!
Written July 1, 2018
Tactically it is available 24/7 from breakfast till supper. But usually the crowd will be concentrate during evening to late night and that is also the most food choice available.
Written September 18, 2018
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