Jalan Masjid India
Jalan Masjid India
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This colorful enclave in Kuala Lumpur is a well-known pedestrian-only street that’s easily accessible via Masjid Jamek LRT station. Lined with shops selling anything from inexpensive textiles, accessories, and glittering jewelry to Indian snacks and the glorious nasi campur (mixed rice), Jalan Masjid India also doubles as a famous night market. Vendors trade until late on weekends and during major festive months like Ramadan. This area is one of the oldest districts in the city and a lively heritage hub representing the local Indian community. Explore at your leisure or sign up for a night market tour. – Tripadvisor
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RajeevAbuDhabi
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates346 contributions
Feb 2020
While walking and searching for Vegetarian food , I found small India in Kualumpur .
Area is full of restaurant and option of indian food , super market who sell indian local eatiries . Also saw Gold Shops and traditional Clothes Shops .Place is full of Cheap Hotels and crowded . but worth Visting to see india in KL .
Area is full of restaurant and option of indian food , super market who sell indian local eatiries . Also saw Gold Shops and traditional Clothes Shops .Place is full of Cheap Hotels and crowded . but worth Visting to see india in KL .
Written April 2, 2020
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Heli P
Helsinki, Finland7,708 contributions
Feb 2020
The many stalls covering formerly the area dominated by Indian textile shops have been moved away from the street offering space for pedestrians. Elegant white stone benches have been placed for people to rest on, this is a busy neighbourhood with many wholesale emporiums, a tall shining white building the newest one. A flower inspired awning has been erected in front of the mosque.
Written March 8, 2020
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mlfarmer
Singapore, Singapore43 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
Love the vibrancy of this place on a Saturday night! There’s a large outdoor night market that happens each Saturday evening filled with lots of food, clothes and things for sale. It starts from late afternoon and goes on until about 10ish. It’s frequented by the locals so we wouldn’t say it is a “touristy” thing. Some bargaining can be done and it’s a good idea to look around first before you make your purchases because there are stalls that are selling the same items and the prices can vary significantly. Food wise … loads to chose from as the variety is huge.
Written July 23, 2023
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Søren M
Vallensbaek Strand, Denmark40 contributions
Feb 2023
Allow your self plenty of time, you will quickly be absorbed by the area. Feel free to come twice so you can experience it both during the day and in the evening.
There are also plenty of opportunities for good food experiences.
There are also plenty of opportunities for good food experiences.
Written February 28, 2023
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benbenben
London196 contributions
Jan 2013 • Friends
I am writing this review on night markets in KL to stop the confusion that is on this page. It is no wonder why some members such as AristonLondon below are asking where it is?
Night markets, known locally as 'Pasar Malam' are found all over KL, and generally consist of a local market, open from early evening until late, and often sells local cooked food and general produce to the local community. They are not particularly touristy, but well worth a visit to experience local food and culture at local prices! Typically they rotate from area to area depending on which day of the week it is.
Most of the photos attached to this page are of a daily tourist market in Chinatown on Jalan Petaling, for which there is a separate tripadvisor listing, and is often not called a pasar malam, especially as it is often completely closed by 10pm. The geographical listing of this page however is in Little India; there is a pasar malam on Lorong Tuanku Abdul Rahman next to Masjid India. It is only open on Saturday evenings.
Other large night markets in KL include one on Taman Connaught in the suburb of Cheras, which is held on Wednesday nights, the Setia Alam Pasar Malam in the suburb of Klang on Saturdays, and the one in the trendy suburb of Bangsar on Sunday nights. All are a little way out from central KL and really require the services of a taxi. There are plenty of other night markets to choose from, and if you want to see which markets are on where and what days, I have linked a website which gives very good information with the authors having visited each one personally to validate!
Night markets, known locally as 'Pasar Malam' are found all over KL, and generally consist of a local market, open from early evening until late, and often sells local cooked food and general produce to the local community. They are not particularly touristy, but well worth a visit to experience local food and culture at local prices! Typically they rotate from area to area depending on which day of the week it is.
Most of the photos attached to this page are of a daily tourist market in Chinatown on Jalan Petaling, for which there is a separate tripadvisor listing, and is often not called a pasar malam, especially as it is often completely closed by 10pm. The geographical listing of this page however is in Little India; there is a pasar malam on Lorong Tuanku Abdul Rahman next to Masjid India. It is only open on Saturday evenings.
Other large night markets in KL include one on Taman Connaught in the suburb of Cheras, which is held on Wednesday nights, the Setia Alam Pasar Malam in the suburb of Klang on Saturdays, and the one in the trendy suburb of Bangsar on Sunday nights. All are a little way out from central KL and really require the services of a taxi. There are plenty of other night markets to choose from, and if you want to see which markets are on where and what days, I have linked a website which gives very good information with the authors having visited each one personally to validate!
Written January 31, 2013
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Shiva S
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Jun 2016 • Family
Deer is banned in many parts of the world. If you want to eat this legally, visit this place. You can also find a lot of street food. Visit in the evening to explore the most.
Written July 11, 2016
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AristonLondon
London6 contributions
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We're in KL right now looking for the night market. The one in china town is just one Street with about 10 stalls and the one that is given on the address above in Masjid India is a small Indian market that is just closing.
Where is this amazing market everyone is talking about ????
We're in KL right now looking for the night market. The one in china town is just one Street with about 10 stalls and the one that is given on the address above in Masjid India is a small Indian market that is just closing.
Where is this amazing market everyone is talking about ????
Written November 3, 2012
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Bonnie B
Melbourne, Australia162 contributions
Aug 2013
This is the place to buy gold jewellery. Forget the chain stores in shopping complexes - they simply do not have the variety or volume you will find in these stores. There are many gold stores in this street and around the corner from Madras textiles. Gold is 22 ct and sold at the going daily world gold market price per gram plus a price for labour/workmanship (which is
printed on each item's tag). Check the price of gold on the Internet or in the daily paper. This is where the locals go to buy gold. You can
only haggle on the labour cost. Do so.
printed on each item's tag). Check the price of gold on the Internet or in the daily paper. This is where the locals go to buy gold. You can
only haggle on the labour cost. Do so.
Written August 15, 2013
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Larry917
New York City, NY282 contributions
Mar 2014 • Friends
There seems to be some confusion here as people are uploading photos of the Chinatown market (on Petaling Street) when this (according to the address) is about the night market in Little India. For a visitor, I think going to the market is not really about shopping... I went to maybe 4-5 street markets in KL and they are pretty much the same with watches, DVDs, football/soccer outfits, etc. Very few arts and crafts (for that go to Central Market). What IS interesting is the general atmosphere and the FOOD. The Little India night market is about food as far as I am concerned. There are stalls with snacks, sweets, take away and even places to sit out and eat. It is a real adventure with bustling crowds and hawkers calling out prices- we tasted so many things and had dinner on the street under the glowing moon and stars lights strung up over the street. A little overwhelming sometimes (especially since we had only arrived that day) but it was an exciting introduction to the city. Go!
Written June 4, 2014
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LoneRunner Vagabond
Mauritius117 contributions
Having been around 11 times to Malaysia and each time transiting by Jalan Masjid India, I can assure you that it is there that you will see the real Malaysia ! Bustling with activity, the food court open 24 hours, the shopping centres, the walking street, the street massages, the cheap hotels, the LRT (Masjid Jamek Station), easy taxis, all is there ! And the Saturday night Market just by Lorong Tar. So dont ask yourself whether to go there or not ! Just go to Jalan Masjid India on a saturday evening and then you decide ...
Review by LoneRunner
Review by LoneRunner
Written November 27, 2008
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Is it Abaya or Kebaya? I believe they are both available there. At the side street vendors or during the weekly night market on Saturday or Sundays
Written February 13, 2020
I plan to visit malaysia on the 10th to 13th of August 2019 before going to Guangzou China.Is Masjid india market open before and after eidl adha?
Written July 1, 2019
Its open daily and bustling with activities on weekend. Many food options to explore.
Written December 13, 2018
It open every day including Sundays and public holidays.
Written January 29, 2019
Jika saya menginap di bukit bintang,apakah jauh ke jalan masjid india ini?
Written November 8, 2018
dengan kereta dalam 15 minit. Dengan MRL AirAsia - Bukit Bintang ke Medan Tuanku then berjalan sedikit ambil masa dalam setengah jam
Written November 9, 2018
What time the bazar and pasar malam open and close on Saturday?
Written January 13, 2018
they open morning maybe around 9 am. But it is best if you go after 10 am. About closing I am not sure but i think maybe around 10 pm or 11 pm.
Written January 15, 2018
The items from this area can be found in other areas at lower prices.
Written January 8, 2018
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