The Coolest Neighborhoods in Kuala Lumpur

Don’t turn in for the night just yet! Changkat Street is the ultimate place to get down and booze up. Catering to party people and pub-faithfuls, this street has everything you’d want in a good time on a night out. Malaysians love their nightlife – whether it’s partying their heart out or catching up over a nice simple cup of teh tarik – and be ready for a gastronomical trip, as a no outing is complete without food. Each bar and pub has their own specialty, from the local fusion meals to traditional English treats. The Whisky Bar especially is highly rated for its expansive collection of liquor and helpful guides in tastings for connoisseur tryouts alongside its pairing menu of seafood and steaks. If a more local taste is desired, head over to Opium KL for oriental fusion delights on their food and beverage menus. Don’t worry, opium is only in its name!

The Whiskey Bar KL, 46 Changkat Bukit Bintang, KL, Malaysia. T: +60 3-2143 2268

Opium KL, 50 Changkat Bukit Bintang, KL, Malaysia. T: +60 3-2142 5670

This predominantly Indian neighborhood features bright displays of cloth, jewelry and spices. While Malaysia’s Indian community are spread out all over the country, Brickfields functions as a Little India of sorts, and is the main area to go for all things Indian. Dine on authentic Indian foods and desserts to your heart’s content (recommend) and don’t be shy to go into the many stores for a curious look at the many cheap goods. Head over to Legend’s Claypot Briyani House, where the traditional Indian rice is cooked using an oriental method, via the clay pot for a true Malaysian multicultural feel; or Moorthy’s Corner for great banana leaf rice.

Legend’s Claypot Briyani House, 50 Ground Floor, Jalan Vivekananda, Brickfields, KL, Malaysia. T: +60 3-2272 4149

Moorthy’s Corner, 144A Jalan Vivekananda, KL, Malaysia. T: +60 12-288 0940