A Stroll Along Petaling Street Market in Chinatown KL
If you're currently in Kuala Lumpur and want to go on a food trip, Petaling Street Market is one of the places you should consider visiting. It's located within Chinatown KL and is also close to beautiful temples. It's the one with the big welcome arch. I didn't take a photo of it anymore because the place was packed, and I didn't want to be in anyone's way hehe.
Join us today as we stroll along this busy market street.
📍 Grab Pin: Petaling Street Market, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
The place reminded me of Divisoria (an old public shopping market in the Philippines). It's similar in many ways, except that this one is smaller.
The Malaysian term Jalan translates to "street" in English.
Petaling Street Market in Chinatown KL
If there’s anything you need to know first, this pedestrian-only street is a busy area that gets even busier at night. They set up extra stalls in the middle before nighttime -making the walking spaces tight for shoppers- so you should always keep your bag close to you. Also, it would help if you wear something comfortable.
Most of the stuff they sell are counterfeit bags, hats, and perfumes. They also have toys, sunnies, and accessories. If you’re looking for Malaysian goods, you can go to Central Market instead (it takes around 10 minutes to get there from Chinatown).
As you can see in the photo, they have such good copies of designer hats. These all looked good, but it would have been nice if they had plain ones without the logos. I think this place is more exciting for those who want to buy replicas of luxury bags. I didn't take photos of the bags anymore since it was crowded, but they had plenty.
And...Since I couldn't find a top that matched my style, I got a cute milk tea keychain instead! Look how cute! This one was only 3 RM (₱ 26). It looks cuter in person, I love ittt.
So... going back, if you walk on the sides of the main street, you'll find small department stores and dining establishments such as Waaronkuus, a restaurant that proudly serves Malaysian food. We ordered Roti Canai, Nasi Lemak, and eggs.
The Nasi Lemak was delicious. I liked the spicy sauce that came with it (sambal).
Over here, we have Cendol Ice (right). It's a combination of shaved ice, mung bean, cendol, and sweet syrup; this was so good! It tastes like a healthier version of Halo Halo. They gave these desserts for free.
In this section of the market, they sell mango sticky rice, meat strips, fresh fruit shakes, and tanghulu (candied fruits).
It was so tempting to eat tanghulu, but ayoko mabunge dami ko na sugar, baka masira ng ngipin ko lol.
The marshmallow ice cream cubes look delicious.
Koong Woh Tong Tea | A Must-Try
If you like drinking tea, I highly recommend getting some from Koong Woh Tong. The drinks are refreshing and you can enjoy them after hours of walking. They sell freshly brewed teas in cups, as well as bottled ones.
For the teas in a cup, they have Ya Sei Mei (strong and intense) and Five Flower (mild and relaxing).
For the bottled drinks, they have five flavors. I recommend getting Honeysuckle, Licorice & Loquat Leaf Herbal Tea or Ling Zhi Momordica Herbal Tea.
There are plenty of stalls where you can get your drinks, but I got mine at CH White Kopi. It stood out from the rest, and the seller was friendly. They also sell pastries here, so you can stop by if you want some snacks. I only ordered a hot CH White Kopi C.
I guess that would be all. I'll be writing more about the other places we visited in the coming weeks, so just come back if you want to check them out.
Petaling Street Market Travel Tips
Bring a shopping bag for your convenience;
Wear comfortable clothes and footwear- preferably breathable as it gets hot in the early afternoon;
If you’re not used to hot weather and sweat easily, I suggest you bring a towel and bottled water.
💡 Did you know? The oldest Chinatown in the world is in Binondo, Manila (Philippines).
Other Nearby Attractions to Visit While You’re There
While you’re there, you might as well check the nearby temples within walking distance, such as the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple (Hindu) and the Guan Di Taoist Temple.
That's it for now. You can check back in the coming weeks for more KL establishment reviews.
