Central Market
Kuala Lumpur

Visit Central Market - Pasar Senai

Established in 1888 Pasar Senai is one of the oldest markets in Kuala Lumpur. The heritage building is home to a number of shops representing diverse culture and crafts of Malaysia.
Pasar Senai is a great place to shop Batik, souvenirs, handicrafts, artwork and many local products manufactured in Malaysia.
This market is a must visit location for cultural lovers.
My favorite Nyonya Restaurant, Precious Old China is located on the first floor of this building and serves original Nyonya or Peranakan sytle dishes.
Kasturi Walk and Petaling Street are located right next to the central Market. Annexe market is a terrific place for contemporary art.

A cultural centre

Central Market is a center of cultural events and different vendor display wares and products based on various important cultural events such as deepvali for Hindus, Hari Raya Festivals for Muslims and merchandise for Chinese new Years Festivals

What to buy at the Central Market

Central Market is a great place to buy cultural artifacts, local clothing including batik, tribal crafts from boreno, collectibles and antiques, gifts, toys for children and products that are unique to Malaysia. The ARCH collection and Royal Selangor are two brands that uniquely identify Malaysian cultural heritage.

How to get to Central Market

Use either GO KL Bus for an easy access to Central Market. Alternatively, Pasar Seni LRT Station is walking distance from the Markets.

Petaling Street

Chintown of Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Street is great location for budget styes, mid-range shopping and cheap food outlets.

Most backpackers prefer to find accommodation near Petaling Street to enjoy easy access to many intresting places including Masjid India Area and Merdeka Square.

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Restaurants in jalan Petaling, Kuala Lumpur

Jalan Petaling is home to a number of very popular cafes, restaurants and bars. I explored this area once again during my trip in July 2022 and was surprised to find sheer number of new cafe around every corner. The side street along Jalan Petaling has gone through a massive transformation turning old shopfronts into trendy cafes including Leaf & Co, Mee Tark Restoran, Baijiu, Concubine KL and many more.

Precious Old China - A nyonya restauant in central market kl

For Perankan or Nyonya food lovers, The Precious Old China is a gem of find. I love to visit this every time I am in the vicinity of the central market. Nyonya cooking style is very popular in Penang and Melaka where rich colonial occupation and intermixing of Chinese and Malay created this amazing cooking style. The curries a wide range of local herbs and flowers including pandan, galangal. sweet potatoes, sago and coconut milk. I highly recommend this amazing restaurant for the food lovers. Check out my pics from my recent visit to this restaurant.

Exploring the local crafts at the Central Market in Kuala Lumpur

The Old Historic Walk starts from at Tourism Bureau and pass through some prominent landmarks including Old Market Square, Chinatown, Merdeka Square and Eco Park.

To enjoy city area of Kuala Lumpur book a hotel near Petaling Street.

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I stayed at Travelodge city center in July 2022 and highly recommend it for budget conscious travelers who want to stay at a very central location with an easy access to most places of interest in Kuala Lumpur City

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Eating Out in Kuala Lumpur City

One of my favorite Nyonya Restaurants, Precious Old China is located on the first floor or the Central Market. The restaurants served Authentic Perankan Cuisine in its true flavors. Try blue dyed rice with vegetable cooked with Belacan Sauce .......

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Central Market
Kuala Lumpur

Visit Central Market - Pasar Senai

Quick facts about central Market - Pasar seni

A cultural centre

What to buy at the Central Market

How to get to Central Market

Petaling Street

Restaurants in jalan Petaling, Kuala Lumpur

Precious Old China - A nyonya restauant in central market kl

Exploring the local crafts at the Central Market in Kuala Lumpur

To enjoy city area of Kuala Lumpur book a hotel near Petaling Street.

Travelodge city center

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Eating Out in Kuala Lumpur City

More Interesting things to do in Kuala Lumpur

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Central MarketKuala Lumpur

Visit Central Market - Pasar Senai

Quick facts about central Market - Pasar seni

A cultural centre

What to buy at the Central Market

How to get to Central Market

Exploring the local crafts at the Central Market in Kuala Lumpur

Petaling Street

Restaurants in jalan Petaling, Kuala Lumpur

Precious Old China - A nyonya restauant in central market kl

Exploring the local crafts at the Central Market in Kuala Lumpur

To enjoy city area of Kuala Lumpur book a hotel near Petaling Street.

Travelodge city center

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Eating Out in Kuala Lumpur City

More Interesting things to do in Kuala Lumpur

some photos from my visit to central market kl

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Central Market
Kuala Lumpur