JALAN ALOR FOOD STREET GUIDE

Located in heart of the city, Jalan Alor food street is a famous food street in Kuala Lumpur packed with crowds and tourists enjoying good food. Recently several new restaurants are popping up on the side, especially Thai and Vietnamese restaurants but still most of them are Chinese, Malay, and Indian cuisine. Jalan Alor Food Street is a commonly visited place for tourists to indulge and try on the different food options. The whole stretch of Jalan Alor comes alive by 5 pm, where visitors explore the street foods, and dinner or come late until 2 am when restaurants are still open. Most of the famous food serve in the restaurants are clam soup, butter prawns, chicken wings, satay, and grilled fish.

Jalar Alor Restaurants

Where is Jalan Alor Food Street

Jalan Alor street food is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is situated along the 300m stretches around the Bukit Bintang district. It is also right next to the alley of Jalan Alor Street Art and murals collections. Bukit Bintang area is one of the busiest parts of Kuala Lumpur because of the presence of restaurants, malls, bars, and shops.

How to go Jalan Alor Food Street

Jalan Alor Food Street Kuala Lumpur

Here are some common ways to get to Jalan Alor Food Street;

  1. By Foot
    Visitors who are staying within Bukit Bintang area, can simply head towards Jalan Alor. It is about 10-15 minutes walk from Berjaya Times Square or Pavillion Mall.
  2. By MRT
    The MRT station to Jalan Alor is the Bukit Bintang station. Board the KL Monorail, alight in Jalan Alor and take exit towards Jalan Alor street.
  3. By Ride-Sharing Service
    Book a ride from Grab (Ride Sharing service) to bring directly near the Jalan Alor Street.

Best Time to go Jalan Alor Food Street

Meng Kee Grill Fish Jalan Alor Restaurant
  • The market starts around 6:00 PM and goes on until late at night (usually around 11:00 PM or later).
  • Peak Hours: The market gets busier as the evening progresses, especially on weekends. If you prefer a slightly less crowded experience, it’s best to visit earlier in the evening, around 6:00 – 7:00 PM.
  • Holiday Periods: The market is especially popular during public holidays, festivals, and school holidays. Expect larger crowds during these times.

One of the famous night markets in Malaysia is Malacca-Jonker Night Market, please check our guide as we explore the happening place in Malacca.

Things to do Jalan Alor Food Street

Jalan Alor Food Street Malaysia

Jalan Alor is a great place of exploring local food, shopping, and culture of Kuala Lumpur. The street is a popular spot for locals and tourists who indulge in Malaysian street food. Local foods includes the wide variety of dishes, affordable dishes, ranging from local Malay, Chinese, and Indian cuisines.

#1 Try Local Street Foods

Fried Foods At Jalan Alor Street Food

The street of Jalan Alor can be easily filled with crowds during the night and most weekend nights. With this visitors can find a wide variety of street foods available. Most of the available street foods are fried seafood coated with salted egg, fried durian, nuggets, spiral fried potato, beef skewers, etc.

#2 Indulge Local Restaurants

Wong Ah Wah Restaurant Jalan Alor

Jalan Alor is famous for the seafood cuisine brought by Thai and Chinese restaurants. On top of that, visitors can choose from other authentic Asian foods from Indian, Malay, and Vietnamese.

Chao Zhou Restaurant Jalan Alor

Popular dishes to try at Jalan Alor

  • Satay: These skewers of grilled meat, often served with a tasty peanut sauce, are a must-try.
  • Char Kway Teow: A stir-fried flat noodle dish with prawns, eggs, and bean sprouts.
  • Hokkien Mee: Stir-fried noodles with pork and prawns, a local favorite.
  • Roti John: A sandwich-style dish filled with egg, minced meat, and sauces.
  • Nasi Lemak: A dish of rice cooked in coconut milk, served with sambal (spicy sauce), peanuts, and fried chicken or other meats.
  • Chendol: A traditional Malaysian dessert made of shaved ice, coconut milk, palm sugar, and green rice flour jelly.
  • Grilled Seafood: Fresh seafood such as grilled prawns, squid, and fish are popular choices for many visitors.

#3 Taste Tropical Fruits

Tropical Fruits Jalan Alor

Some stalls in Jalan Alor offer tropical fruits which include rambutan, mangosteen, mango, durian, longan, apple, orange, dragon fruit, and durians. For some durian fanatics, Musang King the highest-rated type of durian is a must-find in the street. Musang king usually costs around RM100 to RM150 depending on the size of the durian.

Durian At Jalan Alor Food Street

Final Thoughts

Jalan Alor Food Street

If you are looking for authentic Asian street food in Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Alor is the place to visit. Visitors can also check the variety of food choices served in restaurants and food stalls. The food price is quite a reasonable fare which usually starts from RM5 for most expensive food like seafood. To fully enjoy the experience of a night market in Kuala Lumpur, visit on weekend nights when the street gets vibrant and busy. Known as a food street, definitely it is worth visiting when you happen to visit Kuala Lumpur.

FINAL THOUGHTS

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