Chinatown Kuala Lumpur

A Break from Malls: Finding Meaningful Souvenirs at REXKL, Kuala Lumpur

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Malaysian souvenir magnets from REX KL

Kuala Lumpur has no shortage of shopping malls. From TRX and Pavilion to Suria KLCC, Mid Valley, and One Utama, the city is dense with polished retail spaces. After a while, though, they begin to blur together—different buildings housing variations of the same stores. When that sameness starts to set in, I find myself looking … 더 읽기

Lai Foong Lala Noodles: A Bib Gourmand Stop in Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown

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Close-up of thin bee hoon rice noodles lifted from a bowl of lala noodles with clams in clear broth.

When people think of Michelin dining, they often picture white tablecloths and tasting menus.But some of the most memorable meals come from places that are far more ordinary—and far more approachable. In Michelin’s guide, these restaurants are often marked as Bib Gourmand: places that offer good food at reasonable prices, without the formality of fine … 더 읽기