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Find the best things to do in KL right now – from the city's best restaurants and bars to art galleries, shops and attractions, including things to do with your kids. In these best-of lists, our editors have picked the top places to visit to make the most of KL city. Let's go!

100 best local dishes and drinks in KL
Restaurants

100 best local dishes and drinks in KL

We are a food city. One that caters to the food-obsessed; one that alternates between street and traditional dining, at any budget and time of the day. Here...
The best coffee shops in KL
Restaurants

The best coffee shops in KL

KL's coffee culture is an expanding landscape of imported beans, state-of-the-art machines, hip baristas, and silky smooth pours. Here are the best coffee...
Best banana leaf restaurants in KL
Restaurants

Best banana leaf restaurants in KL

Tired of the usual suspects when it comes to banana leaf rice? We bury our fingers in rice and curry to track down some of Klang Valley’s lesser-known banana...
Best nasi lemak in KL
Restaurants

Best nasi lemak in KL

We pick the best places in town for a satisfying plate of the country's pride and joy – the mighty nasi lemak. Hunt down these nasi lemak joints for breakfast,...
KL's best cafés for desserts
Restaurants

KL's best cafés for desserts

If your sweet tooth is what some would call 'legendary', we've picked out the best dessert cafés in town for cake, pastries and everything else to keep you...
The best cheap eats in KL
Restaurants

The best cheap eats in KL

Eating well doesn’t mean you have to pay more. We’ve got you covered for the best cheap meals under RM15 our city has to offer.

Restaurants and Cafés

The best cafés in KL
Restaurants

The best cafés in KL

You’ve got to admit that a trip to a good café sets you in a cheery mood – the sun-soaked space, glorious sunny side ups and that tingling...
The best chai lattes in KL
Restaurants

The best chai lattes in KL

Gaining precious real estate space on KL café menus is the chai latte, an updated version of the masala chai available on the streets of India and in most...
The best teahouses in KL
Restaurants

The best teahouses in KL

Fancy a spot of tea? Whether you're looking for traditional Chinese tea over dim sum or prefer to take the English route with scones and clotted cream, head to...
The best restaurants and cafés in KL
Restaurants

The best restaurants and cafés in KL

The Time Out Kuala Lumpur Food 40 is our monthly, definitive guide for where to eat in the Klang Valley. Establishments will only appear in this list if they...
The best banana leaf restaurants in KL
Restaurants

The best banana leaf restaurants in KL

Tired of the usual suspects when it comes to banana leaf rice? We bury our fingers in rice and curry to track down some of Klang Valley’s lesser-known...
The best brunch meals in KL
Restaurants

The best brunch meals in KL

The elusive hybrid of breakfast and lunch has never tasted this good. So kickstart your lazy weekend with these best brunch dishes in town.
The best coffee shops in KL
Restaurants

The best coffee shops in KL

Need a coffee fix? In this ultimate guide to coffee, we explore KL's third wave coffee culture, experimental brews, best coffee shops and the dying kopitiam...
The best bakeries in KL
Restaurants

The best bakeries in KL

From sturdy European-style breads and buttery pastries to nostalgic Asian soft buns, these are the best bakeries in town for freshly-baked goods. 
The 15 best dishes in KL
Restaurants

The 15 best dishes in KL

This year, we look at the top entries that speak to our larger KL culinary scene, inspire our midnight cravings, and demonstrate real respect for flavour. Here...
The best cake shops in KL
Restaurants

The best cake shops in KL

Conventionally popular for birthdays and other special occasions, you don’t really need a reason to have cake (and eat it too). We find the best cake...
The best cheap eats in KL
Restaurants

The best cheap eats in KL

Eating well doesn’t mean you have to pay more. We’ve got you covered for the best cheap meals under RM15 our city has to offer.
The best chee cheong fun in KL
Restaurants

The best chee cheong fun in KL

Up the fun factor with our guide to different types of chee cheong fun, from Hong Kong-style noodles rolled with juicy shrimps and chopped char siew to...
The best nasi lemak in KL
Restaurants

The best nasi lemak in KL

We pick the best places in town for a satisfying plate of the country's pride and joy – the mighty nasi lemak. Hunt down these nasi lemak joints for...
The best North Indian restaurants in KL
Restaurants

The best North Indian restaurants in KL

Sit down to scrumptious curries, butter chicken, naan and chapatti at these top North Indian restaurants, which will have you huffing and puffing for more. 
The best soft serve ice creams in KL
Restaurants

The best soft serve ice creams in KL

The soft serve craze is here to stay. Get in on the trend at these cafés and ice-cream parlours serving everything from minimalist, Japanese-inspired flavours...
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Things to Do

The best tourist attractions in KL
Things to do

The best tourist attractions in KL

Whether you're a first-time visitor looking for things to do (without resorting to too many clichés), or a local who just wants to play tourist for a day, here...
The best art galleries in KL
Art

The best art galleries in KL

Whether you're an avid art collector or someone who just wants to soak up some culture in the city, head to KL's top ten best art galleries for everything from...
The best markets in KL
Shopping

The best markets in KL

KL markets come to life when the city is still asleep. They’re messy, chaotic and irresistibly atmospheric: The sharp tang of spices competes with the...
Best staycations in the Klang Valley
Hotels

Best staycations in the Klang Valley

Looking for a relaxing weekend getaway without travelling the miles? Here are some of the best places for a nice quick holiday which you can do without even...
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Kuala Lumpur for kids

The best art classes for kids in KL
Kids

The best art classes for kids in KL

It’s a wonderful thing when parents see past art classes as lofty pastimes and recognise their intrinsic value. We poked around these artist studios and...
The best kids' menus in KL
Kids

The best kids' menus in KL

Over the past year, KL has seen a burst of eateries that include dining options for kids. Gone are the days when parents were subjected to fast food joints...
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Music and Nightlife

The best karaoke joints in KL
Nightlife

The best karaoke joints in KL

KL is a karaoke paradise (geddit?), but how good is their sound system, the food, and most importantly, the variety of Queen songs we can sing endlessly to? We...
The best bars for gin in KL
Bars and pubs

The best bars for gin in KL

In case you didn't know, there's a rising gin obsession in town. Join the gin revival and head to the city's best bars for a gin and tonic, including fancy...
The best clubs for dancing in KL
Nightlife

The best clubs for dancing in KL

Looking for a fun night out dancing? Check out the best clubs, rooftop party decks and underground DJ dens to bust out those slick moves without shame. If you...
The best bars in KL
Bars and pubs

The best bars in KL

Get into the spirit of KL’s vibrant nightlife scene as we round up the best bars for every occasion, including where to drink in the city’s...
The best live music venues in KL
Music

The best live music venues in KL

Indie rock, acoustic folk, jazz – think you can’t find them in KL? These top ten live music venues play all that and more.
The best bars and clubs in KL
Nightlife

The best bars and clubs in KL

Rooftop bars, speakeasies and the best places to party. Here are the best bars and clubs in KL to blow off some steam.
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Shopping and Style

The best spas and beauty salons in KL
Health and beauty

The best spas and beauty salons in KL

Unwind with our guide to KL spas and beauty salons, featuring massages, therapy, beauty treatments and everything else you need to relax.
The best barbershops in KL
Health and beauty

The best barbershops in KL

There’s never been a better time to get a classic cut and shave at KL’s modern barbershops. Here, we check out the city's best places for cool hair and wet...
The best stationery brands and shops in KL
Shopping

The best stationery brands and shops in KL

Stationery collecting is addictive and infectious – only a true stationer will understand how much comfort the perfect pairing of pen and paper can provide....
The best vintage shops in KL
Shopping

The best vintage shops in KL

Looking to shop vintage? From bundle clothes shops to stores offering antique furniture and collectibles, do your old-school shopping at these top vintage...
The best shops in KL
Shopping

The best shops in KL

Everyone says KL is a shopper's paradise, but not many people look beyond the big brands and international chains. We’ve handpicked the best local and...
The best secondhand bookstores in KL
Shopping

The best secondhand bookstores in KL

Do you prefer your books to have a bit of character? Roll up your sleeves and score a literary gem or two at these top secondhand bookstores in KL.
The best costume shops in KL
Shopping

The best costume shops in KL

Whether you’re preparing for Halloween or just want to spice up your everyday life, here are KL’s best costume and prop shops to give you some...
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