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Eating
KL is a nonstop feast. You can dine in incredible elegance or mingle
with locals at street stalls, taking your pick from a global array of cuisines. In-
gredients are fresh, the cooking high quality and hygiene standards are excel-
lent. Most vendors speak English and the final bill is seldom heavy on the pocket.
Malaysian seafood laksa
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Where to Eat
HAWKER STALLS, MARKETS & FOOD COURTS
The tastiest and best-value food is found at hawker stalls, and locals are fiercely loyal to
their favourite vendors. Many hawkers have been in business for decades or operate a busi-
ness inherited from their parents or even grandparents; the best enjoy reputations that ex-
ceed their geographical reach. To sample Malaysian hawker food, simply head to a stand-
alone streetside kitchen-on-wheels, a
kopitiam
(coffee shop) or food court. Place your order
with one or multiple vendors, find a seat (shared tables are common) and pay for each dish
