Laksa Lanes Kuala Lumpur Food Tour in Chinatown with 14+ Tastings
by A Chef's Tour Kuala Lumpur
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This 4-hour walking food tour takes you through the backstreets of Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown, focusing on the Petaling Street area. Guided by food experts, the tour visits a range of vendors offering over 14 tastings, including dishes from Michelin-rated establishments and recipes passed down through generations. You’ll sample local specialties like lala noodles, laksa, baos, char siu pows, coffee cham, peanut muah chee from Madam Tang, egg tart telurs, hand-wrapped popiahs, and buttery rice with spices. The route includes Pasar Karat, also known as the “Thieves Market,” where you can see colorful murals and unusual landmarks such as a Hindu gopuram next to a Taoist warrior’s sword. Alongside the food, guides share historical stories about Yap Ah Loy, the founder who became Kapitan, as well as tales of old opium dens and gambling houses in the area. The tour starts and finishes near Central Market beside Petaling Street. It is limited to eight guests per group and includes bottled water and local soft drinks. Alcoholic beverages and hotel transfers are not included. This tour is not suitable for vegetarians, vegans, or those with severe allergies to peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, or gluten due to the street food environment.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Petaling Street Market
The tour begins in the backstreets of Petaling Street, Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown, with a selection of 14+ tastings guided by professional food experts. The route focuses on local Malay-Chinese street food, but the tour cannot accommodate vegetarians, vegans, halal diets, or severe allergies to peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, or gluten. Guests with other dietary restrictions may need to skip some dishes.
60 min
Petaling Street Market
Continuing through the backstreets of Chinatown, the tour highlights a culinary mix developed over more than 100 years of Malay-Chinese fusion. Tastings include lala noodles, laksa, baos, char siu pows, coffee cham, peanut muah chee from Madam Tang, egg tart telurs, hand-wrapped popiahs, and spiced buttery rice. The walk includes Pasar Karat, known as the “Thieves Market,” where colorful murals and a Hindu gopuram beside a Taoist warrior’s sword can be seen. Guides share historical stories about the rise of Yap Ah Loy as Kapitan and describe the area’s past involving opium dens and illegal gambling.
120 min
Petaling Street Market
The tour ends back near the starting point at Central Market, adjacent to Petaling Street in the city center. This final stop provides a chance to enjoy local hospitality, meet other guests, and gain tips for continuing to enjoy Kuala Lumpur street food after the tour.
60 min
Meeting point
Your guide will be waiting outside the entrance of Central Market (Pasar Seni), in Chinatown. It is located nearby to Petaling Street. To travel by taxi, we recommend downloading the Grab app. You can also get to the meeting point via the MRT subway, arriving at the station Pasar Seni.
End point
Your guide will be waiting outside the entrance of Central Market (Pasar Seni), in Chinatown. It is located nearby to Petaling Street. To travel by taxi, we recommend downloading the Grab app. You can also get to the meeting point via the MRT subway, arriving at the station Pasar Seni.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Laksa Lanes Kuala Lumpur Food Tour in Chinatown with 14+ Tastings
by A Chef's Tour Kuala Lumpur
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$110Overview
This 4-hour walking food tour takes you through the backstreets of Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown, focusing on the Petaling Street area. Guided by food experts, the tour visits a range of vendors offering over 14 tastings, including dishes from Michelin-rated establishments and recipes passed down through generations. You’ll sample local specialties like lala noodles, laksa, baos, char siu pows, coffee cham, peanut muah chee from Madam Tang, egg tart telurs, hand-wrapped popiahs, and buttery rice with spices. The route includes Pasar Karat, also known as the “Thieves Market,” where you can see colorful murals and unusual landmarks such as a Hindu gopuram next to a Taoist warrior’s sword. Alongside the food, guides share historical stories about Yap Ah Loy, the founder who became Kapitan, as well as tales of old opium dens and gambling houses in the area. The tour starts and finishes near Central Market beside Petaling Street. It is limited to eight guests per group and includes bottled water and local soft drinks. Alcoholic beverages and hotel transfers are not included. This tour is not suitable for vegetarians, vegans, or those with severe allergies to peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, or gluten due to the street food environment.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Petaling Street Market
The tour begins in the backstreets of Petaling Street, Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown, with a selection of 14+ tastings guided by professional food experts. The route focuses on local Malay-Chinese street food, but the tour cannot accommodate vegetarians, vegans, halal diets, or severe allergies to peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, or gluten. Guests with other dietary restrictions may need to skip some dishes.
60 min
Petaling Street Market
Continuing through the backstreets of Chinatown, the tour highlights a culinary mix developed over more than 100 years of Malay-Chinese fusion. Tastings include lala noodles, laksa, baos, char siu pows, coffee cham, peanut muah chee from Madam Tang, egg tart telurs, hand-wrapped popiahs, and spiced buttery rice. The walk includes Pasar Karat, known as the “Thieves Market,” where colorful murals and a Hindu gopuram beside a Taoist warrior’s sword can be seen. Guides share historical stories about the rise of Yap Ah Loy as Kapitan and describe the area’s past involving opium dens and illegal gambling.
120 min
Petaling Street Market
The tour ends back near the starting point at Central Market, adjacent to Petaling Street in the city center. This final stop provides a chance to enjoy local hospitality, meet other guests, and gain tips for continuing to enjoy Kuala Lumpur street food after the tour.
60 min
Meeting point
Your guide will be waiting outside the entrance of Central Market (Pasar Seni), in Chinatown. It is located nearby to Petaling Street. To travel by taxi, we recommend downloading the Grab app. You can also get to the meeting point via the MRT subway, arriving at the station Pasar Seni.
End point
Your guide will be waiting outside the entrance of Central Market (Pasar Seni), in Chinatown. It is located nearby to Petaling Street. To travel by taxi, we recommend downloading the Grab app. You can also get to the meeting point via the MRT subway, arriving at the station Pasar Seni.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.