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kuala lumpur
100
FAHTHAI
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CITY SECRETS
Escape the crowds in this
sprawling city of steel and
glass by visiting 81,000m
2
KL Bird Park, which is
home to a menagerie
of colourful Asian avian
species.
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KNOW THE
NUMBER
85 – the age of the
legendary Yut Kee
Kopitiam (coffee shop),
the oldest in the city
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DONNA SPA
Enjoy the benefits of
what’s said to be a 4,000-
year old Javanese massage
tradition. Stretch out and
let deep-thumb therapy
knead your aches away.
(T: (0)3 2141 8999)
COUNTRY
CODE
+60
EXCHANGE
RATE
MYR3 = US$1
FREQUENCY
1 flight per day
to Samui and
Bangkok (via
Samui)
KL ROCKS
The Malaysian
capital wins kudos
for its memorable
nightscape
N I G H T L I G H T
Top 3
insider
travel tips
Rest Your Head
THE GRAND HYATT
Choose from among 370 rooms
and 42 suites, with chic interiors
and floor-to-ceiling windows
that offer stunning views over
KLCC park. The bar here is a
popular after-work drinks spot.
(T: (0)3 2182 1234)
THE MANDARIN ORIENTAL
The brand’s trademark elegance
is evident in every suite, lounge
and restaurant here. Impeccable
service, a superb location and
a first-rate spa only add to the
appeal.
(T: (0)3 2179 8818)
Top Tables
HIT & MRS
Approach Hit & Mrs with an
adventurous spirit. Chef Mishad
Pinot dabbles in experimental
cuisine, serving up dishes like
his Aussie tenderloin with onion
toffee.
(T: (0)3 228 2357)
CANTALOUPE
A posh eatery with great views
of the famous skyline, this is the
place for inventive dishes such
as chorizo-dusted scallops and
lobster bisque with rosemary
herb foam.
(T: (0)3 2162 0886)
Bottoms Up
THE ESTABLISHMENT
Cool and eclectic, The
Establishment is a funky new
hot spot spread over three
floors. The rooftop bar serves
up some of the best cocktails
you’re likely to find.
(facebook.
com/theestablishmentkl)
PISCO BAR
This tapas bar serves delicious
cocktails and small plates
of snapper, mussels and
tuna ceviche, pork-stuffed
empanadas and
chicharrones
(fried pork rind) among other
treats.
(T: (0)3 2142 2900)
Stop to Shop
JADI BATEK
This is the best shop for all
things batik, from ready-to-
wear shirts to handicrafts and
accessories. The highlight?
Witness the making of batik
firsthand by in-house artisans.
(T: (0)3 2145 1133)
Kuala Lumpur
TEXT: JOE CUMMINGS
