Bukit Bintang
Shop and Eat in KL
Bukit Bintang is both the name of the street, but also of the area that is made up of the street and its surrounding side streets. Also called the Golden Triangle of KL the Bukit Bintang area is compact but still large enough that walking from one end to the other may be tiring and hot. Luckily there are plenty of walkways, and underpasses, some air-conditioned, plus plenty of inter connected malls and shopping centers.
Also called Peranakan this term refers to a unique fusion of different cultures which has occurred in Malaysia when it comes to preparing and eating food. The main ingredients have been the Chinese styles of cooking, but using spices and condiments from the Malay tradition. When combined with the other influences that are so broad in Malaysia this has built up a distinctive style all of its own.
The world famous laksa dish, which combines noodles with a spicy soup and many interesting small additions, is perhaps the best and most travelled of the Nyonya style of food.