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Sri Petaling area guide

Discover the best restaurants, cafés, shops and things to do in Sri Petaling

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Time Out KL editors
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Sri Petaling is a mixed bag of old eating establishments, massage parlours and cafés. You can get around most of the Jalan Radins by foot, although ideally a bicycle would be nice. The 'hood is quiet but by no means dead. Here are our picks of restaurants, cafés, shops and things to do in the area. PS: If your favourite spot isn't featured here, let us know in the comments. 

Restaurants in Sri Petaling

Kedai Makanan dan Minuman Alison

Kedai Makanan dan Minuman Alison

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This hawker centre sells a variety of classic favourites including nasi lemak Nyonya, beef noodle soup, pan mee, yong tau foo and chicken rice. The restaurant...

Restoran 126

Restoran 126

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Restoran 126 is a zhap fan establishment frequented by many, even if the mostly empty tables tend to prove otherwise (most people come here to takeaway their...

Hong Kong Chee Cheong Fun stall

Hong Kong Chee Cheong Fun stall

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At the Hong Kong Chee Cheong Fun stall in Restaurant New Lucky, Mrs Gan and her husband work as a dream team: steaming, chopping and plating a serving of Hong...

Ming Kee Teluk Intan Zhu Chang Fen stall

Ming Kee Teluk Intan Zhu Chang Fen stall

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Commonly known as Anson (Teluk Intan was also known as Teluk Anson) chee cheong fun, this particular variety has a brownish mottled appearance due to the...

Cafés in Sri Petaling

The Shire Café

The Shire Café

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There aren't any hobbits asking for second breakfasts here, but you might have a double helping of the Fallen Tower waffles at this 'Lord of the Rings'-themed...

103 Coffee Workshop

103 Coffee Workshop

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The advent of cafés is often assumed as the earliest sign of a neighbourhood change. 103 bears all the unmistakable trademarks of an artisanal...

5.1 Café Gallery

5.1 Café Gallery

For coffee, café meals and some peace and quiet, head here. The dimly-lit café is good for small and private discussions. It's also good as a working space if...

Neighbourhood Coffee

Neighbourhood Coffee

Make this your weekend brunch spot in Sri Petaling. The café serves open-faced toasts, big breakfasts, homemade cheesecakes, churros and more.

Places for dessert in Sri Petaling

Softsrve

Softsrve

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The minimalist Japanese-inspired ice cream parlour has soft serve flavours the likes of cereal milk and deep chocolate, which you can top with popcorn,...

Inside Scoop x Three Little Birds

Inside Scoop x Three Little Birds

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Inside Scoop churns out some of the best ice cream in the city. Owner and in-house ice cream churner Shiew Li uses gelato techniques to achieve full-bodied...

Tiny Temptress

Tiny Temptress

What started as an online macaron shop is now a full-fledged patisserie. The shop has also branched out from macarons and added items such as bear-shaped cakes...

Things to do in Sri Petaling

Yorokobi Art

Yorokobi Art

This café and art jam venue is where you should be if you need a cuppa after channelling your inner Picasso. They also host art classes for both children and...

EVO Hair Gallery

EVO Hair Gallery

Whether you want a completely new look or just a simple trim, wash and blow, EVO has you covered. While your usual salon features the odd poster or two...

Endah Parade

Endah Parade

You can almost always count on small shopping centres like these to have odd shops offering all kinds of products and services. Endah Parade is no exception...

Thai Odyssey

Thai Odyssey

The warm soothing décor of Thai Odyssey, coupled with soft Thai music and the scent of aromatic herbs in the air, is a haven for those seeking an escape...

Shops in Sri Petaling

The Store

The Store

For all your basic retail needs, this old department store has it covered. The Store does look like it hasn’t gone out of the ‘90s, so for...

Cite Book Garden

Cite Book Garden

The book garden features actual plants by way of hanging potted ferns by the window, a few chairs where readers can sit and read, a wall displaying the...

Jorya Weekend

Jorya Weekend

Korean fashion has never been so big in KL, and you don’t need to rely on shoddily photographed blog shops to get hold of it. Jorya Weekend carries...

Daily Choize

Daily Choize

Daily Choize sells fresh and organic products. Besides that, they also have a little eating area where you can sample some of their offerings or order from a...

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