Kuala Lumpur
federal territory and capital city of Malaysia
Live & travel in Kuala Lumpur
Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Feb 21, 2026
Climate by month
NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 87%
Embassies & consulates in Kuala Lumpur
89 missions from 89 countries
Embassy 64
High Commission 22
Apostolic Nunciature 1
Well-known restaurants, cafés and bars in Kuala Lumpur
Ordered by how many Wikipedia language editions describe each place. That measures how famous a place is, not how good the food is.
Murni Discovery Kelana Jaya
RestaurantKelana Jaya
restaurant in Petaling, Selangor, Malaysia
Where to eat in Kuala Lumpur
- Nasi Kandar PelitaBudget
149 Jl Ampang
- Jaya RestoranBudget
Jalan Thambipillay 47
- Devi's CornerSplurge
9 Jalan Telawi 2
- Horizon GrillSplurge
2, Jalan Conlay
- Peter's Pork NoodleBudget
7, Jalan Tun Sambanthan 4
- Laman Selera MADANI Tanglin
Jalan Cenderasari
- Nasi Lemak Tanglin
Jalan Cenderasari
- Annalakshmi Vegetarian RestaurantBudget
116 Jl Berhala
- Chat MasalaBudget
259G Jl Tun Sambanthan
- Saravanaa BhavanBudget
196 Jl Tun Sambanthan
- EEST @ The Westin Kuala LumpurSplurge
Level 1, 199, Jalan Bukit Bintang
- Soong Kee Beef NoodlesBudget
86, Jalan Tun H S Lee
- Reggae Bar
53 Jalan Tun H.S. Lee
- Alexis Bistro & Wine Bar
303 Jalan Ampang
- Heli Lounge
Menara KH, Level 37
- Luna Bar
- Souled Out
20, Jalan 30/70 A, Sri Hartamas
- The Social
57-59 Jalan Telawi 3
- Zouk
436 Jalan Tun Razak
- Pinchos Tapas Bar
Changkat Bukit Bintang
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Kuala Lumpur · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
Where can you eat in Kuala Lumpur?
The travel guide to Kuala Lumpur lists Nasi Kandar Pelita, Jaya Restoran, Devi's Corner, Horizon Grill, and Peter's Pork Noodle.
Is Kuala Lumpur safe for travellers?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Malaysia at Level 1. The national intentional-homicide rate is 0.7 per 100,000 people.
How much does it cost to live in Kuala Lumpur?
Roughly $1,500 per month for a remote worker, based on Malaysia price levels (33% of US prices).
What is the weather like in Kuala Lumpur in November?
In November Kuala Lumpur averages a high of 33°C, a low of 20°C and about 314 mm of rain.
Which embassies and consulates are in Kuala Lumpur?
89 diplomatic missions, including Afghanistan (Embassy), Algeria (Embassy), Argentina (Embassy), Austria (Embassy), Azerbaijan (Embassy), Belgium (Embassy), Bosnia and Herzegovina (Embassy), and Brazil (Embassy).
Cities in Malaysia
Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.