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Guides, routes, and notes from the road. Page 9 of 10.

Hands holding a round, golden, crispy Mon Chinese Beef Roti in its paper wrapper in Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia

Mon Chinese Beef Roti Review

Our honest Mon Chinese Beef Roti review: beef vs chicken, the 20-minute Bukit Bintang queue, what we paid, and the mall hack that skips the line.
Nasi lemak with fried chicken, char kuey teow, egg tarts, and mugs of iced kopi on a table at Oriental Kopi in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia

Oriental Kopi KL Review

Our Oriental Kopi review from two visits to Pavilion KL: the egg tarts, nasi lemak, and kaya toast worth ordering, what we paid, and how to skip the line.
Cream holding two plates of nasi lemak on banana leaves, one with curry chicken and one with beef rendang, at Madam Kwan's in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia

Madam Kwan's KL Review

Our honest Madam Kwan's review from Pavilion KL: the curry chicken and beef rendang nasi lemak, sirap bandung, what we paid, and our score.
A smiling couple relaxes under blankets in plush recliner beds inside a Getha Lux Suite at Aurum Theatre, The Exchange TRX, in Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia

Aurum Theatre at TRX: Every Hall Compared

Aurum Theatre at The Exchange TRX has five hall types. We tried four over three months in KL: what each one includes and which one to book.
A Ramly Special burger wrapped in a thin egg and covered in sauce, held over a tray of fries at an outdoor table on Jalan Alor, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

The Ramly Burger: Malaysia's Egg-Wrapped Street Burger

What a Ramly burger is, how the egg-wrapped Special is made, what to order and pay, and the Jalan Alor stall we'd send you to in Kuala Lumpur.
Five flagged durian pieces lined up on a long black platter at DurianBB Park, Kuala Lumpur." Malaysia

Is a Durian Tasting Worth It? Our First Durian Flight in KL

We tried durian for the first time with a five-variety flight at DurianBB Park in KL. What each one tasted like, our favorites, and if it's worth it.
Golden arches and dol hareubang stone statues on the ocean-view rooftop of a McDonald's on Jeju, South Korea. Food

Why McDonald's Is Always Our First Meal in a New Country

Why we eat at McDonald's in every country we visit, from Osaka to Almaty. Card payments, English kiosks, local menus, and a calm first meal.
Smiling man holding a chocolate almond bagel and a garlic bagel, with an everything bagel in front of him, inside the busy Grumpy Bagels cafe in Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia

Grumpy Bagels KL Review

Yes, Grumpy Bagels is worth the 40-minute wait. Our 9/10 review: what to order, menu prices, and why you should go in the afternoon.
A rooftop infinity pool framed by metal bar stools and hanging vines, overlooking the Kuala Lumpur skyline on a clear morning. Malaysia

Is KL Good for Digital Nomads?

Is Kuala Lumpur good for digital nomads? Our honest review after three months working from a KL condo, with the visa, Wi-Fi, rent, and what drove us crazy.
A wide angle view of the bustling Bukit Bintang intersection under a blue sky, showing traffic, monorail tracks, and a painted McDonald's crosswalk graphic. Malaysia

McDonald's in Malaysia

Visiting McDonald's in Malaysia? Read our 2026 menu review featuring Nasi Lemak McD, Ayam Goreng, Teh Tarik, prices, and the Bukit Bintang fry crosswalk!
Cream at Oriental Kopi with a spread of Malaysian Food in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

The 10 Must-Eat Foods in Kuala Lumpur

The 10 foods we'd tell a friend to eat in Kuala Lumpur, from nasi lemak and nasi kandar to chili pan mee, after three months of eating our way through KL.
Stunning sunrise view of the Kuala Lumpur skyline featuring the KL Tower and Petronas Towers. Malaysia

The Best Time to Visit Kuala Lumpur

The best time to visit Kuala Lumpur, from three months living there: the drier and wetter months, the 3 PM storms, and when the big festivals fall.