Tucked down Madras Lane in Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown, this wet market brings together grocery stalls and a small food alley. Vendors sell fresh vegetables, fish, fruit and cuts of meat, with some stalls offering live chickens. Stop to see a slice of everyday shopping in the city, then try curry noodles, yong tau foo or wantan mee. The wantan mee is known for its homemade dumplings, served in flavoured soup. The market is at 161 Jalan Tun H S Lee, in a back alley, so take care around wet surfaces and food-handling conditions.
A working market in Chinatown
The wet market sits down Madras Lane, off Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown streets. Its stalls sell vegetables, fruit, fish and different cuts of meat. Some still sell live chickens. The market gives a close-up view of local grocery shopping, alongside ready-to-eat food.
The stalls and food alley are in a back alley, so watch your footing as you move between them. If you are curious about what is being sold, the vendors can give you a chance to learn about their produce and daily shopping routines.
What to eat
The food alley serves curry noodles and yong tau foo. Wantan mee is another option: its homemade dumplings are filled with minced pork and served in flavoured soup. The dumpling wrapper is thin and soft.
Visit before 9 am if you plan to combine the market with the nearby flea market. Food-handling conditions in the alley may not suit every traveler, so use your own judgment when choosing where to eat.
Perguntas frequentes
Where is Kuala Lumpur’s Wet Market?
It is down Madras Lane in Chinatown, at 161 Jalan Tun H S Lee.
What can you eat at the market?
The food alley has curry noodles, yong tau foo and wantan mee with homemade dumplings in flavoured soup.
When is a good time to visit?
Go early, before 9 am, if you also want to explore the nearby flea market.
