Excursion Malaysian culinary highlights tour at Port Klang

The passion for food has made Malaysia one of the best destinations for a culinary adventure. There are new tastes to savor, and delightful surprises to be discovered in almost every part of the country. You will enjoy  your 1st course meal; half-boiled eggs and 'kaya' butter toast with a cup of 'Kopi-O-Kau' [local black coffee] at 'Chong Kok' Kopitiam or similar in Klang, where is a well-known local breakfast meeting place. This decade-old melting pot is one place where you can see Malay, Chinese and Indian customers having their packed 'nasi lemak'.

You will drive past Little India, one of Klang's oldest district. Enjoy 'Putu Bambu' [traditional cylindrical-shaped and green-colored steamed cake] at the Central Market.  The cake is made of rice flour called suji and colored green with extract acquired from Pandan leaf, filled with palm sugar, and steamed in bamboo tubes, hence its name, and served with grated coconut.

Central Market

Next visit the Central Market, dating back to the year 1888, the location that it now stands upon was then used for an open wet market.  Slated for demolition in 1970's, Central Market Kuala Lumpur was saved by local conservationists who fought to preserve its elegant art décor facade, architectural uniqueness and historical value. Today, the Central Market is a great place to celebrate and enjoy Malaysia festivals, cultural showcases and local artistic talent. It is also an excellent destination for a great variety of local souvenirs, arts, crafts and collectibles.

China Town

Walk to China Town to shop as well as tasting 'Air Mata Kuching' or Fresh Soya Bean Milk.  'Air Mata Kuching' made from winter melon, monk fruit, dried longan and sugar; it is an ideal drink to beat the warm sunny day. There is a hot and cold offering to choose from, same goes with the Fresh Soya Bean Milk.

Brickfield/Little India

Next proceed to Brickfield, which is Malaysia's official Little India and used to be a simple residential neighborhood just outside Kuala Lumpur, but was recently transformed into a wide street with Indian stores and restaurants run by the country's Indian community.  From here, board a monorail and travel to Berjaya Time Square shopping mall, where you will get to try banana leaf rice. A staple South Indian fare, the banana leaf rice features a mound of steaming plain rice with a generous amount of spicy curry and accompanied by an assortment of delicious side dishes, all served on a banana leaf.  'Papadum', or crispy lentil crackers, yoghurt and pickles complete the meal. Banana leaf rice is generally a vegetarian fare, but meat- based curries, deep fried chicken and fish are readily available. It is believed that the steam from the rice releases the banana leaf's coating, which helps to ease digestion.

Kampung Bahru

Last but not least is the Traditional Malay Dessert easily to get at the Kampung Bahru, the oldest residential area in Kuala Lumpur, founded in 1899. Though much of KL has been modernised, Kampung Baru still maintains a strong sense of history, as seen through the many traditional Malay wooden houses.  

Photo stop Petronas Towers

Before returning to the port, you will have a photo stop of the magnificent Petronas Twin Towers. They were the tallest building in the world from 1998 to 2001 when they were surpassed by Taipei 101.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion may include: Kuala Lumpur, Five Local Food Tastings, Central Market, Chinatown, Little India, Kampung Bahru, Photo Stop at Petronas Twin Tower

Note

Please note: This tour requires a total extensive amount of walking and standing for approximately 1.2 miles (about 2 kilometres), with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and a total of 15/20 steps to go to the second floor of the Central Market. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or those who utilise a wheelchair. Lightweight, comfortable clothing, flat, closed-toe walking shoes and sun protection are recommended. The drive from Port Klang to Kuala Lumpur is approximately 1,5 hour in each direction. Local traffic conditions can cause traffic jams and therefore delays in the driving time for up to 1,5 hour.