along wide road stretches for as long as the eyes could see. Left and right, restaurants of every manner are set to attract people from all walks of life. The delicious burning smell of fried noodles in the woks permeates the atmosphere, jolting the senses. 

There are very few street foodies who do not know Jalan Alor, and for good reasons. From Chinese and Thai to Vietnamese cuisine, the crowd has a world of options to choose from.If the restaurants do not appeal, one could also take to the streets and try out the various local delicacies on display. The street food range from ice creams, sea food, dim-sum, juices, fried noodles and more.

Nearby shop lots also sell merchandises such as white coffee, durian biscuits, ice cream potong and other authentic chinese “kuih”. It is a veritable Penang Island in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, albeit with a heftier price tag.  

To those who wish to experience the magic of Jalan Alor, it is advisable to visit during the night. The lane is relatively uneventful during the morning; besides the couple of foreign labourers walking or working along the streets. 

Under the morning sun, however, visitors could discern the apartment blocks that surround the streets. Some of the buildings were dilapidated, giving off an aura of hostility.

Concerned with the image of the place, Jalan Alor has been uplifted via various efforts. For example,  The Laneway Project by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (KLCH) attempts to turn the dirty sidewalks, lanes and narrow pathways into economically viable tourist attractions. 

The transformation project was first initiated in 2015 and 20 areas in downtown Kuala Lumpur were identified, mostly around Bukit Bintang, Jalan Alor and the Tun Razak Exchange (TRX).

The work scope includes upgrading drains, resurfacing roads, installing street lights and decorative lights, cleaning and repairing wall and ground surfaces for paintworks as well as the painting of 2D and 3D murals.