Kuala Lumpur/East

Ampang is a district of Kuala Lumpur which lies to the east of the Golden Triangle. Whilst largely a residential area, it is home to Kuala Lumpur's Little Korea and many foreign diplomatic missions. All other neighbourhoods are mainly residential.

Understand
Ampang is surprisingly cosmopolitan and many expatriates live in this district. Several of Kuala Lumpur's Middle Eastern restaurants were established here.

Get in
The best way to get into Ampang is the LRT Ampang Line which services the  Ampang LRT station. Taxis and local buses will also get you into this area but are much slower. Buses are the cheapest but they are very slow and difficult. If you are brave you can try driving using the Ampang-Kuala Lumpur Elevated Highway (AKLEH), however this road carries a toll.

Chinese

 * Foong Foong Yong Tau Foo, Pekan Ampang (Ampang Line LRT: Ampang, turn right onto main street, turn right at police station and walk for 15 minutes to end of street). Location: 3°8'39.86"N ; 101°45'47.69"E. - One of three adjacent places competing for the title of the Original Ampang yong tau foo, a Hakka Chinese dish consisting of large pieces of tofu and vegetables, stuffed with fish paste, boiled in stock and served dipped into sweet and spicy sauces. 70 sen/piece plus 50 sen for a bowl of rice. Open every day for lunch only.

Others

 * Look Out Point, located at Bukit Tinjau, East most of Ampang district, pass housing estates and onto a hill (Inaccessible with public transport, even taxis are unlikely to travel here. Therefore, private transport is suggested.) Location: 3°7'48.2"N ; 101°47'45.5"E. - There is noting to shout about the food, but the view of entire Kuala Lumpur is simply fabulous. On a cloudless day, one can even see Genting Highlands like a floating city. Main dishes will cost around RM 15.

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