Howard's Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Sentul Park is a 35 acre private gated community park just off Jalan Ipoh in Kuala Lumpur. Although access to much of the park is restricted to residents of adjacent condominium blocks, the public is allowed to enter the part containing KLPAC (Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre) where there are also a couple of good restaurants and a koi centre.
Sentul
Sentul Park is a 35 acre private gated community park just off Jalan Ipoh in Kuala Lumpur. Although access to much of the park is restricted to residents of adjacent condominium blocks, the public is allowed to enter the part containing KLPAC (Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre) where there are also a couple of good restaurants and a koi centre.
Sightseeing
KLPAC is probably the most active and vibrant arts hub in Malaysia with a wide range of events and activities going on all year round in its various studios and theatres. It is housed in an award winning building which is a fusion of a former railway workshop and a modern glass and steel extension. Its facilities include a cafe and a performing arts library.
Opening Hours are 10:30am to 8:30pm on show days and until 6:30pm on non-show days.
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Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPAC)
Jalan Sultan Azlan ShahKLPAC is probably the most active and vibrant arts hub in Malaysia with a wide range of events and activities going on all year round in its various studios and theatres. It is housed in an award winning building which is a fusion of a former railway workshop and a modern glass and steel extension. Its facilities include a cafe and a performing arts library.
Opening Hours are 10:30am to 8:30pm on show days and until 6:30pm on non-show days.
Neighborhood Worships Place
The history of St. Joseph’s Church in Sentul is made up of events that shaped its growth as a Church. The primary event that shaped Sentul was the construction of the Central Railway Workshop in 1903, by the Federated Malay States (FMS) Railways. The British Government approved the Central Railway Workshop to be built in Sentul because of its strategic location in the Malay Peninsular. It is about 3 miles from the Central Railway Station, Kuala Lumpur. The Sentul railway workshop was to repair, maintain locomotives and build carriages.
Church of St. Joseph (1908)
Jalan SentulThe history of St. Joseph’s Church in Sentul is made up of events that shaped its growth as a Church. The primary event that shaped Sentul was the construction of the Central Railway Workshop in 1903, by the Federated Malay States (FMS) Railways. The British Government approved the Central Railway Workshop to be built in Sentul because of its strategic location in the Malay Peninsular. It is about 3 miles from the Central Railway Station, Kuala Lumpur. The Sentul railway workshop was to repair, maintain locomotives and build carriages.
This majestic temple, with the largest ‘Raja Gopuram’ (royal tower) in South East Asia, was built in 1937 by a group of dedicated Saivite followers, lead by the late Dr.Viswalingam. The calm and refreshing vibration in this temple is spiritually intoxicating, nourishing for the soul, plucking off every worry in the stifling mind. This temple is strategically located opposite a Hindu burial ground, whereby the ashes of the crematorium are blown towards the entrance of the temple. Temples of this type are rare, and are known as ‘moksha’ (spiritual salvation) temples.
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Athi Eeswaran Temple Sentul Timur
Jalan Tanah LapangThis majestic temple, with the largest ‘Raja Gopuram’ (royal tower) in South East Asia, was built in 1937 by a group of dedicated Saivite followers, lead by the late Dr.Viswalingam. The calm and refreshing vibration in this temple is spiritually intoxicating, nourishing for the soul, plucking off every worry in the stifling mind. This temple is strategically located opposite a Hindu burial ground, whereby the ashes of the crematorium are blown towards the entrance of the temple. Temples of this type are rare, and are known as ‘moksha’ (spiritual salvation) temples.
Located opposite of the condominium. It's heartwarming & welcoming to worship the lord Buddha here, it's one of the popular sri Lanka Buddhist temples in Kuala Lumpur, food is served for the needy & anyone is invited to visited the place
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Sri Jayanti Buddhist Temple Sentul
Jalan TujuhLocated opposite of the condominium. It's heartwarming & welcoming to worship the lord Buddha here, it's one of the popular sri Lanka Buddhist temples in Kuala Lumpur, food is served for the needy & anyone is invited to visited the place
Local Food Scene
Walking distance from our place. Nearby the shop lot at Sentul Raya Boulevard.
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Eat X Dignity Cafe
25-G Jalan 11/48aWalking distance from our place. Nearby the shop lot at Sentul Raya Boulevard.
Non-halal Chinese Food Restaurant. Walking distance from our place. Serve in 10 min after ordered. their famous dish is german pork knuckle, curry fish head and fried chicken. Open noon till night. Weekend is packed. Has indoor and outdoor seating.
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Restoran Makanan Laut Zhen Liew Siang
30 Jalan 14/48aNon-halal Chinese Food Restaurant. Walking distance from our place. Serve in 10 min after ordered. their famous dish is german pork knuckle, curry fish head and fried chicken. Open noon till night. Weekend is packed. Has indoor and outdoor seating.
South Indian Cuisine. Banana Leaf Rice is a widely beloved dish especially among Malaysians living in the Klang Valley. This is because one can never go wrong with Banana Leaf Rice. What is more satisfying than having steamed rice drenched in a variety of curries and served with 3 to 5 vegetables, pickles, and papadum.
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RESTORAN SENTUL BANANA LEAF
5-G 5-G Jalan 11/48aSouth Indian Cuisine. Banana Leaf Rice is a widely beloved dish especially among Malaysians living in the Klang Valley. This is because one can never go wrong with Banana Leaf Rice. What is more satisfying than having steamed rice drenched in a variety of curries and served with 3 to 5 vegetables, pickles, and papadum.
One of the must eat Chinese Restaurant located in Sentul. The usual dishes for this restaurant-> sizzling sotong & prawn, curry fish and fried chicken wing
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Lau Heong Seafood Restaurant
0-9 Jalan 3/48aOne of the must eat Chinese Restaurant located in Sentul. The usual dishes for this restaurant-> sizzling sotong & prawn, curry fish and fried chicken wing
Walking distance from our place. One of the best places for coffee. It's all wrapped in one package. Coffee is good, atmosphere, desserts, staff, surrounding. It's worth the visit and the stay.
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Three Little Birds Coffee
D7 Jalan SentulWalking distance from our place. One of the best places for coffee. It's all wrapped in one package. Coffee is good, atmosphere, desserts, staff, surrounding. It's worth the visit and the stay.
Tucked away at the Koi Centre (opposite klpac) at Sentul Park, Samira by Asian Terrace is a romantic restaurant in Sentul overseeing a scenic and beautiful lake. Founded by a pair of sisters who love Thai food, the restaurant serves a combination of traditional Thai and Vietnamese Cuisine with modern touches. Spend some intimate moments with your loved ones at this cosy restaurant while enjoying some mouth-watering delicacies, such as Samira’s Wheel of Platter, Mieng Kam, Seafood Tom Yam and Banana with Ice Cream.
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Samira by Asian Terrace
Off Jln IpohTucked away at the Koi Centre (opposite klpac) at Sentul Park, Samira by Asian Terrace is a romantic restaurant in Sentul overseeing a scenic and beautiful lake. Founded by a pair of sisters who love Thai food, the restaurant serves a combination of traditional Thai and Vietnamese Cuisine with modern touches. Spend some intimate moments with your loved ones at this cosy restaurant while enjoying some mouth-watering delicacies, such as Samira’s Wheel of Platter, Mieng Kam, Seafood Tom Yam and Banana with Ice Cream.
Established in 1972, Sentul Curry House is an old and well-known curry fish head restaurant at Jalan Ipoh in Sentul. The restaurant is extremely spacious with more than 40 round tables that can accommodate up to 400 people comfortably. A wide range of Indian dishes are available, including Chettinad Chicken, Curry Mutton, Sambal Sotong, Fried River Prawn and Curry Crab. You don’t want to miss their signature Curry Fish Head, which is prepared using thick and fragrant curry made from scratch in the kitchen.
Sentul Curry House
239 Jalan Sultan Azlan ShahEstablished in 1972, Sentul Curry House is an old and well-known curry fish head restaurant at Jalan Ipoh in Sentul. The restaurant is extremely spacious with more than 40 round tables that can accommodate up to 400 people comfortably. A wide range of Indian dishes are available, including Chettinad Chicken, Curry Mutton, Sambal Sotong, Fried River Prawn and Curry Crab. You don’t want to miss their signature Curry Fish Head, which is prepared using thick and fragrant curry made from scratch in the kitchen.
Located at the same place as Samira by Asian Terrace, Bistro Richard has become a popular restaurant in Sentul for special occasions, such as birthday, marriage proposal, or wedding anniversary. The restaurant’s ambiance is simply awesome, as it is located beside a Japanese fish pond surrounded by a lush green garden. The restaurant specializes in a wide range of European dishes, especially Spanish Cuisine. Tantalize your taste-buds with their specialty Escargot, Black Mussel Soup, and Seafood Paella.
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Bistro Richard
off Jalan IpohLocated at the same place as Samira by Asian Terrace, Bistro Richard has become a popular restaurant in Sentul for special occasions, such as birthday, marriage proposal, or wedding anniversary. The restaurant’s ambiance is simply awesome, as it is located beside a Japanese fish pond surrounded by a lush green garden. The restaurant specializes in a wide range of European dishes, especially Spanish Cuisine. Tantalize your taste-buds with their specialty Escargot, Black Mussel Soup, and Seafood Paella.
Located in front of Sayur-Sayuran Sentul Vegetarian Restaurant, this roadside Chinese Style Nasi Lemak stall in Sentul is extremely famous among the locals. When the stall starts operating at around 6pm, there's always a long queue in front of the stall. They offer plenty of spicy and delicious dishes, such as sambal prawn, sambal sotong, curry chicken, curry spare ribs, sausage, etc. We like their curry spare ribs with potatoes, which are dry yet very flavorful with a spicy kick!
Jalan Sentul Chinese Nasi Lemak
1062-1064 Jalan SentulLocated in front of Sayur-Sayuran Sentul Vegetarian Restaurant, this roadside Chinese Style Nasi Lemak stall in Sentul is extremely famous among the locals. When the stall starts operating at around 6pm, there's always a long queue in front of the stall. They offer plenty of spicy and delicious dishes, such as sambal prawn, sambal sotong, curry chicken, curry spare ribs, sausage, etc. We like their curry spare ribs with potatoes, which are dry yet very flavorful with a spicy kick!
The half-a-century old brand of Sentul Ah Yap is getting more and more popular in recent years, as the restaurant has opened many new outlets at shopping mall food courts, including Sungei Wang, Publika, and Avenue K. This restaurant in Sentul is the original shop of Ah Yap, where you can enjoy their well-known Hokkien Mee stir-fried using charcoal fire. Their Hokkien Mee is not as dark as other Hokkien Mee that you normally see, but very fragrant and full of “wok hei”. The success story of Sentul Ah Yap had been adapted into a local TV drama called Romantic Delicacies in 2009.
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Restoran Sentul Ah Yap Hokkien Mee & Seafood
744 Jalan SentulThe half-a-century old brand of Sentul Ah Yap is getting more and more popular in recent years, as the restaurant has opened many new outlets at shopping mall food courts, including Sungei Wang, Publika, and Avenue K. This restaurant in Sentul is the original shop of Ah Yap, where you can enjoy their well-known Hokkien Mee stir-fried using charcoal fire. Their Hokkien Mee is not as dark as other Hokkien Mee that you normally see, but very fragrant and full of “wok hei”. The success story of Sentul Ah Yap had been adapted into a local TV drama called Romantic Delicacies in 2009.
Top 5 Must Visit Place in KL
Approximately eleven kilometers from our place, stands a monument that seems to have been built by the gods themselves – the Batu Caves. Both a natural and man-made wonder, this holy monument incorporates both the stunning features of Malaysia’s limestone mountains and religious sculptures of the Hindu faith. Place is full of histories and one of Malaysia’s most visited sites.
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Batu Caves
Approximately eleven kilometers from our place, stands a monument that seems to have been built by the gods themselves – the Batu Caves. Both a natural and man-made wonder, this holy monument incorporates both the stunning features of Malaysia’s limestone mountains and religious sculptures of the Hindu faith. Place is full of histories and one of Malaysia’s most visited sites.
Located 6km from our place and approximately 15min rides. The iconic landmark of Kuala Lumpur, the Petronas Twin Towers (KLCC) are the tallest structures of their kind on planet Earth. The 88-storey skyscrapers were built in 1992, and designed by Argentine architect César Pelli in a dinstinctive postmodern style, with the aim of creating an innovative, 21st-century emblem for the city. They house the gigantic shopping mall Suria KLCC, and boast an observation deck, situated on the 86th floor, offering jaw-dropping views of the spirited city.
Petronas Towers
Located 6km from our place and approximately 15min rides. The iconic landmark of Kuala Lumpur, the Petronas Twin Towers (KLCC) are the tallest structures of their kind on planet Earth. The 88-storey skyscrapers were built in 1992, and designed by Argentine architect César Pelli in a dinstinctive postmodern style, with the aim of creating an innovative, 21st-century emblem for the city. They house the gigantic shopping mall Suria KLCC, and boast an observation deck, situated on the 86th floor, offering jaw-dropping views of the spirited city.
Approximately 8km from our place. The Central Market of Kuala Lumpur is a dynamic hub of activity thriving on the streets of the city, a center not only for shopping, but for the arts, culture and handicrafts too. Exuding a unique charm and bustling atmosphere, there is over 100,000 square feet of retail space here, and there is also a large outdoor stage providing a venue for multicultural performances and celebrations. Everything from traditional masks to authentic Malaysian fare can be purchased here, and additionally a number of interesting cultural activities are held monthly, such as the ‘mid-autumn cultural fiesta’ this fall. Visiting the market and taking part in these activities is a great way to get to know Kuala Lumpur’s culture and its people.
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Central Market
Approximately 8km from our place. The Central Market of Kuala Lumpur is a dynamic hub of activity thriving on the streets of the city, a center not only for shopping, but for the arts, culture and handicrafts too. Exuding a unique charm and bustling atmosphere, there is over 100,000 square feet of retail space here, and there is also a large outdoor stage providing a venue for multicultural performances and celebrations. Everything from traditional masks to authentic Malaysian fare can be purchased here, and additionally a number of interesting cultural activities are held monthly, such as the ‘mid-autumn cultural fiesta’ this fall. Visiting the market and taking part in these activities is a great way to get to know Kuala Lumpur’s culture and its people.
Approximately 7km from our place. Shopping Mall include Pavilion, Lot 10, Starhill and Farenheit are located here. Bukit Bintang is the shopping, entertainment and commercial hub of Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia. The Triangle is defined by three arterial roads – Jalan Imbi, Jalan Sultan Ismail and Jalan Raja Chulan. Besides being a shopping destination, the place is also a great location for indulging in food, and the area has numerous entertainment avenues.
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Bukit Bintang
Approximately 7km from our place. Shopping Mall include Pavilion, Lot 10, Starhill and Farenheit are located here. Bukit Bintang is the shopping, entertainment and commercial hub of Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia. The Triangle is defined by three arterial roads – Jalan Imbi, Jalan Sultan Ismail and Jalan Raja Chulan. Besides being a shopping destination, the place is also a great location for indulging in food, and the area has numerous entertainment avenues.
Day Trip outside KL
About 55km from our place, approximately 1hr car ride. Genting Highlands is a high-altitude hill resort in Malaysia, situated in the Titiwangsa Mountains northeast of Kuala Lumpur. Developed since the 1960s, the site comprises hotels, a shopping mall, restaurants and the Casino de Genting. Its Chin Swee Caves Temple sits on forested acreage with mountain views. Genting Skyway, a cable car, connects the resort with the plateau town Gohtong Jaya.
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Genting Highlands
About 55km from our place, approximately 1hr car ride. Genting Highlands is a high-altitude hill resort in Malaysia, situated in the Titiwangsa Mountains northeast of Kuala Lumpur. Developed since the 1960s, the site comprises hotels, a shopping mall, restaurants and the Casino de Genting. Its Chin Swee Caves Temple sits on forested acreage with mountain views. Genting Skyway, a cable car, connects the resort with the plateau town Gohtong Jaya.
Set amidst lush tropical rainforest at 2,500 feet above sea level in Pahang, the Bukit Tinggi highlands provide pleasant breaks and refreshing retreats, especially from the hot and humid climate all year round. Rejuvenate with a quiet stay in the picturesque and classic hill resorts and explore a smorgasbord of worldwide themed areas for a unique and inspiring getaway.
high hill / successful hills
Set amidst lush tropical rainforest at 2,500 feet above sea level in Pahang, the Bukit Tinggi highlands provide pleasant breaks and refreshing retreats, especially from the hot and humid climate all year round. Rejuvenate with a quiet stay in the picturesque and classic hill resorts and explore a smorgasbord of worldwide themed areas for a unique and inspiring getaway.