Worth It

Pasar Malam Setapak (Genting Klang)

Setapak·night market·$ Budget

4.1

Google rating

Based on ~1,600 reviews

THE VERDICT

“A mid-week market in student-heavy Setapak — cheap, cheerful and good for a quick grilled-seafood-and-snacks run.”

WHAT TO BUY

What to buy

Grilled seafood

Putu bambu

Local snacks

LOCATION

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A 4.9★ reflexology spot in Setapak, with 316+ Google reviews.

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275, Jalan Genting Kelang, Taman Ayer Panas, 53300 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Mid-range (RM) · 4.3 km from KLCC
Book: Foot reflexology · Full-body massage · Shoulder & back

ATTRACTION · CULTURAL

Free factory tour at the world’s largest pewter maker — and you can hammer your own bowl in a 30-min workshop.

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4 Jalan Usahawan 6, Setapak Jaya, 53300 Kuala Lumpur
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tour free; “School of Hard Knocks” pewter workshop RM75 · 4.5 km from KLCC · Grab / DBKL bus
See: World’s largest pewter maker (1885) · Free factory tour · Hammer your own pewter bowl

PASAR MALAM · NIGHT BAZAAR

A massive semi-permanent night bazaar in Setapak running most evenings — bargain clothes and gadgets plus food well past midnight.

4.1Google (5,000+)

Jalan Taman Kota, Setapak, 53300 Kuala Lumpur
Saturdays · 6:00 PM–1:00 AM
Budget (RM) · 4.5 km from KLCC · Grab
Buy: Huge late-night bazaar · Clothes, gadgets, phone accessories · Street food till late
Operates most nights (busiest weekends) — confirm before a special trip.

PASAR MALAM · NIGHT MARKET

A popular Thursday market in Taman Sri Rampai — a tidy spread of Chinese hawker favourites and fresh fruit by the LRT.

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