Brickfields Little India
Brickfields
An Indian community next to KL Sentral, with colorful arches, flower garland stalls, sari shops and banana-leaf rice, glowing with lights at night.
Brickfields takes its name from the brick-making that supplied the city's construction during the colonial era. It later became home to an Indian community and was officially developed as Kuala Lumpur's Little India in 2010. The main street, Jalan Tun Sambanthan, is lined with colorful arches and columns. Shops sell saris, gold jewelry, fresh flower garlands, spices and Bollywood music, while restaurants serve banana-leaf rice, Indian pancakes, teh tarik and a variety of desserts. The area has several Hindu, Buddhist and Christian places of worship, reflecting its multicultural character. A large night market is held on the eve of Deepavali. Getting there: about a 5-minute walk from KL Sentral or Monorail KL Sentral station.
Opening hours
Open all day (shops approx. 10:00 am–10:00 pm)
Nearby sights
- Thean Hou Temple
- National Museum of Malaysia
- Kuala Lumpur Old Railway Station
- Perdana Botanical Garden
- Kuala Lumpur Bird Park
- Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia
- National Mosque of Malaysia
- Kwai Chai Hong