Debate Sparks Over Rise Of Arabic Food Outlets In Central Kuala Lumpur Truth Or Hearsay

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WE Malaysians are spoiled for food. This is a fact we cannot deny, living in a melting pot of culture and all the accompanying traditional food.
So it comes as a surprise when a netizen pointed out that the capital of Malaysia is being dominated by Arabic food.
According to him, tourists who arrive in Malaysia should be able to sample the many Indian, Chinese and Malay foods that make up our rich heritage instead of all these kebabs and habibees selling them.

The post on X has since garnered widespread attention and the comments from our fellow netizens were very illuminating.
“Everyone loves Arab food, I guess? Whatever is in demand, can afford to pay the rent there. If you have a chance to visit Berlin, Köln or other German cities you will quickly realise that Turkish & Arab food dominates,” said @qaasimilli.

Another netizen lamented that only businesses selling Arab rice can survive there. He believed people won’t complain when Arab rice is selling at RM30 plus.
Such prices are considered unreasonable if attached to something like a Nasi Lemak, Kuey Teow,  or Tosai, for example.
Adding to his comment was @danialloooo who said the government should do something so the locals can afford the rent here. In other words, to Malaysianise the Bukit Bintang area. 
“It pisses us off to pass the area and feel like we are visiting some other people’s country,” he said. However, @imapaperclip pointed out the wide array of Mainland China food there too. 
Then there was @alwyn_lau felt skeptical towards the post. According to him, there are tons of Indian, Chinese and Malay food around Central KL. “Even within 200 to 300 metres from the location got Pavilion, Jalan Alor. Just that this area is like a community-designated Little Arabia,” he said.

On our part, we would like to point out those traditional Chinese, Malay and Indian cuisine that are selling under the luxury category with their astronomical price tag. Interestingly, such businesses are not only surviving but thriving too.
That said, tourists should have no difficulty finding our beloved meals anywhere in central Kuala Lumpur. The only question is whether you have the money or not. — Focus Malaysia

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