Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Independence Square - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Dataran Merdeka (Independence Square) with the late 19th century Sultan Abdul Samad Building in the distance and a colonial-era fountain in the foreground. Taken in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Read about our culinary journey through Malaysia. © www.uncorneredmarket.com

Hindu Statues, Batu Caves - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Taken at the Batu Caves, a holy Hindu site and temple, outside of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Read about our culinary journey through Malaysia. © www.uncorneredmarket.com

Bouquet of Lotus Flowers - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Taken in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Read about our culinary journey through Malaysia. © www.uncorneredmarket.com

Macaque Baby, Batu Caves - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

For some reason, macaque babies often look like old men...This little guy was one of the many macaques bouncing around the steps leading up to the Batu Caves..Taken outside of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Read about our culinary journey through Malaysia. © www.uncorneredmarket.com

Indian Women on Lunch Break - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Women grab lunch of street-side Indian curries and fried meat at a food stall in Little India - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Read more about multicultural snacking in Malaysia. © www.uncorneredmarket.com

Petronas Towers At Night - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Petronas Towers at night in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Read about our culinary journey through Malaysia. © www.uncorneredmarket.com

Petronas Towers, Fisheye - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Taken with a fisheye lens at the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Read about our culinary journey through Malaysia. © www.uncorneredmarket.com

Malaysian Food, Sambal Sotong - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The smoky, rich sambal (sauce), made from tamarind pulp, lemon grass, red chillies, shrimp paste, onion and a bit of brown sugar. One of our many delicious lunches in Bukit Bintang - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Read more about multicultural snacking in Malaysia. © www.uncorneredmarket.com

Malaysian Food, Bowls of Noodles - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Bowls of noodles, chicken, bean sprouts, green onions, fried garlic and herbs wait for fresh broth to be poured on top to make a proper soup. Taken in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Read more about multicultural snacking in Malaysia. © www.uncorneredmarket.com

Lord Murugan, Batu Caves - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Lord Murugan stands watch at the entrance of the Batu Cave, one of the most popular Hindu shrines outside of India. Taken outside of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Read about our culinary journey through Malaysia. © www.uncorneredmarket.com

Dim Sum - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

A tidy collection of dim sum at a street food stand at Bukit Bintang in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Read more about multicultural snacking in Malaysia. © www.uncorneredmarket.com

Bananas and Magazines - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Taken in Little India - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Read about our culinary journey through Malaysia. © www.uncorneredmarket.com

Hindu Temple Inside Batu Caves - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

We happened to be inside the Batu Caves (outskirts of Kuala Lumpur) during a Hindu prayer and blessing ceremony. In the background, sadhus (holy men) pour milk over the statue of a diety. Read about our culinary journey through Malaysia. © www.uncorneredmarket.com

Fried Greens with Garlic and Rice - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Quick-fried greens and garlic sided with chili vinegar round out a meal at a street-side restaurant. Taken at Bukit Bintang in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Read more about multicultural snacking in Malaysia. © www.uncorneredmarket.com

Malaysian Food, Curries, Salads and Dried Fish - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Curries, salads, and dried fish on offer at a stall in a hawker center in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Read more about multicultural snacking in Malaysia. © www.uncorneredmarket.com

Malaysian Food, Streetside Laksa - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

When we asked for a laksa recommendation at our guesthouse in Kuala Lumpur, the owner took us to a street stall at the corner of Jalan Bukit Bintang and Jalan Sultan Ismail. ..The result: an absolute delicious bowl of laksa - coconut-based curry soup, thick noodles, fried tofu, eggplant, shrimp, bean sprouts, and lots more that we couldn't identify...but tasted oh so good. Read more about multicultural snacking in Malaysia. © www.uncorneredmarket.com

Ganesh Statue, Batu Caves - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

On top of a muzzled rat, at that. Taken at the Batu Caves outside of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Read about our culinary journey through Malaysia. © www.uncorneredmarket.com

Malaysia's Skyscraper - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The Dayabumi Complex is one of Kuala Lumpur's first skyscrapers (1984), designed in a "modern Islamic style" (according to the wisdom of Wikipedia). Read about our culinary journey through Malaysia. © www.uncorneredmarket.com