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Things to Do in Batu, Kuala Lumpur

Home to the Batu Caves, limestone caves with Hindu temples and shrines atop steep steps, plus a giant deity statue. There are public markets, coffee shops, and French restaurants nearby.

Home to the Batu Caves, limestone caves with Hindu temples and shrines atop steep steps, plus a giant deity statue. There are public markets, coffee shops, and French restaurants nearby.

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Top things to do in Batu

  • Batu Caves in Batu, Kuala Lumpur

    Batu Caves

    ★ 4.4 · 81.5k
    Cave★

    Limestone caves at the top of steep steps housing Hindu temples & shrines, plus a huge deity statue.

  • Ryverra Chocolate Story in Batu, Kuala Lumpur

    Ryverra Chocolate Story

    ★ 4.9 · 689
    Chocolate Factory
    Mon–Tue
    9 AM – 5 PM
    Wed–Fri
    8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
    Sat
    8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall in Batu, Kuala Lumpur

    Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall

    ★ 4.5 · 49.8k
    Shopping Mall

    Vast, Egyptian-themed mall with well-known chain retailers, plus dining, a cinema & an ice rink.

    Every day
    10 AM – 10 PM
  • Jaya Bakti in Batu, Kuala Lumpur

    Jaya Bakti

    ★ 4.6 · 339
    Bookstore
    Every day
    9 AM – 6 PM
  • Little India Brickfields in Batu, Kuala Lumpur

    Little India Brickfields

    ★ 4.3 · 14.3k
    Market

    Colorful markets with stalls selling clothes & jewelry, plus restaurants serving South Asian dishes.

    Every day
    10:30 AM – 9:30 PM
    Map ↗
  • Vinyl Vox in Batu, Kuala Lumpur

    Vinyl Vox

    Record Store
    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    11 AM – 8 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 8 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 8 PM

Where to eat & drink in Batu

  • Potager KL in Batu, Kuala Lumpur

    Potager KL

    ★ 4.5 · 313
    French· RM 200+

    A Fukuoka native, the chef worked in Europe for years before opening this place – an oasis set in lush greenery outside the city centre.

    Every day
    12 PM – 3 PM, 6 PM – 10 PM
  • Jia Kopitiam (家) in Batu, Kuala Lumpur

    Jia Kopitiam (家)

    ★ 4.7 · 2.1k
    Coffee Shop· RM 1–20
    Mon
    8 AM – 4 PM
    Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Fri
    8 AM – 4 PM
    Sat
    8 AM – 4 PM
    Sun
    8 AM – 4 PM
  • No.10 Cafe in Batu, Kuala Lumpur

    No.10 Cafe

    ★ 4.7 · 1.3k
    Café & Bakery· RM 20–40
    Every day
    8 AM – 8 PM
    Map ↗
  • B5 Cuisine Cafe in Batu, Kuala Lumpur

    B5 Cuisine Cafe

    ★ 4.8 · 343
    Café & Bakery· RM 20–40
    Mon
    11:30 AM – 9 PM
    Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Fri
    11:30 AM – 9 PM
    Sat
    11:30 AM – 9 PM
    Sun
    11:30 AM – 9 PM
  • Daanika Mithai Cafe in Batu, Kuala Lumpur

    Daanika Mithai Cafe

    ★ 4.9 · 1.2k
    Vegetarian· RM 1–20
    Every day
    7:30 AM – 7:30 PM
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  • Curio Dark Cafe @ Jalan Ampang in Batu, Kuala Lumpur

    Curio Dark Cafe @ Jalan Ampang

    ★ 4.8 · 205
    Café & Bakery· RM 20–40
    Every day
    10 AM – 6 PM
  • Poffee Hoffee Cafe in Batu, Kuala Lumpur

    Poffee Hoffee Cafe

    ★ 4.8 · 196
    Café & Bakery· RM 20–40
    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    12 PM – 9 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 9 PM
    Sun
    9:30 AM – 5 PM
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  • Beam in Batu, Kuala Lumpur

    Beam

    ★ 4.4 · 1.0k
    Coffee Shop· RM 20–40

    A coffee shop that meticulously sources, roasts, and delivers coffee, also offering wholesale and workshops.

    Mon–Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Fri
    9:30 AM – 5 PM
    Sat
    9:30 AM – 5 PM
    Sun
    9:30 AM – 5 PM
  • Kokomo Izakaya in Batu, Kuala Lumpur

    Kokomo Izakaya

    ★ 4.4 · 569
    Bar
    Mon–Fri
    5 PM – 12 AM
    Sat
    5 PM – 12 AM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Oh Yeah Banana Leaf Batu Caves in Batu, Kuala Lumpur

    Oh Yeah Banana Leaf Batu Caves

    ★ 4.5 · 3.4k
    Indian· RM 20–40
    Mon–Thu
    7 AM – 10 PM
    Fri
    7 AM – 11 PM
    Sat
    7 AM – 11 PM
    Sun
    7 AM – 11 PM

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Map of Batu with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Batu Caves
  2. 2Ryverra Chocolate Story
  3. 3Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall
  4. 4Potager KL
  5. 5Jia Kopitiam (家)
  6. 6Jaya Bakti
  7. 7Little India Brickfields
  8. 8No.10 Cafe
  9. 9Vinyl Vox
  10. 10B5 Cuisine Cafe

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