Petaling Jaya Travel Guide

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Pro

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  Lots of delicious food to be discovered here 


Con

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  Comes with all the problems of a huge All-in-One Mall.. 


In a nutshell

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  Come Here To Do Your Shoppings ! 

 

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Things to Do  

Cinema - Cathay Malaysia Cineleisure Damansara

Cinema - Cathay Malaysia Cineleisure Damansara, Petaling Jaya

 Bix10 Says:  It's a cinema with its own huge building. Their seats are comfortable and it comes with a couple's seat so you can relax with a bigger space with your loved ones. It's located on the top floor of the place. In the same building, there are shops that yet to be open. 

Hotels  

One World Hotel

 1 Review and 167 Opinions  I spent 5 nights in the One World Hotel in Petaling Jaya, and I would suggest this accomodation to... 

Pyramid Towers

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Restaurants  

Restoran Lil' Taipan: Authentic food...try the nasi lemak!

Restoran Lil' Taipan: Authentic food...try the nasi lemak!, Petaling Jaya

 marshamaung Says:  Get here solely for the food. Very simple and authentic atmosphere, without all the fancy fanfare. If you're looking for mood, feel and atmosphere, you'll have to head elsewhere because Lil' Taipan is the kind of place which is big on good food at affordable pricing. Really,... 

PJ: Restoran Sunrise: The BEST roast duck yet!

PJ: Restoran Sunrise: The BEST roast duck yet!, Petaling Jaya

 xuessium Says:  The sun rises indeed but it ain't a rooster crowing!The long queues of long faces is testimony to how GOOD this restaurant is with its Cantonese style Roast Duck.Nothing in the way of ambience - typical local eatery with tiles walls, cheap plastic chairs and grimey ceilings... 

Santai Kitchen: The Best Bandung Noodle In Town!

Santai Kitchen: The Best Bandung Noodle In Town!, Petaling Jaya

 babysab Says:  Everything on the menu taste great. And priced reasonably too. If you want to get a taste of delicious local cuisines, you can get them here. And the best thing? It's a chain restaurant available at almost every Tesco hypermarket! =) The main branch is in Taman Tun Dr... 

Sate Kajang Haji Samuri: Satay - aka. Malaysian grilled meat on a stick!

Sate Kajang Haji Samuri: Satay - aka. Malaysian grilled meat on a stick!, Petaling Jaya

 Wild_Orchid Says:  The famous Kajang satay (also spelled as “sate” sometimes) has arrived in Petaling Jaya. There are a number of famous satay stalls out in Kajang, and each claims to be the Best or the “Original”. Well, one of them that has successfully branched out of Kajang is Sate Kajang... 

The Chutneys: Indian Food in Ultra Hip Ambience

The Chutneys: Indian Food in Ultra Hip Ambience, Petaling Jaya

 Audrey118 Says:  My brother decided to take us to this new restaurant. When we went there Jan 2004, they have been operating for past 3 1/2 months, and the business is thriving albeit in not the most hip location of the Petaling Jaya suburb. When I walked in - I was impressed with the decor,... 

Italiannies @ The Curve: Decent Italian At Shopping Malls

Italiannies @ The Curve: Decent Italian At Shopping Malls, Petaling Jaya

 Bix10 Says:  They serve a very nice and decent portion of Italian food here. Hence, the name. It's another chain restaurant that I frequently visit but I like this location better as I like the shopping mall, generally. It's situated on a walking path and there's my favourite bar next... 

Restaurante Fellice: Portuguese

Restaurante Fellice: Portuguese, Petaling Jaya

 chiabh Says:  The restaurant serves Malaccan Portuguese cuisine which uses a blend of fresh and dried herbs and spices fused into the cooking... Fellice, which literally means "happy" in Latin, combines family recipes that are part of the Malaccan Portuguese culture and heritage, from... 

Restoran Yuen Gardens (Puchong): Morning Tim Sum

Restoran Yuen Gardens (Puchong): Morning Tim Sum, Petaling Jaya

 Aidy_p Says:  "So what should we have for brunch today", was the call of my stomach. How about tim sum? asked my host. "Sure!" I replied almost instantly.One thing's for sure, if you're going for a tim sum brunch, make sure you do not have a headache that morning as going to a tim sum... 

Restoran The Frutti Stall (Ji De Shi): More Than just Ice Shavings

Restoran The Frutti Stall (Ji De Shi): More Than just Ice Shavings, Petaling Jaya

 Aidy_p Says:  It was a Friday and the entire restaurant was packed like sardines. Still, we managed to locate a table and very quickly plonked ourselves down on the sturdy wooden chairs. After a tremendously filling dinner, our friend brought us to this restaurant to try out something... 

Transportation  

LRT to KL

LRT to KL, Petaling Jaya

 JohnHarper Says:  T he LRT Putra line is quick and easy to use and will take you to the centre of KL From the Hilton in PJ the nearest station is Taman Jaya. Turn left from the entrance and walk past the Nestle headquarters walking uphill. As yo clear the buildings you will see the overhead... 

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), Petaling Jaya

 ATXtraveler Says:  The closest airport to Petaling Jaya is going to be Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). Landing here will most likely put you a taxi or limo ride away from Petaling Jaya.Kuala Lumpur International Airport is serviced by many different airlines, but most prevalent will... 

Shopping  

The Summit ( Subang USJ )

The Summit ( Subang USJ ), Petaling Jaya

 cs_zee Says:  The Summit in Subang Jaya is a fairly large shopping complex with many reasonably priced goods. It caters to the high-density neighbourhood of Subang Jaya. Always crowded with shoppers, the Summit is a good place to hunt for bargain items and console/PC games. There are also... 

Subang Parade ( Subang Jaya )

Subang Parade ( Subang Jaya ), Petaling Jaya

 cs_zee Says:  Subang Parade in the populous Subang Jaya area is one of the older shopping complexes in Selangor and during its heyday, was considered to be one of the most vibrant leisure and shopping spots of its time. 

The Curve: A Shopping Town Of Its Own

The Curve: A Shopping Town Of Its Own, Petaling Jaya

 Bix10 Says:  This is my favourite shopping mall of all time and let me tell you why. When I visit shopping malls in Malaysia, my first priority is 'Parking'. If I can't get a parking space or the charges are expensive, then I don't like it. I also don't like to go to places where I can't... 

One Utama: One Utama

One Utama: One Utama, Petaling Jaya

 Bix10 Says:  This is another good shooping malls in KL where you're able to shop in a very relaxing manner and enjoy your day. Firstly, parking is cheap but spaces are limited and always taken during peak times but it's not too bad. Secondly, I love the new wing. They have an old wing... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Gambling!

Gambling!, Petaling Jaya

 city_guy Says:  This has been around for as long as 30 years. Called the 4D Magnum here's how you play it.4D Game is a simple game of chance. To play, you just pick a 4-digit number, or 4D number, from the 10,000 possible numbers of 0000 to 9999. You win when the 4D number you picked... 

Don't let it Snap!!

Don't let it Snap!!, Petaling Jaya

 st_hannes Says:  Ooh.. I once was walking along KFC SS2 to Georgetown Chemists when I saw an Indian lady got dragged to the ground by a snatch-thief on a motorbike.I tried to give chase on foot, but my Diadora Space Runner was not a match for their Yamaha SS110.. So please, gals, DON'T walk... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Sunway Pyramid Ice

Sunway Pyramid Ice, Petaling Jaya

 cs_zee Says:  You may be in a tropical country but who says you can’t enjoy the wonders of ice skating? Now, the opportunity is available to all visitors who wish to learn skating techniques.The public can gain access to the rink from noon onwards. The rink measures 22.5m by 39m in size... 

Batting Cage (Baseball & Softball)

Batting Cage (Baseball & Softball), Petaling Jaya

 Bix10 Says:  It's a batting cage for baseball and softball. One row is for baseball and one row is for softball. The price is very cheap before 15:00. It's RM3.00 for non members. It's located on the rooftop of the One Utama Shopping Mall (New Wing). You don't need to bring anything... 

 
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The People

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 Home sweet home - Having lived all my life here in Petaling Jaya, I just cannot imagine calling anywhere else home. I am proud to say that PJ has it all ... shopping malls, restaurants, parks, air pollution, horrible... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  How do i rent a table? 

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A: Why do you want to rent a table, & for how long ? 

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I LIVE IN THIS AREA...CALLED BANDAR UTAMA

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 INTROHi guys & girls, I live in this area called BANDAR UTAMA, it is a residential area in the District of Peataling Jaya. Lots of housing areas in Petaling Jaya !...Coming up like mushrooms after the... 

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Sunway Lagoon Theme Park

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 Sunway Lagoon At Sunway Lagoon, the fun & adventure never stops. A theme park that is popular with children, teenagers and adults alike, this park is where you go to feel the sun and Feel the Fun. I... 

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Petaling Jaya - My home

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  Yes, called Petaling Jaya, I live here. It is roughly around 15 minutes to get to the city, Kuala Lumpur...thats at 3am in the morning. The usual crawl into the city during rush hour can take up to 2... 

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Not Far From Kuala Lumpur

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 Many people who works in Kuala Lumpur would commute from Petaling Jaya - it is a huge suburb, almost self sustaining with its own huge shopping malls, lots of good restaurant to offer - either... 

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MY houses

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 This pictures was recently taken. it was our 1st house, a single storey. Going back there brings back 'old school' memories. Well as of to date the house look intact and it was more or less as it is.... 

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