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Air Mata Kucing Petaling Street
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Air Mata Kucing Petaling Street

A decades-old Chinatown beverage stall known for its traditional air mata kucing herbal drink.

Air Mata Kucing Petaling Street is a local food in Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

~0.5h visit
Free entrance
283m to Pasar Seni station

About

Air Mata Kucing Petaling Street is a long-established beverage stall located along Petaling Street in Kuala Lumpur's Chinatown district. The stall is known for serving air mata kucing, a traditional cold drink made using dried longan, winter melon, luo han guo, and rock sugar. According to Time Out Kuala Lumpur, the stall has operated for decades and remains one of the most recognised beverage vendors in the Petaling Street area.


Located at 36 Jalan Petaling, the stall sits within one of Kuala Lumpur's oldest commercial streets. Petaling Street developed during the tin mining era of the late nineteenth century and became the centre of the city's Chinese commercial community. Today, the area continues to function as Chinatown's main pedestrian corridor, attracting both local visitors and tourists.

The signature air mata kucing is prepared from a mixture of dried longan, winter melon, and luo han guo that is boiled and sweetened with rock sugar before being served chilled. The drink is commonly purchased as a refreshment while walking through the market and surrounding heritage streets. Time Out specifically notes the stall's long-standing reputation for this traditional recipe.

The stall operates from a simple street-facing setup with a takeaway-focused service model. Unlike cafes and restaurants nearby, the operation remains centred on beverage sales. Visitors typically stop briefly before continuing through Petaling Street's retail stalls, food vendors, temples, and surrounding attractions.

Visitor numbers generally follow activity levels within Chinatown. The busiest periods are afternoons, evenings, weekends, and public holidays when foot traffic increases throughout Petaling Street. Despite changes in the surrounding neighbourhood over the years, the stall remains one of the traditional food and beverage businesses most closely associated with the street's market culture.

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Jalan Petaling, Kuala Lumpur

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Free entrance

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Paid parking is available around Chinatown and the Petaling Street area. Availability may be limited during weekends, evenings, and public holidays.

Highlights

Decades-old beverage stall operating in Petaling Street Chinatown

Traditional air mata kucing recipe using longan, winter melon, and luo han guo

Located on one of Kuala Lumpur's oldest commercial streets

Primarily takeaway service

Accessible from Pasar Seni MRT and LRT stations


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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Air Mata Kucing Petaling Street known for?

It is known for serving traditional air mata kucing made with dried longan, winter melon, and herbal ingredients.

How old is the stall?

The stall has been operating for decades and is considered one of the long-standing beverage vendors in Petaling Street.

What is air mata kucing?

Air mata kucing is a chilled herbal drink traditionally prepared using dried longan, winter melon, luo han guo, and rock sugar.

Is there seating available?

The stall primarily operates as a takeaway vendor and has limited or no dedicated seating.

How do I get there?

The stall is located along Petaling Street and is within walking distance of Pasar Seni MRT Station and Pasar Seni LRT Station.

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