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Merchant's Lane KL

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

About Merchant's Lane KL

A romantic, candlelit cafe hidden above a Chinatown shophouse with a secret entrance through a pawn shop. Merchant's Lane serves creative Malaysian fusion small plates, excellent flat whites, and cold brew in a setting of mismatched vintage furniture and hanging Edison bulbs - KL's most Instagrammable cafe.

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📍150 Jalan Petaling, Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur 50000, Malaysia

📞+60 3-2022 1736

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Why it works for solo travelers

✓ Comfortable to sit here on your own, whether you're reading, working or people-watching.
✓ Mid-range ($$).

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