[Food Travel] CHINATOWN 1974 Officially Opens in Petaling Street, Bringing Malaysian Heritage, Dining and Lifestyle Experiences Under One Roof

[Food Travel] CHINATOWN 1974 Officially Opens in Petaling Street, Bringing Malaysian Heritage, Dining and Lifestyle Experiences Under One Roof

KUALA LUMPUR, 2026 — A new lifestyle and heritage destination has officially arrived in the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s historic Petaling Street, as CHINATOWN 1974 celebrated its grand opening on 5 September 2026.

Located along Jalan Petaling, the eight-storey destination brings together Malaysian dining, boutique hospitality, wellness, rooftop experiences and cultural elements inspired by the character of Kuala Lumpur in the 1970s.

Built around the philosophy “MOVING THROUGH TIME,” CHINATOWN 1974 does not simply recreate the past. Instead, it draws inspiration from the street life, multicultural communities, family businesses and everyday traditions that shaped Petaling Street during the era, while presenting them through contemporary dining, hospitality and lifestyle experiences.

A New Chapter for Petaling Street

The official launch was led by YBhg. Datuk Wira Brian Chow, Chairman of Chinatown 1974 and Founder of iME Entertainment Group Asia.

Among the distinguished guests present were YB Datuk Seri Johari bin Abdul Ghani, Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry and Member of Parliament for Titiwangsa; Y.A.M. Tengku Datin Paduka Setia Zatashah binti Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah; Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Mohd Annuar Zaini, Chairman of UDA Holdings Berhad; YB Mr. Samuel Lee, Deputy Director-General (Promotion II) of Tourism Malaysia; and YBhg. Dato’ Seri Saiful Nizam bin Mohd. Yusoff, Managing Director of Menara Rezeki Sdn. Bhd., accompanied by his wife, Datin Seri Dato’ Nurulhidayah.

A traditional lion dance performance marked the official opening, symbolically ushering in an auspicious new chapter for the destination.

Situated within one of Kuala Lumpur’s most recognisable heritage districts, CHINATOWN 1974 also enjoys a striking contrast between old and new Kuala Lumpur, with Menara Merdeka Maybank forming an impressive backdrop that can be viewed from selected areas of the property.

Three Dining Concepts, Three Different Experiences

Food plays a major role in the CHINATOWN 1974 journey, with three distinctive dining concepts occupying its first three levels.

On the Ground Floor and Mezzanine, HUAT n CO. 發達茶室 introduces a modern interpretation of a 1970s Malaysian Muhibbah kopitiam under the concept “Eat Like a Local.”

The menu features familiar Malaysian favourites including HUAT n CO. Signature Nasi Lemak, HUAT Roti Tissue with Three Signature Dips, Old-School Hainanese Chicken Chop, Malacca Chicken Rice Balls and Heritage Nyonya Laksa.

With space for up to 138 guests, the restaurant combines the nostalgic warmth of a traditional Malaysian kopitiam with a younger and more contemporary presentation.

Moving up to the First Floor, THIRTY-ONE MANSION 叁壹公館 takes inspiration from a 1970s Nanyang dim sum and tea house.

Traditional Cantonese dim sum is given a Malaysian twist through ingredients and flavours such as pandan, satay, curry and Nyonya spices. Highlights include Butterfly Pea Satay Glutinous Rice, Pandan Salted Egg Lava Bao and Pandan Musang King Durian Pancake.

Guests can also experience its Gongfu Tea ritual, adding another cultural dimension to the dining experience.

On the Second Floor, XI JU CHARCOAL HOTPOT 禧聚樓 centres around the concept of Charcoal Fire × Hotpot × Gathering.

Its signature offerings include Teochew Style Fish Soup Charcoal Hotpot, prepared with fresh tiger grouper, and Malacca Satay Celup Charcoal Hotpot, which brings Southeast Asian satay flavours into a traditional Chinese hotpot experience.

The restaurant also features live seafood, private VIP rooms and outdoor balcony seating overlooking Menara Merdeka Maybank.

CHINATOWN 1974 is working towards Halal certification for its F&B operations as part of its commitment to creating a Muslim-friendly and inclusive dining destination.

Rooftop Views from Daylight to Moonlight

At the top of the building, TWILIGHT TERRACE offers a relaxed rooftop destination featuring specialty tea, coffee and kombucha.

One of its biggest attractions is the close-up view of Menara Merdeka Maybank, complemented by views of KL Tower and the surrounding Kuala Lumpur skyline.

Designed to transition naturally from daytime relaxation to evening gatherings, the rooftop provides guests with a space to enjoy drinks while watching the city change from daylight to sunset and eventually into the night.

Wellness and a Boutique Stay Inspired by the 1970s

The lifestyle experience continues on the Third Floor with YANG HE Wellness Pavilion, built around the concept of Wellness × Restoration × Slow Living.

Featuring foot massage and spa facilities, the space encourages visitors to slow down and take a moment away from the pace of the city.

Meanwhile, Levels Five, Six and Seven are home to THE SEVEN STARS HOTEL 七星酒店, a 32-room luxury boutique hotel inspired by the charm of 1970s travel.

The rooms combine nostalgic design elements with contemporary comfort, featuring timber tones, deep greens, herringbone flooring, ambient lighting and period-inspired details.

Guests can choose from Standard Rooms, Deluxe Rooms, Premier Rooms and Couple Suites, offering visitors the opportunity not only to explore Petaling Street, but to stay within a heritage-inspired interpretation of its story.

Durian, Shaved Ice and Malaysian Flavours

The experience begins even before visitors make their way upstairs. At the entrance, Durian Village 榴蓮村庄 celebrates Malaysia’s King of Fruits through a farm-to-plate concept, presenting durian not simply as food, but as a Malaysian social experience often shared among family and friends.

Also located on the Ground Floor is AISICE, a modern Malaysian shaved-ice brand presented through a mobile truck concept.

Its youthful approach provides a playful contrast to the surrounding heritage-inspired environment and reflects CHINATOWN 1974’s broader idea of taking familiar Malaysian experiences and bringing them forward for a new generation.

Walking Through Time

One of the most visually distinctive elements of CHINATOWN 1974 is its art mural staircase.

Designed as a journey through Malaysia’s heritage and changing eras, the staircase features scenes and cultural references spanning the periods before, during and after the 1970s.

As visitors move upwards, the visuals gradually transition towards the present, eventually leading them to the rooftop and the modern Kuala Lumpur skyline.

It brings the destination’s “MOVING THROUGH TIME” concept to life while also creating plenty of photo-worthy spots throughout the building.

From kopitiam favourites and Nanyang dim sum to charcoal hotpot, wellness, boutique accommodation and skyline views, CHINATOWN 1974 presents Petaling Street’s heritage through several different experiences within one vertical destination.

Rather than keeping heritage frozen in the past, the concept aims to allow visitors to experience, share and reinterpret it for a new generation.

With its combination of food, culture, hospitality and contemporary lifestyle elements, CHINATOWN 1974 adds another chapter to the continuing evolution of Petaling Street as one of Kuala Lumpur’s most distinctive cultural and tourism neighbourhoods.

[吃喝玩乐报道] 唐人街1974「岁月流金」正式开幕！八层楼一站式体验茨厂街美食、文化、住宿与天台景色

吉隆坡，2026年9月5日 — 吉隆坡茨厂街迎来全新文化生活地标！坐落于 Jalan Petaling 的 唐人街1974（CHINATOWN 1974） 于2026年9月5日正式开幕，以一栋八层楼建筑汇聚马来西亚特色餐饮、精品酒店、养生休闲、天台体验及文化元素，为历史悠久的茨厂街注入全新活力。

唐人街1974以 「岁月流金（MOVING THROUGH TIME）」 为核心理念，从1970年代吉隆坡茨厂街充满活力的街头生活、多元文化、家族生意及日常生活情怀中汲取灵感。

这里并非单纯复制过去，而是将传统文化细节、马来西亚熟悉的味道及怀旧元素，与当代设计、待客之道及生活体验结合，让新一代以不同方式重新认识茨厂街。

为茨厂街开启全新篇章

唐人街1974开幕仪式由 唐人街1974主席兼 iME Entertainment Group Asia 创办人 YBhg. Datuk Wira Brian Chow 主持。

当天亦迎来多位政府、企业及社会各界嘉宾，包括马来西亚投资、贸易及工业部长兼蒂蒂旺沙国会议员 YB Datuk Seri Johari bin Abdul Ghani、雪兰莪州公主 Y.A.M. Tengku Datin Paduka Setia Zatashah binti Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah、UDA Holdings Berhad 主席 Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Mohd Annuar Zaini、马来西亚旅游局副总监（推广第二部门）YB Mr. Samuel Lee，以及 Menara Rezeki Sdn. Bhd. 董事经理 YBhg. Dato’ Seri Saiful Nizam bin Mohd. Yusoff 与夫人 Datin Seri Dato’ Nurulhidayah。

开幕仪式也特别呈献传统舞狮表演，以喜庆方式为唐人街1974正式揭开序幕。

唐人街1974身处吉隆坡最具代表性的历史文化及旅游街区之一，周围承载着多代人的商业、文化与城市记忆。

与此同时，从建筑内部分区域还可以看到 Menara Merdeka Maybank，形成老吉隆坡历史风貌与现代城市天际线互相交织的独特景象。

三大餐饮概念，体验不同马来西亚味道

美食是唐人街1974体验的重要部分，建筑首三层分别设有三个不同特色的餐饮空间。

位于底层及阁楼层的 HUAT n CO. 發達茶室，以 “Eat Like a Local” 为概念，打造现代版70年代马来西亚 Muhibbah Kopitiam。

菜单汇聚不少马来西亚人熟悉的经典味道，包括 HUAT n CO. Signature Nasi Lemak、HUAT Roti Tissue with Three Signature Dips、Old-School Hainanese Chicken Chop、Malacca Chicken Rice Balls 以及 Heritage Nyonya Laksa 等。

可同时容纳138位宾客的 HUAT n CO.，希望在保留传统咖啡店人情味的同时，以更年轻及当代的方式重新呈现马来西亚经典美食。

来到一楼，则是 THIRTY-ONE MANSION 叁壹公館。

餐厅以1970年代南洋点心与茶楼文化为灵感，将传统粤式点心结合班兰、沙爹、咖喱及娘惹香料等本地元素。

特色推荐包括 Butterfly Pea Satay Glutinous Rice、Pandan Salted Egg Lava Bao 以及充满本地特色的 Pandan Musang King Durian Pancake。

这里同时设有极具仪式感的功夫茶体验，让宾客从赏茶、醒茶、冲泡到品茶，感受传统茶文化。

二楼的 XI JU CHARCOAL HOTPOT 禧聚樓 则以 「炭火 × 火锅 × 相聚」 为核心概念。

招牌包括以新鲜龙虎斑慢煮而成的 Teochew Style Fish Soup Charcoal Hotpot，以及融合东南亚沙爹风味的 Malacca Satay Celup Charcoal Hotpot。

餐厅也提供活海鲜、私人VIP包厢及户外阳台座位，从部分座位更可眺望 Menara Merdeka Maybank。

值得一提的是，唐人街1974旗下餐饮业务正积极推进 Halal 清真认证，希望打造更加 Muslim-friendly 及具包容性的餐饮体验。

从白昼看到夜色的 TWILIGHT TERRACE

登上建筑顶层，就是 TWILIGHT TERRACE。

这里以 「天台 × 特色饮品 × 暮色时光」 为概念，提供特色茶饮、咖啡及康普茶，并设有室内与露天座位。

最大亮点之一，就是能够近距离欣赏 Menara Merdeka Maybank，同时将 KL Tower 及周边吉隆坡城市天际线尽收眼底。

无论是午后欣赏城市风景、黄昏看夕阳，还是晚上与朋友聚会，TWILIGHT TERRACE 都提供了一个可以暂时放慢脚步、欣赏城市不同面貌的空间。

养生空间与32间精品酒店

来到三楼的 YANG HE Wellness Pavilion，则围绕 「养生 × 修复 × 慢生活」 概念而打造。

这里设有足部按摩及水疗设施，让访客暂时远离城市快速节奏，为自己留下一段放松时间。

五、六及七楼则是拥有32间客房的 THE SEVEN STARS HOTEL 七星酒店。

精品酒店以1970年代的旅行情怀与复古美学为设计灵感，通过温润木质色调、深绿色、人字拼木地板、柔和壁灯及复古设计细节，营造怀旧又精致的住宿氛围。

酒店提供 Standard Room、Deluxe Room、Premier Room 及 Couple Suite 等不同房型，让旅客不只是来到茨厂街游览，更能够真正「住进」一段以当地历史为灵感而打造的岁月故事。

榴莲与刨冰也成为文化体验的一部分

在建筑入口处，Durian Village 榴蓮村庄 以「从农场到餐桌」概念呈现马来西亚“水果之王”榴莲。

除了品尝榴莲本身，品牌也希望呈现马来西亚人围坐一起挑选及分享榴莲时，那份属于家人朋友之间的生活情感与文化记忆。

底层另一边则设有 AISICE，以流动餐车形式呈现现代马来西亚刨冰。

年轻活泼的设计与周围怀旧环境形成鲜明对比，也呼应了唐人街1974从熟悉的马来西亚生活文化出发，并以当代方式重新演绎的整体概念。

一道楼梯，穿越马来西亚岁月

唐人街1974其中一个值得打卡的特色，就是贯穿多个楼层的 艺术壁画楼梯。

壁画内容以马来西亚文化传承及时代变迁为创作主轴，从1970年代之前、当时直至之后的不同年代逐步展开。

随着宾客拾级而上，墙上的故事也逐渐从过去走向现在，最终来到天台，眼前则转换成今日吉隆坡的现代城市天际线。

这道楼梯不仅连接各个空间，也将「岁月流金」的概念以视觉方式呈现出来。

从马来西亚传统咖啡店、南洋点心及功夫茶，到炭火锅、养生、精品住宿及天台城市景色，唐人街1974尝试透过不同层次，让访客重新体验茨厂街的文化、地方与记忆。

文化并不是只能停留在过去。

透过重新体验、分享与演绎，唐人街1974希望让茨厂街的历史精神继续与新一代产生连接，也为这个吉隆坡经典文化旅游街区写下新的篇章。

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