Experience Bukit Bintang City Centre (BBCC)

Bukit Bintang City Centre
Bukit Bintang City Centre

Bukit Bintang City Centre (BBCC) is Kuala Lumpur’s latest destination for shopping, dining, entertainment, and cultural experiences, all set within a modern and walkable urban environment.

What Is Bukit Bintang City Centre?

Lalaport BBCC Main Entrance
Lalaport BBCC Main Entrance

Bukit Bintang City Centre (BBCC) is a state-of-the-art lifestyle hub where modern architecture seamlessly blends with lush natural elements. 

Designed in rustic Moorish style with warm lighting, Marinero Mediterranean Dining & Bar features authentic Greek, Moroccan, Italian, and Spanish dishes.
Marinero Mediterranean Dining & Bar at Gourmet Street

This sprawling 19.4-acre area features extensive offerings for shopping, entertainment, and dining alongside residential suites and hotels. 

Chef Kecik Boulangerie, overlooked by the Merdeka 118 tower
Chef Kecik Boulangerie at Tuah 1895, overlooked by Merdeka 118

At its heart lies LaLaport BBCC, a premier Japanese shopping mall, flanked by attractions like The Labs, Gourmet Street, and the stylish Tuah 1895 dining hub.

Boasting a 2,400-capacity space, Zepp KL features cutting-edge sound systems, immersive lighting, and a versatile stage setup that’s perfect for international concerts, corporate functions, and special events.
Live concert at Zepp Kuala Lumpur, The Labs

Adding to its allure, BBCC features the beautiful Central Rooftop Garden, Grand Steps, and many other picturesque open-air social spaces.

Rooftop Garden at night, with a view of the Kuala Lumpur skyline, featuring the Warisan Merdeka Tower from the 4th floor of Lalaport BBCC
Central Rooftop Garden at Lalaport BBCC

Whether you’re browsing Malaysian boutiques, Japanese and Korean restaurants, or catching a show, everything is within a few scenic steps.

What To Eat At BBCC: Cuisines, Restaurants & Halal Food Guide

Seoul Garden (Halal) features an all-you-can-eat buffet with a wide selection of marinated meats, fresh seafood, vegetables, and hearty soups for hotpot and grill. Highlights include the Spicy Bulgogi Marinated Chicken Chop, Smoked Duck, and Kimchi Soup.
Lunch Buffet at Seoul Garden, LaLaport BBCC

BBCC is a foodie hotspot where traditional recipes meet modern fusion across casual restaurants, street food stalls, fine dining spots, gastrobars, steamboat joints and stylish dessert cafes. 

Hi Tea Set, a highlight at Mc.Qanteens Tearoom, Gourmet Street Lalaport BBCC
Hi Tea Set at Mc.Qanteens Tearoom, Gourmet Street

It’s the kind of place where you can start your day with a Japanese matcha coffee, grab Korean fried chicken for lunch, enjoy afternoon tea with Nyonya kuih, have Mississippi Fried Calamari for dinner, and signature cocktails under the stars to end, along with kakigori desserts in between!

White Rice cooked in coconut milk and served with Sambal, Boiled Egg, Ikan Bilis, Peanut and local favourite Spiced Fried Chicken. Infused with a mix of herbs and spices, it is incredibly crunchy, juicy and accompanied with heaps of crispy addictive crumbs.

Halal-Certified & Budget Friendly

Garden Dining Food Court

Enjoy everything from Hokkien noodles and Hainanese roasted chicken to Italian pizza and Indian roti canai in a family-friendly atmosphere, with a kids’ play area, USB charging ports, and direct access to the Rooftop Garden with stunning city views.

Black Pepper Dashi Crab at Ministry of Crab. Black Pepper has been the true “king of spice” of Sri Lanka for centuries, as red chilli was not native to Asia. This dish is deeply rooted in the Japanese culinary philosophy of ‘dashi’, where the dashi of black pepper forms its base, fusing two native Sri Lankan ingredients together; black pepper and mud crab. The heat is kicked up a notch with hand-crushed black pepper that’s rolled on our “Miris Gala” (traditional grinding stone).

Asian Spices & Master Chefs

Tuah 1895

Featuring the chefs behind some of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, alongside established Malaysian cafes offering everything from Nyonya and Nanyang to Sri Lankan and Sichuan cuisines, as well as early morning artisanal pastries to late night rooftop cocktails.

A chef at Yatai grills yakitori and tamago in an open kitchen, in front of you. available at Gourmet Street BBCC

From Luxurious Omakase To Tsukiji-style Yatai

Japanese & Korean Cuisine

LaLaport is a paradise for Washoku and Hansik lovers, featuring over 20 restaurants and dessert cafes offering everything from sushi, yakiniku, shabu-shabu and kakigori to golden fried chicken, ramen, bibimbap and rice cakes.

Tender Wagyu beef steak, cooked on iron plate with salt, pepper & butter, served with broccoli, corn and sauteed garlic, available at Ikkyu Izakaya Restaurant & Bar, Gourmet Street Lalaport Bukit Bintang City Centre, Kuala Lumpur.

Open-Air Dining & Nightlife Destination

Gourmet Street

A pedestrian-only food boulevard lined with stylish restaurants, cozy cafés, and buzzing bars featuring Japanese, Western and Asian cuisines and standout desserts like matcha kakigori and boozy gelato, set meals and happy hour deals!

What To Do At BBCC: Art, Games, Movies, Thrills & Fun

Neon Jungle, Immersify KL: Venture into the heart of a glowing Malaysian jungle and change how you connect with nature as you witness your favourite Malaysian wildlife gleam and glow as they come to life in the fluorescent rainforest.
Neon Jungle at Immersify Kuala Lumpur, The Labs

From immersive digital art and retro quad skating to escape rooms and go-karting, BBCC is Bukit Bintang’s rising cultural and entertainment hotspot. 

Mr. Bubu, a vicious clown that kidnaps and kills everyone in sight. It is believed that in order to stop him from causing more harm, you will need to find his nose and return it to him. HAHA CIRCUS, Escape Room, PartyBox 360, LaLaport BBCC
HAHA CIRCUS Escape Room at PartyBox 360, LaLaport BBCC

Whether you’re an art enthusiast, movie buff, or thrill seeker, LaLaport BBCC and The Labs have something for every curious aesthete and adrenaline junkie.

Golden Screen Cinemas LaLaport BBCC features 4DX equipped auditoriums with motion enabled chairs, which create strong vibrations and sensations, as well as other environmental controls for simulated weather or other conditions, such as lightning, rain, flashing (strobe) lights, fog and strong scents.

Blockbuster Movies In Giant Screens & Motion Seats

Golden Screen Cinemas LaLaport

Often called the prettiest cinema in Kuala Lumpur, GSC Lalaport is the first-of-its-kind outlet featuring 12 halls, including the immersive 4DX and larger-than-life BIG screen formats.

Glowing Garden-Immersify KL

World Class Digital Art Experience

Immersify Kuala Lumpur

Enjoy state-of-the-art visuals, spatial 3D surround sound, and interactive digital walls that blur the line between reality and imagination at Malaysia’s first permanent multi-dimensional media art gallery.

A vibrant indoor playground featuring slides, tunnels and plenty of space to explore. Parents can relax at the nearby Jungle Café while the little ones climb, play and socialize safely for hours.

Indoor Playground For Children

Jungle Gym LaLaport

A vibrant indoor playground featuring slides, tunnels and plenty of space to explore. Parents can relax at the nearby Jungle Café while the little ones climb, play and socialize safely for hours.

Experience high-speed thrills at Malaysia’s first rooftop electric go-kart circuit at LaLaport BBCC. Lalaspeed’s eco-friendly EV karts, powered by electric motors instead of traditional engines, deliver instant torque and smooth acceleration.

Rooftop Electric Go-Karting

Lalaspeed E Kart Raceway

Cart racing with EV go-karts powered by electric motors and batteries, as opposed to a traditional engine at Malaysia’s first rooftop electric go-kart circuit.

LSL Family Arcade at The Labs

Classic Fun & Claw Machines

LSL Family Arcade

Dive into neon and nostalgia with vibrant arcade games and colourful machines. Enjoy everything from classic arcade video games and claw machines to mini bowling alleys and basketball hoops.

You are asleep. You are in Freddy Kruger’s world. The only way to escape is to find and destroy Freddy’s Cursed Bladed Glove.

Interactive Games, Escapes & Smashing Fun

PartyBox 360 LaLaport

Malaysia’s first game hub offering over 30 exciting themed games like Escape Room, Vs Hall and Rage Room. The variety of activities and entertainment makes it perfect for thrill-seekers, bonding and team building or anyone looking for a unique experience.

Korea’s popular indoor quad skating chain Rollerwa, featuring a spacious neon-lit rink and energetic Korean music, surrounded by colourful décor and nostalgic charm, located at LaLaport BBCC

Retro Skates & K-Pop Beats

Rollerwa+ Kuala Lumpur

Korea’s premier indoor quad roller skating rink chain opened its second outlet in Malaysia providing a spacious and uniquely Korean skating experience. If you love K-Pop and classic skates, this is a must visit.

What To Buy At BBCC: Books, Fashion, Gifts & Otaku Shops

LaLaport BBCC features a dynamic blend of shopping, entertainment, culinary and cultural experiences in BUkit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur
Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Bukit Bintang City Centre

LaLaport BBCC features a unique blend of Japanese lifestyle and local trends, where shopping transforms into an immersive experience. 

Kirana at The Labs, a charming souvenir shop featuring a curated selection of traditional Malay crafts, handcrafted souvenirs, local art, culturally inspired fashion, accessories, home-wares, unique gifts.
Kirana at The Labs

Whether you’re on the hunt for gifts, trends, or one-of-a-kind finds, you’ll discover treasures all across the shopping mall.

A beautiful Arab model shows off the Animal Print Halter Neck Swimsuit, Beachwear for women, available at Max Fashion from the UAE, at LaLaport BBCC
Max Fashion at LaLaport BBCC

Highlights include exclusive Asian fashion and unique collectibles to artisanal handicrafts and a literary paradise, ensuring there’s a special find for every taste and passion.

Japan’s largest anime retail chain, Animate, opened its Malaysian flagship store

OTAKU ESSENTIALS & COLLECTIBLES

Anime, Manga & Toy Stores

Explore all anime, manga, and toy shops in LaLaport BBCC. Shop for action figures, model kits, trading cards, accessories, board games, puzzles and otaku merchandise. Enjoy themed cafes & catch frequent pop-ups and events. See complete guide.

BookXcess LaLaport BBCC has thousands of affordable, wide-ranging books genres, everything from bestselling fiction and children’s books to niche non-fiction titles in philosophy, design, psychology, and self-help.

CHEAP BOOKS & BEST SELLING AUTHORS

BookXcess LaLaport

Browse everything from bestselling fiction and children’s books to niche non-fiction titles in philosophy, design, psychology, and self-help. Comics, graphic novels, and beautifully illustrated coffee-table books also line its artful shelves.

DESIGNED BY ASIANS, TAILORED FOR ASIANS

Asian Fashion & Malaysian Boutiques

Lalaport boasts an impressive array of local, Japanese, Korean, Chinese and Singaporean designer brands. Explore flagship stores and emerging designers, and enjoy exclusive shopping events from high-end luxury labels to popular high-street fashion boutiques.

Various Japanese snacks on display at Daiso

JAPANESE HOME & LIVING

Japanese Lifestyle & Essentials

Discover furniture and cool bedding at LaLaport’s Nitori, alongside digital and home appliances from Nojima, including electronics and furnishings. Daiso offers a vast selection of everyday essentials and food items, all at a set price of RM5.90.

Kirana at The Labs, a charming souvenir shop offering a curated selection of traditional Malay crafts, handcrafted souvenirs, local art, culturally inspired fashion, accessories, home-wares, unique gifts.

LOCAL SOUVENIRS & ARTISANAL HANDICRAFTS

Kirana – Home of Malaysia’s Finest

A charming souvenir shop at The Labs BBCC, offering a curated selection of traditional Malay crafts, handcrafted souvenirs, local art, culturally inspired fashion, accessories, home-wares, and unique gifts from across the 13 states.

What Goes On At BBCC: Events & Gatherings

Konsert Endemik at Zepp KL proved Amy, Nasir, Hillary Ang and Man Kidal still at the top of their game with their energetic, non-stop 2-hour performance for 2 nights in a row
Konsert Endemik, featuring Amy, Nasir, Hillary Ang and Man Kidal at Zepp KL, The Labs

Bukit Bintang City Centre frequently hosts events like fashion shows, music or live performances, launch parties, outdoor car roadshows, art exhibitions, anime conventions, cultural & wellness workshops, weddings and pop-up markets at these dynamic event spaces.

The Fatalis, a Malaysian garage-rock-reviewal/ hardcore punk band performing live at Zepp Kuala Lumpur, The Labs BBCC.

LIVE CONCERTS & MUSICAL EVENTS

Zepp Kuala Lumpur

Boasting a 2,400-capacity space, this premier live music venue features cutting-edge sound systems, immersive lighting, and a versatile stage setup that’s perfect for international concerts, corporate functions, and cultural shows.

The Mystery Ocean Theme at Andaman Grand Ballroom immerses guests in a mesmerizing underwater realm. Vivid corals, shimmering lights, and ethereal sea creatures create an enchanting, mysterious ambiance, making every event an unforgettable deep-sea adventure.

FAIRYTALE WEDDINGS & FANTASY EVENTS

Andaman Grand Ballroom

Renowned for its ability to transform into enchanting realms with exquisite decor with signature wedding themes like the Fantasy Fairy, Eden Mansion and Mystery Ocean, featuring dreamlike, enchanted forest ambiances and ethereal sea creatures.

Community event at WOW Plaza Gourmet Street, LaLaport BBCC

LAUNCH PARTIES & ROADSHOWS

WOW Plaza

Located at the heart of Gourmet Street, WOW Plaza is a vibrant, open-air event space featuring a distinctive “W” structure and multi-level viewing deck, making it a popular spot for performances and promotions.

Central Rooftop Garden is a 1,700-square-meter open-air sanctuary featuring a huge lawn area and a stage with projectors and vibrant lighting. Hosts exclusive events, high-energy gigs, yoga festivals, musical performances, thematic marketplaces, weddings and cultural shows.

OUTDOOR CONCERTS & SEASONAL BAZAARS

Central Rooftop Garden

This 1,700-square-meter open-air sanctuary features a huge lawn area and a stage with projectors and vibrant lighting. Hosts exclusive events, high-energy gigs, yoga festivals, musical performances, thematic marketplaces, weddings and cultural shows.

ACG Matsuri at LaLaport BBCC is a fan-focused event celebrating anime, comics, and games. It offers a variety of activities, including cosplay competitions, ACG performances, and a chance to meet with anime and cosplay enthusiasts.

VERSATILE EVENT SPACES

LaLaport BBCC

From fashion shows and art exhibitions to product launches and retail pop-ups, there is always something happening at the dedicated event zones like the Main Atrium (GF & LG1), West Atrium (LG1), East Atrium (LG1) and the Ground Floor Walkway.

What To See At BBCC: Attractions & Landmarks

A replica of a dinosaur skull, on display at BookXcess LaLaport BBCC.
Replicas & art pieces on display at BookXcess, LaLaport BBCC

Explore and snap iconic photos at BBCC’s many architectural marvels, serene public spaces, and cultural landmarks. 

Central Rooftop Garden at LaLaport BBCC
Central Rooftop Garden at night

From illuminated fountains and interactive grand steps to lush rooftop gardens and historic relics, this unique blend of architecture, nature, and culture is full of striking visuals and unforgettable Instagram moments.

The picturesque Northern Entrance to LaLaport BBCC, featuring dynamic water displays with LED lights is a popular meeting point. It’s a perfect spot to relax, people-watch, and capture iconic photos amidst the urban landscape.

ILLUMINATED FOUNTAIN

Gate Plaza

The picturesque Northern Entrance to LaLaport BBCC, featuring dynamic water displays with LED lights is a popular meeting point. It’s a perfect spot to relax, people-watch, and capture iconic photos amidst the urban landscape.

The beautiful Grand Steps at the Plaza Entrance features interactive LED lighting and music that changes with the seasons and events, connects to all levels of LaLaport BBCC, and is a popular hangout spot.

STAIRS WITH NEON & MUSIC

Grand Steps

The beautiful Grand Steps at the Plaza Entrance features interactive LED lighting and music that changes with the seasons and events, connects to all levels of LaLaport BBCC, and is a popular hangout spot.

Connected directly to the Garden Dining Food Court, the Central Rooftop Garden at LaLaport BBCC is a 1,700-square-meter open-air sanctuary in LaLaport BBCC.

LUSH GREENERY & CITY VIEWS

Central Rooftop Garden

A hotspot for panoramic views of the Kuala Lumpur skyline, including landmarks like Merdeka 118 and KL Tower, the garden features well-paved pathways, shaded seating areas, vibrant floral landscapes, and the Garden Dining Food Court (Halal).

The Pudu Prison gate is a significant historical landmark in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. While the prison itself was demolished, the gate and a portion of the exterior wall were preserved and incorporated into the design of Tuah 1895, BBCC.

RELIC OF COLONIAL PAST

Pudu Prison Gate

A solemn nod to Malaysia’s historical struggles, this preserved section of the original Pudu Jail wall and gate at Tuah 1895 stands as a quiet, powerful monument amidst the urban development.

What Happened At BBCC : Colonial History & Pudu Jail

Pudu Prison View From Above
Pudu Jail View From Above

Pudu Prison, also known as Pudu Jail, was constructed between 1891 and 1895 by the British government on the site of a former Chinese cemetery along Jalan Hang Tuah using convict labour. 

Besides frequent hangings, torture and canings, the facility was notorious for its overcrowded and harsh conditions, with small, dark cells equipped with only a shoebox-sized window.
Pudu Prison Execution Chamber

Besides frequent hangings, torture and canings, the facility was notorious for its overcrowded and harsh conditions. Inmates are housed in small, dark cells with shoebox-sized windows. 

Due to poor hygiene conditions, a cholera epidemic in August 1895 resulted in the death of hundreds of prisoners in Pudu Prison.
Pudu Jail Hallway

Due to poor hygiene conditions, a cholera epidemic in August 1895 resulted in the death of hundreds of prisoners. The prison also held Allied prisoners of war during the Japanese occupation in World War II. 

Pudu Prison, also known as Pudu Jail, was constructed between 1891 and 1895 by the British government on the site of a former Chinese cemetery along Jalan Hang Tuah using convict labour.
Pudu Jail Compound

The prison was officially closed in 1996, and most of its structures were demolished by 2012 to make way for the BBCC development. 

Pudu Prison, also known as Pudu Jail, was constructed between 1891 and 1895 by the British government on the site of a former Chinese cemetery along Jalan Hang Tuah using convict labour.
Pudu Prison Main Gate & Facade

However, the main gate and a portion of the exterior wall have been preserved and is now a part of Tuah 1895, as a symbol of harsh injustice and colonial authority for over a century.

How To Go To Bukit Bintang City Centre (BBCC)

LaLaport BBCC Hang Tuah Main Entrance
LaLaport BBCC Hang Tuah Main Entrance

Getting to BBCC is easy thanks to its direct connection to public transport and convenient access for cars and ride-hailing services.

Whether you’re arriving by Monorail, LRT, bus, or Grab, you’ll find well-marked entrances, sheltered walkways, and drop-off points.

Monorail & LRT To BBCC

The BBCC-Hang Tuah Station is an interchangeable transit hub between the KL Monorail Line, LRT Ampang Line and LRT Sri Petaling Line, making it convenient to get here by train from KL Sentral, Chow Kit, Masjid Jamek, Ampang and other hubs.
BBCC Hang Tuah Monorail Station

The BBCC-Hang Tuah Station is an interchangeable transit hub between the KL Monorail Line, LRT Ampang Line and LRT Sri Petaling Line, making it convenient to get here by train from KL Sentral, Chow Kit, Masjid Jamek, Ampang and other hubs. 

  • The BBCC-Hang Tuah Station connects directly to LaLaport Bukit Bintang City Centre via a pedestrian bridge.
  • Take KL Monorail Line, LRT Ampang Line, or LRT Sri Petaling Line to Hang Tuah station. 
  • Use Exit D and walk 120 meters to the West Entrance of LaLaport BBCC.

RapidKL Buses To BBCC

RapidKL buses 400, 420, 421, 450, 580 and 590 stop at Furama, which is opposite the East Entrance of LaLaport BBCC.

Click here for full details on Bukit Bintang’s public transport services. 

Grab, Taxi & Private Vehicles 

Jalan Hang Tuah Entrance 2, the dedicated drop-off area for those visiting Gourmet Street and West Atrium, LaLaport BBCC
LaLaport BBCC Hang Tuah Main Entrance 2, Gourmet Street

Here are the dedicated drop-off areas and nearby attractions and event zones:

  • Main Entrance 1: Metrojaya and Main Atrium
  • Jalan Hang Tuah Entrance 2: Gourmet Street and West Atrium
  • Tuah 1895: Tuah 1895, Grand Steps, Gate Plaza and LaLaport Mall Main Entrance
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