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September 17, 2025Information Management and Business ReviewOpen Access

Sustaining Heritage Through Culinary Tourism: Exploring International Tourists' Ethnic Dining Experiences in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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FIFarah Adibah Che IshakNFNor Amalin Sahiira Mohd FikeriRJRosita Jamaluddin

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Overview

Qualitative analysis reveals motivations for visiting ethnic restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, indicating cultural engagement and authenticity are key factors for tourist satisfaction.

Key Points

  • Tourists are motivated by a desire for new flavors and cultural authenticity when selecting ethnic restaurants in Malaysia.
  • Key elements shaping dining experiences include educational aspects, taste preferences, and cultural immersion within ethnic restaurants.
  • Social and digital recommendations significantly influence tourists' dining choices and experiences in Kuala Lumpur's ethnic restaurants.
  • Improving service quality and enriching cultural decor in restaurants can enhance tourist engagement in Malaysia’s vibrant culinary scene.

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Ishak et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d4604031b076d99fa5f3d2https://doi.org/10.22610/imbr.v17i3(i).4523
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