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One of our favourite KL cake makers, Kuké Desserterie, is likely to launch its new physical cafe in Desa Sri Hartamas within the coming weeks.  On a recent cake pick-up, we had a peek at the place - it looks to be a lovely spot for a break, serving signature slices like the Puteri Jendol, H...

Feel like sipping smooth glasses of sensational sakes with your friends, while exploring how to pair sake with everything from Japanese to Italian fusion cuisine?This month, experience the excellence of up to 40 types of top-notch sake - from the traditional to the truly premium - while encounter...

Malaysia's homegrown pioneer of Vietnamese coffee, Kee Nguyễn, has become an increasingly familiar sight, now with more than 50 outposts in convenient locations.Founded by Radius Khor and Henry Tan, who began selling coffee from the boot of a car in the Klang Valley in 2019, Kee Nguyễn harnesses ...

Bukit Rimau's colourful new cake shop is a charmer: Pretty in pastels, Pasteljla is perfect for a teatime treat, serving specialities like delicately delicious pandan cake. Pasteljla Cake Shop6g, Jalan sungai burung Y 32/Y Seksyen 32, Bukit Rimau, 40460 Shah Alam, Selangor.

PJ Old Town has a nice new hideout: Edmund and Queeny welcome customers to take a seat at Wild Man Chairing Club for cakes, coolers and natural wine. Set in steel, silver and orange, Wild Man Chairing Club is a playful place with plenty of character, brimming with memorabilia that matters to ...

From Sri Hartamas to Taman Tun Dr Ismail: Orito has launched its second outpost, bringing its patisserie pleasures to a new neighbourhood. Chew on choux, with highlights like the signature Paris-Brest and Black Forest cheerful cherry treats, served by a warm, welcoming team.Orito80, Jalan Burha...

Handmade Japanese noodles with hearty halal ingredients: Uchiya Mazesoba takes pride in its namesake Nagoya-inspired dry ramen that can be savoured by everyone, heaped with battered chicken or beef brisket for one of Taman Tun Dr Ismail's most satisfying meals.Launched in June 2023, Uchiya Mazeso...

    A rendezvous with Randevu Coffee promises a pleasant encounter with a young, friendly team who formerly ran a streetside caffeine stall.  Their welcoming new cafe serves speciality coffee (the filter is smooth and smoky, currently comprising Honduran and Bolivian choices), chocolate and mat...

Uno Cafe & Bistro is a charming oasis in KL's city centre, where customers can unwind in calm and comfort amid air-conditioned and alfresco areas with leafy fountain views. Adorned with artwork of cool cats and fabulous flamingos, this spacious restaurant has become a fast favourite for work...

Iki Lounge puts a sumptuous Japanese spin on a French sweet classic, fusing the inspiration of Parisian patisseries with Tokyo’s Chacha Koubou Futatsume dessert destination. The Matcha Mont Blanc swaps out the traditional puréed chestnut vermicelli with a matcha variation, with the soft, smoo...

Soft-launching now in Bukit Jalil, A'rest Cafe is KL’s first outpost of a Batu Pahat-origin cafe - a relaxing space for a break, with highlights like its own-baked hojicha bomboloni (lusciously soft and smooth) paired with hojicha lattes (balanced and buoyant). A'rest CafeC-1-8, Aurora Place...

Since launching in the past four months, The White Forest has enchanted countless customers with its serene setting in the city centre's Scarletz Suites, inspired by rustic birch landscapes of slender, silvery tree trunks.In Celtic folklore, the sacred birch embodies purity, rebirth and renewa...

Bukit Bintang’s new habitat for plush toys of baby orangutans, snakes and bears, The Forest -Mansion is KL’s first spin-off of the Penang-based Forest family of cafe-restaurants such as The Forest Signature, The Forest Heritage and The Forest Absolut. The Forest - Mansion breaks into...

From sashimi spiced up with Thailand's favourite flavours to wagyu steak seasoned not only with yuzu kosho but Thai herbs too, Isan Kaya offers a one-of-a-kind menu in PJ's Section 17.Bringing together the Land of Smiles with the Land of the Rising Sun, Isan Kaya has fast become a hit for its har...

KSL Esplanade Mall is shining bright in Klang this month, bringing a mooncake bazaar, a lantern parade and workshops, live diabolo and drum performances, and teapot redemption offers to celebrate the 2023 Mid-Autumn Festival.If you haven't explored KSL Esplanade Mall, which is less than four mont...

Invite your dessert-devoted friends to Sea Park’s cool new Bojio Space, serving up scoops of liquor-laced gelato and sorbets in a lovely space with lots of light and leaves.  For gelato flavours, Baileys & Brown Bread is an irresistible indulgence, creamy with comforting notes of Irish whi...

Beckoning guests to 'eat like a German, drink like a German,' Stammtisch has launched its second branch, bringing authentic Bavarian attractions to LaLaport Bukit Bintang City Centre.Stammtisch has been our favourite German restaurant ever since it opened in Bukit Damansara in 2019, so we're happ...

Don’t blink and miss Bangi’s new Pejam Mata Cafe, a luminously lit space with cross-cultural creations like the Lamb Biryani Pasta (linguine with lusciously slow-cooked pulled lamb in special spiced sauce) and Teh Tarik Creme Brulee. Pejam Mata Cafe1, Jalan 1/8C, Seksyen 1, 43650 Bangi, Selangor.

US Pizza is making Malaysian pizza history with the country's first-ever Pasembur Pizza, serving up one of Penang's tastiest treats in a limited-time creation.If you're craving the irresistible taste of Gurney Drive, impeccably infused in a one-of-a-kind pizza,  the Pasembur Pizza will pleasure...

Bon courage, Bon Nikko - officially opening 16 September, corners of this Bandar Menjalara cafe might evoke an enchanted garden, complete with a portrait of a butterfly-enamoured fairy. Bon Nikko’s selection is ambitious, with an attention to solid produce and sturdy techniques. Attractions ...

Tandoor Grill has introduced new weekday set lunches that start from RM16++, a brilliant bargain for beautifully prepared Indian fare in KL's city centre.From Chicken Varuval to Tandoori Egg Masala, Kadhi Pakora to Paneer Tikka Wraps and more, all complete with side dishes and dessert, this is ou...

3B Coffee Store is Damansara Uptown’s friendly new destination for caffeination - bearing the unmistakable ursine emblems of The Angry Bear Coffee, it roars with refreshing beverages like the Gomi Cube Latte, bringing together a frozen bear coffee ice cube poured over with cold-brewed coffee and ...

Supamala is a superb choice for hotpot enthusiasts, welcoming everyone to a new pork-free restaurant with one of Sunway Pyramid's most sumptuous settings. With sunshine streaming in through wide windows with leafy views, Supamala is a cosy, relaxing space to indulge in reasonably priced pork-fr...

Nearly one year after its launch in Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Kazuma Japanese Restaurant has refreshed its menu, introducing competitively priced meals curated by chef Tsutomu Haneishi and his team.Kazuma advocates authentic Japanese traditions, doing justice to fresh, fine produce with time-h...

PJ's new Nah House Cafe is now open for pick-ups of its signature sweet temptations, including lusciously fruit-loaded treats like the crepe-wrapped, cream-filled Peach Towel and Rose Lychee Roll, plus playfully layered creations of sticky rice with taro and cheese. Dine-in services are scheduled...

Stocking up on body wash, baby wipes and all your home, health and beauty necessities?Find your favourite products at BilaBila Mart, now offering a wide range of Watsons Brand merchandise across 10 outlets in the Klang Valley!Whether you're seeking suncare lotion for your next vacation or oral ca...

PJ's new Yasumi Coffee promises rustic respite with servings of sando and shokupan, soulfulness and serenity. Its friendly founders supply satisfaction in the simplicity of tamago sando and shokupan with butter and Marmite or red beans, marvellously matched with matcha red bean lattes, matcha a...

Subang residents have a beautiful new bakehouse in their backyard: Bakeyard is now brewing up chocolate macchiatos and hojicha lattes in SS18, with plans to serve pastries and cakes by the slice within a week.Bakeyard41, Jalan SS 18/6, Ss 18, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor.

Open sandwiches with thoughtful toppings go hand in hand through this parklife: Comocomo is the latest F&B outpost in Subang Ria Recreational Park's Parc, serving scrumptious picnics of savoury and sweet tartines by the lake. We're instant fans of Comocomo's Scandinavian-style smørrebrød bl...

A cosy corner of sunshine in Sunsuria Forum, Luho Coffee promises a pleasant retreat for refreshingly fruity desserts and drinks of yuzu cheese mousse and yuzu matcha coolers. 

Go with the flow of a double-shot espresso tonic at Old Klang Road's new Flo, where the Thai-inspired crab omelette, thick and tender, and fluffy-flaky crabmeat on toast champion a crustacean change from conventional brunch.Flo1-02 & 01-03, Block D, Millerz Square, Old Klang Road, 58000 Kua...

Any day is a delicious day for Annie Day Coffee, which launched this year in SS2 Petaling Jaya, serving Italian coffee and Ipoh-inspired white coffee, coupled with comforting meals. Annie Day Coffee is a fuss-free cafe for customers to take away a cup of coffee or enjoy everything from spaghe...

Snails baked with garlic herb butter; foie gras terrine with consommé jelly; roasted bone marrow with jus; coq au vin, confit de canard, bœuf bourguignon and much, much more. L’Atelier by Cilantro brings French bistro favourites to KL's city centre, in a new lunchtime concept by MiCasa All Suite ...

WineLust is PJ's new premier bar for natural, biodynamic and organic wines, spotlighting small-batch producers who pour traditional winemaking methods into each bottle, avoiding additives, pesticides and herbicides.If you crave an exciting exploration beyond conservative Cabernets and Chardonnays...

Beneath a jumbo origami duck suspended from the ceiling, its head sticking out of the facade, customers can feast on duck confit, spring chicken, risotto, burgers and other playful pleasures at Quack Quack, Arte Mont Kiara’s bright and friendly new Japanese-French cafe, opening Friday, 8 Septembe...

A colourful cafe hideout inside a car dealership? Zoom over to Zaman Motors Glenmarie to zero in on Ten KL, run by two friendly siblings, serving charmingly cheerful specialities like homemade crispy prawn toast and steak-and-cheese sammies.Fun fact: Ten is the favourite number of the founding si...

Spot the squirrel mascots, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, that cheerfully populate TTDI's Chan Song Cafe. This soothing space serves fresh-baked Thai treats of puffy-fluffy soft buns, stuffed with savoury nam prik chicken floss chilli mayo or sweetly creamy-rich tea kaya made with kampung egg...

Gleaming in gold, The Italy Coffee in Avenue K takes illy-idolising inspiration from its namesake nation, brewing up Capo Triestinos for a potent caffeine punch in the city centre. The Italy Coffee Level 2, Avenue K, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur.

Loaded lobster rolls, succulent with the sweetness of the sea: Subang’s colourful new crustacean consigliere packs a quarter-pound’s worth of formidable lobster flesh per fluffy bun of buttery bliss (RM129). Subtle seasonal seasonings like citrusy kosho let the Canadian wild-caught lobster remain...

Secluded seemingly under the DUKE Highway, In Between is a friendly cafe where customers can couple a hearty plate of classic nasi biryani ayam masak merah with contemporary lattes and coolers of oolong tea with honeybell orange.In Between349, Jalan Pahang, Setapak, Kuala Lumpur.

Mont Kiara's new Muska is spicing up the neighbourhood's brunch scene, infusing Indian inspirations into everything from poached eggs to pancakes. For fans of recipes that resemble baked eggs, try the Keema Per Eedu, influenced by an Indian Parsi community favourite, with runny eggs over minced...

Set to launch September 8, 117 Coffee Bar brings a monochromatic autumnal mood to Pavilion Bukit Jalil, with bakes and brews to serve when it springs to life. The space is now a work in progress, but it looks to be a cool spot for chilling out on level five of the mall. Fun fact: 117 is a num...

Promising a parade of coffee and coolers priced under RM10 each, Koppiku is Mont Kiara's new olive-green stop for caffeinated treats like the Snow White (RM9.90; a milk foam-topped iced latte). Hot Americanos start at RM5, while more elaborate concoctions like the Nestum Latte and Milosaurus cost...

Ling’s Focacceria has finally launched a physical cafe in Mutiara Damansara. Focaccia fans can sit and savour a selection of their favourite fresh-baked bread in flavours that span the classic Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Olives to the more modern Miso Butter, Honey & Sesame Seeds, infusing...

Jade Hills' new GIOIA glasshouse gelato cafe is a joy, serving super-smooth frozen treats with soft, sumptuous subtleties - its range includes Asian-inflected flavours like Saemidori ceremonial matcha, Tè Bianco top-grade Chinese white tea and the Merdeka Ibisco fresh hibiscus flower. Enjoy while...

Be Yours Cafe could be our current favourite stop in Klang - this friendly destination is cosy and comforting, with food and beverages prepared with care. The cafe's founders have worked hard to create a neighbourhood space where customers can feel at home. Be Yours Cafe serves a wide select...

TTDI's Kuki is impressively immersive, enveloping patrons in atmospheric zen. The menu at this modern Japanese vegan restaurant is remarkably distinctive, including seafood-free sushi like the Aka Nasu (draped with avocado, tomato, aojiso katsu and shio kombu), Wild Kinoko (mushrooms, fried ga...

PJ's latest challenger in the nasi lemak sweepstakes is a contender - Serunai Nasi Lemak's rice is full-bodied in flavour and fragrance, with a selection of satisfying sides like hot-and-fresh, crackly-battered fried chicken, succulent and savoury to the last bite, and sweetish tempeh, all tast...

Bandar Utama's new Nasi Lemak Shop does justice to its signature dish - the rice is aromatic with lemongrass, the ayam goreng features a whole tender chicken leg. Add-ons like sambal sotong ensure that everyone leaves with satiated bellies. Nasi Lemak ShopG10, Oasis Business Centre BU4, Bandar...

Le Yu Fang Private Kitchen blends together the most distinctive dimensions of a private kitchen into a delicious destination: A chef whose cooking conveys a sense of character. Personalised service that ensures an evening to remember. An intimate venue where families and friends can come together...