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Kao Mongkhol is Bandar Menjalara's new spot for Thai rice and noodle specialities, from khao khao moo to khao soi and khanom chin. Duck noodle devotees can savour a rich bowl of chunky-fleshy duck leg with sen lek white rice noodles in dark, deep soy sauce-based broth.

Mont Kiara’s new Bread & Bakar burns bright for sun-soaked, sourdough-stacked brunches and BBQ binges. Try a taster of toast, bagel, croissant or lahmajun with mix-and-match, cross-continental sides like smashed avocado, refried beans, beetroot hummus and baba ganoush. Every element...

A taste of Tunis and Algiers in KL: Run by friendly Tunisian and Algerian founders, Petit Munch is Chow Kit's surprising spot for soulful North African fare, rarely seen in Malaysian restaurants.Favourites include the Ojja Merguez, hot-and-hearty harissa-spiced poached eggs with rustic lamb sau...

Bilal Nasi Kandar is Section 17's fuss-free stop for gravy-drenched grains, warmly spiced with staples like fried chicken and chicken liver.

Hani Coffee & Roastery has launched its latest caffeine bar in Bangsar’s Sri Wangsaria condo, a five-minute drive from its Lucky Garden flagship. Hani 2.0’s exclusive is own-soaked overnight oats with house granola, a creamy-crunchy coupling with lattes in this welcoming hideout with vib...

Smash or pass? Joint Smash Burgers is Central Market's new stop for folks who prefer their smash burgers patties as punchy as possible, with a crisp, craggy bite.

Ipoh hor fun meets tori paitan ramen in one bowl at The Eve, Old Klang Road’s new modern East Asian kitchen: Thin, firm noodles drift in thick, dreamy broth built on chicken and prawn shells, complete with poached chicken, prawns and a jammy egg for smoothly soothing, satisfying slurps.

Fans of distinctively designed cafes, sink into Bandar Menjalara’s new Lazy Couch Cafe, crafted in collaboration with Playmaker Studio’s interior designers, channelling the cool comfort of a contemporary home. Slow-fermented sourdough treats by Twenty-Two Bakery make for marvellous munching, ...

 Listen HiFi Cafe is Chow Kit’s new vinyl listening cafe, harmonising headphones with hojicha in a friendly, sun-soaked space with heritage-street views.Book a turntable for RM25 per 90 minutes, cueing up a 100-strong record collection that spans Sade to SZA to Sombr.

Fuji Ramen is Subang’s new spot for tori paitan, showcasing chicken ramen in collagen-rich broth, with customisable noodle firmness, soup strength, chicken thigh or breast chashu, plus your preferred richness of chicken oil, minced onions or garlic for slow-simmered savouriness.

Puncak Alop is Ampang’s new peak point for lemang with chicken rendang and wild rice nasi lemak with Korean soy garlic fried chicken, looking out lushly over the cityscape with a soothing soundtrack of birdsong for leisurely lunches and scenic sunsets.

Subang's new Baofoods is serving smash burgers and sourdough sandwiches by a husband-and-wife team throughout Ramadan. The burger is solid value for RM10, beefy with a seasoned bite, while sandwiches prove thoughtfully prepared: Beef bacon in buttered toast is buoyed by fresh onions and cheese; c...

Koan is OUG’s friendly new neighbourhood cafe for house bakes and brews, by three siblings whose specialities span scrumptious shio pan to sumptuous burnt cheesecake, coupled with Colombian-Brazilian coffee and Pahang chocolate beverages.

Mirabella is Kuchai Lama’s new stop for pasta like puttanesca, linguine emboldened with tomatoes, anchovies, capers and chillies, shelled out with mussels, prawns and scallops for a fair RM24.80.

Pedal to PJ’s new Bike Bandits for cheerful coffee without the wallet burn: The Aerocano is a creamy-smooth RM8 bargain at this cyclists’ clubhouse and merch retail studio. 

Kefi Kohi has a soulful new space, warmly conceived like a cosy home with rug rooms and reading corners, inspired by Chinese family lounges and Japanese tatami ledges. The shift is seamless: Kefi Kohi still basks in sunlight and leaves, bakes and brews, conveniently beside its former locale i...

Coal is Bangsar’s new cavern for caffeine and creative coolers, the dayside doppelgänger of cocktail parlour Coley, mining morning magic instead of midnight mixology. Coal is no diamond in the rough; it’s a fresh front for flat whites with the proven polish of Coley, which has been working whis...

Nuo Nuo is Taman Desa’s new stop for Kanomsiam-style petite pandan sweetmelts, prepared hot to order on the griddle with a custardy Bangkok-loving coconut milk chew. 

Kura's Krafts, Plaza Batai's craft beer bar is back! Brighter and better than ever, with new Rice Bowls, Lunch Sets and Höppy Meals. Lunch Sets start from RM18 with refillable house-made lemonade, while Höppy Meals start from RM38 with draft beer, comprising your choice of Rice Bowl or Hot Dog,...

Ara Damansara’s new cheat code for hot afternoons, Cheat Day features Malaysian-style fried ice cream in fun modern flavours, from kaya pandan toast to matcha strawberry to peanut butter chocolate. Check out the pistachio ice cream, crisply breaded and blanketed in pistachio butter, pistachio...

For late-night Ramadan cravings, Shah Alam's new Loom Cafe opens 9pm to 2am this month, a family-friendly space in Persiaran Akuatik's Residensi Alami. For hot meals, the Prawn Aglio Olio is crustacean-punchy pasta, balanced with mushrooms and cherry tomatoes. For a sweet treat, Oreo Pan...

Be still, our pasta-loving hearts: Jinjang Selatan’s new Still by Revesdoux serves specialities like spaghetti with chicken and shiitake mushrooms in a mild sauce of oat milk thickened with cauliflower puree.

Tsuki Coffee brightens Kajang’s caffeine-and-cooler scene with single-origin brews and refreshing concoctions like Creamy Cocorange, a luscious quencher of coconut and orange.Tsuki Coffee shares its space with Toko Roti Mentari in the new Mori Mori Eatery. Tsuki CoffeeMori Mori Eatery, 369, Batu ...

Tale by Et al. Studio is Desa Petaling’s new stop for gochujang onion focaccia, Biscoff gelato and hallabong lemon sparkling coolers, sharing a space with a modern tattoo art studio.

Stereo-Type is Section 17’s new needle drop for audiophiles and after-hours aficionados, a PJ cafe tuned like a listening room. Come for the A-side of ‘cappuccino pasta,’ including sambal garlic butter tiger prawn spaghetti served in a mug; stay for the low-noise, hi-fi soundscape with zero-pr...

Subang’s new Eleven Moon shines with shio pan, served extra-crisp and savoury with truffle scrambled eggs or sweet with chocolate ganache.

Pop into Padoo, Kota Kemuning’s cosy new corner for baguettes and brews, with specialities like pulled beef sandwiches and white chocolate pistachio matcha. Take a photo here with Padoo’s film camera to help fill their upcoming memory wall, while enjoying 50% off everything for the soft launc...

With a flagship store in Ginza, Tokyo, Torino Toriko is Lot 10’s new kitchen for tori paitan with chicken-based ramen broth. The signature shoyu is delicate-textured and deep-tasting, sweetened with seafood dashi of kelp and bonito flakes plus red onion oil, smoothly extracted and emulsified ...

Fans of fun Korean cooking, explore Ara Damansara’s new Ara Sikdang for everything from beef intestine sundubu-jjigae to barbecued eel rice bowls, chicken gizzard buldak to skipjack tuna kimbap, deep-fried quail to minari pancakes. Spearheaded by a Seoul-born founder, specialities span the soul...

Luca BSC has launched its latest menu, reimagining European and Indian fare with modern flair! Luca BSC G9, Ground Floor, Bangsar Shopping Centre, Jalan Maarof, Kuala Lumpur. Tel: 03-2011-1399

Make matcha magic at Kajang's new Temaya Matcha with lush Japanese-inspired lattes, their earthy umami layered with fun flavours like yam, pistachio, hazelnuts or strawberries. Find Temaya Matcha at the neighbourhood's new Mori Mori Eatery F&B family. Temaya Matcha Mori Mori Eatery, 369, Ba...

Bloc Social Club is Chow Kit's friendly new brunch spot on the block for lamb breakfast muffins, featuring tender lamb patties topped with melted cheddar, mint aioli and a fried egg, tucked into toasted muffins. The cafe currently opens 5pm through 2am for Ramadan, with lunch service to start...

Shio pan enthusiasts, get spirited away to Kajang's new Toko Roti Mentari, a rustic retreat with passionate bakes like Japanese salt bread, buttery and savoury with a rich chew, and Bandung-style roti macan, packed with poppy seeds, cranberries and cream cheese. Discover Toko Roti Mentari in Mor...

Suasana Market Hall, Bandar Glenmarie, Shah Alam

Plaza Zurich, Jalan Gelenggang, Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur

Looking for a new Hartamas hideout? Night owls can have a hoot at the neighbourhood's Look For Us, currently open 9pm to 3am with rock garden inspirations, warmly welcoming customers for home bakes like red bean twisted buns and banana chocolate chip cake.

Suka Ngirup Coffee has a new home with an old soul, now in Kampung Baru’s In The Right Place classic fashion and footwear store. Sip on strawberry lychee soda and soy milk with Sarawak gula apong in a space that feels like a truthful tribute to a time of transistor radios, typewriters and t...

Independent Malaysian bookstore Riwayat has a new space in The Campus Ampang, with a caffeine counter by Soul Sacrifice. Hojicha lattes and iced chocolate make for silky sipping. Browse titles that span The World Atlas of Coffee to The Annotated Malay Archipelago, with Kafka, Kant and Keyn...

Ara Damansara’s new Bangers is up for meaty mischief with burgers like the lamb merguez, moistly munchable with mellow spices, and fish burgers of flaky breaded perch with pickles and tartar sauce. True to its name, Bangers’ burgers come with a complimentary chicken sausage for its soft lau...

Jalan Pantai Dalam, Kampung Pantai Dalam, Kuala Lumpur

Medan Selera, Stall MR11, Seksyen 14, Petaling Jaya

Rival Coffee Club is Mutiara Damansara's challenger for caffeine cool, serving orange americanos, salted coffee and hazelnut lattes in a physiotherapy and physical training centre.

Tauhu Anora has launched a new dine-in space at its Wangsa Melawati base, introducing southern Malaysian specialities like nasi beringin to flank its famed flagship of potato-stuffed crispy-fried tofu.

Suasana Market Hall, Bandar Glenmarie, Shah Alam, Selangor