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China's standard-bearer for Zhejiang cuisine makes a marvellous debut in Malaysia: LONGJING has launched in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, its flagship for a three-restaurant rollout that spans Sunway Pyramid and Sunway Velocity this month, following triumphant forays into Singapore and Bangkok.Founded a...

Fusing French sauce craft with Thai spice work, PJ’s new THB Bistronome is a culinary crossroads of rues and sois, where the Seine flows into the Chao Phraya and the Eiffel Tower shares the sky with King Power MahaNakhon. Equally at ease with bechamel and basil, tartare and tamarind, p...

Medium-rare with a lake view: Sunway Square Mall's new Armoury Steakhouse is the first Malaysian offshoot of a Singapore-born steakhouse, staking its claim for robust ribeyes and brawny, beefy fare like Australian Black Angus tomahawks and wagyu cheeseburgers.

Named for the mountains that cradle Japan’s treasured tea fields, Sunway Square Mall’s new Yama by HojichaYa serves a serene ascent into the small-batch aromas of cold-whisked Yame Matcha Oat Lattes, nutty with nuanced umami; Malaysian-inflected Hojicha Limau Ais with lively Okinawa citrus; a...

Sunway Square Mall’s new Gong Luck Cafe finds fortune in Hong Kong-inspired favourites like fried hor fun with beef slices, slick and steamy, in a homegrown cha chaan teng spin-off of the Kam Kee Cafe brand.

Sunway Mas’ new Brewrestrepeat beckons us to sip on Mont Blanc cold-brew coolers, creamily threaded with vanilla, orange and cinnamon, while snacking on sea-salt Browniboi fudginess in a soothing, striking setting.

Flower Bar Dessert is PJ's new hideout for soothing East Asian sweetness: The Soya Blossom is a wholesome beauty, brimming with goji berries, red dates, longan, snow fungus, peach gum and petals; other treats span the Ocean Silk frosted seaweed tofu mousse and Stardust Pop tea-based jelly with ...

Championing Niigata-inspired coastal ramen, Sunway Velocity’s new Ramen Takahashi tackles a triple-stock broth that blends sea and land, simmered with yakiago (grilled flying fish), pork bones and chicken, balancing smoky savouriness with soft-structured clarity.  This is meticulously made ram...

Yellow Brick Road paves a fresh path for pancakes with its new branch in Chinatown, casting a transformative spell on popular pleasures, from the Glinda-golden Pumpkin Benedict to Elphaba-green Matcha Strawberry Tiramisu. Thank goodness for giddily good cafe fare.

BLVCK+ has moved to Wangsa Maju, serving a new neighbourhood till 2am daily with bold house blends and single origins, cosy with caffeine, croffles and more. Buy 4 drinks on a single receipt for a free croffle this year! BLVCK+ G-15, Sunway Avila Avenue, Taman Sri Rampai, Wangsa Maju Daily, 1...

The most acclaimed pizzerias in Malaysia and Indonesia both turn ten this month, marking the milestone with a celebration that unites two regional forces of fire, flour and fermentation.A decade after launching in 2015, KL's Proof Pizza + Wine and Jakarta's Pizzeria Cavalese recently linked up to...

Benihana KLCC has launched a stylish new private room, offering special kaiseki menus and unforgettable moments. The teppanyaki chef performance is more immersive than ever, serving lobster, king crab legs and more, starting from RM350++ for a full 8-course feast. Feel the modern Japanese-Ameri...

GoldBar KL has unwrapped the festive season with Golden Wonderland 2025!This exclusive experience celebrates the warmth of Christmas with the charm of Bumbu Rum Co., the Caribbean label beloved for its rich spiced rum.From now to 31 December 2025, discover limited-edition dishes, desserts and dri...

Say hi to Hello Folks, Titiwangsa’s charming new nook for cafe comforts.Pick the poultry-powered bagel sandwich with smoked duck, chicken ham and egg plus parsley lemon sauce, paired with house-layered, mascarpone-rich tiramisu and drinks like Danial’s, named after a friend of the founder, swirle...

Renew sweet reveries at KL’s new offshoot of Johor-born Re Patisserie, serving dreamy desserts with skilled sophistication. Re reclaims stillness and space with timber and terracotta tones on the top floor of the Damai Road bungalow that now houses One Brick Drop. The flagship Vanilla Strawb...

Seek sanctuary from Chinatown's crowds in Tun H.S. Lee Road's new Safehouse, soothing the senses with Yakult strawberry and Black Forest cloud coolers. 

Thai Hou Sek has launched its latest location in The Hub SS2, with delectable new dishes and an exclusive mookata selection! Indulge in unique Thai-Chinese cuisine with mouthwatering vibrance and modern vibes.Thai Hou SekA-G-06, The Hub SS2, Jalan Harapan, Section 19, Petaling JayaDaily, 11am-12a...

Celebrate Christmas and ring in the New Year with festive feasts in the city centre at Imperial Lexis Kuala Lumpur!From sumptuous buffets to set meals and sparkling beverages, Imperial Lexis Kuala Lumpur promises a celebration to remember, capturing the warmth and wonder of the season.The buffet ...

Labu + Labu Bakery has launched its first full-fledged cafe, bringing its feathery-fluffy Boston cream pies, chicken floss balls, vanilla sponge cakes, black sesame rolls and macadamia cookies to a sprawling new Cheras Indah space, friendly with fun flourishes.

Soft-launching this Sunday, Kee Corner is Paramount Garden’s new two-level cafe for Asian allure, spanning pan mee to pandan cakes, in a young-at-heart spin-off of the Thong Kee kopitiam brand.For crustacean and caffeine comfort, couple the Malaysian prawn mee and Thai kung phat kaphrao with Japa...

Shio pan fans, head to Hartamas’ new Shio Artisans, serving the Japanese-inspired bread rolls in surprising sourdough styles. On Saturdays, explore experiments like shio pan bagels (glossy and gently salted, with a crisp, buttery sheen that surrenders to milk-bread fluff) and matcha strawberry ...

Celebrate Christmas and ring in the New Year with festive feasts in the city centre at Imperial Lexis Kuala Lumpur! From sumptuous buffets to set meals and sparkling beverages, Imperial Lexis Kuala Lumpur promises a celebration to remember, capturing the warmth and wonder of the season.The buffet...

Firewood KLCC is the first Klang Valley offshoot of Penang’s celebrated Firewood open-flame grillhouse, bringing charred charm to KL's city centre. This is KL’s sole restaurant to serve Australian Stone Axe full-blood wagyu beef, served as sirloin or in the Firewood Wagyu Claypot, East-meets...

Porca is PJ's new neighbourhood haven for Western comfort fare with modern playfulness, founded by the family that runs The Butcher's Table on this SS2 street.Calm and cosy with the lived-in charm of a midcentury home, Porca puts its spin on everything from sliders to steaks. The service team w...

New in Taman Rasa Sayang, The Bread Project promises a contemporary palette of craft and crusts to trust, by the friendly baking pros of PJ's Kona Bakehouse and Butter & Spice. Unique standouts include the Hojicha Mochi Terrine Bread, a dark bun decadently layered with hojicha terrine, moc...

Tuck into tamago toast at Happy Garden’s new Lorong, stretched out on a serenely secluded neighbourhood lane, grounded in genuine warmth. Lorong serves Japanese-inspired specialities like honey-marinated salmon ochazuke, yaki udon, chicken nanban don and beef hambagu with yuzu kosho, in a fresh...

SUCA Urban Sip is Cheras’ bright new bingsu-and-cooler cafe, bursting with the colour, creativity and cheer of a big-hearted team. If you indulge in only one shaved-ice treat this month, make it the Mango Royale Bingsu, a Thai-Korean blizzard of coconut milk snow, crowned with red ruby ice cr...

Like a comet pulled from orbit, Hot Buns Co blazes into APW Bangsar, bringing the burger-makers of Patties & Dough here for good, following a trail of pop-ups in KL. The Bone Marrow Burger is a diner-style seared smash: Double Hereford beef patties with punchy pressed depth, jagged and juic...

Pause and ponder at Ara Damansara’s new Douhao, driven by friendly young founders Gareth and Keng Ho, striving to soothe the senses with well-crafted danishes and drinks.

Bröom has launched its new secret sanctuary in Subang, lovely like a lofted garden pavilion with Dracaenas reaching to the rafters past timber-trussed ceilings.Wander into this welcoming retreat for bakes like ceremonial matcha danishes, stay for Subang-exclusive meals infused with European and A...

MakanHood is Hartamas' cheerful, cosy new hideout for East-to-West comfort fare. Fans of Indian classics, check out the Gongura Chicken, tangy with sorrel leaves, complete with roti, dal, omelette and onion raita.

Paramount Garden's three-decade-old Khong Kee has newly moved to a more comfortable space, remaining within the neighbourhood, still specialising in yong tau foo and porridge. The kitchen takes pride in yong tau foo that's hand-scraped with whole Spanish mackerel, smoothened into springy past...

Cranky Dodo is Cheras' new chilled-out spot for bingsu: Signatures include organic soy milk shaved ice, feathery-snowy with soothing sweetness, crackling with cornflakes for contrast.Beyond icy indulgence, Cranky Dodo branches from East to West, serving hot meals like Italian creamy zucchini fu...

Cheras' new Slomo Cafe beckons for slow snacking and sipping: For fruity fun, pair the citrusy croissant (luscious with lemon curd) and the banana hojicha latte (layered with tender tropical ripeness).

Chinatown’s new Mana Dining on Hang Kasturi Road is where it’s at for a pan-Asian lunch with punch, from pad kra pao gai rice bowls to ramen-style servings of hand-pulled noodles in eight-hour-braised chicken broth. Evenings turn more elaborate,while still retaining regional flourishes, with h...

Choose your own mixed-rice adventure at Cheras’ new Shiwei Eatery, serving up to 50 varieties of meat, seafood and vegetables, stir-fried, simmered and stewed for ravenous regulars at The Netizen residences.

Huff & Puff is TTDI's new stop for cream puffs and ice cream puffs in forever-young flavours, ping-ponging between the Dubai Chocolate cream puff, smoothly chocolaty with pistachio sauce, and the Cookies & Cream ice cream puff, charming with a crunchy choux cap.

Gua is Desa Sri Hartamas’ new bakery-cafe that nurtures natural nourishment, fuelled by flame-baked skillet eggs and charcoal-grilled chicken, Earl Grey milk tea loaves and cardamom miso mousse cakes, sweet potato milkshakes and piccolo lattes with smoked milk.Balancing eco-friendly intentions ...

Blossoms meet brews at Paramount Garden’s friendly new neighbourhood Floffee, a florist-cafe that brings fragrance to its flagship FAFA Matcha and FAFA Dirty, Floffee’s own Brazilian-Ethiopian coffee blend layered in its floral-infused milk with bouquets of jasmine and osmanthus.

Fans of burnt cheesecake and iced chocolate, check out Subang's friendly new neighbourhood S7 Coffee Shop, which bakes its own cheesecakes for silky-milky, melt-in-the-mouth bliss and blends Callebaut chocolate for balanced beverages of creamy-dark cocoa smoothness.

Bonda is Kampung Baru's welcoming new restaurant for classic village cooking, with a matriarch's longtime favourites for soulful sustenance, spanning hot-and-crisp ayam kampung goreng, ayam kurma, gulai siput sedut, paru sambal, keli balado, cencaru sumbat, asam pedas pari, sayur lemak bayam an...

Summoning the spirit of scenic gelaterias by Lake Como, Putrajaya's new Gelato A Lago channels a sweet taste of Italy with cool Malaysian twists beside the Putrajaya Lake. Signature scoops span the Italian icon of Pistachio (the bestseller, nicely nutty with a balanced sweetness) to M...

Live, laugh and linger at Leo's TTDI, the smashing new cafe at Kings Court Pickle & Social Hub for East-West favourites, bold brews and brilliant beats.Named for its founding family's cat, a purr-fect portrait of feline fluff, Leo's is lovingly populated by pop art, charming mugs and...

Oh! Nigiri is Wisma Cosway’s new Japanese-Malaysian collaborative cafe that rolls in with Japanese rice balls.Unique onigiri include the signature with jammy-firm cured egg yolk and soy sauce, as well as a Malaysian-inflected salmon with garlic-ginger sauce that evokes Hainanese chicken rice.

Penang's Moody Cow has launched its first outpost in KL's city centre, bringing its creative cheesecakes to Permata Sapura Tower beside the convention centre.Wacky, whimsical creations include savoury cheesecakes centred with whole century eggs, crowned with creamy salted egg yolk and crunchy ika...

Crab connoisseurs, claw your way to Kani Kawa, KL's unique new Japanese buffet haven for king crabs, snow crabs, horsehair crabs and more in Avenue K.Enjoy an all-you-can-eat extravaganza of crabs to your heart's content, plus a sumptuous spread of Japanese Shimomuragyu A5 Wagyu beef, plus sashim...

Slowfire Pizza is soft-launching its first store, after over a year of running a street stall and pop-ups in Shah Alam.  Its ten-inch treats blaze out fast and fuss-free after a ninety-second burn, with pleasurably punchy flavours and a puffy, pliable chew. The complete menu should be availab...

In the mood for Chinese culinary classics? Break out the cheongsams for TTDI’s new Yi Jian Zhong Qing, lit by a longing for lacquered roast duck and lust for luscious char siew. Yi Jian Zhong Qing doubles as a baijiu bar; couple the duck drumstick noodles (crisp-skinned and fragrantly fleshy, pe...

Gongsi is Sin Chew Kee Road’s atmospheric new restaurant for what its founders call ‘urban Chinese food,’ tinged with Taiwanese and French flourishes. The cooking is a triumph of taste, texture and technique, with a creative streak of cross-continental inspirations. Service is more t...

Dulu-Dulu is PJ State’s rustic new cafe where nostalgia rules in a robust-flavoured menu of pan mee, nasi ayam Nyonya assam, fish head noodles, mee siam and kaya butter polo buns, by a cheerful team that strives to satisfy.