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You've indulged in countless bowls of comfortingly soupy Nongshim Shin Ramyun on cold, stormy nights. You've sampled as many flavours of Nongshim Shin Ramyun as you can find - you've even conquered the ferocious Nongshim Red Super Spicy. Now, you're ready for a whole new Nongshim experience! ...

Could KL use another bakery-cafe? Taman Desa’s new Cafe Superfluous says yes, tempting the neighbourhood with oven-fresh, open sourdough toasts topped with tasty, textured assam laksa tuna and rendang chicken, paired with graceful genmaicha lattes. Fun fact: if the chocolate chilli tart and c...

Tell the tale of oat milk ice cream, the coolest treat at Sri Petaling’s new Oat Story - if you like oat milk, you’ll likely like this. Have it plain or partnered with chocolate chips and biscuits in a soft serve sundae. Oat milk puddings and oat milk bubble beverages are also available in this c...

Downtown KL rolls out a warm welcome for Rush Roastery, which recently launched its cheerful fourth outpost on the bustling streets of Masjid Jamek, embarking into the city centre for the first time. If getting a quick cup of coffee is your daily routine, hurry to Rush Roastery for your next fix....

If bliss is a steaming-hot bowl of Sarawak laksa coupled with a cool Lychee Sprite, Happy Fellow might be our new happy place, steered by two friendly founders from Kuching and Miri, sparking joy for breakfast and lunch in Damansara Jaya. Check out the Epop magazines from the mid-2000s for a no...

Nasi lemak enthusiasts might pick Piccadilly Cafe for its selection of basmati blue rice platters with hearty protein choices like kapitan chicken, fried sea bass or grilled giant squid, a tentacled triumph. Pop by for a refreshing matcha-coffee cooler if you’re seeking a new destination in dow...

If you're seeking some of Malaysia's most distinctive mooncakes, thoughtfully transformed into elegant works of art with exquisite flavours, search no further than Kitchen Confidante's handcrafted Zhong Qiu Collection. Everything about these mooncakes is remarkable. With the theme of 'uniting ...

One of our favourite homegrown gelato brands is growing: Piccoli Lotti has opened its third and fourth outposts this year, in Puchong and Bukit Jalil respectively.It's been five years since Piccoli Lotti first introduced itself to gelato enthusiasts in Damansara Kim in 2017, serving up flavours t...

Fans of brew-bar experiences, check out Ara Damansara's new caffeine counter, run by Melvin and Mark of First Crack Coffee Roastery. Currently open only on Monday and Tuesday, 10am-5pm, First Crack tries to take patrons on a genuine coffee journey. Try a pour-over of Thai Pa Miang 'Blue Magic,' w...

With the Mid-Autumn Festival now a month away, it's time to check out 2022's top mooncakes to try.If you hope to indulge in mooncakes with a healthier perspective, Yookybites - Malaysia's purveyor of wholesome baked treats - has curated a collection of worthwhile mooncakes this year in its Fusion...

From the Pink City of Jaipur whose history of monarchs stretches back over forty generations to the White City of Udaipur where the three-century-old Lake Palace has hosted royals from throughout the globe, Rajasthan's reputation as India's Land of Kings is reflected in its culture and cuisine, c...

A playful coffee pop-up inside a PJ cat food store? Mekanisme makes for a fun caffeine stop in Damansara Damai’s Catwhat Nation, serving specialities like the Very Dirty Matcha, a purr-fecfly balanced blend of espresso and matcha. Mekanisme Catwhat Nation, The Zizz, Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

Fans of rooftop restaurants have a fresh destination in Chow Kit: Terrazza is now open for reservations, Thursdays through Sundays, for calm alfresco evenings with a view of the city skyline. Run by the operators of Osteria Gamberoni in the same building, Yap Ah Shak House, Terrazza is simil...

Six months after our first visit to Ní.Kizoku, we return to Chinatown's cavern of contemporary Japanese cuisine to explore its enhanced menu.Making use of unexpected preparations in beautiful fashion, from oba-marinated engawa to wagyu bone marrow, Ní.Kizoku impresses us even more this time. This...

Time flies: Three Years Old is now more than one year old! Sixteen months after our first visit to one of KL's most popular cafes of recent times, we return to find Three Years Old ageing gracefully, with a marvellous new menu for the young at heart.This remains one of KL's most beautiful cafes, ...

Grace notes help Taman Paramount's new Terumi sing - thoughtful touches that show its founders have poured their hearts into this place, illuminating not only their professional polish but a sense of what they personally, privately cherish.Dubbed 'the tender bar,' Terumi seems as much a sanctuary...

A firm neighbourhood favourite that has endured for five years now, Pan & Wine might be Setia Alam's most scrumptious restaurant, serving up well-prepared Western fare, ranging from pastas and pizzas to pork platters, paired with pleasurable wines in a cheerful setting.This may seem like a di...

The Transit by JWC in Raja Laut’s new STEG Hotel Kuala Lumpur is worth passing through for a pleasant cup of coffee in a photogenic space that pops in pink with railway-station-style charm. For lunch, munch on organic salads sourced from Vegetory.Transit CafeSTEG Hotel KL, Jalan Tiong Nam, Off ...

Showcasing local comfort fare coupled with locally roasted coffee, Airplane Mode is scheduled to land in Petaling Jaya next week, piloted by veteran Malaysian barista Sing Thong. Come for lunch, for char siu rice. It features pork that Sing Thong personally barbecues by charcoal starting at 5a...

After five decades of welcoming countless customers, Oversea Restaurant in Imbi now enters its next half-century with a major refurbishment, reinvigorated for a younger generation with elegant new private rooms.Now is a wonderful time to revisit this original outpost of Oversea in KL's Golden Tri...

Lax Lax Restaurant & Bar beckons with relaxed vacay vibes in a new tropical-themed venue that serves modern local fare with flair.  This has the potential to become one of 1 Utama's most enjoyable eateries, founded by the friendly folks who pioneered PJ's Kampung Contemporary Dining. Tanta...

Flaaah The Bakery finally has its own full-fledged cafe-store - a calm, compelling space on Petaling Street for golden pastries, hot coffee and warm service.  Its distinctive creations, baked with craftsmanship, have never disappointed - but this cavernous fresh location, another Wunderwall D...

Twenty months ago, we visited Canvass in its original Raja Chulan location and enjoyed the evening so much, we called Canvass one of KL's best new eateries of 2020.This week, Canvass moves to a new home on Bukit Bintang's Bedara Road, in a familiar site that holds fond memories, formerly hous...

Opening Thursday, 4 August in Petaling Jaya’s Taman Rasa Sayang, Guan's is a spin-off of Kota Kinabalu eateries of the same name, blending a classic kopitiam with a contemporary cafe, bringing together the traditional and the modern. Run by a fantastically friendly team, Guan’s will serve ever...

The Rebel Penguin puts the fun in Funkytown, harking back to early-80s neon-tinted nostalgia with its whimsical take on that decade's much-maligned cocktails. A cocktail bar that balances conviviality and craftsmanship, The Rebel Penguin refashions guilty pleasures like piña coladas and lychee ...

With walls and chairs in shades of Tiffany-blue, teal and turquoise, 3ffy’s brings a stylish sense of soothing serenity to Glenmarie Shah Alam. This first-floor cafe - pronounced 'three-fees' - was founded in 2020 by three friends with their respective fortes - a contractor who designed and renov...

Celebrating its grand opening on 31 July, with terrific promotions throughout August, Coupe De Vin brings boutique wines at an affordable cost to Chinatown, set in a striking space with a view of old and new KL, straddling towers and temples on these soulful streets.Sheltered in air-conditioned c...

Walk through the torii this week to experience the flavours of Japan at Nihon Matsuri, running until July 31 at Stadium Bukit Jalil's Carpark B, from 3pm to 11pm daily. Here's a peek at our visit on the opening evening. Tickets cost only RM10 per adult; entrance is free for children below 12 year...

Lobster lovers, satisfy your crustacean cravings at Empire City's Sushi Ten Omakase, which has launched a new omakase feast that showcases a whole lobster prepared in various creative styles, from head to tail.Available via advance reservations, the Takumi Omakase features appetisers, a seasonal ...

Ikiya 1.0 was a Japanese-run bar that nurtured a niche in Empire Damansara for three years. Ikiya 2.0 is poised to become even more popular, freshly reincarnated in a Japandi-style den in Taman Tun Dr Ismail. It's like coming home to a full-blown bar.The tradition of terrific Japanese-inflected...

Hinode Bento brings its beautiful bentos to the city centre, officially opening soon on Sin Chew Kee Road, promising Japanese-inspired artisanal allure on one of KL's soulful streets. While Hinode Bento's original outlet is set in a sleek, two-year-old commercial enclave in Bukit Jalil, this seco...

BlackBixon Cafe charges into the city centre, officially opening this Thursday, 28 July, in a Bukit Bintang bungalow transformed into a two-level cafe and a rooftop bar.  Follow the coffee-bean pathway: BlackBixon's enthusiastic team is eager to welcome everyone with fresh-baked pastries,...

The fresh bounty of the ocean surfaces in full force at One World Hotel Petaling Jaya, with a massive wave of everything from oysters and geoduck to crabs, from Japanese air-flown maguro tuna to Sabah lobsters, served on ice, sashimi-style and plenty of other preparations, with pasta, paella, piz...

It was all things tea at the "Crafting a 21st Century Luxury Tea Experience" event at the JW Marriott KL, organised by Dilmah Tea, the first producer-owned tea brand that offers tea handpicked and packed at origin (where it's grown), ensuring great taste and natural goodness.Dilmah CEO Dilhan Fer...

If coffee and tea help you maintain your sanity, Puchong’s new MÄD Coffee promises terrific caffeine therapy.  MÄD stands for Mother And Daughter - its friendly founders, Taryn (mom) and Joyce (one of Taryn’s three children), pour plenty of heart and wholesomeness into their work, which includes...

Talk about a transformation: After a dramatic makeover, Sri Petaling's traditional Teochiew restaurant is now The Vee, pairing Teochiew temptations with a full-fledged gin bar. Sip on a contemporary Nordés on the rocks, boasting a potent floral perfume, or pick a playful gin cocktail - the Ang ...

Creating a community of Ipoh food enthusiasts in Damansara Uptown, Inside Ipoh has become one of PJ's favourite venues for everything from chicken hor fun soup to chee cheong fun, beansprout chicken rice to curry mee.If kai si hor fun and nga choy gai are your irresistible local temptations, this...

 If you love exploring Thai cuisine, Sukniyom could be one of your favourite new destinations, launched in March 2022 by a mainly Thai team, including two Bangkok-born chefs who have honed their craft in resorts in the Maldives and Macau.Sukniyom lives up to its name, a reference to a place where...

Bringing the sights and sounds, scents and sensations of Japan to Bukit Jalil this month, Nihon Matsuri 2022 is the next festival for Malaysian fans of Japanese culture and cuisine. Eat to your heart's content and enjoy this experience with friends and family under the sakura trees, with many...

Ten months ago, we popped by Kuchai Lama’s BuTian to pick up a takeout of its tea-based, triple-layered treats, including cakes with a brownie-like base, cream in the centre, crowned with whipped cream. Fast forward to this week, BuTian Desserts now has its own full-fledged cafe, with a pale p...

Six months after launching its first cafe in Bandar Tasik Selatan, K3 Coffee Lab marks another milestone in 2022, opening its second branch in Cheras Traders Square. Select any available blend or bean to prepare your preferred beverage at K3 Coffee Lab: Harnessing its own blends by an award-winni...

Bask in Bangsar: Officially opening soon, Bask Malaysia is a friendly spin-off of The Tokyo Restaurant, serving the same irresistibly melty burnt cheesecakes, baked fresh to a compelling creaminess every morning, a super-sumptuous, swoon-worthy pairing with smooth coffee sourced from Curate Cof...

This creepy-cool cafe combines the chills and thrills of local folklore horror with a crowd-pleasing menu that spans pie tee to pisang sira, putting a spooky spin to concept cafes with menacing, macabre vibes. Venture past the crimson curtains of Paku & Pontianak if you dare.  Paku & Pont...

The next time you're hankering for a unique Southeast Asian treat, visit Kayuh CA for its Javanese-inspired Rendang Cendawan, a recipe that debuted at this Templer Park cafe a month ago. But as fascinating as this dish is, its maker is even more intriguing.  We chatted with Kayuh CA's culinar...

We're back at Breakfast Spot: One month after our first visit, this has become one of KL's most bustling cafes, with an enthusiastic brunch crowd even before noon on weekdays. This time, we're checking out more of the menu. Beyond breakfast favourites, the cafe serves sandwiches and pastas, perfe...

Tacos triumphant: Damansara Uptown’s new Scout's honours the delicious diversity of tacos, from breakfast tacos that channel southern Texas to Baja fish that summons the spirit of Tijuana, served in a colourful Mexican-inspired street-food cafe. These are lively and luscious - in the morni...

Desa Sri Hartamas' new Copaa serves a satisfying dinner of contemporary Asian-inflected cooking.The Wild Green Salad channels a confident kerabu pakis, featuring fresh ferns tossed with coconut flakes, mandarin orange and bunga kantan vinaigrette for a lively, lovely ensemble (RM22), while the ...

True to its name, Maillard Grill harnesses the heat of fiery charcoal-fuelled ovens to spawn beautifully browned beef and poultry. Swathed in sleek shadows, Bukit Damansara's new modern steakhouse does a delicious job searing its steaks and caramelising its vegetables.If you're seeking sheer indu...

Mr & Mrs Cafe embarked on a new chapter of its life this year, moving in March 2022 from its eight-year-old home in Oasis Ara Damansara to a fresh-faced space in Cantara Residences.It's only a three-kilometre move, but Mr & Mrs Cafe has been totally transformed, housed in a two-level venu...

Comfort carbs: The cinnamon rolls at Mutiara Damansara’s new Wheatcraft bakery-cafe are a cheat-day indulgence - fluffy-soft and layered with luscious toppings in savoury and sweet. The chicken bolognese roll is crowned with a thick, temptingly meaty tang, while the caramelised onion and sour...