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 The wait is over: Await Cafe has relaunched following a remarkable refurbishment, reflecting two months of meticulous carpentry with artistry in wood, stained glass panels and stark light bulbs.Delightful details abound in this Taman Desa stalwart, marking its twelfth-year milestone with this tr...

Bandar Sri Damansara's friendly new Jom Makan Minum Lah Cafe invites customers to customise their local favourites - pile your fried rice with add-on choices such as char siew (sourced  straight from SS2's TNR by Sean & Angie), prawns, pork lard and fried egg; heap your kueh teow th'ng with ...

Bursting with colourful culinary creativity, Inoha is now officially open in Ara Damansara, serving flavourful specialities with inventive inspirations. The Mori Mizu Chazuke infuses twists of tempeh and chai poh into the Japanese classic, a soulful and steamy pour-over of tea on ri...

PJ Old Town’s new 10 Ten Baker, helmed by a husband-and-wife team, is a welcomingly homely bakery-cafe where faith and fresh cakes come together.  From Tuesday to Saturday, seek solace in soft hojicha burnt cheesecakes coupled with matcha lattes; on Sunday, search for serenity when this spac...

Peace, pizzas and piccolo lattes: Ara Damansara's new Obvi Pizza might not be obviously noticeable from the streets, but it's worth climbing the stairs for carbs, calm and caffeine - the Margherita is the classic, flavourful with tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella and basil, while the coffee curr...

Dream a little dream of playful drinks at Puchong’s new Day Dream Cafe, holding space for caffeination in creamy and fizzy forms, with the melt-in-the-mouth mascarpone of tiramisu and cinnamon scent of Thanksgiving apple pies.

Sabah-born Borenos Fried Chicken has opened its first Klang Valley branch in IOI Boulevard Puchong, a satisfying stop for fans of homegrown fried chicken brands.  The chicken hits the spot for flavour and freshness, crisp-skinned and juicy-fleshed, clean-tasting with a mildly peppery spice ble...

Smash burgers for brunch: Beef and buns come out bright and early at Bukit Jelutong’s Shouka, with sizzlingly juicy burgers off the griddle beginning 10am.

Air Day Coffee is a beautiful new sanctuary for the soul, offering a breather in Bukit Seputeh beside the Syed Putra highway. Friendly co-founder Lex and his team have lovingly crafted a space of soothing solace, largely lined with wood fittings, some hand-built, exuding a humane warmth...

Taman Paramount's new Off Grid is on point for nourishing meals of nutrient-dense, minimally processed whole foods with bold flavours. Build your own bowl, with a base like sweet potatoes, mixed salad leaves or multigrain rice, packed with proteins such as Japanese curry tofu, peri-inspired chi...

Siu House is 3 Damansara mall's sizzling new spot for smoky succulence - savour the claypot beef rice bowl laced with lots of luscious beef fat, cumin-spiced gelatinous pork knuckles, and grilled Cameron sweet corn for a cheat-day indulgence.

True to its name, TTDI’s friendly new Pandan Cafe is passionate about pandan - spring for the subtly pandan-scented rice platter with lemongrass seafood curry, pleasantly paired with pandan onde-onde cake and pandan coolers laced with fresh coconut flesh.

Single Dose Coffee has a new home, moving from Bangsar to a neighbourhood enclave of PJ Old Town - a calm corner with cottage-like charm, by a team with a warm soul and welcoming spirit. A thoughtful selection is served, from the house special of Brazil Ibiraci Peaberry for ...

PJ's new tea-and-coffee bar is a rustic place of relaxation, personally run by two founders with plenty of character and charm, restored with corners of hand-crafted clay cups and keepsakes.Chinese tea, Japanese matcha and Malaysian-roasted coffee all find a sense of belonging here; choices inc...

Three treats to try at The Trio Caffe, Happy Garden's new neighbourhood cafe that’s helmed with heart, humour and honesty:Sourdough toast topped with hummus and chickpeas, rounded out with rocket, sautéed mushrooms and balsamic-based sauce.Thick, crispy potato rosti with poached egg and sour crea...