Spotlight

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.

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...

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. 

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...

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...

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...