Spotlight

Hello, Patricia: Meet North Kiara's new cafe with a secret garden, a sanctuary to soothe the soul with coffee, plant-based yogurt with purple rice, and strawberry lychee shortcake. Patricia officially opens this Tuesday, 21 September 2021.Patricia Coffee Clubhouse, Concerto North Kiara, 51200 Kua...

This could be the neighbourhood's most comforting bowl of noodles: The Fusion Man Ramen fuses Japanese and Chinese sensibilities, resulting in hearty, heartwarming harmony (RM20) - thick, flavoursome noodles, straddling the line between firm and tender, topped with chunky vinegared pork belly, cr...

Brew 9 began as a home-based cafe in Kota Kemuning in early 2020, serving breakfast, coffee and cakes to the neighbourhood. This year, it has moved to its own venue in nearby Bukit Rimau, a bright, leafy space with playful murals. Currently a work in progress, Brew 9 should be welcoming dine-in c...

Serving coffee with a heart, Cardio Brew is founded by three young Malaysian doctors who specialise in heart surgery - Alan, Ash and Wong plan to use part of the proceeds from their new PJ coffee bar to help patients who can't afford the full cost of their procedures. Encourage their cause by sip...

Pondok serves orange butter cakes with zesty citrus notes and coffee with lively nutty nuances - a perky pickup from the garden of an Ampang Hilir home. Pondok by OCAM Artisan16, Jalan Hillside, Taman Grandview, Kuala Lumpur. Open Friday-Tuesday, 9am-6pm. 

Set in a Sri Hartamas fitness studio, Superbolt supercharges us with nourishing treats - the sourdough bagel with mashed avocado, cherry tomatoes and feta cheese is terrifically tasty; the chrysanthemum kombucha with goji berries is flavourfully reviving; the piccolo latte with oat milk perks us ...

If you're on a road trip to Teluk Panglima Garang, a 45-minute drive from PJ, make a pit stop for refreshingly cold coffee and cool photos at Kopi Senget, a cute little shelter with charming corners.Kopi SengetLot 239, Batu 11 1/4, Jalan Klang Banting, 42500 Telok Panglima Garang, Selangor. Open ...

Proper is a pleasure to pop by, with a warm, friendly crew and hot, fresh coffee to enjoy. Take a table at this new Bangsar cafe's leafy alfresco area and take a little time to watch Lucky Garden go by.Proper2, Persiaran Ara Kiri, Lucky Garden, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur. Daily, 7am-7pm.

Sepinggan Semangkuk offers an intriguing afternoon's exploration for fans of architecturally alluring restaurants, set by the tranquil, traffic-free roads of Teluk Panglima Garang.Wander through colourful hallways filled with crafts and ceramics, the latter showcasing the work of Sepinggan Semang...

By EDKL contributor Sammi Sowerby Redolent of the fairy tale Rapunzel, Swtchback Coffee’s socially distanced yet ‘grammable pick-up service in Sri Hartamas caters to café hoppers who crave a novel experience — but don’t yet dare to dine-in. Instead of a love-stricken prince peering up at a balcon...

Sri Hartamas' not-so-secret sanctuary for cookies and coffee is this home where husband-and-wife team Azlan and Azza bake and brew, five days a week, for takeouts and deliveries.Sugarbrew's Double Dark Espresso is a decadent delight, as rich and fudgy as a cookie can be, not at all cloying or art...

PJ's coffee enthusiasts, have a date with Ditto: This hidden caffeine bar welcomes walk-ins on Saturdays and Sundays, serving a spectacular spectrum of beans whose roasting origins span Sabah to Scandinavia.Founders Angela, Sky and Tina run a calm, cosy space that promises an 'experimental coffee...

KLIK is ready for its close-up: This charming coffee-bar-cum-camera-shop is set to become a magnet for social media shutterbugs.Check out the film cameras, with vintage Konica, Topcon and Yashica models on display.KLIK's drinks are distinctive and delicious. The Applechrome is amazingly refreshin...

A 10-minute drive from KLCC, this alfresco space feels like a world away, blessed with a village's languid pace, with residents fishing by the nearby river in the evening. Outside a container turned into a bicycle service workshop and cafe, customers munch merrily on fiery Padang-style ayam kalio...

When in the neighbourhood, pop by Kopi Lapan Belas for a home-brewed fix of flat whites, with home-baked bagels in the works - honest, wholesome fare for takeouts and pedal-powered deliveries nearby. If you're fortunate enough in this caffeine safari, you might also spot Kelana Jaya's whiskered w...