Spotlight

The Humboldt Co is Bukit Damansara's tantalising new thematic bar with South American inspirations. Its name is inspired by the ocean current that flows from Chile, reflected in walls that nod to Humboldt penguins and a striking back bar that simultaneously evokes the geometric contours of Antarc...

 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 ...

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...

A snapshot of serenity in Imbi: 2t1n Kopi is a new caffeine bar tucked inside the Saujana Film Lab processing studio, serving specialities like pecan oatmilk lattes for cosy caffeinated calm.

Paramount Garden’s new Pastea Cafe is a peaceful stop for pork rendang nasi lemak and hojicha lattes in a welcomingly bright, leafy neighbourhood space with Kacey Musgraves on the lunchtime playlist. Pastea Cafe’s Malacca-origin founders plan to start serving Kristang and Nyonya classics by Ch...

Papi-who? Remember the name: Bangsar’s friendly new Papibu is likely to launch by December, pairing bakes and brews in the affably airy retail lobby of Alfa Bangsar on Maarof Road. Papibu cultivates a cheerful community space; on a Saturday morning, it teamed up with Weekend Athletics to rech...

Kiku is the city’s new Japanese-inspired intimate cafe and bar, a jazzy sanctuary with the Gerry Mulligan Quartet playing on the speakers for soothing mornings. Officially open 9am to 6:30pm, Monday to Saturday, Kiku infuses a contemporary jazzu kissa’s sleek charm with timeless vinyl vibes,...

Damansara Uptown's new Toastiful does beautiful cheese toasties - thick sourdough slices, cooked golden-brown to order, hot and meltingly tender with a freshly grated four-cheese blend of Parmesan, cheddar, mozzarella and gouda, layered with fillings like beef pastrami, pickles and mustard mayo.

 Ara Damansara is set to say aloha to Inoha Cafe, opening 1 December 2024, serving imaginative Japanese-influenced specialities starting next month.Asagohan sounds like a scrumptious breakfast, showcasing miso-marinated sea bass with tsuyu egg, tofu, natto, daikon, wakame and miso soup. Kombu-Kis...

New in Bangsar South, G.F.P. (Girlfriends' Place) is a warm initiative by wonderful hosts Holly, Stephanie and Carmen to welcome guests into a SoHo suite for cosy wine nights, Thursdays to Sundays. Reservations are required, with each small group chilling out in their own corner in this duplex...

Cantina Pasta e Vino is Taman Desa’s friendly new cavern for fresh hand-crafted pasta - choices span the Italian and the American Carbonara, both featuring tagliatelle, the first traditionally tossed here with egg yolk, guanciale, Grana Padano and Sarawak black pepper, the latter saucier with...

Cohii Culture is the cool new corner for caffeine in The ERA @ Duta North, pairing playful beverages like the Marshmallow Caramel Macchiato, Earl Grey Cloud, Tiramisu Cocoa Latte, Matcha Lychee and Chocolate Dinosaur with pastries like the Otak-Otak Onicroissant. Fun fact: This is Cohii Culture...

Chicken rice and soup noodles for the soul: Kantan is the city centre's new stop for fuss-free plates of fragrant rice with smooth steamed chicken and steaming-hot bowls of kai si hor fun with honest, heartwarming flavours in Wisma Cosway.

Soft-launching this week, Jyuu Yen Omurice marks a new milestone, maturing from a streetside Sri Petaling stall into a full-fledged Cheras eatery - the speciality is the take on omurice with a silky-soft tornado omelette, customisable with toppings like deep-fried Australian beef patty or Taiwa...