Spotlight

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

 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...

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...

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...

Fans of authentic Korean grilled fare have a fresh-faced spot to check out in Subang: Launched in April 2022, Hwaro BBQ Malaysia is spearheaded by a Korean husband-and-wife team from Seoul, serving up sizzling slices of scrumptious succulence in a space that showcases portraits of Korean food and...

From its iconic metal hot plates of rice with sizzling sliced beef to newer creations like omurice-inspired teppan with cheesy omelette, Pepper Lunch's latest outposts in KL East Mall and SkyAvenue Genting have launched an expanded menu for fans of this fun restaurant. If you haven't visited Pe...