Spotlight

MadHatter Desserts @madhatter_desserts is back, moving to Medan Putra Business Centre after nearly six years in Damansara Uptown. This reincarnation propels the vision of chef-founder Marcus Low and his team in adventurous new ways: MadHatter is now not only about distinctive des...

Meriah brings cheer for customers seeking original new concepts at The Exchange TRX.This homegrown Malaysian restaurant serves Nusantara specialities that span Southern Thailand to the Indonesian Archipelago.Duck devotees can devour a delicious dinner of Nasi Bebek, showcasing succulent spice-i...

Mont Kiara's new Liang's Dining channels a chic contemporary character into Chinese classics, weaving together colourful charm with floral flourishes. Snacks to share include fresh crab stuffed in its shell, served with a deep, decadent crab sauce, plus densely crunchy fried mantou for dunking (R...

Set to soft-launch early December, Ara Damansara's Core Cafe is a marvel in monochrome - this family-run neighbourhood space is wonderfully warmed by a welcoming heart, charming with china doll and mother-in-law plants. Taking its coffee seriously, Core Cafe relies on local and international ro...

Amplifying Ampang's coffee scene, AMP Cafe is a striking, silvery-sleek new venue.AMP's Ricotta Oat Cakes are some of KL's most pleasurable pancakes, terrifically tasty and textured. served with house-made nut butter, mixed berry lavender jam and osmanthus syrup. Also check out the pumpkin brea...

Culture and coffee come together at Ampang's Harta, which combines a heritage museum, art gallery and cafe. Explore the exhibit of Jawi Peranakan jewellery, then relax over a delicious Danish layered with roasted mushrooms, gouda cheese and egg. Harta SpaceLevel 1, Lot 93-95 Lorong Memanda 2, ...

Makamakan is Tun H.S. Lee Road's latest charmer, restored with retro flourishes in a beautifully weathered space. Explore the nostalgic nods with vintage movie and music posters while munching on Makamakan's local fare of Nasi Itik Kanton and Roti Prata Telur Goyang.Makamakan171, Jalan Tun H S ...

Little cup, big dreams: Set to launch in Bukit Damansara this Wednesday, 22 November, Little Cup promises 'a corner of kinship' in Plaza Batai - Sarah and her co-founders warmly welcome the coffee-loving community in a small space with a huge heart. This is KL's latest spot for a Flaaah fix -...

Poof! Alam Damai’s new Pouf bake has appeared seemingly out of nowhere, bringing cheer to Cheras’ fans of pastries, doughnuts and caffeine. Pouf serves crave-worthy viennoiseries - the pain suisse, ridged and rich with melted chocolate and custard, and pomme puree tart, centred with savoury ...

TTDI's new Ora takes commendable risks in its modern European-inspired cooking, resulting in memorable renditions of classics like terrifically tender beef tartare, complete with hot, thick crumpets instead of crackers. Pastas are the highlight - the gorgeous gnocchi is achingly light and ...

Fans of friendly, family-run cafes, check out Cheras' new Liminal, run by Adrienne, her sister-in-law Phoebe and husband Tim, serving bakes and brews with heaps of heart. The Matcha Lemon Cream Puff (RM5), Matcha Mango Crumble Loaf Cake (RM12) and Cinnamon Morning Bun (RM10) are a marvellous way ...

Inspired by the culture and cuisine of the Song Dynasty, Dai Jin offers a distinctive journey into 2023’s most beautiful new restaurant, eight years in the making, impressively atmospheric with immersive artefacts. Step into this soulful, serene sanctuary with lushly manicured landscapes that ...

Bringing a bit of Denmark to Damansara Perdana, DenHygge is the Klang Valley's first restaurant that specialises in classic Danish cooking, run by Danish native Niels and his Russian wife Olga. True to its name, DenHygge serves up a sense of cosy contentment, showcasing beautiful flavours on ...

For fans of independent coffee shops in the city, check out W Brothers, soft-launching in Wisma Cosway with a Buy 1 Free 1 promo on its coffee series, a fast fix for 8am caffeine cravings before work. Bagels, croissants and cakes are also available. Fun fact: W Brothers refers to this compact ...

Bangsar's new Veranda beckons for soulful, satisfying South Indian cooking.From weekend specials like Mutton Liver Varuval (RM23.90) to drop-dead delicious Karaikudi Chicken Biryani, richly fine-tuned with delicately spiced nuances (RM25), everything tastes like it was prepared with top-tier ...