8 restaurants and cafes for Ramadan modern specials in KL and Selangor, 2016

From a Rendang Mak Tok Burger to a nasi lemak-inspired iced latte, these eateries are spotlighting contemporary-minded dishes and drinks specially for the month of Ramadan.

1. The Red Beanbag, Solaris Dutamas

Solaris Dutamas’ popular cafe has emerged with an engaging selection of specials for Ramadan – feast on squid ink pasta with with laksa consommé, baked yabby and bunga kantan ‘caviar’ or roasted spring chicken with lime leaf rice, tempe fries and house-made sambal, washed down with a highly notable curiosity – a nasi lemak ice latte comprising pandan milk with santan, gula Melaka, lemongrass and a hint of cili padi.

Address: A4-1-08, Solaris Dutamas, Jalan Dutamas 1, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
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2. LOKL Coffee Co, Jalan Tun HS Lee

If you’re the kind of customer who craves a different dish each time you visit a café, LOKL Coffee Co aims to please, serving weekly specials throughout Ramadan that range from Turkish kebabs to a hearty-looking Moroccan lamb shoulder with saffron rice and raisin sauce.

Address: 30 Jalan Tun H S Lee, 50100 Kuala Lumpur
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3. Pickle & Fig, TTDI

TTDI’s sandwich and smoothie specialist promises a robust, spicy treat for Ramadan – lamb rendang served in either a panini or pita pocket. Quench the fiery flavours with the café’s new avocado and date smoothie, perfectly suited for this season.

Address: 26, Jalan Tun Mohd Fuad 2, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, 6000, Kuala Lumpur
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4. Twenty&Co, Shah Alam

This Shah Alam venue’s Nasi Dulang rice platter seems certain to satiate enormous appetites – you’ll find a full serving of basmati rice with beef or lamb, fried chicken, crab and ulam-ulaman, plus complimentary kurma, kuih muih, dessert and beverage to round out your meal.

Address: G-15, Plaza Azalea, Seksyen 14, 40000 Shah Alam, Selangor
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5. Wondermilk, Damansara Utama

Starting this week, all Wondermilk outlets will offer the Burger Rendang Mak Tok for a limited time, comprising a choice of chicken or beef rendang, in what sounds like a tantalising hybrid of Malaysian time-honoured cooking with 21st-century culinary trendiness.

Address: No 41 Ground Floor, Jalan SS 21/1A, Damansara Utama
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6. Softcore, Bandar Sunway

If Softcore’s Ramadan platter for two tastes as good as it looks, it’ll be worth the trip – expect coconut ginger pandan rice with house-made beef rendang, grilled peanut sauce chicken, otak-otak and galangal flower cucumber salad, accompanied by complimentary drinks and dates.

Address: 56, Jalan PJS 11/7, Bandar Sunway, Selangor
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7. Bowery Petit, TTDI

Bowery Petit is showcasing special set menus that can be tailored to different budgets and preferences, with chef-recommended temptations like Za’atar Lamb with Couscous Tabbouleh Salad.

Address: 8 Persiaran Zaaba, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur
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8. Food Tree Factory, Puchong

We’re intrigued by this Shah Alam café’s ice-blended beverage that mixes dates with oats, for what looks like a richly thick, nutrition-packed beverage that could even be half a meal on its own.

Address: D-17-0, Jalan BK 5A/2B, Bandar Kinrara, 47180 Puchong
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