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Expect an emphasis on grated and roasted coconuts as a key component, plus a unique balance of spices that sets the delicately nuanced cooking here apart from much of the southern and northern Indian fare we're accustomed to in KL.
Go off the menu and leave your meal entirely in the hands of these maestros of Japanese cuisine, who prepare set lunches and dinners according to what's fresh and seasonal, with twists that illustrate innovative surprises.
Kompassion's second outpost is a serene suburban space suffused with charm and character
This friendly, family-run restaurant brings a bit of Johor to KL, relying on recipes that catering veteran Khaty Ahmad inherited from her mother
This new restaurant specialises exclusively in the art of omakase - there's no a la carte menu, so patrons leave it entirely to the culinary team to prepare set meals that represent a complete journey through Japanese cooking
The fish head curry makes quite a splash when it surfaces at the table - even the smallest serving seems dauntingly gigantic.
Straight from Sarawak, Salted is a food stall run by Mr & Mrs Chai from Kuching, serving two specialities from their state, Sarawak laksa and beehoon belacan
Highland Viet offers a voyage through Vietnamese soul food
This low-key Vietnamese cafe serves a solid selection of Saigon street-food favourites
Torii’s interior design is a reflection of its approach to food; traditional Japanese culture mingles with modern convenience and indulgence.
Green trees, green curry: We're happy to flee the city for nature's open-air embrace at Ma-Ni Cuisine, where feasts
The decor here gives off a hipster café vibe, while managing to highlight the essence of Thailand, and the food is spicy and punchy - the way Thai food is expected to be - while retaining a Malaysian feel to the palate.
Uroko is becoming a go-to spot for contemporary Japanese fare in PJ's Section 17 residential neighbourhood - the setting is sleek but not intimating
Amid the culinary clamour of Jalan Alor, customers at Saigon Station are offered a voluminous menu of exotic an expected Vietnamese fare