Review: WIP on the Park
April 28th, 2025
Sustainability forms the core of Garden To Table's philosophies - the chairs, tables & cupboards here are pre-owned, sourced from flea market or friends' homes or recycled from crates. Biodegradable detergent is used to cleanse cooking utensils & dishes, while food scraps are turned into compost for the plants.
Indian food is available almost anywhere in Kuala Lumpur, but it’s often more tricky to find an upscale restaurant that serves authentic fare. [Sponsored]
Cosy & colourful, calm & casual, cheerful & charming, Kota Damansara's Bmon Cafe - spearheaded by Malaysian brothers Travis & Roy - supplies an excellent escape for the young-at-heart.
Bangsar's New Year baby springs into action this week, showing great potential to grow into something special. LA/PA - a catchy play on 'lapar,' the Malay word for 'hungry' - is a spin-off from the vibrant people who brought us Taman Tun's Quar/Tet; we think LA/PA will easily equal the success of its big brother.
When is a cafe not completely a cafe? Maybe when its founders consider the coffee-selling business to be incidental to their main mission: In Battery Acid Club's case, to serve as a space where designers meet & share ideas in a creative collective.
The next neighbourhood newbie: Jeq In The House at Section 17 in Petaling Jaya.
Lots of stylish touches, from the reclaimed-wood furnishing to the vintage R&B music flowing out of the vinyl record player. Caffe Crema is situated next to the Number76 hair salon; a newly formed collaboration between both businesses means that Number76's customers can order coffee from Caffe Crema & enjoy it at the salon.
The Augmented is a labour of love that took Siew Geok & her husband Moon Ho nearly a year to create. Facing a row of terrace homes, it's the kind of suburban neighbourhood hangout that's instantly likeable, with a casual, come-right-in vibe.
Criss-crossing PJ to check out a new cafe that feature plenty of personal touches, Kelvyna Cafe, a spacious stop, beautifully decorated, at Kelana Jaya's PJ5 Soho suites.
Milligram is a new neighbourhood refuge with plenty of positive vibes, run by friendly couple Robbie & Trincy with a warm, welcoming team.
Baa humbug? Launching in time for Christmas, this new venue owned by Malaysian chef Beljian Neo & two of his friends showcases some interesting ideas that make it worth visiting.
On our nasi lemak hunt: Gastronomy Inc at Bukit Jalil's Wisma Scope International.
Mad about murals? You might go ga-ga over the walls at Kota Damansara's new Crazy Kopitiam.