Snapshot: House of Hops
October 6th, 2025
The Kobe is raring to jazz up the city's Japanese restaurant scene, with a singularly ravishing poolside setting in Ampang that might prove magical for moonlit meals & group gatherings.
Bangsar's brunch scene is enjoying a fresh infusion of energy, with a pretty appealing new early-bird menu at Palazzo Viva .
Bali's venerated Asian street food restaurant, spearheaded by Scots chef Will Meyrick, has opened its first Malaysian outpost in Suria KLCC.
Twirling into Sri Hartamas, The Rolling Pin puts a fun spin on Indian fare, with stimulating visual twists by chefs Rakesh Talwar and Abhishek Botadkar, both from Mumbai.
A unique new vegetarian restaurant has sprouted in Bandar Sunway, sowing the seeds of imaginative meatless dining.
One of KL's most ambitious new eateries, Palazzo Viva, is a Malaysian-Italian collaboration that brings a fresh thrill to Bangsar.
The Klang Valley's best new restaurant so far this year is an unassuming venue with an ambitious vision, spilling over with a cascade of culinary surprises that coalesce into an enriching experience to remind guests that with great food comes great joy.
Fans of Thai food in KL can find succor in this fascinatingly adorned outlet, which features a plethora of recipes rarely available elsewhere.
Olé! For fans of Spanish fare in KL, it's time to check out or return to Nexo, which is blazing in a bold new direction this year, with a kitchen led by terrific young chef Isaac Goh, whose talent, skill and eagerness to hone his craft make him a man to watch.
Azzurro at Pavilion KL's massive menu is meant to pay tribute to southern Italian traditions, with many seductive-sounding temptations.
One of Bangsar's most notable restaurants recently turned two - Bait is becoming better with age, growing into a confident & mature destination.
A slice of Sydney surfaces in KL: Four Australians with wide experience in the restaurant business have combined forces to spearhead Drift, where modern Aussie cooking shines in a relaxed & inviting setting. It's poised to be a place to watch in 2015.