Review: WIP on the Park
April 28th, 2025
The Hub hopes to become a focal point for caffeine devotees in OUG.
This roaster-&-coffee-bar, helmed by the nice folks behind the Mollydooker's cafes, can be tricky to locate, secluded in an industrial building, but it provides a pleasant reprieve for patrons pining for a crowd-free hangout.
Over in an obscure shop-row in Mutiara Damansara, roaster-barista Hadi recently fulfilled his long-gestating vision of launching a venue where he can interact with coffee enthusiasts & conduct cupping sessions in a 'tasting lab' setting.
The Eighth Avenue could be this month's first choice for customers seeking somewhere new to eat at Solaris Dutamas.
PJ bids a warm welcome to one of October's most intriguing new eateries: Hello flaunts the East-West experiments of high-profile Malaysian chefs Johnny Fua & Sherson Lian, served in a spirited setting that's poised to be the Happy Mansion neighbourhood's hottest restaurant this year.
A secret sanctuary for sweets - Sugar & Butter is run by Anne & Zulfa, a married couple who offer an array of interesting cakes & other indulgences.
P.S. Tokyo is a calm & welcoming retreat that specialises in Japanese-inspired desserts & drinks. Perfect for a hot day or night.
From Menggatal to Mid Valley: Idamoo is founded by the clan behind Sabah's Nyuk Pau, a respected name for beef noodles for nearly three decades, attracting customers from both within Menggatal town & the nearby state capital of Kota Kinabalu.
One of the Klang Valley's most satisfying F&B collaborations takes shape this month at Seven Cups, which is hosting the creative cooks of the KL-born Root Cellar initiative in a pop-up kitchen that makes lovely use of Empire Damansara's outdoors.
Around the world, it's a tempting time to be checking out the restaurants of the InterContinental Hotels Group, which is taking F&B enthusiasts on the IHG Culinary Journey, marking three months of menus curated by seven celebrated chefs & served in stages at IHG's flagship hotels across Asia, the Middle East & Africa.
Wesley's Wild Honey is maintaining a low profile, but it's probably still worth a visit for French toasts & waffles prepared to order & partnered with shots of Tualang wild rainforest honey.
Offering cold comfort amid the Klang Valley's current heatwave, The Ais might melt some hearts with its assortment of ice cream & sorbets in fun flavours.