Review: WIP on the Park
April 28th, 2025
KGB's third outpost (in two years!) in TTDI is a testament to the drive and determination of its creators, who've so far made KGB the go-to spot for burgers in Bangsar and Mid Valley and seem set to do likewise in TTDI.
Olfactory Bulb at Kota Damansara features coffee cocktails conceived by a top Malaysian mixologist, coupled with complex, liquor-laced waffle recipes.
The Counter - a California-based chain that's billed as 'the 21st century's bold answer to the classic burger joint' - celebrates the launch of its first Malaysian outpost in Pavilion this week
Tiem Ca Phe Viet Nam is a Vietnamese restaurant located on Jalan Perak in KL. Most folks might brush this place off, believing it's one of this street's seedier stops, but it's actually worth a venture for a variety of Vietnamese dishes, including some not very often spotted in KL.
A new day has dawned in Damansara Jaya: Second Sunday could become the first choice for denizens who desire a distinctive destination with fun flourishes and colourful cooking.
Cafe Dola balances the familiar and the fresh for its look, from the choice of lights to the Peranakan-inflected flooring, the cement bar to the woodwork of Nolin Teh Carpentry. There's an attention to detail too for the menu.
Located in Taman Desa, Fan Cai Xiang's kitchen marries inventiveness with proficiency to create triumphs of texture & taste
One of KL's most ambitious new eateries, Palazzo Viva, is a Malaysian-Italian collaboration that brings a fresh thrill to Bangsar.
Kopi XOXO has a nice vibe, but that's not necessarily the reason it's a crowd magnet. Sightings of beloved local actors & singers are rampant at this celebrity-run cafe
Customisable hot dogs are streaking into Sri Petaling; restaurant founders Jeffers, Desmond, Tyler and their team have created one of the most family-friendly destinations imaginable for everybody who loves massive wieners.
Sushi Jiro encapsulates the virtues and vices of conveyor belt sushi - the variety here is vast and the prices prove less than punishing.
Bandits Coffee Bar hijacks the limelight this week; breaking into Bukit Damansara, this wild bunch of brunch-crazy baristas - armed with avocados and helmed by a notoriously tattooed ringleader - seems set to steal the hearts of KL's cafe enthusiasts.
Looking for another friendly cafe in SS15? Brewyard Coffee is worth a stop too, with some interesting corners to explore.