Review: WIP on the Park
April 28th, 2025
If you’re hungry for an affordable lunch in Bangsar, here’s a taste of what’s on offer for RM20 and less:
Price: From RM9.75
A family owned restaurant, KariGuys serves up special recipes of traditional Malaysian dishes dating back three generations. KariGuys is famous for its “Kari Ayam Sempait” dish, available on their set lunch menu, which was developed by the current owners’ grandfather in 1951. Their set menu choices are all served with rice, and you can add drink for RM 2.50 while still keeping your total under RM20.
Address: 24 Lorong Ara Kiri 2, Lucky Garden, Bangsar
Find: Contact details and map for KariGuys
Price: From RM19.90
Known for it’s lively atmosphere, head down to The Social on weekdays and enjoy one of their lunch sets with a group of friends. Their two course lunch set includes one of the small eats and one main or one main and a soft drink. Some of their small eats include spicy buffalo wings, lamb koftas, stuffed potato skins, and Thai vegetable spring rolls. Mains served at The Social includes a variety of cuisines with dishes such as classic Caesar salad, penne Pomodoro, and char kway teow.
Address: 57-59, Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar Baru
Find: Contact details and map for The Social (Bangsar) and The Social (Publika)
Price: From RM13.60
With a variety of authentic Hainanese as well as Western and English cuisine, this well-known café brand serves an array of dishes to pertain to your palette. Among the selection are local favourites and Tapper’s signature spaghetti carbonara served with chicken bacon. All Tapper’s lunch sets served with your choice of honey lemon, lemon tea, lime juice or goo leng ping.
Address: Unit G-1, The Sphere, 1 Avenue 1, Bangsar South
Find: Contact details and map for Tappers
Price: From RM15.90
A modern Thai cafe that offers all your cuisine favourites featuring Tom Yum chicken soup, Green Chicken Curry, and Sweet and sour fish. All Mango Chilli’s sets come with a drink, you can choose between Thai iced tea or iced lemongrass. Mango Chilli’s set lunches are only available on weekdays from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
Address: Nexus, Jalan Kerinchi, Bangsar South
Find: Contact details and map for Mango Chilli
Price: From RM16.00
If you’re in the mood for spaghetti or a sandwich and a delicious cup of coffee, make your way to The Library Coffee Bar between 11am to 3pm. Select one of their eight main dishes including Chicken Bolognese Spaghetti, Veggie Delight Spaghetti, Chicken Carbonara Spaghetti, Fish Arrabiata Spaghetti, Italian Masterpiece Sandwich, Savoury Steak Sandwich, Creamy Chicken Sandwich, and Bee-licious Chicken Sandwich, and pair it with your choice of Latte or Americano.
Address: G2A Ground Floor @ Nexus, Jalan Kerinchi, Bangsar South
Find: Contact details and map for The Library Coffee Bar
Price: From RM7.00
Savour the authentic flavours and spicy aromas of India in this contemporary Bangsar setting. Some of their options includes Sesame Prawns Briyani Set, Vegetable Briyani Set and Mutton Briyani Set.
Address: No. 21-G, Jalan Telawi 2, Bangsar
Find: Contact details and map for Chutney Mary
Price: From RM12.90
Family-owned and operated, this authentic Malacca Portuguese restaurant shares family recipes passed down through generations to chef Melba Nunis Victor. Simply Mel’s offers signature lunch sets served with a complimentary appetizer. Among others, be tempted by the debal curry with chicken and potatoes, vegetables and rice vermicelli in aromatic chilli and coconut broth with chicken and seafood.
You can also opt for Mel’s dish of the day lunch set served with rice, complimentary appetizer and glass of homemade jelly rose selasih. Mel’s lunch sets are available on weekdays from 11.30am – 3.00pm.
Address: The Sphere, Unit 1-1A, 1st floor, No. 1 Avenue 1, Bangsar South
Find: Contact details and map for Simply Mel’s
Price: RM20 nett
DASH of Nutmeg is something of a family enterprise with fare that feels touched by homemade, honest virtues. This kiosk launched by Nutmeg is aimed at diners on the go; offering sandwiches, flat breads, and desserts. They also offer lunch sets which include one main and a side plus one drink for an affordable RM20, inclusive of tax.
The dishes change from day to day, so an example of set you can choose would be a main of either Al’s Italian beef or smoked chicken with chilli pesto with a side of s salad, fried, or potato chips, accompanied with a glass of refreshing iced lemon tea. Nutmeg’s lunch sets are available between 11am and 2pm.
Address: F-13A Bangsar Village, 1 Jalan Telawi Satu
Find: Contact details and map for DASH of Nutmeg
Price: RM18 nett
Piggy Tail offers a tempting weekday lunch set complete with starter, main course, and a drink for a low price. You can choose a soup, salad, or wings for starters. For mains, you can choose from five dishes ranging from Asian to Western fare. There’s a salted fish and minced pork claypot rice, Thai stir fried mince pork, aglio olio, Swedish meat balls or a fish burger.
Address: 39, Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar Baru, 59100
Find: Contact details and map for Piggy Tail