Say Cheese! 18 Restaurants for Cheesy Creativity in KL & Selangor

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Here are 18 cheese dishes to try in KL & Selangor.

1. Palazza Viva: Burrata Cheese

The quest for burrata cheese in all its sumptuous, milky glory might begin at Palazzo Viva, a new Italian restaurant at Bangsar. Burrata – a fresh cheese made from mozzarella & cream – is heaped here on spaghetti with tomato sauce, creating a rich & buttery pasta preparation.

Address: 10-12, Jalan Telawi 2, Bangsar Baru, Kuala Lumpur

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2. Skillet at 163: Cream Cheese Base Baby Octoups

2. Skillet at 163

A cream cheese base forms the foundation for this Asian-accented creation of locally sourced baby octopus, complemented Malaysian ulam, Indonesian tempeh & subtly spicy vinaigrette.

Address: 163 Fraser Place, Jalan Perak, KL

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3. Bandits Coffee Bar: Goat’s Cheese & Linguine

Intense goat’s cheese underscores the robust flavours favoured by Bandits Coffee Bar for this exuberantly tangy linguine with chunks of squash and tender beef bacon.

Address: 16 Jalan Medan Setia 2, Plaza Damansara, Bukit Damansara, KL

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4. Streaky Hot Dogs: Hot Dog Piled with Cheese Sauce

Enjoy a customisable hot dog piled with cheese sauce, complemented with other possible toppings like beef chili, chopped onions, jalapenos & hot sauce, showcasing a Tex-Mex savouriness.

Address: 11 Jalan Radin Bagus 5, Sri Petaling, Kuala Lumpur

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5. Grind 22: Cheesecakes & Cheesy Sweet Treats

Grind 22 serves cheesy sweet treats that range from Purple Monkey’s frozen mini-cheesecakes (with flavours like Toblerone Dark Chocolate, Blueberry, Peaches & Mango) to CuppyCatCake’s Malteser-topped ‘Fancy Pants’ cheesecakes.

Address: 22, Lorong Maarof, Bangsar

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6. Porcupine Place: Crispy Fried Tortellini with House-Made Cheese Sauce

Crispy-fried tortellini is filled with mushrooms & accompanied by a house-made cheese sauce – a nuanced recipe with interesting subtleties – the hallmark of hard-working & creative chefs

Address: B-3A-G, Setiawalk, Puchong

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7. Kopi XOXO: Bananas Coated in Crisp Batter, Blanketed in Grated Cheese

‘Pisang goreng cheese’ is becoming a major hit – ripe bananas coated in crisp batter, blanketed in a blizzard of grated cheese. The Gorpis, widely considered the best purveyor of this unusual treat, features four flavours: Original Cheese (our favourite, for its clear-cut sweet & savoury balance), Cheese & White Choc, Cheese & Choc, plus Cheese & Strawberry. You can find The Gorpis at Bangsar’s new Kopi XOXO café, but be warned that the wait at peak hours can stretch up to three hours. Truly bananas!

Address: 3, Jalan Riong Off, Jalan Maarof, Bangsar

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8. Sushi Jiro: Cheese Topped Sushi

For folks who don’t consider cheese-topped sushi to be sacrilegious, you can enjoy gooey goodness on slices of salmon & scallops at this new budget-friendly sushi bar.

Address: SK-16, Second Floor, South Court, Mid Valley Megamall

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9. Yellow Brick Road: Multiple Cheese Based Dishes

Here’s one café where cheese devotees can have a field day, indulging in multiple dishes that rely oncheesy components: mac-&-cheese with truffle oil, truffle fries with pecorino cheese sauce & French toast with poached pear, coconut mascarpone cheese & caramel kaya sauce.

Address: 8-7 Jalan Batai, Damansara Heights

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10. Quartet: Crusty Crab Toastie with Melted Mixed Cheese

Sink your teeth with confidence into a warm, crusty crab toastie, built with rye bread topped with fleshy crab meat, savoury melted mixed cheese & creamy bechamel sauce, served with skillet potatoes for an extra prescription of carbs.

Address: 8-7 Jalan Batai, Damansara Heights

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11. Gee & Geek: Pork Burger with Fried Egg & Cheese

If you’re into pork burgers, Gee & Geek’s is well worth trying – the handmade patty, thick & deliciously seasoned, is blanketed with a fried egg & cheese.

Address: 8-7 Jalan Batai, Damansara Heights

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12. Mercat: Wild Mushroom Rice with Smoky Sheep’s Milk Cheese

Comfort food for a rainy evening: Wild mushroom rice with smoky sheep’s milk cheese.

Address: 51, Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar Baru, Kuala Lumpur

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13. T.B.F. at Kota Damansara: Fluffy Fruity Potato Hot Cakes with Ricotta Cheese

TBF’s hits include fluffy-fruity potato hot cakes, tinged with berries & topped with ricotta cheese, an alluring alternative for pancake fans who want to experiment with a change of texture.

Address: T.B.F @ Kota Damansara, Ground Floor, Sunway Giza, Kota Damansara

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14. Ticket to Korea: Piping-Hot Puffs, Creamy inside with Sweet Potato & Cheese

Piping-hot puffs, crispy outside, creamy within with sweet potato & cheese, prove that cheese can be a hit when it comes to Korean fusion recipes too.

Address: C-8-1, Block C, Setiawalk, Puchong

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15. Eat Me: Ice Cheese Tarts

Ice cheese tarts are available at this Telawi dessert parlour in variants of passion fruit, strawberry & even Malaysian cempedak.

Address: 23 Jalan Telawi 2, Bangsar Baru, Kuala Lumpur

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16. Café Vina: Pan-Fried Halloumi Cheese

Simple but satisfying: A plate of pan-fried halloumi cheese with olives is the perfect starter for whetting the appetite, clocking in at only RM13 at this family-run restaurant.

Address: 23 Jalan Telawi 2, Bangsar Baru, Kuala Lumpur

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17. Kitchen Creatures: Feta Cheese & Spinach Pizza

Kitchen Creatures’ pizzas include more than a few vegetarian options. Try the feta cheese & spinach option, full of flavour with carbonara sauce on a relatively thick but nonetheless crunchy base.

Address: Lot F110, Level 1, Centrepoint, Lebuh Bandar Utama

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