While everyone was trying to stay indoors, a handful of exciting new spots opened their doors across the city. Here’s where to begin.
1. La Maison Rose, Ampang
Jalan Ampang has officially welcomed a Parisian-style patisserie of its own. Soft-launched on 25 October, La Maison Rose offers an all-day menu of freshly brewed coffee, French pastries, and light meals.
The interior is draped entirely in pink, featuring blush-toned banquettes and a glass ceiling that allows natural light to flood the room.
It is a space designed for taking your time over coffee, whether you stop by for an early bite or settle in for a slow afternoon.
Address: 285, Jln Ampang, Desa Pahlawan, 50450 Wilayah Persekutuan, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 8am to 8pm daily
Contact: 012-292 3285
2. Wrooof, Taman Bahagia, Petaling Jaya
Your coffee run to Wrooof comes with a fun twist – three resident dachshunds are the ones officially in charge.
Depending on the day, you might just get a standard cup of coffee, or you could end up with the furry CEO right by your table.
Address: 56, Jalan SS 2/4a, Taman Bahagia, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Opening hours: Wednesday to Monday – 10am to 6pm | Closed on Tuesdays
Contact: 03-5892 9048
3. Antra Mediterranean Grill, The MET, Mont Kiara
Set nine floors above Dutamas, this new Mont Kiara spot delivers fire-led Mediterranean dishes with a local twist, courtesy of Executive Chef Emir Farid.
The menu offers grilled sea bass, lamb with pomegranate jus, and an airy, house-baked pan de cristal, ready to be paired with your favourite Spanish wines.
Address: Level 9, The MET Corporate Towers, 20, Jalan Dutamas 2, Kompleks Kerajaan, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday – 12pm to 10pm | Closed on Sundays
Contact: 017-349 7288
4. Gosame, Bukit Tunku
If you have eaten your way around Seoul, Gosame will definitely sound familiar. It’s a long-standing favourite across the Sinchon and Hongdae neighbourhoods, opened its first Malaysian outlet just days ago.
The menu keeps things classic with charcoal-grilled mackerel, spicy stir-fried squid, and soft tofu stew. This new location is also reported to be entirely pork-free.
Address: The Stories, A1, Jln Langgak Tunku, Taman Tunku, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 11am to 11pm daily
5. Flusso, Bandar Botanik
This new spot in Bandar Botanik makes everything from scratch, whether it is the sourdough and brioche on the bread counter or the cavatelli, pappardelle, and ravioli on the pasta menu.
Bringing classic Italian and French flavours together with a few local twists, it offers the best excuse for a slow weekend drive to Klang.
Address: 9, Jalan Remia 2, Bandar Botanik, 41200 Klang, Selangor
Opening hours: 9:30am to 9pm daily
Contact: 017-317 3316
6. Mooly Cafe, Dataran Prima, Petaling Jaya
This new Dataran Prima café keeps things interesting by baking its pastries fresh every day and rotating its handcrafted mini cakes with the seasons.
For drinks, try the Coco-Mooly – made with pandan coconut water – or settle in with a ceremonial matcha that is whisked to order.
Address: Block E1, 29-1, Jalan PJU 1/42, Dataran Prima, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday – 8am to 4pm | Closed on Sundays
7. Crispista, Publika
This industrial-style croissant shop in Publika keeps its bakers in full view, so you can watch the lamination and shaping while you wait for your coffee.
While the standard croissant hits all the right notes, the black sesame mochi variation is well worth trying.
Address: A2-G2-3A, No.1, Jln Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday – 8am to 6pm & Saturday to Sunday – 9:30am to 6:30pm
Contact: 017-614 4379
8. Kingu Ramen, The Campus Ampang
Located on the ground floor of The Campus Ampang, this debut ramen concept from the Kingu Kongu team is designed to take deeply familiar flavours and present them in a fresh, exciting way.
Make sure to start with the Chilli Chilli Crab Ramen, a slurp-worthy spin on the classic local dish.
Address: G7, Ground Floor, The Campus Ampang, Batu 5, Jalan Kerja Air Lama, Ukay Heights, 68000 Ampang, Selangor
Opening hours: Monday to Friday – 12pm to 2:30pm, 5pm to 9:30pm & Saturday to Sunday – 12pm to 9:30pm
Contact: 018-287 5277
9. a’taste, Bukit Jalil
a’taste KL may well be the smallest dining room in Bukit Jalil. Seating a maximum of six guests, this new Japanese fusion concept from the a’rest café team offers a front-row view as the kitchen reinterprets familiar Japanese flavours course by course.
Settle in and enjoy a meal that feels more like a private dinner party than a standard reservation.
Address: B-01-18, Aurora Place, Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday – 11am to 11pm | Closed on Sundays
Contact: 011-6153 8339
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