Photo: Scout's
Cover Photo: Scout's

Where to go for your next great food adventure

Add these to your list of restaurants and cafés to discover this month. 

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Joon Dining

Spearheaded by the owner of Rare the Food Company, Ken Lai, and with talented chef Tyrell Joon on the pass, Joon Dining serves modern European with hints of Asian influences. Joon spent several years working in Singapore with stints at Les Amis and Iggy’s. Highlights on the menu include Dry Aged Steak With Kombu Béarnaise and Squid Ink Paella served with battered baby squid and gochujang aioli. The staff is also excellent at recommending the best drinks pairing for your meal.

Joon Dining | LOT 1, b. Land, 2, Jalan 51a/225, Seksyen 51a, 46100 Petaling Jaya | +6016 848 4257 | Tuesday-Sunday, 6pm-11pm 

BASK

The Tokyo Restaurant’s famous Basque cheesecake is getting its own café. Also located in trendy APW Bangsar, it boasts a nature-inspired green and wood interior, a cosy space to kick back and enjoy, what else but, a delicious slice of cheesecake.

BASK Malaysia | APW, 29, Jalan Riong, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur | Tuesday-Sunday 

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Flat Earth Tacos

Flat Earth Tacos is your next to-go for Mexican food. Helmed by American chef T. Jay who wanted to bring a slice of home to Kuala Lumpur, the menu consists of nine types of tacos including grilled octopus, pickled carrots and olive tapenade taco as well as house-made Mexican chicken chorizo sausage and potatoes taco. Staples like wings and taquitos are available too.

Flat Earth Tacos | Lot B-02, APW, Jalan Riong, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur | +6010 216 7931 | Tuesday-Sunday, 12pm-2pm & 6pm-10pm 

Scout's

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A spread of offerings from Scout's Cantina (Photo: Scout's Cantina)
Above A spread at Scout's (Photo: Scout's)

Another new Mexican joint, this one is tucked away in Damansara Utama. The bright and cheerful restaurant decorated with plants serves equally sunny dishes, in particular “disco fries" that come in yummy flavours of spiced chicken and pulled beef.

Scout's | Uptown 5, 101C, Tower C, Jalan SS 21/39, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya | Monday-Friday, 10am-8pm; Saturday, 12pm-8pm

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Nero Nero Penang

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The interiors of Nero Nero Penang (Photo: The Cinnamon Group)
Above Nero Nero Penang (Photo: The Cinnamon Group)

The Cinnamon Group’s popular southern Italian restaurant in DC Mall in Kuala Lumpur is slated to open an outpost in the core heritage zone of Penang later this month. You can expect a similar menu—except you'd be enjoying the pastas and pizzas in a charming heritage building.  

Nero Nero Penang | 4, Lebuh King, George Town, 10200 | +6012 207 0794

Breakfast Spot

This one’s for all fans of Instagrammable cafés who love their brunches. Located in gentrified Jalan Sin Chew Kee, Breakfast Spot has that lovely green vibe to enjoy morning staples like eggs and pancakes. For drinks, its coffees are quite creative. For instance, Golden Hive is a latte topped with a chunk of honeycomb.

Breakfast Spot | 2, Jln Sin Chew Kee, Bukit Bintang, 50150 Kuala Lumpur | +6013 977 1010 | Monday-Sunday, 8am-6pm 

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Panggung KL

If you’re a movie buff who loves food, Panggung KL should be the next spot to hit. The cinema-themed bar and restaurant is decked out in vintage décor to complement its movie-themed cocktails. We love how they served The Harry Potter, a peanut butter-infused Jameson Whisky cocktail, in a smoked glass dome and embellished with a magic wand.

Panggung KL | 3, Jalan Balai Polis, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur | +6010 943 6228 | Tuesday-Sunday, 5pm-12am 

Flaaah

Beloved for its whimsical croissants, Flaaah has made the move from RexKL to Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown. A new menu addition to try is the Parisian flan.

Flaaah | G01, Four Points by Sheraton Chinatown, 2, Jalan Balai Polis, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur | +6012 502 5591

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Swôl

The all-white Swôl along the busy Telawi stretch serves flaky French pastries and cheesecake from the The Cheesecake Factory, courtesy of Legasea Bakery.

Swôl | 34-1, Jalan Telawi 2, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur | +6011 6161 0606 | Monday-Thursday, 8am-8pm; Friday-Sunday, 8am-10pm

Copaa

A newcomer in Sri Hartamas, Copaa is a family restaurant that serves Asian-inspired dishes with Japanese and Malaysian influences. Think a grilled squid with chimichurri made of ulam raja and cold ramen served with a Shaoxing wine and chicken broth. Owner Jon Chew is available to recommend the perfect wine pairing for any dish from its impressive wine selection. 

Copaa | No 38-1, Jalan 24/70A, Desa Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur | Monday-Saturday, 5pm-1am

Heng Dee by Nhom Thai

Heng Dee by Nhom Thai is a welcomed addition to the growing number of Thai restaurants. Located in Damansara Utama, the authentic Thai dishes include the Signature Kuay Teow Tom Yum served with pork meatballs and fried pork skin, and Signature Nhom Thai Duck Noodle that is based on a family recipe from Nakhom Pathom. 

Heng Dee by Nhom Thai | Ground Floor, 16, Jalan SS 21/35, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya | +603 7733 6385 | Tuesday-Sunday, 10:30am-10pm

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