Benefiting from the expertise of chef Ignasi Prats and the might of a Josper grill, Bocado is a Mediterranean-influenced steakhouse that also has an impressive tapas menu. Still, the key attractions are the flame-grilled meats from the Wagyu Ribeye Tartare with quail egg to the Grilled Atlantic Octopus. Carb lovers will find the paella hearty and satisfying.

Bocado | Ground Floor, Bangunan ECM Libra, 8, Jalan Damansara Endah, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur | +6012 923 3206 | Monday-Sunday, 12pm-12pm

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An exciting addition to the burgeoning dining scene in Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Aburii specialises in yakiniku and sushi. On weekdays, it's only open for dinner but on weekends, it welcomes diners for lunch with a menu that includes decadent Misuji Foie Gras Don, a rice bowl topped with generous servings of thinly sliced beef, foie gras, ikura and egg yolk. Other highlights include Aburii Wagyu Uni Bomb, Charcoal Spicy Fried Chicken and Foie Gras Unagi Tempura. 

Aburii | 5, Lorong Datuk Sulaiman 7, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur | +6010 910 0267 | Tuesday-Friday, 6pm-11pm; Saturday-Sunday, 12pm-2:30pm & 6pm-11pm

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Another new addition to the Taman Tun is also a Japanese joint. Tsubaki Omakase is a cosy spot to enjoy an omakase meal, with the menu changing on a daily basis to accommodate seasonal ingredients. There are two tasting menus for lunch and four for dinner. 

Tsubaki Omakase | Greens Terrace, Unit No.G-1, Jalan Wan Kadir 3, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur | +6011 3309 6881 | Tuesday-Sunday, 11am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-10:30pm

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A new alfresco outlet in Bangsar Shopping Centre, it serves classic Sri Lankan crab dishes, including the Negombo-style crab curry and Signature Crab Sothi. 

Ceylon Crab House | Lot G1, Ground floor Bangsar Shopping Centre, Jalan Maarof, 59000 Kuala Lumpur | +603 2011 6882 | Monday-Sunday, 12pm-10pm

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Souled Out in Ampang has moved just down the road from Menara HSC to The Linc along Jalan Tun Razak. Expect the same chill-out vibe it's known for, complemented with comfort foods like fried beef noodles, Kerala-style fish in banana leaf and mutton mantau.

Souled Out Ampang | G-12-AF, Ground Floor, The Linc, No. 360, Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur | +6012 655 7622 | Monday-Sunday, 12pm-12am

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Calling all seafood lovers! Ketam Viral should be your next spot to hit on your foodie hunt as it specialises in all things seafood from Malaysian crab dishes to local fish favourites.

As its name suggests, the stars of the menu here are its crab dishes with 10 signature Malaysian-style crab dishes and other international offerings, including Ketam Kam Heong, Ketam Di Raja (the restaurant's take on Ketam Masak Lemak Cili Api), and Ketam Portuguese.

Ketam Viral | 1-11, Sunway Gandaria, 2, Jalan Pusat Bandar, Seksyen 9, 43650 Bandar Baru Bangi | +603 8912 2868 or +6012 580 5113 | Wednesday-Monday, 11am-11:30pm

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Kwong Wah Ais Kacang, the famous neighbourhood cendol stall in PJ's Section 17, is expanding—all the way across town in Pavilion Bukit Jalil. Opening in July, it has been serving the beloved local dessert using the same family recipe since 1939, a tradition it plans to uphold in the new locale. 

Check its Instagram for updates about its opening. 

Kwong Wah Ais Kacang Pavilion Bukit Jalil | 2, Persiaran Jalil 8, Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur

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