The latest addition to the row is Hinode Bento, which serves artisanal Japanese bentos, refreshing specialty sodas and house made desserts. Fans of rice balls will love the Shio Salmon Onigiri Bento while the Sakura Chirashi Bento will satisfy sashimi cravings. In direct contrast to the colourful bentos, the interior is minimalistic and industrial.

Hinode Bento | 12, Jln Sin Chew Kee, Bukit Bintang, 50150 Kuala Lumpur | +010 835 9361 | Thursday-Sunday, 11am-8:30pm

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Occupying the corner lot, Three Years Old is a minimalist cafe—in fact, one of the most Instagrammable in the city. Inspired by the cafe culture in Australia, its menu features granola bowls, Smoked Salmon Croque Madame, and Smoked Duck Aglio Olio. Coffee drinkers, do order the delicious iced tiramisu latte. Non-coffee drinkers can go for the Tropical Thyme, a passionfruit, yuzu and thyme sparkling drink.

Three Years Old | 1, Jln Sin Chew Kee, Bukit Bintang, 50150 Kuala Lumpur | +603 2110 6666 | Thursday-Tuesday, 9:30am-6:30pm

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Bōl’s menu features a range of modernised and reimagined Peranakan dishes designed for sharing. The restaurant also has an interior that matches its gorgeous menu. Decked out in sage green and terracotta and furnished with eclectic furniture, the restaurant photographs beautifully.

Must-haves on the menu the Prawn and Crab Croquettes, Squid-Ink Assam Octopus, Rojak Tart, and Wagyu Rendang. Don’t miss its specialty cocktails, both of which use local ingredients like pandan for a Malaysian twist.

Bōl | 15, Jln Sin Chew Kee, Bukit Bintang, 50150 Wilayah Persekutuan | +603 2938 2437 | Lunch: Saturday-Sunday, 12pm-3pm; Dinner: Tuesday-Sunday, 6pm-10pm

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8Haus is a pork lover's haven. Think roulades to sausages. Must-try dishes include the Haus Char Siu Bao (a pork belly slider), Caramelised Ribs XO Haus’ Linguine, as well as fan favourite Nasi Lemak Pork Roulade. If you still have room left in the stomach, try the Crispy Pork Belly Sticks that comes in a variety of flavours including cumin, salted egg, spicy, and red fermented beancurd.

8Haus | 8, Jln Sin Chew Kee, Bukit Bintang, 50150 Kuala Lumpur | +6011 5892 1708 | Monday-Sunday, 11am-10pm

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School of Animals is a whimsical and colourful craft beer bar. You’ll find an international selection here like Iwate Kura Craft Beer from Japan’s Iwate prefecture, Vocation Brewery from the UK, and Tuatara from New Zealand.

School of Animals | 10, Jalan Sin Chew Kee, Bukit Bintang, 50150 Kuala Lumpur | +6012 916 6719 | Tuesday-Sunday, 3pm-11pm

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Get your local noodle fix—wantan mee, curry laksa—at Tony’s Noodles Café, named after its owner Tony Yeah who is on a mission to preserve his grandmother's recipes. A popular spot for breakfast with the office crowd.

Tony’s Noodles Café | 24, Jln Sin Chew Kee, Bukit Bintang, 50150 Kuala Lumpur | +6017 209 0723 | Monday-Friday, 8:30am-2pm

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As its name suggests, this green and lush café is a great spot to begin your morning. The two-storey, natural light-filled café serves all kinds of breakfast fare and creative coffee drinks.

Indecisive eaters should go for the DIY breakfast plate where you can build with breakfast with choices like scrambled eggs, sausages, and tomatoes. Coffee enthusiasts will get a kick out of the Golden Hive, a latte served with a crunchy honeycomb piece on top.

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

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