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Celine Choong, one half of the husband-and-wife-duo behind grill restaurant Atelier Binchotan shares her favourite Klang Valley spots
When dining in Kuala Lumpur, it is common to find yourself lost in a sea of good eats, from local street food favourites to a myriad of fine dining spots. And who better to recommend their favourite bakery or go-to place to drink than Celine Choong, one of the founders of Atelier Bichotan, Jus APW, and Bistro Lea?
The new mother gives us the lowdown when it comes to her favourite spots, from a hidden gem to pan mee spot. Read on to discover some of the Klang Valley’s best gems, and look forward to more recommendations from local chefs and restaurateurs.
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Dou Dou Bake
“My go-to spot for pastries has always been Dou Dou Bake.” Situated in a quiet corner in Petaling Jaya, bakery-cafe Dou Dou Bake opened in 2020. Shrouded in greenery, the minimalist coffee spot boasts some of the town’s flakiest croissants as well as cooked breakfast options.
Dou Dou Bake
Address: 38, Jalan SS 4c/5, Taman Rasa Sayang, 47301 Petaling Jaya. +6011 6963 5817
Jus APW
Since Choong and her husband, Lau Ka Hong, own JUS APW, they often find themselves staying back for a late night drink. And for good reason—the resto-bar has a variety of creative cocktails as well as wines, pairing well with the punchy sharing plates.
Jus APW
Address: B-04, 29, Jalan Riong, APW Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur. +6014 963 3638
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Brickfields Pisang Goreng
“For pisang goreng, I always stop by Brickfields Pisang Goreng for my fix.” Having been open for nearly 40 years, the stall is run by a father-and-son duo who have perfected the art of crispy fried banana.
Brickfields Pisang Goreng
Address: 21-19, Jalan Thambipillay, Brickfields, 50470 Kuala Lumpur. +6012 617 2511
Uncle Keong Noodle Stall
“Situated near Taman Desa, Uncle Keong Noodle Stall is a hidden gem that deserves more love.” Like Brickfields Pisang Goreng, Uncle Keong Noodle Stall has stood the test of time for nearly 40 years, serving up hearty bowls of wan tan mee, prawn mee, and curry mee.
Uncle Keong Noodle Stall
Address: Lorong Jurga, Old Klang Rd, 58100 Kuala Lumpur. +6016 381 5160
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Kwong Wah Ais Kacang
Choong cools down from the heat at Kwong Wah Ais Kacang, where she gets her cendol fix. The authentic gula melaka cendol and ais kacang is a secret recipe that has been in the family since 1958, handed down generations.
Kwong Wah Ais Kacang
Address: 627, Jalan 17/8, Seksyen 17, 46400 Petaling Jaya. +6012 550 0975
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Katelyn is the dining and travel editor of Malaysia and Indonesia. Based in Kuala Lumpur, she offers readers an inside look at the movers and shakers in Asia’s growing food and beverage industry.
