The latest need-to-know eateries to visit on your next food adventure
The local food and beverage landscape is brimming with flavours and innovation. Rich in heritage and tradition, Malaysia's generational icons and other national culinary landmarks find themselves alongside other new eateries and watering holes that keep our scene fresh.
Read more: The ultimate guide to new restaurants, cafés, and bars in Malaysia in 2023
Each month, we scour the streets for the best and most interesting additions to our local industry and add them to this monthly guide, which you can come back to for updates and alerts on all the new restaurants, cafés, and bars you should venture to with your fellow foodies.
From a tapas hotspot in central Kuala Lumpur to a Kappo-style dining eatery in George Town, Penang, here are all the eateries you need to have on your radar this November.
1. Mario
REXKL’s new resident tapas and sangria hub, Mario, is the place to be if you’re craving flavours of the Mediterranean and Southern Europe. This fun little space presents both small and big plates so that you can bring as many or as few friends along with you for the ride. A list of natural wines and sangria options is also available for you to wash down your bites with.
Its “mostly locally sourced” philosophy also pays homage to our home produce crafted into Mario’s modern plates. We especially love the local clams with parsley, garlic, chilli flakes, white wine; duck confit and leek croquettes; and grilled prawns with romesco and chimichurri.