Where to eat and drink in Shah Alam

When searching for Mexican-inspired meals, there are few plates more satisfying than birria tacos dipped in umami consommé. Comienzo by Los Primos Locos in Shah Alam has your birria taco cravings sorted, offering a collection of crisp, fried tortillas brimming with tender pulled proteins and gooey melted cheese. For those who need multiple helpings of consommé, fret not because this spot offers bowls of ramen that see consommé replace conventional broths. You’ll also find quesadillas and an assortment of pasta dishes. 

Situated within DoubleTree by Hilton Shah Alam I-City, Tosca Trattoria Italiana adds contemporary takes on Italian cuisine to the hotel’s culinary lineup. Begin a meal here with a choice off its antipasto selection of smoked burrata with heirloom tomatoes or jumbo tiger prawns served alongside Italian gremolata and Granny Smith tomato salsa before more substantial servings of Wagyu beef cheek ragout, lobster ravioli swimming in seafood bisque, or wood-fired pizza topped with seafood, buffalo mozzarella, or lamb sausage.

Round out a dining experience here with one of its desserts, from tiramisu affogato to chocolate lava with raspberries and pistachio gelato. 

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The menu at Kota Kemuning’s Brew N Bread spans continents, from the origins of its coffee to its cuisines of choice. Wearing two hats—one of a boutique coffee roaster and one of a neighbourhood café—meals here take shape with coffee sourced from Latin America, Africa, and Asia paired with comforting plates of creamy tomato rigatoni, clam congee with scallop and barramundi, dark miso Korean fried chicken, nasi ulam with soft shell crab, and more.

Diners can also expect classic brunch plates like beef brisket on avocado toast, big breakfasts, and a slew of hot sandwiches. For those looking to improve their coffee-making skills, Brew N Bread also offers barista training and coffee classes. 

While Take Five Coffee Brewers may seem like your regular coffeehouse, the Shah Alam café offers some of the Klang Valley’s best bagels. Besides a range of espresso-based brews, you’ll find an impressive bagel selection of cream cheese slathered bakes and sandwiches stuffed with smoked salmon. Savoury bagels here venture beyond conventional cream cheese toppings, seeing cheesy scrambled eggs and bacon transform bagels into hearty breakfasts and pepperoni, turning these bakes into mini pizzas. For dessert, you can expect a bagel stuffed with Nutella and banana. 

Bringing Syrian cuisine to the suburb of Bukit Jelutong, Mozer’s menu is home to an impressive collection of Middle Eastern plates. Meals here take shape with hummus, baba ganoush, falafel, lamb soup, and can be fortified with one of its most beloved dishes, its shawarma salad, as well as mandy rice served with chicken or lamb and platters of meat fresh off the grill. 

A must-visit when in Shah Alam, Common specialises in all things brunch. From sourdough toasties to local favourites, this spot is bound to impress. Diners can expect grilled cheese sandwiches brimming with caramelised onions and mushrooms or pulled beef as well as elevated iterations of eggs on toast, classic cheeseburgers, beef ragout pasta, Hainanese chicken rice, and more. Seasonal specials also make regular appearances here, from monthly exclusive to festive menus. 

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With a menu of brunch classics and soulful eats, it is no surprise that Vera is one of Shah Alam’s most frequented eateries. From pancakes brightened by fresh berries and skin-loaded fries to Nashville chicken burgers and an assortment of pastas, this is the perfect spot to visit when variety is what you’re after. A great choice for group dining or family gatherings, you can also find pizza, avocado toast, grilled chicken chops on sweet potato mash, and icy mountains of bingsu. 

Located right on the waterfront of Shah Alam Wetland Park, The Coffee Dock offers one of the most serene café experiences in the Klang Valley. Order a warming brew made with freshly roasted Arabica beans or opt for one of the spot’s more inventive creations, like its tepung pelita latte with pandan foam or a refreshing sparkling peach refresher if the sun’s out.