Where to eat and drink in Taman Paramount

One of the Klang Valley’s only female-fronted bars, Terumi sets itself apart with its thoughtfully developed menus. Each collection sticks to a theme, with its current form being guided by transformation and renewal. Classic cocktails are uplifted by creative combinations and unconventional inclusions.

Take, for instance, its Truffle Dog, a dry martini infused with truffle oil, a white pepper tincture, and parmesan cheese. Its Miwaku sees gin, apple juice, and jasmine tea spiced with wasabi, while the Ganbaru blends whisky with brown butter, cocoa bitters, and banana. Its food menu, designed to be paired with its drinks, proves equally impressive, housing crabstick seaweed tempura, crispy baby octopus, and edamame flavoured with Szechuan pepper. 

Powered by expertly crafted coffee, One Half is a must-visit when in Taman Paramount. The coffeehouse serves clean and sweet brews accented with a touch of acidity, a result of its meticulous bean-sourcing and roasting processes. Find an impressive selection of pastries to accompany your cuppas here. While waiting for your dose of caffeine, wander around the café’s homeware section and take home a locally made candle, zine, or bespoke ceramic. 

A meal of Thai cuisine is usually a communal event, starting with pandan chicken or young mango salad before heaping bowls of green curry and seafood tom yum make their necessary appearances. Pad Boy, however, doesn’t serve the dishes we’ve become well-versed in and instead focuses on pad kra pow. Proteins and vegetables are stir-fried with robust aromatics and served alongside beds of rice. You’ll be able to build your own meal at Pad Boy, deciding between Thai or holy basil, choosing your protein, and customising your spice level. Fortify your meal with a selection of sides, from Thai omelettes to chicken skin. 

Situated on Taman Paramount’s most bustling row of shoplots, Monster and Beer provides much-needed respite from a long day of riffling through the racks of thrift stores. Playfulness is at the forefront of its operation, with hand-drawn illustrations making their way onto the bar’s glassware and promotional posters. Craft beer is the haunt’s speciality, boasting a wall lined with cans and bottles of imported brews.

If you’re looking for plates to pair with a rare IPA or hoppy sour, look no further than Monster and Beer’s all-day food menu. Catering to all appetites, you can opt for smaller plates of chicken skewers, lamb ribs, or fried oysters. If you’re especially hungry, its decadent pork burger and dry Thai noodles are sure to satisfy. 

Awesome Canteen proves the beating heart of Taman Paramount, with other newcomers realising the suburb’s potential after the opening of this longstanding eatery. Wholesome ingredients are transformed into brunch plates informed by Asian cuisine. Alongside an array of bakes that rotate daily, you’ll be able to try its popular yaki gyoza, curry chicken katsu burger, classic big breakfast, and tomato brown rice Saikoro steak. 

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Chan Kee Roast Duck is a monument to the old Taman Paramount, juxtaposing its new offbeat identity. The stall is discreetly tucked in front of a seafood restaurant and opens in between lunch and dinner rushes. Its duck is fragrant, dressed in perfectly crispy skin, and unbelievably tender. Rice is usually served with a drizzle of its sweet, almost caramel-like jus. Be warned that this duck rice stall often sells out within an hour of opening.

Chipta 11a may technically be situated in Seapark, but we’ve included it on this list because of its proximity to Taman Paramount’s most iconic street and, of course, for its excellent take on Japanese cuisine. Dining experiences at Chipta 11a are curated, straying from the confines of descriptive menus. Meals are divided into courses, beginning with appetisers and cold dishes before moving on to an assortment of nigiri, soups, hot dishes, and desserts.

The restaurant celebrates Malaysian terroir, marrying local produce with Japanese techniques. Asam jawa rice is one of its signature dishes and is usually served with fresh sashimi. Its expansive a la carte menu sees langoustine and scallops paired with Thai-inspired glass noodles, house-aged duck with seasonal vegetables, and Inaniwa udon noodles served with white fish tartare and scallops. 

Los Tacos has recently taken up residence in Taman Paramount following a stint in Damansara Uptown. The taqueria is famed for its birria tacos, best served with a side of its house-made consommé. Its most loved offering proves the quesabirria taco—a marinated and fried tortilla stuffed with slow-cooked beef birria, melted cheese, and fresh coriander. Alongside its signatures, find chicken tingas doused in adobo sauce, grilled cheese tacos with veggie picadillo, and hearty spiced rice bowls. 

No weekend spent in Taman Paramount is complete without a visit to Bröom. Drawing inspiration from Nordic and local cuisines, its menu comprises freshly baked sourdough bread, a smorgasbord of decadent pastries, and an array of substantial brunch plates. Start your day with an open-faced rye sandwich topped with beetroot remoulade, avocado, and fried shallots or opt for something closer to home like its telur sambal udang sandwiched within a toasted croissant. We recommend complementing meals here with a glass of its OJ Simpson—cold-pressed orange juice with a shot of espresso.