With its vast space that comprises a range of lifestyle and retail outlets, Bangsar South is home to a range of exciting F&B spots, many of which are neighbourhood favourites. If you’re looking to take your food adventures to this bustling pocket of Kuala Lumpur, here are eleven hangouts that will satisfy your cravings and quench your caffeine thirst.
1. SUNBATHER COFFEE
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Serving up Japanese yoshoku dishes, coffee drinks, and desserts is Sunbather Coffee at The Sphere. This tastefully simple and bright café is known for its dishes that meld Japanese and Western influences like its English Breakfast Udon, red bean butter toast, and kuro beef curry rice. Of course, don’t forget your coffee (or matcha) order from its impressive selection of specialty drinks, including its iced goma latte, cold brew with peach sorbet, and matcha yuzu lemonade. Dessert lovers also shouldn’t miss its momoko parfait and custard pudding.
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Address: UG-12, The Sphere, Jalan Kerinchi, Bangsar South, 59200 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 9.30am to 10pm (weekdays) | 10am to 10pm (weekends)
Contact: +6018 229 9986
2. TAKE A BOW
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Right across from Sunbather Coffee is its sister café, Take A Bow, which serves up heartier meals alongside fantastic cuppas. With its laidback vibe and woody interiors, it is a great spot to kill time with a book or to catch up with friends. On the menu, our favourites are the laksa spaghetti, chicken schnitzel, Turkish eggs, and clam chowder with puff pastry. Coffee-wise, go for one of its signature drinks—such as its Einspanner coffee or Chai Brûlée—for a unique touch to your meal.
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Address: UG-5, The Sphere, Jalan Kerinchi, Bangsar South, 59200 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 9am to 10pm (weekdays) | 9.30am to 10pm (weekends)
Contact: +603 2242 0599
3. IGNIS
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If you have an appetite for all things grilled, Ignis should be on your must-visit list. Led by Chef Desmond Chong, the eatery tastefully blends modern European and Latin fare with Asian flairs with a farm-to-table approach. Just about everything on the menu gets some fiery treatment from its grills, including dessert. Some of our favourites include its Wagyu beef tartare with bone marrow, capellini with Hokkaido scallop and prawn, Angus beef flatiron steak, and grilled grapes with a parmesan biscuit and yoghurt dip.
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Address: G-02A, The Sphere, Jalan Kerinchi, Bangsar South, 59200 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 11.30am to 3pm and 6pm to 10pm (Sunday to Thursday) | 11.30am to 3pm and 6pm to 11pm (Friday and Saturday)
Contact: +6012 343 9566
4. FUKUNIKU
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Life is made better with simple pleasures and we think Fukuniku’s pork hambagu rice bowls are one of them. Its most basic bowl is simply constructed with Japanese rice, a juicy pork hambagu patty, grated horseradish, and homemade sauce. The rest of the menu details different toppings—such as yuzu kosho and cheese—that you can explore for your rice bowls, which can also be made with beef patties if you prefer. Also on the menu are ochazuke options, including a heartwarming salmon ochazuke with a clear anchovy dashi.
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Address: Unit G01, South Link, Jalan Kerinchi Kiri 2, Bangsar South, 59200 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 10.30am to 10pm, daily
Contact: +6017 931 0919
5. LITTLE BECA TEA
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If you’re looking for a non-coffee kick for your day, Little Beca Tea’s creative tea drinks will definitely perk you up. The opening of its big sister café, Beca Tea, made waves on the local landscape last year thanks to its vibrant and unique tea-centric menu. By blending, infusing, or topping its teas with unconventional flavours that just make sense, Beca Tea’s offerings are truly one-of-a-kind. Try its Yuzu Blaze for a light and citrus-y drink or its Mangosteen Queen for a more local-leaning refreshment.
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Address: Unit G-12, The Vertical Podium, Jalan Kerinchi, Bangsar South, 59200 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 7.30am to 5.45pm, weekdays
6. BOTANICA + CO.
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One of the most well-known names in the all-day dining game, Botanica + Co. is a reliable spot for any brunch, lunch, or dinner you’ve got planned in the area. The lush greenery and cosy interiors add to its comfortable atmosphere, perfect for group dining. Its all-day menu boasts both local and international favourites such as its bucatini alla gricia, The Bo+Co Laksa, and Buddha Bowl salad.
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Address: G5, Podium, The Vertical, Bangsar South, Jalan Kerinchi, 59200 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 11.30am to 10pm (weekdays) | 9.30am to 10pm (weekends and public holidays)
Contact: +6016 965 6422
7. THE FARM
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For wholesome bites in a rustic space, The Farm is the ideal stop for some delicious sustenance. Its dishes make use of fresh local produce sourced straight from the eatery’s very own farm, staying true to its farm-to-table philosophy. Its vast menu will fit any appetite, palate, and occasion with favourites including its Summer All Year Round salad, Farmer’s Breakfast, mac and cheese, and The Farm’s Nasi Padang.
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Address: Unit G-01 & G-02, The Sphere, Jalan Kerinchi, Bangsar South, 59200 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 11am to 10pm (Monday to Thursday) | 11am to 11pm (Friday) | 10am to 11pm (Saturday)
Contact: +6014 993 3880
8. PORTOFINO
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A go-to destination for pork-free authentic Italian staples and more, Portofino is known for its flavourful and vibrant dishes that just hit the spot. Start your meal with one of its antipasti like the seafood-centric fritto di mare and burrata di bufala. For your mains, there are pastas, pizzas, meats, and more for you to choose from, including its signature carbonara and Devil’s pizza. For drinks, go for one of its signature cocktails or mocktails.
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Address: Unit G5, The Sphere, Jalan Kerinchi, Bangsar South, 59200, Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 10am to 11pm, daily
Contact: +6016 697 9741
9. DOLCE VITA
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The sister restaurant of Portofino, Dolce Vita aims to give you a taste of the sweet life with its classic cooking techniques and soulful dishes. The restaurant specialises in handmade pastas and pizzas made to order that showcase the best of traditional and simple Italian flavours. Menu highlights include its beef carpaccio, Trofie pasta with Ligurian Pesto, grilled Angus ribeye, and Montanara pizza.
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Address: Unit G-17, Nexus, Jalan Kerinchi, Bangsar South, 59200 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 10am to 11pm, daily
Contact: +6012 256 7309
10. KOFFIE CRAFT
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For a no-frills and fuss-free lunch break, head to Koffie Craft, a Dutch specialty café. Whether you’re a sweet tooth or err on the savoury side of things, its menu has you covered. The stars of the show are indeed its Dutch Baby pancakes, but its Limburg waffles and breakfast plates are also favourites. As for coffee, it is known for its unique Pompoen Latte—which infuses pumpkin into your coffee—and Dutch cold brew.
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Address: Unit UG-2, The Sphere, Jalan Kerinchi, Bangsar South, 59200 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 10am to 10pm, daily
Contact: +603 5033 2135
11. HOCK KEE KOPITIAM
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Not to be dismissed because of its list of locations around Malaysia, Hock Kee Kopitiam is a modern iteration of the nostalgic coffee shops that serves up a mean cup of kopi alongside heartwarming local favourites. Who can resist a good ol’ kaya toast and a punchy cup of piping hot black coffee? Not us, that’s for sure. Other highlights include its Sunshine Tarts, nasi lemak banjir, polo buns, and lontong. You can even grab a bag of its signature coffee powder on your way out so you can stay caffeinated at home.
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Address: Unit G-16, Nexus, Jalan Kerinchi, Bangsar South, 59200 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 7.30am to 9.30pm, daily
Contact: +6019 802 8977
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