#BUROEats: 11 New cafés and restaurants to scope out in the Klang Valley in March 2024
March madness
March brings with it a slew of brand new cafés and restaurants that add fresh energy to our local culinary scene. As we do at the beginning of every month, we’ve curated a list of BURO-approved eateries that have opened in the last few weeks that we think you’ll like. From a bright Thai eatery in Taman Paramount to a cosy café hangout in the heart of Bangsar, here are all the latest additions to our foodie landscape to have on your radar.
1. LAS MENINAS
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Adding some tapas flair to the sprawling dining arena at The Exchange TRX is Las Meninas. Brought to you by the gourmands behind The Cinnamon Group and Valiram, Las Meninas promises an elegant Spanish dining experience with tapas, paellas, seafood, and more. You’ll spot the likes of croquetas, chorizo con papas, and pulpo a la Gallega on its tapas menu, whereas more hearty Spanish classics like paella de Marisco and paletilla de cabrito occupy the mains sections. It also has a variety of cocktails—including its Las Meninas Cava Sangria—for you to wash down your bites with.
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Address: L2T.07.0 & L2T.07E.0, Level 2, Dining Terrace, 106, Lingkaran TRX, Tun Razak Exchange, 55188 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 12pm to 10pm (Sunday to Thursday) | 12pm to 11pm (Friday and Saturday)
Contact: +6011 4004 3466
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2. PAD BOY
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Bringing fiery Thai staples to the Taman Paramount neighbourhood is Pad Boy. Instantly recognisable with its bright yellow façade and striking red logo, the eatery is a casual and fun space that serves made-to-order plates of pad kra pow. Ordering here is simple: choose a protein, your preferred style of egg, a type of basil, and lastly, the spice level your tastebuds can handle. Whether you opt for a maximum spice pork-based kra pow with a runny egg or a mild tofu kra pow with a crispy omelette, your plate promises to be a flavourful one.
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Address: 53, Jalan 20/7, Taman Paramount, 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Opening hours: 11am to 10pm (daily)
3. BAKUL DIMSUM
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Named after the iconic basket that the little steamed morsels come in, Bakul Dimsum is here for all your pork-free Chinese food needs at The Five @ KPD. Through its menu and offerings, this eatery aims to pay homage to the communal nature of dining with dim sum and food as a whole. Favourites from the menu include its Vietnamese crispy cheong fun, pan-fried black garlic dumplings, steamed Szechuan dumplings, and Golden Fried Rice.
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Address: E-1-2, Block E, The Five @ KPD, Jalan Dungun, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 9am to 9pm (daily)
Contact: +6012 233 1805
4. LA CHICA
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Popular Mexican eatery La Chica has expanded its brand to the Jaya One space with its new outlet at The Square. It continues to serve the vibrant Mexican fare and quality tequilas that it’s known for on its menus. Highlights on the menu include the elote, quesadillas, gambas al ajillo, and nachos. Of course, you can’t go wrong with a classic Margarita while here too.
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Address: G.017 & G.018, The Square, Jaya One, 72A, Jln Profesor Diraja Ungku Aziz, Seksyen 13, 46200 Petaling Jaya
Opening hours:
Contact: +6014 361 6260 | +6016 215 1841
5. BUTTER & SPICE
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Butter & Spice has popped up in the SS2 neighbourhood with its coffee, pastries, pizzas, and more! The sister café of Kona Bakehouse next door, this new Japanese-Italian spot promises bites that are as good as their cuppas. Its menu is a snapshot of Japanese and Italian cuisine classics and some signature dishes that blend the two. Favourites so far include its Truffle Mushroom Tacro (combining a taco and a croissant), saba fish kabayaki rice bowl, spicy crab fettuccine. From its pastry shelf, we love its parmesan paprika shio pan and kinoko red bean mochi cruffin.
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Address: 53, Jalan SS2/30, SS2, 47300 Petaling Jaya
Opening hours: 8.30am to 5.30pm (Tuesday to Thursday) | 8.30am to 9.30pm (Friday to Sunday) | closed on Monday
Contact: +6016 536 7722
6. PUCKS COFFEE
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At the crossroads of coffee, friendship, and music is Pucks Coffee, located on Jalan Tun H S Lee. The name Pucks is an acronym for “People United by Coffee and Kooky Souls”, which gives you a look into its playful personality dedicated to the art of coffee. Currently on a trial run, the café serves deliciously creamy cups of coffee and some hot bites—including grilled cheese sandwiches—in its laid-back and fun space filled with tastefully mismatched furniture.
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Address: Back Portion, 180, Jalan Tun H S Lee, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 12pm to 8pm (Monday to Friday) | 11am to 10pm (Saturday and Sunday) | closed on Tuesday
Contact: +6012 253 0132
7. THE SPOT
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Smack dab in front of the beloved TMC in Lucky Garden, Bangsar is The Spot, a new café by the minds of Chinoz. Its space features a long communal table that seats about 16 diners and both indoor and outdoor seating to suit your fancy. The pork-free menu consists of pizzas, pastas, sandwiches, pastries, and other comfort fare to enjoy alongside a brew. We recommend its iced honey milk coffee, house-cured salt beef sandwich, orange poppyseed Bundt cake, and laksa.
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Address: Persiaran Ara Kiri, Lucky Garden, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 9am to 10pm (daily)
8. BOUND
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Over in Puchong, Bound has begun brewing its aromatic cups of coffee for you to enjoy with its rice bowls, pastries, and cakes. Its modern industrial space is great for those working remotely or anyone looking for a simple coffee break with a friend. On top of the regular coffee-based drinks, it also has a selection of signature beverages on its menu, including a berry latte. Its signature Japanese curry rice bowl is a favourite, as well as its smoked duck rice bowl.
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Address: 21-G, Jalan Bandar Sepuluh, Pusat Bandar Puchong, 47160 Puchong
Opening hours: 8am to 6pm (Tuesday to Sunday)
Contact: +6019 771 8099
9. ARTISAN ROAST
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After departing its long-time home along Jalan Rahim Kajai, popular TTDI café Artisan Roast has found its new address on Lorong Datuk Sulaiman 7. This time, the cafe is sharing its space with local chocolate brand Seniman Kakao. This neighbourhood favourite brews some of the most reliable and satisfying cups of coffee in the area. Perfect for serious coffee lovers and chocolate connoisseurs alike, this comfortable little nook will offer a respite from the hustle of the city.
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Address: 25, Lorong Datuk Sulaiman 7, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 7am to 4pm (weekdays) | 8am to 5pm (weekends)
Contact: +603 7733 6397
Instagram (Artisan Roast) | Instagram (Seniman Kakao)
10. FINDING
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Tucked away in Petaling Jaya’s Tavern 13 is Finding, a pop-up coffee bar by Toothless Coffee. Though a standard cup here will do the trick at caffeinating you, its more creative drinks steal the show, including its Banoffee Pie, hojichoco, ginger tong yuen, and iced drip lemonade. Furthermore, its open, airy space makes it a great spot to kick off your day with a coffee and some bites, whether you’re in for a slow start with a book or a productive morning with your tablet.
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Address: Lot 1, Jalan Kilang 51/206, PJS51, 46050 Petaling Jaya
Opening hours: 9am to 4pm (daily)
11. MAI KOHI COFFEE
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Another new café that graced the scene this past month is Mai Kohi Coffee in Shah Alam’s Seksyen 13. The brand started as a humble mobile coffee cart three years ago, hosting pop-ups and taking up residencies at local cafés. Earlier in February, it finally opened the doors to its very own cosy coffee nook inspired by its team’s most notable café experiences. In addition to coffee drinks and non-coffee beverages, there is also a variety of bakes available for you to munch on while sipping away your day.
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Address: 36, Jalan Renang 13/26, Tadisma Business Park, Seksyen 13, 40100 Shah Alam
Opening hours: 10am to 7pm (Saturday to Thursday)
Contact: +6019 424 2711
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