#BUROEats: 13 New cafes and restaurants to visit in Klang Valley in November 2023
Your guide to dining out this month
Where to eat in the Klang Valley this month: A contemporary French fine dining restaurant in Bamboo Hills, a colonial-style bungalow cafe in Imbi, and a modern Korean BBQ concept at The Five are among our top picks. Discover the full list of #BUROEats for this month ahead.
1. Potager
Potager is the latest entry to KL’s fine dining scene, serving modern French cuisine that celebrates prized ingredients and the hands that laboured for them. Set in a serene space in the lush Bamboo Hills enclave, the restaurant features a main dining lounge, a wine and tapas room, a test kitchen and four private rooms. Helmed by Executive Chef Masashi Horiuchi (who also oversees Entier) and Head Chef De Wet Visser, Potager promises a memorable gastronomic experience that honours provenance, producers, artists and the environment.
Address: P-11, Taman Bukit Bambu, Off, Lebuhraya Duta – Ulu Kelang, Taman Bamboo, 51200 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 6pm to 10pm (closed on Tuesday)
Contact: 012-623 3152
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2. Blossom Glass Mansion
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Newly opened since 12 October, Blossom Glass Mansion breathes life into a formerly abandoned Imbi residence. It serves as a multi-level food and events space, with a warm, welcoming cafe on the ground level. Surrounded by nature, the brick mansion retains elements from its unique heritage including its decades-old original floors and window frames. Glass ceilings and skylights add a contemporary touch, complemented with a white spiral staircase in front of the caffeine bar. In terms of the menu, the cafe offers fusion dishes including all-day dining and brunch options, sharing bites, pastries and a selection of beverages.
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Address: 20, Jalan Inai, Off, Jalan Imbi, Imbi, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 9am to 6pm (closed on Monday)
3. Koffie Lane
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After setting up its first cafe in Kajang, Koffie Lane has recently unveiled another branch in PJ , located in 3 Two Square. Drawing inspiration from the colonial era, the new corner lot shop features a distinctive white-washed exterior that continues inside, contrasted by checkered floors and dark wooden furnishings. Aesthetics aside, the Muslim-friendly cafe shares the same menu as its sister outlet, offering breakfast and brunch classics alongside crafted beverages and desserts.
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Address: Koffie Lane, B-10-01, Seri Tagamas 32 Square, Jalan 19/1, Seksyen 19, 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Opening hours: 8.30am to 10pm daily
Contact: 03-3010 7335
4. Liserra
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TTDI’s cafe scene sees a newcomer in the form of Liserra—a cosy, minimalist stop for coffee mocktails, sandwiches, pasta, and comfort food. Nestled on the upper floor of a row of shophouses, the cafe features concrete floors and rattan light fixtures that create a charming ambience. Aside from its creative coffee concoctions, Liserra specialises in sourdough creations such as the Tuna Jalapeno sandwich and open toasts.
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Address: 1st floor, Liserra Coffee, 14A, Jalan Tun Mohd Fuad 1, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 6000, Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 8am to 5.30pm (closed on Monday)
Contact: 017-360 1055
5. Terra Dining
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Another spanking new addition to TTDI’s dining directory is Terra Dining, the brainchild of visionary chef-owner Chong Yu Cheng, better known as YC. Set to open on 16 November, this contemporary restaurant serves refined Malaysian food, presented in unexpected, artistic formats. Showcasing influences from time-honoured Old World culinary arts and good ol’ reliable science, Terra Dining crafts seasonal menus that incorporate the best of local produce. Expect bold flavours with every course, accompanied by warm, unpretentious hospitality.
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Address: 91G, Jalan Aminuddin Baki, TTDI, 60000 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 6pm to 11.30pm, Wednesday to Sunday
6. Bartolo Lisboa Bakehouse
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Bartolo Lisboa Bakehouse brings a taste of Portugal to Kuala Lumpur, or more specifically, Central Market. Tucked on the mezzanine floor of the historical building, this bakehouse presents a range of Portuguese small plates and pastries, including Pastéis de Nata (classic egg custard tarts) and rissoles. Adorned with a Portuguese-inspired mural in the colours of the country’s flag, this laid-back space offers a calm refuge to bask in the city’s views while dining. Fun fact: its name is a play on the Portuguese slang for ‘silly’!
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Address: Mezzanine floor lot 204-206, Central Market, Jalan Hang Kasturi, Annexe, 50050 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 10am to 8pm (closed on Monday)
Contact: 011-6442 1756
7. Restaurant Shu KL
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According to the team behind Restaurant Shu, migration—as in the movement of people—creates new threads, new cultures, new cuisines. For instance, American-Chinese cuisine is not the same as Chuka Ryori or Chinese cuisine. With that in mind, it embarks on a culinary journey exploring the movement of the diaspora to reconnect with our roots and discover how our culture and cuisine has changed with migration to our land today. Led by head chef and owner, Chin Wong, the launch menu offers finely curated Malaysian Chinese courses that tell our story.
Shu officially opens on 1 December, but is currently accepting reservations for up to six pax until the end of the year.
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Address: Level 8, Annexed, Menara Imc, 8, Jln Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, 50250 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 6pm to 11pm, Tuesday to Saturday
Contact: 011-2769 6838
8. Tamp Hard Coffee
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Cheras welcomes new Tamp Hard coffee to its burgeoning cafe culture, featuring an industrial design with a raw, understated setting. It’s founded by the team behind Aki’s Kohi, but that’s as far as their similarities go as their concepts are starkly contrasted. Come solo or with a companion for catch-ups over coffee and pastries, but take note that the seating arrangements don’t quite cater to bigger groups.
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Address: G-27, Residensi Majestic Maxim, 45, Jalan 9, Taman Bukit Cheras, Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 8.30am to 5.30pm (Sunday to Thursday) | 8.30am to 11.30pm (Friday and Saturday)
Contact: 016-301 8087
9. Slurrp
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Slurrp started out as a home-based venture in 2021, after founder Gary lost his job the year before due to the pandemic. He went on to secure a job, but his heart and soul remained in the kitchen, thus prompting the decision to quit and work full-time on Slurrp together with his wife. Now starting a brand new chapter at its first brick-and-mortar location in SS2, Petaling Jaya, Slurrp is dedicated to the flavours of Kuching with popular classics such as kolo mee and Sarawak laksa, as well as lesser known dishes like Kampua mee and tomato mee. (Note: Slurrp serves non-halal food.)
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Address: 22, SS 2/24, SS 2, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Opening hours: 8am to 5pm, Tuesday to Sunday
Contact: 03-7499 2801
10. Taan Korean Steak House
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Taan Korean Steak House joins the expanding list of Korean BBQ restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, calling The Five @ KPD its home. Inspired by fancy eateries in Korea, this urban dining concept offers an elevated barbecue experience with stylish decor and furnishings sourced from the cuisine’s country of origin. Meanwhile, the menu boasts prime cuts of beef from America, Japan, and Australia; pairing perfectly with other grill-ready meats, vegetables and side dishes.
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Address: E-3-01, Aras 3, Block E, The Five, Kompleks Pejabat Damansara, 49, Jalan Dungun, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 5pm to 10pm (closed on Monday)
Contact: 017-428 5830
11. Bake by Mel
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Started by the same guys behind CC by Mel and Zen by Mel—as you might have guessed from the last two words in the name—Bake by Mel is Mel’s Group’s new bakery cafe situated in Bukit Jalil. Characterised by a soothing light yellow paint and bare concrete interiors, this modern space offers a delightful array of pastries, cakes, coffee and other crafted drinks. Separately, the group has also launched Buns by Mel, selling freshly baked Japanese buns within The Food Merchant in Pavilion Bukit Jalil.
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Address: 20, Jalan 17/155c, Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 10am to 6pm daily
Contact: 016-248 2861
12. BonBon Cafe
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Come rain or shine, BonBon Cafe welcomes you to seek shelter in its homey space that’s spruced up with verdant greenery, rattan furniture and an adorable namesake mascot of a little chick. Nestled in Imbi, this new al-fresco place offers a modest menu consisting of roasted chicken, spaghetti, souffles and cakes. Alternatively, patrons can freshen up on a warm day with its assortment of coffee, tea, milkshakes, cream cheese beverages and sparkling drinks.
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Address: No.36, Jalan 1/77A, Changkat Thambi Dollah, Off Jalan Imbi Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 11am to 10pm (Tuesday to Thursday) | 11am to 12am (Friday to Sunday)
Contact: 013-777 3500
13. Mario
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The ever-evolving REXKL has a newcomer serving southern European-inspired plates at its vibrant dining playground, The Back Ground. Introducing Mario (no, not the famous video game character)—a colourful, laid-back place for tapas, sangria, beer and natural wines. You’ll find dishes like crispy baby squids, pan roasted barramundi, braised beef cheek, and more, served in portions that are ideal for sharing.
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Address: The Back Ground, REXKL, 80, Jalan Sultan, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: Lunch – 12pm to 3pm (Friday to Sunday) | Dinner – 5pm until late (daily)
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