#BUROEats: 15 New Restaurants, Cafés & Bars Around KL & PJ to Discover in August 2025
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All the must-know new restaurants, cafés, and bars around KL & PJ worth checking out this August 2025.
August has arrived and we’re happy to report that it has brought along some good eats with it. As the KL and PJ area welcome a new host of restaurants, cafés, and bars every month, we’re on a mission to make sure you are pointed in the right direction—and August is no exception. Whether you’re on the hunt for a new date night spot or just need a new lunch hour destination, reading this list will do you some delicious good! Below, you’ll find the latest edition of #BUROEats with 15 fresh openings that we think you should add to your foodie radar.
PSSST: Three of our favourite eateries have also introduced new outlets, so make sure to pay them a visit too! They are: Pizza Duo at The Campus Ampang, Chicken & Beer in Bangsar, and Boys Don’t fry along Lorong Kurau in Bangsar.
1. TRATTORIA MIALINO
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The team behind Basil Gourmet Store have revealed their new digs at REXKL with the opening of Trattoria Mialino. Here, you’ll find your fix of Italian comfort food, complete with all of the cuisine’s staple flavours, in its casual setting. Start your meal with its frutti mare frito misto and M&M (deep-fried mozzarella with mortadella). Then, head into its list of heavy hitters—sandwiches, pastas, and folded flatbread—for the main event. We’re liking the sound of its guanciale pepe flatbread, pesto porchetta flatbread, and nduja puttanesca.
Address: Food Fiction, REXKL, 80, Jalan Sultan, City Centre, 50000
Opening hours: 12pm to 9pm (Tuesday to Sunday)
2. ZAATARU
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Give your palate something to be excited about with a visit to Zaataru. This new TTDI eatery from chef Joel Kirkyk and team blends the best of Levantine flavours with Japanese instincts. With this unorthodox combination, you can expect all sorts of funky and fun small plates, made with the distinctive aromas and elements that the two cuisines are known for.
Address: 21-1, Lorong Rahim Kajai 13, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 12pm to 3pm | 6pm to 10.30pm (daily)
Contact: +6011 6224 5723
3. SUSHI BELL
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Ding dong, a new Japanese dining experience has arrived in the heart of KL! Sushi Bell, located within the TSLAW Tower, brings some fun modernity to its plates. Its omakase menus start from RM168, including seasonal bites and fresh sushi. Those who prefer to keep things light can choose from its a la carte menu, which will be welcoming rice bowls soon. Meanwhile, its lounge and bar space also serves as a little sanctuary for those who simply want to kick back with a drink and conversation.
Address: Level 11, TSLAW Tower, 39, Jalan Kamuning, Imbi, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 12pm to 3pm | 6pm to 10pm (daily)
Contact: +6011 5873 2088
4. AKAMI IZAKAYA
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Paralleling Sushi Bell’s launch is the opening of Akami Izakaya just next door. Also located on the same floor of TSLAW Tower, this eatery leans on the more casual side of things, focusing on comforting bites and easy-to-enjoy drinks. On the menu is an assortment of classic izakaya fare from kushiyaki to rice bowls. Do note that it is still in its trial run phase so it final touches are yet to be ironed out!
Address: Level 11, TSLAW Tower, 39, Jalan Kamuning, Imbi, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 12pm to 1am (daily)
Contact: +6011 5680 1688
5. OPEN TABLE
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Your mid-pickleball meals have never looked this good! Open Table is finally pulling out the chairs for diners at Sentul Depot, complete with a menu of crowd pleasing plates. Whether you’re popping by for some fuel to go with your sweat sesh or a full meal while watching your friends on the courts, you’re sure to find something to fit your appetite. Some plates we think you’ll love include its stracciatella pesto pasta, chilli shrimp tartine, and Caprese salad.
Address: Sentul Depot, Jalan Strachan, Sentul West, 51100 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 8am to 10.30pm (Monday to Thursday) | 7am to 11pm (Friday to Sunday)
Contact: +6014 833 9411
6. THE AWESOME WANG
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Noodle fiends have yet another place to add to their radar with the opening of The Awesome Wang in SS2. Taking centrestage at the restaurant is the unlikely duo of Teochew noodles and cocktails. Its menu includes both soup and dry variations to cater to every palate, plus some skewers and small bites. As for drinks, you call the shots (literally) by filling out a form of some sort to choose your poison.
Address: 31-1, Jalan SS2/30, SS2, 47300 Petaling Jaya
Opening hours: 3pm to 11pm (Thursday to Monday)
Contact: +6018 664 3131
7. SANDO-ICCHI
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If you like your sandwiches thick, then you need to pay attention here. Sando-Icchi is now your go-to for Japanese milk bun stacks that don’t hold back on filling and flavour. The signature at this Publika eatery is the Big-Size Felix Steak Sandwich, made with just one ingredient: steak. For something a little out of the box, look to its peanut butter bacon double beef cheese sandwich for everything you need. Other standouts include the fried shrimp sandwich and chilli cheese beef sandwich.
Address: Lot 56, Level G2, Publika Shopping Gallery, Solaris Dutamas, Jalan Dutamas 1, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 10am to 10pm (daily)
Contact: +6017 776 3603
8. ETERNYL CORNER
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Croissants and classical, flat whites and funk, hojicha and hip hop. The choice is yours at Eternyl Corner, where your café bites are served with a side of music. To enjoy a 90-minute session, simply pay an extra RM20 with your purchase of food or drinks. Then, head over to its wall of vinyls to pick out your tunes of choice and then get the record player spinning! With its warm and cosy interiors, this spot is the ultimate hideout for those who need a little break from it all.
Address: 7-1, Jalan 21/11b, Sea Park, 46300 Petaling Jaya
Opening hours: 2pm to 10pm (Tuesday to Sunday)
Contact: +603 2694 1968
9. GENERAL STORE
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Over in Kuchai Lama, General Store has opened the doors to its funky and homey space, filled with vibrant art and vintage collectibles. There are plenty of seating options (and plug points) available here, which makes it a superb spot for those who want to stay a little longer to get some work done. Its selection of baked goods will prove to be delicious company, enjoyed alongside a cuppa of your choice.
Address: 1-3, Dataran Loka, Jalan Kuchai Lama, Taman Continental, 58200 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 9am to 6pm (daily)
Contact: +6012 232 8373
10. CHOPE CHOPE KOPITIAM
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Find comforting bowls and homey plates at The Five’s very own local pork-free coffee shop, Chope Chope Kopitiam. Its menu is dotted with timeless Malaysian and Singaporean staples from Ipoh kuey teow soup to Katong laksa. Those willing to add a little creative twist to their meal should get a bowl of its fried assam laksa, complete with sardines and wok hei. Otherwise, keep it simple with some half boiled eggs or fried foochok.
Address: A-GF-01, Ground Floor, The Five, 49, Jalan Dungun, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 9am to 6pm (Monday to Saturday)
Contact: +603 2011 0220
11. CARFE
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Fuel takes on two definitions at Carfe, where your passion for cars will meet your love of coffee. This petrolhead hangout is sure to keep even the most casual of car enthusiasts occupied—with a cuppa in hand, of course. The menu is filled with drinks named after RWB Porsche builds. Plus, you can look forward to a soon-to-open La Marzocco space, where you can pull your own brews with barista-level equipment. Keep your eyes peeled on its social media for updates about upcoming events and meets happening in its space.
Address: 1067, Jalan Jenjarum, Taman Sea, 47400 Petaling Jaya
Opening hours: 10am to 6pm (Tuesday to Thursday) | 10am to 7pm (Friday to Sunday)
Contact: +6018 208 9913
12. CREAM AND CULTURE
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Folks struggling with lactose intolerance don’t have to miss out on ice cream hour anymore! Cream and Culture has finally found a home in its first-ever brick-and-mortar space and is now serving up scoops of kefir ice cream in Sunway. The star of this show is none other than kefir, the gut-friendly, probiotic-packed ingredient cultured milk that won’t irritate your bowels. In its display case, you’ll find all sorts of fun flavours from lemon blueberry to durian.
Address: 22-1, Jalan PJU 5/10, Dataran Sunway, 47810 Petaling Jaya
Opening hours: 12pm to 10.30pm (daily)
Contact: +6016 660 6399
13. DIRTY COFFEE
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There’s nothing unpleasant about Dirty Coffee’s new space and menu, where coffee and other specialty drinks are the main characters. Tucked away in USJ, this space keeps things simple and lets its bevs do the talking. Highlights on the menu include its strawberry hojicha latte, strawberry matcha latte, and Spanish latte.
Address: 37-3, Jalan USJ 9/5s, USJ, 47620 Subang Jaya
Opening hours: 9am to 8pm (Monday to Friday) | 10am to 10pm (Saturday) | 10am to 9pm (Sunday)
Contact: +6013 288 7128
14. B.E.D
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Though its name suggests a sleepy time, its atmosphere is anything but. The Exchange TRX’s nightlife culture has welcomed B.E.D, where drinks, food, and exciting chaos come together. Whether you’re here for some grub or a little dancefloor action, this new spot will have a space for you.
Address: Lot GS.03, Ground floor, The Exchange TRX, 55188 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 10am to 11pm (Monday to Wednesday) | 10am to 1.30am (Thursday to Saturday) | 10am to 10pm (Sunday)
15. RACINES
Bring your next vino adventure to Racines in Bukit Damansara, within the Ben’s by Day, Bakar by Night space. Here, you’ll find all sorts of fine pours that are sure to broaden your grape horizons. Its no-frills space and energy means tastings here are unpretentious and free from distractions.
Address: 15, Jalan Setiakasih 5, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 5pm to 10pm (daily)
Contact: +6017 502 2268
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