#BUROEats: 10 New Restaurants, Cafés & Bars Around KL & PJ to Discover in July 2025
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The BURO guide to the must-know new restaurants, cafés, and bars around KL and PJ this July 2025.
We’re officially at the halfway point of the year and our local dining scene is showing no signs of slowing down! To nobody’s surprise, we’ve rounded up all the must-know new restaurants, cafés, and bars that have just opened their doors in KL and PJ, so you know where to look for all the good eats this July 2025. From mouthwatering Japanese yakitori and fresh Italian pasta to casual cuppas and flaky pastry, this month’s list has got something for every palate. Ready to plan? Get reading!
1. MAUCERI
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Find the flavours of an Italian summer at Mauceri! Taking up the main restaurant space at Kloé Hotel from 5 July until September, this husband-and-wife-run brand is finally taking its pastas into a brick-and-mortar space that is their own. As expected, the menu will detail many bright iterations of its fresh pasta in all sorts of fun shapes as well as other unpretentious yet refined plates, all made from scratch. Some dishes you can expect include a peashoot burrata, porcini tagliatelle, and duck with preserved lemon. Because it might not be one of the permanent new restaurants in KL (for now) opening this July 2025, we recommend snapping up your reservations ASAP!
Address: First floor, Kloé Hotel, 227, Jln Bukit Bintang, Imbi, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Contact: +6012 633 4524
2. CÉZANNE
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Tasteful and thoughtful modern European plates take centre stage at Cézanne, a new Desa Parkcity restaurant named after the French impressionist and painter. With it being set within the Qing Gallery, it can come as no surprise that the plates here are also treated as works of art. On the current menu, you’ll find dishes such as cured striped jack with tomato water, fig vinegar, and ginger flower snow; lobster with red pepper purée and fermented chilli; and seaweed tart with tofu cream and burnt chilli pesto.
Address: Block C-G-01, Plaza Arkadia, 3, Jalan Intisari, Desa Parkcity, 52200 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 6pm to 11pm (Tuesday to Saturday)
Contact: +6012 577 3229
3. FOOTORI
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Get your fix of yakitori at FooTori, Plaza Kelana Jaya’s new specialist for Japanese grilled skewers. Here, the flames and binchō-tan charcoal do the talking. From the classic chicken wing to juicy tsukune, its menu has got everything you need for a flavourful and filling yakitori experience. If you’d like to leave it all up to the chef and do none of the thinking, go for its omakase menu and you’re guaranteed the best skewers of the day without you having to make a single choice.
Address: B-08-1, Ground Floor, Plaza Kelana Jaya, Jalan SS 7/13a, 47301 Petaling Jaya
Opening hours: 5pm to 12am (Tuesday to Sunday)
Contact: +6010 256 2279
4. YAKITORI LAB
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The second of the two new yakitori restaurants in KL to check out this July 2025, Yakitori Lab is Solaris Mont Kiara’s latest skewer-centric addition. This super casual eatery from the Oribe Sushi Group is the Malaysian cousin of Fukuoka’s Murasaki Yakitori Kenkyujo, where the bites are known for their smokiness and irresistible flavour. The Nagasaki-born chef expertly mans the grill, churning out orders that are timed to perfection. You’ll find just about every cut of chicken here, alongside juicy slices of pork belly served in a variety of combinations. We’re particularly excited about the grilled onigiri and pork belly rice cakes in seaweed. Adventurous eaters also shouldn’t miss out on its raw marinated chicken offal and grilled chicken liver, cooked rare.
Address: 16, Jalan Solaris 3, Solaris Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Contact: WhatsApp +6017 597 6618
5. KEDAI KAKI AYAM
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It’s all about nasi kerabu ayam percik and nothing more at Kedai Kaki Ayam. This humble APW Bangsar eatery is run by Kak Long, who was has been known for her nasi campur in Sentul since 1984. Complete with fluffy blue pea flower rice, juicy ayam percik, feisty sambal bawang goreng, a classic salted egg, crunchy cabbage, and bite-sized keropok, each plate is incredibly easy to enjoy and perfect for when you need that hit of comfort food.
Address: 29, Jalan Riong, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 11.30am to 3.30pm (Tuesday to Saturday)
6. CHINA APEK
Leave your stress at the door when visiting China Apek, where clinks and toasts take priority. Sink into some tapas-like bites—all given an Asian twist—for sustenance, while you take comfort in an ice cold beer, sake, wine, or cocktail. Some of the more interesting bites that are worth a try include Auntie Susan chicken wings with honey chilli sauce, otak prawn toast, and Melbourne fried chilli beef tongue.
Address: Lot G7, The Campus Ampang
Opening hours: 4pm to 11pm (Tuesday to Friday) | 1pm to 10pm (Saturday and Sunday)
Contact: WhatsApp +6018 287 5277
7. DOUBLE CHEESE PLEASE
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Some days, nothing quite hits the spot like a fresh-off-the-grill smash burger. At Double Cheese Please, this very dish takes the spotlight. Previously known as Underground Burger, the eatery has returned at The Campus Ampang, flipping patties like they never left. The Old School Smash Burger also makes a comeback, complete with its creamy house-made peanut dressing and double Angus beef patties. Meanwhile, The Mafia Burger is the ultimate choice for those who want something extra indulgent with a kick.
Address: G-07a, The Campus Ampang
Opening hours: 10am to 10pm (daily)
8. MONKEY COFFEE CUP
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Over in TTDI, Monkey Coffee Cup has opened its doors, serving hearty Korean-Italian fare. Run by siblings You Shin and Gina, who hail from the South Korean capital, the eatery boasts its very own Italian-built pizza oven that is responsible for firing out its hand-tossed pizzas. Go for its Gangnam bulgogi pizza for something familiar yet fun or opt for the Hongdae buldak pizza if you’re looking for a slice with some spice. Its large plates of pasta are also worth ordering, especially its Truffle Sunny Pasta and bulgogi cream pasta. Bulk up your meal with some dessert plus coffee and you’re good to go!
Address: 117, Jln Aminuddin Baki, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 11am to 9pm (Tuesday to Friday) | 12pm to 10pm (Saturday and Sunday)
Contact: +603 7731 4788
9. BUTTERSOME
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Bring your cravings for flaky croissants and chewy cookies to Section 17, where Buttersome awaits with all the bakes you need. Its menu is home to a wide variety of breads and pastries spanning classics and creative creations. We’re talking Dubai chocolate tarts, nutella matcha cookies, chilli cheddar scones, butter croissants, and pizza focaccias. Don’t forget to add a cup of coffee to your order and try to spot Butterquack, the café’s mascot, before leaving!
Address: 37, Jalan 17/45, Seksyen 17, 46400 Petaling Jaya
Opening hours: 9am to 6pm (Thursday to Tuesday)
Contact: +6011 3983 8792
10. SCRAPPY DOUGH
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Industrial core meets fresh bakes at Scrappy Dough, Sungai Besi’s hip new bakery. This marks the opening of the brand’s first-ever permanent physical space. Don’t expect its bagel sandwiches and focaccias to stick by the rules as each one of them has been given a unique Asian twist. Standouts include the kam heong chicken bagel sandwich and mala bagel. Not to mention, there are plenty of spots for you to get in some photos of your order (and yourself) too!
Address: 139, Jalan Sungai Besi, Sungai Besi, 57100 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 8am to 4pm (Friday to Wednesday)
Contact: +6013 427 6740
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