#BUROEats: 10 New Restaurants, Cafés & Bars Around KL & PJ to Discover in September 2025
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The BURO guide to the must-know new restaurants, cafés, and bars around KL and PJ this September 2025.
The Merdeka 2025 long weekend opened the doors to September, which can only mean one thing: it’s time to refresh those foodie radars again! In other words, you’ve got some new September 2025 entries to add to your long list of restaurants, cafés, and bars around the KL and PJ area to visit! If you’re still catching up on August’s arrivals, don’t sweat it, so are we. But if you’re already itching to get your appetites onto some fresh flavours and more, here’s our list of must-know eateres and hangouts that are worth checking out this month.
PSSST: Popular TTDI bakery-restaurant The Bread Bar has opened a new outlet in Publika, so make sure to bring your carb-filled adventures there too!
1. GAMTAN
OPENING ON 11 SEPTEMBER 2025
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Coming in from our neighbours across the causeway, Gamtan is ready to bring you all sorts of fiery Korean grilled meats. While you can expect the standard issue cuts like belly and jowl on the menu, the lesser-known, butcher-approved rare cuts from the Butcher’s Cut set will steal the show. Add its signature daepa makchang (green onion pork intestines) and sotbap to your order and you’ve got yourself a complete Gamtan meal.
Address: No. 74, Jalan 27/70A, Desa Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
2. BY AGE 18
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Vegan, gluten-free, and oh, so good, By Age 18’s udon bowls have arrived from Kagawa, Japan to charm Malaysians. Here, the menu puts its best plant-based foot forward, serving diners vibrant and fresh bowls that don’t skimp on taste. Try its bukkake udon for a vegetable-heavy plate that will take care of your daily greens intake, go for a warm, classic curry udon, or entice your spice tolerance with a special tom yam soup udon. There are also other bites and rice-based dishes on its menu, so everyone at the table has got something to order.
Address: A-1-01, The Five @ KPD, 49, Jalan Dungun, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 11.30 am to 3 pm & 5.30pm to 9.30 pm (weekdays) | 11.30am to 9.30pm (weekends) | closed on Wednesday
Contact: +603 2011 2362
3. RAMEN MONSTER
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Speaking of noodles, a new ramen specialist has entered the chat at The Pocket. Ramen Monster, which has already been serving bowls at Absorb Sunlight, joins the hoard of cafés and hangouts at Sungai Besi’s latest lifestyle hub. Known for its soulful and deep broths, it definitely knows how to deliver a satisfying bowl of ramen. The most popular pick has been its tonkotsu shoyu ramen but give its truffle shoyu ramen a shot if you’re feeling indulgent.
Address: 139, Jalan Sungai Besi, Sungai Besi, 57100 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 12pm to 9pm (Friday to Wednesday)
4. LOOOZER
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Matcha specialist Looozer has finally found a brick-and-mortar home. Previously operating on a pop-up basis with a collaborative special sprinkled here and there, it has joined The Pocket’s directory with its chic, industrial space. The menu is packed with specialty matcha drinks, all infused with ingredients that go well with the staple Japanese green tea. Those who prefer non-matcha sips can instead go for one of its “fizzers” or coconut cloud drinks.
Address: 139, Jalan Sungai Besi, Sungai Besi, 57100 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 11am to 8pm (Friday to Wednesday)
5. A LONG TABLE
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Located within The Objects Store at REXKL UP, A Long Table combines quiet teahouse sensibilities with a community-centric concept. A large communal table serves as the centrepiece of the space, where visitors can sip on their orders slowly while taking in the calm. On the daily, the menu will offer seasonal selections of tea, but expect pop-ups and collaborations to blossom on its calendars every now and then.
Address: 1F, REXKLUP, 32, Jalan Hang Lekir, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 12pm to 6pm (Tuesday to Sunday)
6. OMNA
For the ones who can’t seem to halt their hunt for good slices, Omna is your muse of the month. Its menu spans pizzas, pastas, and all the other feel-good Italian flavours that are sure to make your heart and palate happy. Must-orders include its meat-forward carnivore pizza, the carbonara-inspired Omna Signature pizza, and the Omna Signature fried rice.
Address: G-LG-05, Cantara Retail Jalan PJU 1A/42B, Pusat Dagangan NZX, Ara Damansara, 47301 Petaling Jaya
Opening hours: 10.30am to 9.30pm (daily)
Contact: +6018 372 0896
7. BACIO
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Another new Italian spot to add to your list is Bacio, located in B.Lot Mont Kiara. While the classic dishes such as fritto di mare, lamb ragout tagliatelle, and Wagyu beef tartare all deserve a spot on your list of orders, its fried-then-baked pizzas are truly a must-try. Leaning towards the more indulgent side of things, this crispy, crusty take on pizza—available in two variants—is sure to deliver a mouthful of flavour.
Address: B.LOT MK, Block B, Kiosk 5, Lot 1908, Jalan Kiara 5, Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 11am to 3.30pm & 5.30pm to 11pm (daily)
Contact: +6010 399 7008
8. CURR’S CURRIES
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Take care of your Japanese curry cravings with a trip downtown to Curr’s Curries. Born out of a pure love for the comforting dish, this casual eatery has added a bold twist to each plate and the proof is in plain sight on its menu. Assam pedas fish curry, spicy dhal ramen, wasabi green chicken curry, and more—its offerings are infused with a Southeast Asian sense of adventure that will leave your tastebuds tingling. Of course, its classic Curr’s Original Wagyu Curry is also not to be missed
Address: Starhill Gallery, Lot L129-1, Level 1 (Eslite Floor), 181, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 11am to 10pm (daily)
Contact: +6012 419 3090
9. DEAR HEARTS AND CHILLED SPIRITS
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Dear Hearts and Chilled Spirits is for the cocktail enthusiasts that love their drinks balanced and humour dry (in a good way, we must add). This new pet-friendly, 1950s-inspired haunt in Petaling Jaya has made a name for itself with its chicken rice cocktail that truly does the iconic dish justice. However, the rest of its menu, curated by head bartender-owner Jason Yee, also deserves a round of applause. If you’re lucky, you’ll spot its mascot, Sharpay the pug!
Note: Only small to medium-sized pets are allowed with diapers on!
Address: 5A, Jalan SS 22/11, Damansara Jaya, 47400 Petaling Jaya
Opening hours: 5pm to 12am (Monday to Saturday)
Contact: +6017 375 8798
10. BONUS: NEW ELVY’S IN JOHOR BAHRU
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While KL is already packed with new restaurants for you to check out this September 2025, we think you need to add this pizzeria down south to your radar too! If you’re all about smoked meats and pizza, then New Elvy’s is set to be your next go-to eatery. Made for the carnivores that love their slices too, the menu is packed with meat-forward pies that each star a different protein courtesy of Project Smoked. Plus, its entire menu pairs exceptionally well with craft beer, which means it’s a good thing New Elvy’s has partnered with Monster and Beer to provide the libations here.
Address: 137A, Jalan Beringin, Taman Melodies, 80250, Johor Bahru
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