#BUROEats: 11 new restaurants & cafés around KL & PJ to scope out in December 2024
End-of-year eats
It has been a big year for the dining scene in the area to say the least. With that, we’ve arrived at the last installment of #BUROEats in 2024! As your holiday season ramps up, there are more and more reasons to gather with loved ones for some year-end reunions over coffee, feasts, or sweets. It’s been a pleasure pointing you in the most delicious directions this year and we’ll see you next in 2025! Without further ado, here are our picks of the eleven most notable new restaurants and cafés around the KL/PJ area for December 2024.
1. SUNNIES
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Publika welcomes a bright new addition to its café scene with Sunnies, the sibling café of croissants and coffee nook Tanned. Its warm and inviting space is home to classic brunch fare, great for catching up with your favourite people over. Its menu spans pastas, toasties, cakes, all-day breakfast plates, and more. Highlights include the truffle mushroom rigatoni, buttermilk tiger pran rigatoni, smoked duck on toast, and its range of açai bowls. Of course, don’t forget to get in your favourite coffee order!
Address: D4-G3-3A, Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 9am to 5.30pm (daily)
Contact: +6012 882 3206
2. OFF GRID
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This one’s for the midday munchers. If lunch is your favourite meal of the day, your appetite will love Off Grid in Taman Paramount. It specialises in lunch boxes made to nourish you, packed with everything you need for a hearty and nutritious meal. You get to dictate your own delicious journey here as bowls are completely customisable to your preferences or dietary needs from bases and proteins to toppings and dressings. Off Grid is only operating as a pop-up with a limited run time (for now), so don’t miss it while it’s there!
Address: First floor, 37a, Jalan 20/16, Sea Park, 46300 Petaling Jaya
Opening hours: 11am to 2.30pm (Tuesday to Saturday)
Contact: WhatsApp +6010 440 7769
3. NOTO
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Sharing a space with URA Autospa, Noto joins the Subang Jaya neighbourhood’s coffee community. Its tasteful space is decked out in neutral tones with clean lines and raw materials, that you can kick back in while you sip on your drink of choice. Take your pick from its selection of house-baked shokupan toast and other baked goods to accompany your cuppas or matcha lattes. Plus, if you’ve been putting off that car detail session, this would be the perfect place to kill two birds with one stone.
Address: 4, Jalan SS19/6, SS19, 47500 Subang Jaya
Opening hours: 8am to 6pm (daily)
Contact: +6011 5424 3526
4. OBVI
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Craving a slice while in Ara Damansara? Head to Obvi to get that all fixed. This homey new outlet is the second brand by the team behind Mokky’s Pizza. The handmade crust here is the perfect balance between pillowy and crispy, thanks to its Gozney oven. Go for the Margherita to keep things classic or take on the Pepperoni Playboy for a meat-filled experience. Other than that, enjoy your slices, sip on your coffee (yes, they serve coffee!), and kick back in its cosy space.
Address: Ara Permata, 36-1, Jalan PJU 1A/42, Ara Damansara, 47301 Petaling Jaya
Opening hours: 5pm to 11pm (Thursday to Tuesday)
Contact: +603 7832 2177
5. JYUU YEN OMURICE
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Jyuu Yen Omurice is your new destination for all things Japanese curry and omurice. If you’re a fan of the quintessentially Japanese dish, then you should definitely add this new spot to your list. Previously a street side stall, Jyuu Yen Omurice is now located in the Cheras area. A trip there wouldn’t be complete without an order of its signature omurice, complete with a tornado omelette and a topping of your choice.
Address: 19, Block P/E, Jalan Cengkeh, Taman Cheras, Cheras, 56100 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 11am to 9pm (daily)
6. KIKU
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For some good tunes and brews, bring yourself to Kiku, a sleek kissa in the Yap Ah Shak House. Made for dedicated listening and sipping, this little hideout is the ultimate spot for music lovers who can’t get enough of cool jazz and hard bop. There is also a small selection of bites—such as a hamburg donburi—for you to nibble on should you feel a little peckish while visiting. Take a seat, grab a cuppa, and let the vinyls do the talking!
Address: Level 3, Yap Ah Shak House, 17, Jalan Yap Ah Shak, Chow Kit, 50300 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 9am to 6pm (Monday to Saturday)
Contact: +6011 4051 0656
7. CANTINA PASTA E VINO
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Bring your year-end carbo loading to Cantina Pasta e Vino in Taman Danau Desa. This charming and humble space is home to a range of handmade pasta dishes, all made in their own kitchen. To indulge everyone’s palates, both Italian- and American-style carbonara with guanciale and smoked bacon respectively. Other than that, its salmon ricotta tortellini is also a worthy choice. To supplement your meal, there are also plates of cured meats, flame-grilled steaks, and—of course—wine available.
Address: 5-1, Jalan 2/109F, Taman Danau Desa, 58100 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 5pm to 12am (Tuesday to Sunday) | Kitchen open: 6pm to 9.30pm
Contact: +6011 6251 0188
8. SSAVOURY
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Paw-rents on the hunt for a new pet-friendly space should add Ssavoury to their plans! Where flavour, furkids, and friends come together, this new eatery is located in Petaling Jaya. Food-wise, it serves an array of Western dishes spanning pastas, sandwiches, steaks, and more. On top of that, there is a mini selection of Malaysia favourites for those who prefer to stay local with their palates.
Address: Jalan Kilang 51/206, Seksyen 51, 46050 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Opening hours: 11am to 10pm (Thursday to Monday)
Contact: +6017 757 2076
9. PAPIBU
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Those in the Bangsar neighbourhood have a new coffee spot to explore with the opening of Papibu in Alfa Bangsar. This café serves up freshly brewed cuppas as well matcha lattes, espresso tonics, and other creative drinks. You also won’t have to go hungry here thanks to its selection of baked goods, including croissants. It recently hosted a collaboration with Weekends Athletics’ run club, which is a clear sign of its dedication to being a hub for the community!
Address: 8, Jalan Tandok, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 9am to 4pm (Friday to Wednesday)
10. COHII CULTURE
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As its name suggests, this is the spot for anyone who is deep into coffee culture! Tucked away in the Segambut corner of town, Cohii Culture is a bright and friendly hangout with creative coffee drinks on the menu. Get tropical with its Coconut Espresso Cloud, feel the crunch with some popcorn-topped lattes, or keep it light with its signature yuzu matcha. Pair your sips with a pastry treat of your choice—we like the look of its croissants—and you’re good to go!
Address: Lot 1.08, Level 1, RainTreeRain @ The Era Duta North, 208, Jalan Segambut, Kawasan Perusahaan Segambut, 51200 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 9am to 6pm (Wednesday to Monday)
11. PABLO’S KL
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After a brief break away from the capital, Pablo’s is back with its headlining tacos! Coming to you from Penang, the taco specialists have returned with a food truck in the Bukit Damansara neighbourhood. Its greatest hits include the Indian-fusion “Not Birria” with chicken or lamb, Prawnstar with Cajun-style shrimp, Ya Rou with smoked duck, and the juicy Beefin’ with ribeye steak.
Address: Jalan Medan Setia 2, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 7pm to 1am (Wednesday to Sunday)
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