#BUROEats: 12 New Restaurants, Cafés, & Bars Around KL & PJ to Explore in January 2025
A delicious start
Welcome to a brand new year! As you’re getting your 2025 plans in order, don’t forget to get in some good eats every now and then. We’ve been doing our part by guiding you to the most notable new restaurants and cafés in our monthly #BUROEats column and for this year, we’re going to be including new bars around the area! With that, this series will become your one stop shop for all the latest eats and sips. So, let’s cut to the chase and get you acquainted with the new restaurants, cafés, and bars around KL & PJ that are worth making a stop at this January 2025.
1. SOL
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Bringing some Latin flair to the local dining scene is Sol by The Olive Tree Group. This new entry is perched on the 40th floor of The Met, so you’re promised next level views of the city. With its extensive food menu, a vibrant cocktail programme, an impressive wine list, and a sprawling space, Sol is the ultimate destination for feasts big or small. Must-tries on the food menu include the ceviche mixto, seared king scallops, char-grilled Black Angus ribeye, claypot seafood paella, and wood-fired Pacific oysters with chorizo butter.
Address: A-40-01, The Met Corporate Tower, 20, Jalan Dutamas 2, Kompleks Kerajaan, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 12pm to 2am (weekdays) | 3pm to 2am (weekends)
Contact: +6019 204 5211
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2. UP & AWAY
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Prepare to find your new favourite bar in the Chinatown neighbourhood with the arrival of Up & Away! Though this space is set to be a destination for cocktails and music, its food menu by Alta Café will make it worth a stop for those looking for a good bite in the area. With that, one can expect their iconic Alta Burgers to be flowing out of the kitchen. As for drinks, its cocktails on tap are surefire hits, whereas its “Not Classics” list—including a Mangorita—will excite the drink enthusiast in you.
Address: 141, Jalan Petaling, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours:
- U&A x Alta Café: 5pm until late (Tuesday to Sunday)
- Up & Away bar: 7pm until late (Wednesday to Sunday)
Contact: +6016 311 3369
3. BOYS DON’T FRY
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Get your fish and chips fix from Wisma Cosway’s Boys Don’t Fry! The restaurant is serving up its signature fish and chips (with a reworked recipe!), alongside other British classics for you to treat yourself to for the quintessential Brit Caff experience. Aside from the obvious must-have, get an order of its sausage and egg butty to really turn up the indulgence factor during your meal. It’s currently in its soft launch stage, so hours are limited but flavours are aplenty!
Address: Lot G-74, Cosway Guesthouse, 88, Jalan Raja Chulan, 50200 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 11am to 3pm (Thursday to Saturday)
Contact: +603 2110 3319
4. CHICKEN AND BEER
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Chicken and Beer stays true to its name by serving up the killer combo that everybody loves in its very own innuendo-filled home. If it wasn’t already obvious its menu is dotted with different iterations of fried chicken, paired with different sides. But one thing remains constant here: everything goes well with PaperKite Beer and lucky for you, they’ve got it on tap. Spanning three storeys, the outlet has plenty of room for you to dig into your meals but leave the bones at the door of its resident party space: The Phuck Club.
Address: 72, Ground Floor, Jalan SS21/35, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya
Opening hours: 11am to 12am (daily)
Contact: +6014 321 3523
5. FIANCÉE
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Cosying up to the other eateries at The Met in Mont Kiara, Fiancée arrives as the sister café to Second Date Patisserie (do you see where this name game is going?). From within its pastry case, you’ll find freshly baked bagels, croissants, buns, and danishes beaming at you. As for hot food, its creamy prawn bisque pasta is looking to be a crowd favourite in due time. Of course, don’t miss out on your caffeine fix of the day with its house brews or a matcha latte.
Address: LG-04, The Met Corporate Tower, 20, Jalan Dutamas 2, Kompleks Kerajaan, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 8am to 8pm (daily)
6. FOREST CLOUD
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Penang’s beloved Forest Cloud Beverage Company has finally made its way down the peninsula into the Klang Valley’s radar. Setting up shop along Jalan 222, the new café breathes some caffeinated life into the cosy neighbourhood with its modern space. As expected, it will be brewing some stellar cups of coffee and matcha but that’s not all. There are also pastries and gelato available for you to indulge in alongside your sips.
Address: Lot 8239, Jalan 222, Seksyen 51a, 46100 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Opening hours: 10am to 6pm (daily)
7. 65 ONDO
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Another Penang import, 65 Ondo is finally baking in the Klang Valley at its new Cheras Traders Square location. Its multiple branches in George Town is a testament to its popular bakes, especially its butter milk pastry bread and egg tarts. Dark wood fixtures and warm lighting elevate its space, perfect for you to lounge in with some friends, a date, or your current read.
Address: 13 & 13A, Ground Floor, Traders Park Residence, Jalan Dataran Cheras 7, 43200 Cheras
Opening hours: 9am to 10pm (daily)
Contact: WhatsApp +6011 1080 4650
8. SHIZUKU
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Fans of Japanese coffee will find a new home in Shizuku. Within its industrial interiors, you’ll find smooth brews accompanying bites and drinks. To nobody’s surprise, Japanese flavours rule the menu, featuring dishes such as unagi chazuke, nori tacos, and various pastas. Its spacious and comfortable lot also means it is the perfect place to catch up with old friends and fellow caffeine heads.
Address: B.LAND, 2, Jalan 51a/225, Seksyen 51a, 46100 Petaling Jaya
Opening hours: 10am to 7pm (daily)
9. SUNSAN RESERVE
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Coming to you from the team behind SunSan Bakes, SunSan Reserve opens its doors once the sun sets and the night owls come out to play. From 5.30pm onwards, you’ll find its bartenders shaking up creative cocktails for you to wind down with. Whether you’re in for a classic tipple or want to get adventurous with one of its bold creations like the Long Island Agar Tree, its menu has got just the sipper for you. With only 15 seats available, reservations are highly recommended.
Address: 216, Jalan Pisang, Taman Shanghai, 58100 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 5.30pm to 12am (soft launch hours)
Contact: WhatsApp +6012 283 5337
10. ADOUGH SOURDOUGH SOCIAL
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Take your love for loaves to Adough’s Sourdough Social in the heart of Bukit Bintang. Whether you walk out with some loaves for home or stay for some quick bites, its crusty bakes are worth the trek to the city centre. It also won’t hurt to pick up a coffee to wash down your bread with too!
Address: Unit GL-5, Agile Bukit Bintang, 3, Jalan Delima, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 8am to 4pm (daily)
11. YORIMICHI CAFE
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Live your Japanese comfort food and minimalist interior dreams at Yorimichi Cafe on Jalan Tun H S Lee. One of the bustling street’s latest additions, this bright café is home to heartwarming plates, small bites, and drinks. Its kirimochi is a must-have here, while its mentaiko pasta will do the trick for those with bigger appetites. You also can’t leave without picking up a cup of matcha!
Address: 131, Mezzanine Floor, Jalan Tun H S Lee, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 10am to 6pm (Tuesday to Sunday)
Contact: +603 2022 0188
12. 10 TEN BAKER
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Get comfortable at 10 Ten Baker’s new digs, where you’ll indulge in some creamy cheesecakes, fluffy waffles, and more. The stars of the show here are its Basque cheesecakes, available in a variety of flavours including original, matcha, and hojicha. Its homey interiors set the scene for a cosy hangout with a freshly brewed latte and your favourite coffee date.
Address: 77, 1st Floor, Jalan Othman, PJS 3, 46000 Petaling Jaya
Opening hours: 10.30am to 5.30pm (Tuesday to Saturday)
Contact: +6016 977 7010
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