#BUROEats: 15 New restaurants & cafés in KL & PJ to check out in October 2024
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Welcome to a brand new month! As you’re pushing through the last quarter of the year, we want to make sure you’re well-fed through it all with a brand new #BUROEats. Our local culinary scene has welcomed a strong lineup of newcomers over the last few weeks, including Culina, Bistro Léa, Tomo Tomo, and Nikaku by Azabu. There’s something for everyone on our list from coffee fiends to pastry devotees. Without further ado, here are all the new restaurants and cafés around KL and PJ that we think you need to know about this October 2024.
1. IKETERU
Iketeru, Hilton Kuala Lumpur’s resident Japanese restaurant, is back and better than ever. After a short refurbishment break, its teppanyaki and sushi counters are ready to welcome diners again. Whether your tastes lie in the art of nigiri or grilled fish, Iketeru has got a set meal to cater to your palate. To celebrate its re-opening, the restaurant is also offering you the chance to savour its very own Kankaobai Shuzou Iketeru sake (XL edition), which will pair well with any meal here.
Address: Level 8, Hilton Kuala Lumpur, 3, Jalan Stesen Sentral, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, 50470 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 12pm to 2.30pm & 6.30pm to 10.30pm (daily)
Contact: +603 2264 2264
2. BISTRO LÉA
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Transport yourself to a chic Parisian eatery with Bistro Léa. This Sri Hartamas eatery is the brainchild of KaHong Lau, who is also at the helm of Atelier Binchotan and Jus at APW Bangsar. Slated to officially launch on 17 October, Bistro Léa will delight diners with wholesome French dishes that are an ode to chef Lau’s culinary training roots. Dishes to look forward to include the signature Léa Nicoise Salad and a fragrant beef cheek bourguignon.
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Address: 1, Jalan Sri Hartamas 7, Taman Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 12pm to 3pm & 6pm to 11 pm (Tuesday to Sunday)
Contact: +6012 810 3638
3. CULINA
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An outpost from our neighbours across the causeway, Culina arrives at the Shoppes at Four Seasons Place with a bang. Its expansive lot includes both retail and dining spaces. The menu includes classic European favourites with a modern touch. Think beef tartare, Burgundy escargots, and linguine with clams. Other menu highlights include its charcoal-grilled steaks, zucchini blossom pizza, and Burrata salad.
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Address: Level B1, Shoppes at Four Seasons Place, 145, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: Bistro: 11am to 10pm (daily) | Bakery: 8am to 8pm (daily) | Market: 8am to 10pm (daily)
Contact: +603 2779 7313
4. NIKAKU BY AZABU
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For a thoughtful omakase experience, book a seat at Nikaku’s sushi counter. Its menu carefully blends Malaysian produce with Japanese cuisine, with the likes of local grouper and tiger prawns being served. Coming from the Azabu brand, one can expect a personalised and approachable experience here. Leaving it up to the chef is always the prime choice when at a place like Nikaku, however an a la carte menu is still available for those visiting with more specific cravings.
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Address: Level 4, Isetan The Japan Store, Lot 10 Shopping Centre, 50, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 12pm to 3pm & 6pm to 11pm (Wednesday to Monday)
Contact: Call +603 2119 2624 | WhatsApp +6012 320 4238
5. YOSHINARI HANARE
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Another new Japanese eatery to add to your list is Yoshinari Hanare. Coming to you from the team behind Sri Hartamas neighbourhood favourite Yoshinari, this cosy eatery is located just a few steps away from its big sister at Plaza Damas. As for food, expect simple morsels of nigiri alongside other soulful seafood-centric dishes. There are only eight seats at the counter, so reservations are a must.
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Address: F-0-9, Plaza Damas, Jalan Sri Hartamas 1, Taman Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 12pm to 2pm & 6pm to 9pm (Monday to Saturday)
Contact: +603 6416 0702
6. GANNENDO
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Continuing the streak of new Japanese restaurants in the area, Gannendo chimes in with its soba-infused charm. It specialises in a specific kind of noodle called juwari soba, made out of 100 percent buckwheat. Here, the flour is sourced from Hokkaido and each portion is made in-house from scratch. You can have your soba served in several ways with the most popular being its cold Mori Soba, presented alongside a refreshing dipping sauce. Sides including seafood tempura are available to supplement your meal.
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Address: D1-G3-02 Solaris Dutamas No.1, Jalan Dutamas 1 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 11am to 3pm & 5pm to 10pm
Contact: Call +603 6416 0566 | WhatsApp +6011 1672 0791
7. TOMO TOMO
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Feed your soul with Japanese comfort food, moody interiors, and smooth cups of matcha at Tomo Tomo. Located within Subang’s PARC, this hangout is everything you need for a relaxing and fulfilling day out. On the food front, the menu is filled with easy and hearty bites from bonito onigiri to katsu curry rice bowls. Its miso caramel croffle also deserves a spot on your table. Lastly, no trip here would be complete without an order of its ceremonial-grade gokou matcha or a savoury black sesame hojicha with miso foam.
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Address: Lot/Unit 5, PARC Hub, Taman Subang Ria, 47500 Subang Jaya
Opening hours: 7.30am to 5pm (daily; kitchen opens at 9am)
Contact: Email [email protected]
8. MAGNIFICENT PARK BAKERY
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If you’re a fan of all things pastry, start taking notes. Magnificent Park Bakery has opened its doors in Taman Megah to the delight of carb connoisseurs around the neighbourhood. Its menu is dotted with comfort fare made with a laminated pastry twist. We’re talking croissant burgers, a Ham Chim Peng and pain au chocolate hybrid, as well as a pineapple banana danish. Also on the menu are other perennial favourites like salt beef sandwiches and honey butter toast.
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Address: 28, Jalan SS 24/13, Taman Megah, 47301 Petaling Jaya
Opening hours: 8am to 5pm (Tuesday to Sunday)
Contact: +603 7622 8755
9. TSURU TSURU
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Live your capybara comfort dreams at Tsuru Tsuru in Damansara Utama. Opened by a trio of friends, this colourful space is bound to bring some cheer to your day in the form of its creative udon bowls. With a capybara as its mascot, Tsuru Tsuru is full of character and even welcomes pets. Get in your spice fix with its tom yum udon or indulge in a creamy buttermilk mentai udon. Add more crunch to your meal with some tempura and don’t forget to fuel up with some coffee while you’re here too!
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Address: 67-M, Jalan SS21/1a, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya
Opening hours: 11am to 9pm (daily)
Contact: +6010 656 1368
10. HOIFAN COMPANY
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Hoifan Company is Jalan Sin Chew Kee’s newest resident, calling itself a “kopitiam with a twist”. Each dish is reminiscent of a local breakfast classic but given contemporary twist. For example, its chicken rice takes the form of fried poached chicken atop aromatic rice. Don’t miss out on its Wagyu char kuey teow either. For a dish from beyond Malaysian borders, try its Wagyu hamburg steak rice bowl or give its jianbing guozi a shot.
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Address: 12, Jalan Sin Chew Kee, Bukit Bintang, 50150 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 10am to 8pm (Thursday to Tuesday)
Contact: +6019 772 4749
11. JOKOPI
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Bringing in Surabayan brews to the KL coffeescape is Jokopi. Its opening marks the first time the brand has voyaged across international borders. Located on Jalan Tun HS Lee, the café is decked out in neutral tones with tiles and wooden furniture adding texture to its look. The specialties span milky coffee drinks, including a signature Kopi Susu Arang and a special Kopi Susu Kaya.
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Address: 1-3, Jalan Tun H S Lee, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 9am to 12am (Sunday to Thursday) | 11am to 2am (Friday to Saturday)
Contact: +6011 3963 6749
12. BLUE DAHLIA
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Get your fill of homey kuih at Petaling Jaya’s Blue Dahlia, the kuihmaker’s first physical address. Generational family recipes shine here as each delightful morsel is as colourful and delicious as the next. Of course, nothing is “too sweet” and always just right. Take your pick from the mainstream kuih koci and onde onde to the more unique kuih sago kelapa and pulut inti kelapa. Top your order up with a bowl of its signature ais kacang and you’ve guaranteed yourself a lovely time.
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Address: 601, Jalan 17/12, Seksyen 17, 46400 Petaling Jaya
Opening hours: 10.30am to 10pm (daily)
Contact: WhatsApp +6011 2980 3362
13. ABOVE THE CLOUDS
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Feeling blue takes on a different meaning at Above the Clouds, a Korean-inspired container café. Its adorable space is brought to life with florals and a ton of natural light. Its menu includes bagels, waffles, and various pastries alongside a selection of beverages. For something truly unique, go for its house signature Blue Sky Cloud Latte. Bites-wise, current crowd favourites include the blueberry cream cheese bagel and mentai melt ham bagel.
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Address: Lot 4426, Lot R, OKR Auto City, Batu 4 1/2, Jalan Klang Lama, 58100 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 10am to 10pm (Wednesday to Monday)
Contact: +6011 5381 5806
14. FLURRĒ BY FLUFFED
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Beloved waffle spot Fluffed has debuted Flurrē, its bingsu shop in Taman Universiti. You’re guaranteed a feast for both your eyes and appetites with a space just as appealing as its menu. Its black sesame bingsu is a leading choice, topped with pandan taro balls, panda pudding, and more. However, its “salmon sashimi don” takes the prize for most quirky item on the menu. While it may look just like a regular salmon rice bowl, this dish is actually a winning combination of coconut milk snow, mango strawberry “sashimi”, beetroot mango “ikura”, mango cubes, and mango ice cream.
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Address: 19, Jalan SS 3/37, Taman Universiti, 47300 Petaling Jaya
Opening hours: 12.30pm to 10pm
Contact: +6012 480 7301
15. SPOON AND SPARK DESSERTS
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Over in Klang, Spoon and Spark Desserts pops up as the area’s latest destination for East Asian desserts. From icy cendol to fluffy taiyaki, its menu has it all. Its space is cosy and great for groups of friends to catch up over sweet bites. If you don’t have a sweet tooth, fear not. Its menu also includes savoury bites such as its flaky scallion pancake.
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Address: Lot 140679, Jalan Jasmin 3, Bandar Botanik, 41200 Klang
Opening hours: 11am to 10pm (Monday to Friday) | 9am to 10pm (Saturday to Sunday)
Contact: +6012 764 6758
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