Bubbly Brunches
Neroteca - Best value brunch in KL.
Prego Bubbalicious Brunch - Fun, fun, fun!
Shanghai Brunch @ Shook! - Probably the most visually exciting brunch in town.
Sparkalite, InterContinental - Aussie themed buffet of booze and barbecue. Excellent children's play area and bright garden setting. Some special Aussie treats too such as lamingtons, not found elsewhere in the city.
Restaurants
La Mexicana - Jalan Ampang
Authentic Mexican (no Tex Mex here - it's the real deal)
Marini's on 57 - Best views in the city
Thirty8 - Grand Hyatt
Awesome views
Le Midi - Bangsar shopping centre
One of the few restaurants in KL that have all bases covered - food, wine, service and ambience. French, Italian.
Delucca - Changkat Bukit Bintang
Fresh Italian, friendly ambience, great pizzas and crostinis
Millesime - Solaris Dutamas
Unique concept for KL - you eat what the chef prepares based on best ingredients available.
Doraku - KL Life Centre
Japanese with a Latin twist
Hit and Mrs. - Bangsar
Gorgeous setting, experimental cuisine
Acme Bar and Coffee (ABC) - Troika
Hip setting, seasonal menu
Pressroom - Pavilion
Cold cuts, Josper oven, drink specials, friendly bistro ambience
Cafes
Artisan Roast - Perfect beans make a perfect cup
Fat Boys - Publika, Solaris Dutamas
Juicy porky burgers
Red Bean Bag - Publika
Scrummy breakfasts
Real and Wholesome (RAW) - Wisma Equity
Excellent coffee. Reasonably priced healthy light meals.
Pisco Bar - Jalan Mesui
Pisco and tapas, just off Changkat but a street with a great feel
Omakase + Appreciate - basement @ Ming Annexe
A true speakeasy feel. No smoking! Yes!!!
Tate - another speakeasy feel but easier to find - the Intermark, KL
Afternoon Tea
Here's a list of the top ones around the city
Stalls
Sushi Heng - Subang Jaya
Beautiful, delicious sushi that won't break the bank
Suzi's Corner - Ampang
NZ tenderloin steaks for around 30RM - all night dining
Tandoori Man - Ampang
With 30+ years making only one dish, you're assured of excellent tandoori
Party Food
Culinary Capers - Health conscious catering. Truly delicious salads.
Sahara Oasis - Delicious to dine in, but also perfect for a party
Damas Sweets - Platters of bite size Middle Eastern treats beautifully presented, ideal for dessert
Groceries
Taman Tun Market - TTDI
Covered market open most days until noon - fresh fruit, veg, meat, fish, flowers. Much more economical than the grocery store. Look out for the baking shop - just about everything you'll need to whip up your baked goodies.
Neroteca - Best value brunch in KL.
Prego Bubbalicious Brunch - Fun, fun, fun!
Shanghai Brunch @ Shook! - Probably the most visually exciting brunch in town.
Sparkalite, InterContinental - Aussie themed buffet of booze and barbecue. Excellent children's play area and bright garden setting. Some special Aussie treats too such as lamingtons, not found elsewhere in the city.
Sunday Roast, Ritz Carlton - An elegant, exclusive brunch experience with Aussie lobster, French oysters, eye popping roasts and a choice of champagnes
Circus, Sunday Hangover Brunch, Pavilion - The only brunch in town to have free flow Dom Perignon!
La Mexicana - Jalan Ampang
Authentic Mexican (no Tex Mex here - it's the real deal)
Marini's on 57 - Best views in the city
Thirty8 - Grand Hyatt
Awesome views
Le Midi - Bangsar shopping centre
One of the few restaurants in KL that have all bases covered - food, wine, service and ambience. French, Italian.
Delucca - Changkat Bukit Bintang
Fresh Italian, friendly ambience, great pizzas and crostinis
Millesime - Solaris Dutamas
Unique concept for KL - you eat what the chef prepares based on best ingredients available.
S.Wine - Publika
Heavenly Thai - Bangsar Shopping Centre
Best Thai in town
Pinchos - Changkat Bukit Bintang
Delicious tapas. Lively crowd.
Din Tai Fung - Pavilion and Gardens
Mind blowing Taiwanese dumplings
Sao Nam - Changkat Bukit Bintang
Luscious Vietnamese
Doraku - KL Life Centre
Japanese with a Latin twist
Hit and Mrs. - Bangsar
Gorgeous setting, experimental cuisine
Acme Bar and Coffee (ABC) - Troika
Hip setting, seasonal menu
Pressroom - Pavilion
Cold cuts, Josper oven, drink specials, friendly bistro ambience
Living Food - Jalan Tun Razak
Seriously delicious raw, whole and organic food menu.
Espressamente Illy - Pavilion
Commercial coffee at its finest
Artisan Roast - Perfect beans make a perfect cup
Fat Boys - Publika, Solaris Dutamas
Juicy porky burgers
Red Bean Bag - Publika
Scrummy breakfasts
Real and Wholesome (RAW) - Wisma Equity
Excellent coffee. Reasonably priced healthy light meals.
Bakeries
The Bakery - Ukay Heights
Good western style bread that you can sink your teeth into and melt-in-your-mouth croissants
White Brick Oven - Sungai Buloh but delivers to city
Organic stone ground bread
For the sweet tooth
Mandarin Oriental Cake Shop - KLCC
Best desserts in town
Slice of Heaven - All around KL
For cakes that look AND taste fantastic
Delicious - Around the city
Reasonably priced sweets and drinks
Delicious - Around the city
Reasonably priced sweets and drinks
Booze
Vintry - Ampang
Known for its succulent pork dishes and wine at retail prices
Known for its succulent pork dishes and wine at retail prices
Pisco Bar - Jalan Mesui
Pisco and tapas, just off Changkat but a street with a great feel
Omakase + Appreciate - basement @ Ming Annexe
A true speakeasy feel. No smoking! Yes!!!
Tate - another speakeasy feel but easier to find - the Intermark, KL
Afternoon Tea
Here's a list of the top ones around the city
Stalls
Sushi Heng - Subang Jaya
Beautiful, delicious sushi that won't break the bank
Suzi's Corner - Ampang
NZ tenderloin steaks for around 30RM - all night dining
Tandoori Man - Ampang
With 30+ years making only one dish, you're assured of excellent tandoori
Party Food
Culinary Capers - Health conscious catering. Truly delicious salads.
Sahara Oasis - Delicious to dine in, but also perfect for a party
Damas Sweets - Platters of bite size Middle Eastern treats beautifully presented, ideal for dessert
Groceries
Taman Tun Market - TTDI
Covered market open most days until noon - fresh fruit, veg, meat, fish, flowers. Much more economical than the grocery store. Look out for the baking shop - just about everything you'll need to whip up your baked goodies.
Hock Choon - Ampang
Supermarket on Ampang side of town stocking many ingredients for expats. Cheaper than Cold Storage.
