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Best New Restaurants In Kuala Lumpur – March 2023

Family-Friendly Restaurants To Put On Your Radar For All-Round Good Times!

Top New Restaurants In KL

New restaurants and exciting venues are opening all the time around the city that never sleeps, so the only question is, which one are you going to try first? We’ve got them all covered for you, hot off the press. We hope you’re hungry, Kuala Lumpur!

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  • Shikomi Coffee KL

    SHIKOMI COFFEE: New Taiwanese Cafe In Subang Jaya

    Best New Restaurants In Kuala Lumpur

    This rustic Taiwanese-inspired charm serves beautiful butter cake and silky creme caramel coupled which is best paired with their hawthorn lemonade. You can also fuel up with their affordable quality cups of coffee and simple Japanese and Taiwanese breakfast pastries and sweets for a quick pick-me-up!

    Shikomi Coffee, 5, Jalan SS 18/6, Ss18, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia, +603 5612 3180

  • Cotta KL

    COTTA KL: Ricotta Cheese Specialist In Kuala Lumpur

    Best New Restaurants In Kuala Lumpur

    Think Ricotta, think Cotta. Offering varieties of Ricotta toast, this cafe serves hearty open-faced sandwiches with fine coffee for a delicious dairy delight in KL. The Classic — fresh ricotta atop sourdough with flowery Spanish honey and walnuts — is what purists would go for while those who fancy a bit of hot action could opt for the Chuck Mooris, a pulled beef ricotta toast.

    Cotta KL, L6-1A, Verve Shops, 8, Jalan Kiara 5, Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, +6011 2321 2125

  • Boiboi KL

    BOIBOI: Upscale Kopitiam In Kuala Lumpur

    Best New Restaurants In Kuala Lumpur

    This bungalow beautifully transformed into a restaurant is your newest go-to for some good ol’ Kopitiam favorites. From authentic nasi lemak to flavourful Sarawak laksa and classic half-boiled egg and toast combo, you can be sure to find your local comfort meals here. We can’t think of a better place to spend our weekends!

    BoiBoi, 14 Jalan Inai, off, Jln Imbi, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, +6017 278 6383

  • MANO AT THE FIVE: Latin American Cuisine In Bukit Damansara

    Best New Restaurants In Kuala Lumpur

    Mano is a place with good food, that is laid back but not messy, that can fill the niche for Latin American cuisine that hasn’t been exploited in Malaysia properly. Having built a kitchen focused on sharing, drinking with friends and having a good time, MANO is meant to be as much of a neighborhood restaurant as a special occasion one.

    Mano At The Five, E-1-03, The Five, Kompleks Pejabat Damansara, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, +6017 277 6266, Website

  • Jwala KL

    JWALA: North Indian Cuisine In Bukit Damansara

    Best New Restaurants In Kuala Lumpur

    While Malaysians are blessed with a selection of South Indian cuisine, there is a vacuum of upscale North Indian cuisine, which is why Jwala provides a great focus on tandoor-style cuisine expressed by North Indian flavors and produce. Using custom made tandoors fit for the finest degree of charcoal grilling, Jwala is not just a dining destination, it is a theater where fiery performances are staged, bringing drama and delight to your plate and palate.

    Jwala, E-2-01, Level 2, Block E, The Five, Kompleks Pejabat Damansara, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, +601 2947 9100, Website

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