#BUROEats: 11 New cafes and restaurants to try in the Klang Valley in February 2024
February feasts
It’s a brand new month and you know what that means: brand new eats. As usual, we’ve curated a collection of eateries and cafés that have popped up on our local scene for you to make your way through. While January started off strong with a bevy of impressive and exciting restaurants and more, February is also coming in hot with its own army, ready to impress. Whether you’re on the hunt for Keralan seafood with a kick or a new café with plenty of sunlight, we’ve got the lowdown on where you have to eat this month.
1. PICKLE DINING
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Pickle Dining may be small in size but it sure is mighty in flavour. Led by Chef Danial Thorlby, the restaurant’s tasting menu is a tale of Thorlby’s culinary career—which includes stints at Ladurée in Paris and the world-famous French Laundry in Napa Valley. Dishes here are rooted in French techniques but will take you on a voyage through the world’s most distinct flavours and cuisines. We’re talking plates of mangrove jack fish ceviche with coconut nước chấm, grilled sirloin with black garlic aioli, and other communal dining-friendly dishes. As its name suggests, pickled and fermented foods take the lead here too and you’ll spot them everywhere: in sauces, as garnishes, and in jars on the wall lining the cosy and rustic space.
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Address: 23, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 7pm and 9pm seatings, by reservations only (Thursday to Monday)
Contact: +6019 780 2935
2. COAST BY KAYRA
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Brought to you by the people behind Bangsar’s neighbourhood favourite Kayra is Coast by Kayra. This seafood-focused restaurant adopts a “sea-to-plate” concept and aims to bring you the best of the seas married with the punchy flavours that Kerala cuisine is known for. Its menu was designed for sharing, including smoky dishes from the charcoal grill, vibrant curries, aromatic biryanis, fun small bites, and more. Headlining dishes include seafood biryani, dahi puri shooters with crabmeat and crab rasam, coastal spiced oysters, Alleppey prawn mango curry, and more. For those looking to get a taste of all the greatest hits at the restaurant, opt for the Discovery Menu that will take you through all its signature dishes.
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Address: Lot G03-G05, Ground Floor, The Starhill Gallery, 181, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 11.30am to 11pm (daily)
Contact: +6017 215 7264
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3. FELIZ
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Feliz, located in the city centre’s Avenue K shopping mall, is dedicated to the flavours and aromas of Peru infused with inspiration from other cuisines such as Japanese. Its Tartare de Atun Nikkei is constructed with fresh tuna, a crispy egg, avocado, and caviar and has become a crowd-favourite. Meanwhile, the empanadas combine crispy puff pastry with juicy beef tenderloin or Peruvian lamb stew. Another menu highlight is the Gunkan Anticuchero, a bite-sized treat comprising diced marinated seafood and fish, sushi rice, and a crispy nori wrap. Don’t forget to browse its cocktail menu for some tipples to wash down your bites with.
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Address: L4-05, Level 4, Avenue K, 156, Jalan Ampang, 50350 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 12pm to 10pm (daily)
Contact: +6011 177 17742
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4. TIPSY FLAMINGO
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Teeming with beach club energy and coated in hues of pink, Singapore-born Tipsy Flamingo is one of the latest eateries to grace The Exchange TRX’s extensive F&B lineup. Its sprawling space—measuring 3,556 square feet—seats 200 people and is decked out in decor and furniture that adds to its modern, yet retro poolside vibe. The menu is reminiscent of one you might spot at a poolside clubhouse or a modern beach hangout with dishes such as an ebi katsu sando, a seafood paella, and a grilled garlic prawn aglio olio.
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Address: 06.0-06E.0, Dining Terrace, The Exchange TRX, 55188 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 12pm to 1am (Monday to Saturday) | 12pm to 11pm (Sunday)
Contact: +6012 808 0965
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5. KENJI JAPANESE RESTAURANT
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Sashimi fans, listen up! Kenji Japanese Restaurant is Bukit Damansara’s latest opening with a focus on the best that the Japanese waters have to offer. Kenji Takeda, owner of the eatery, has been at the helm of his family’s tuna processing business since the 1960s and has now shifted his passion to this very restaurant. Leave it up to the chef while you’re here with its omakase menu, which promises the freshest catch every day. You can look forward to premium cuts of Japanese Miyaki bluefin tuna o-toro, Kagoshima yellowtail, and more during your visit to the restaurant.
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Address: 132, Jalan Kasah, Medan, 50490 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 12pm to 10pm (Monday to Saturday)
Contact: +603 2011 0759
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6. SAJ BISTRONOMY BY LEEN’S
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Bringing modernity to Middle Eastern cuisine is SAJ Bistronomy. Much like its sister restaurant Leen’s, SAJ Bistronomy puts bold flavours on the forefront with class and thoughtfulness. Chef Ameer Alzalek of Leen’s fame is also at the helm here, leading his team through their one-of-a-kind recipes that have proven to be a hit with diners so far. Standouts on the menu include the charred chilli hummus—which combines chillies, olives, coriander oil, and water celery—and crispy Syrian rice. The Hokkaido scallops crudo is another creative dish that showcases the extent of Chef Ameer’s talents.
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Address: 130, Jalan Burhanuddin Helmi, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 12pm to 3pm & 6pm to 11pm (daily)
Contact: +6011 1139 1503
7. MONOGRAPH
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Kuala Lumpur’s city centre welcomes Monograph into the already thriving café scene. The brainchild of the team behind Niko Neko Matcha, Monograph is nestled along Jalan Tun H. S. Lee, serving creative combinations of Mediterranean and Japanese cuisine. Favourites include Japanese kombu tempura fish bites, Basquaise-style roasted chicken with turmeric rice, and creamy smoked duck carbonara. An alcohol-free bar named Soberside also calls Monograph’s space home, offering cocktail-inspired drinks sans booze. Currently, it is only open for walk-ins.
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Address: 181-A, First floor, Jalan Tun H S Lee, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 11am to 4pm & 7pm to 10pm (soft launch opening hours)
8. MISS COCO CAFE
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Coffee and chocolate go hand-in-hand at Miss Coco Café at its new location in Bukit Ceylon. Bringing together the best of Colombian brews and both Venezuelan and Malaysian cocoa, Miss Coco is run by a team of founders from all three nations who share a universal passion for coffee and chocolate. On the chocolate front, you can grab artisanal bars or bite-sized bonbons to satiate your cravings for a sweet treat. Coffee fiends will also find a home here in its cups of specialty coffee, made with Colombian beans roasted in-house.
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Address: Wisma Noble Land, 2, Lorong Changkat, Lorong Ceylon, 50200 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 8am to 8pm (daily)
Contact: +6011 6453 9968
9. SOFTE
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This is not your average soft serve spot. Sōfte is bringing the best of the beloved Japanese ice cream to Kuala Lumpur in its whimsical and playful cups. Don’t expect your run-of-the-mill soft serves here as you’ll see creations that are topped with playful additions like matcha sponge cake, coffee purée, and more. So far, we’re loving its Mashup soft serve—a combination of butter pecan and chai—and its matcha-loaded Mint vs. Matcha flavour.
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Address: Ilham Tower, 8, Jalan Binjai, 50480, Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 12pm to 8pm (Wednesday to Sunday)
Contact: +603 2181 3727
10. FLAPDOODLE
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Another café to add to your list is Flapdoodle in Taman Desa Petaling. Its menu is as fun as its name, detailing pastries—including round croissants and adorable tarts—and coffee. Its minimalist interior is marked by a circular window that lets you peer into its quaint and cosy space. Other than the usual caffeine suspects, you can expect to catch a few specialty coffee drinks like its signature banana latte that is topped with a caramelised banana. Pair this with a banana loaf or go for its citrus tart if you love some tang in your meal.
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Address: 9, Jalan 6/125D, Taman Desa Petaling, 57100 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 9.30am to 6pm (daily)
Contact: +6016 690 0026
11. MURRAY’S SMOOTHIES
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If consuming more fruits and eating clean were on your list of resolutions for 2024, Murray’s Smoothies should be your next stop for a quick meal. Its menu consists of smoothies, juices, salads, bagels, and more—all perfect for a post-workout meal or a midday pick-me-up. Using lesser-known but highly beneficial ingredients such as Valerian and tiger milk mushrooms in its smoothies, each sip will not only be good for your tastebuds but also good for your soul. We also love the peanut butter and banana bagel and Korean spicy chicken rice bowl that are perfect for filling big appetites.
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Address: Block A, Plaza Zurich, 12, Jalan Gelenggang, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 8am to 6pm (daily)
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