5 new chill cafes and restaurants that are spicing up Kuala Lumpur's food scene now
A host of new outlets offering tasty food, great coffee, French boulangerie-style baking and Instagrammable backdrops have opened this month in Malaysian capital
1. Pak Tai
An offshoot of the original Pak Tai at The Ritz-Carlton Koh Samui, this restaurant serves delicious southern Thai cuisine. You can be assured of an authentic spread at the hands of Thai native chef Guk, who sources fresh local produce and ingredients. For a fiery appetiser, try the Phla Pla Meuk – squid salad with roasted chilli paste dressing, while for the main, we like the Massaman Nua – a cardamom-scented southern curry with slow-cooked beef cheek which falls apart on the first bite. Pair your meals with Thai-inspired cocktails for a distinct dining experience.
Feast Village, Starhill Gallery, Kuala Lumpur; noon-3pm, 5.30-10.30pm; +60 3 2782 3814
2. Rawsome Bangsar
It always feels good to tuck into something healthy right after a good workout. Rawsome meets the bill with its latest cafe next to its equally new yoga and pilates studio. The space is bright, airy and full of greenery – even better, they offer bamboo straws.
7 Jalan Riong, Bangsar, 59000 Kuala Lumpur (look for The Flow - Yoga & Pilates); 9am-5pm (closed on Fri); +60 12 683 4943
3. Eatomo Bangsar
