Leo's TTDI: New pickleball lovers' cafe for East-West favourites, bold brews & beats

Live, laugh and linger at Leo's TTDI, the smashing new cafe at Kings Court Pickle & Social Hub for East-West favourites, bold brews and brilliant beats.

Named for its founding family's cat, a purr-fect portrait of feline fluff, Leo's is lovingly populated by pop art, charming mugs and cheetah figurines.

Come for cosy vibes, stay for a comprehensive menu with something for everyone, from Malaysian nasi lemak to Japanese donburi, Thai basil chicken to Indonesian ayam balado, Ipoh hor fun to Penang assam laksa, sliders to spaghetti, smashed avo to salmon and sirloins.

Relax with views of the pickleball courts below: This spacious setting is excellent for events, comfortably bringing together up to 200 guests, a five-minute drive from the heart of TTDI.

Look out for special weekend celebrations too, such as Sunday brunch parties with retro music spun by a fun-loving lineup of DJs.

Snacking and sharing are Leo's speciality, with nachos, popcorn chicken and chili con carne fries to keep the mood merry. Sliders are scrumptious, thick and tantalisingly tender: Choose from beef, chicken, fish, or better still, a mix of all three on one platter.

Pastas or pizzas? Leo's crowd-pleasing range spans classics like irresistibly robust Spaghetti Chicken Bolognese, Smoked Duck Carbonara or Garlic Prawn Aglio Olio to Thin-Crust Pizzas with plenty of topping possibilities, such as Beef Salami with Chillies, Turkey Ham with Pineapples or Grilled Chicken with Beef Bacon and Beef Sausage.

Save space for a sweet conclusion: Onde-Onde Pandan Crepes Suzette fuse Malaysian and French inspirations with flair, bundled with vanilla ice cream and gula Melaka sauce, while the Mango Snow Ice is the ideal cooling antidote to hot, humid afternoons.

If you're here for pickleball, power up with Leo's Signature Coffee selection, plus matcha, teas, juices and smoothies, keeping everyone hydrated after a lively session at Kings Court, a full-facility, four-court hub for pros and beginners alike.

Leo’s TTDI

First Floor, Kings Court, Jalan Datuk Sulaiman, Sungai Penchala, Kuala Lumpur.
Daily, 11am-10:30pm.

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Unique onigiri include the signature with jammy-firm cured egg yolk and soy sauce, as well as a Malaysian-inflected salmon with garlic-ginger sauce that evokes Hainanese chicken rice.

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Video: Kani Kawa, Avenue K

Crab connoisseurs, claw your way to Kani Kawa, KL's unique new Japanese buffet haven for king crabs, snow crabs, horsehair crabs and more in Avenue K.

Enjoy an all-you-can-eat extravaganza of crabs to your heart's content, plus a sumptuous spread of Japanese Shimomuragyu A5 Wagyu beef, plus sashimi and seasonal specials flown in from Tokyo's Toyosu seafood market.

King crabs are exclusively available for dinner on weekdays, lunch and dinner on weekends.

Each session is limited to two hours, starting from the reservation time, with last orders at the 90-minute mark. 

Weekdays, Monday to Friday:

Lunch: RM238++ (11am-1pm and 1pm-3pm)

Dinner: RM298++ (6pm-8pm and 8pm-10pm)

Weekends & Public Holidays:

Lunch: RM298++ (11am-1pm and 1pm-3pm)

Dinner: RM338++ (6pm-8pm and 8pm-10pm)

For Children (95cm-145cm tall) & Senior Citizens (at least 60 years old):

Lunch & Dinner: RM158++

Free for Children below 95cm

Kani Kawa

L2-6A, Level 2, Avenue K, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur.

Daily buffet sessions at 11am and 1pm for lunch, 6pm and 8pm for dinner. 

Tel: 010-264-6881

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Its ten-inch treats blaze out fast and fuss-free after a ninety-second burn, with pleasurably punchy flavours and a puffy, pliable chew. The complete menu should be available 11 November, including signature pizzas like the sour cream pickle and the smoked beef rib.

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Yi Jian Zhong Qing doubles as a baijiu bar; couple the duck drumstick noodles (crisp-skinned and fragrantly fleshy, perfumed with possibilities) and salted egg yolk char siew (as seductive as a forbidden affair) with cocktails that whisper secrets of xiang pian tea-infused baijiu with rice wine and elderflower.