Puncak Alop, Ampang Jaya

Puncak Alop is Ampang’s new peak point for lemang with chicken rendang and wild rice nasi lemak with Korean soy garlic fried chicken, looking out lushly over the cityscape with a soothing soundtrack of birdsong for leisurely lunches and scenic sunsets.

Baofoods, Subang Jaya

Subang's new Baofoods serves smash burgers and sourdough sandwiches by a husband-and-wife team. The smash burger is solid value for RM10, beefy with a seasoned bite, while sandwiches prove thoughtfully prepared: Beef bacon in buttered toast is buoyed by fresh onions and American cheese, while chicken verde is lively with bright, zesty savouriness.

Koan Bakery & Coffee, OUG

Koan is OUG’s friendly new neighbourhood cafe for house bakes and brews, by three siblings whose specialities span scrumptious shio pan to sumptuous burnt cheesecake, coupled with Colombian-Brazilian coffee and Pahang chocolate beverages.

Mirabella Pasta, Kuchai Lama

Mirabella is Kuchai Lama’s new stop for pasta like puttanesca, linguine emboldened with tomatoes, anchovies, capers and chillies, shelled out with mussels, prawns and scallops for a fair RM24.80.