Pepper Bakery & Bistro, Damansara Heights

Debuting this week in Damansara Heights, Pepper Bakery & Bistro spices up the neighbourhood with colour, cheer and cross-cultural culinary charm.

Tear into the flagship Danish Loaf, flaky and fluffy, warmly paired with fermented chilli butter that might err slightly too sweet.

The scrumptious star for bread buffs is the Tomato Dabu Dabu sourdough toast, topped with Indonesian-inspired sambal matah, mercifully more mellow than fiery, rich and ripe with ricotta and juicy vine tomatoes - one of our favourite open sandwiches of 2024.

Bringing together inspirations from Milan and Mexico City, the Osso Bucco Taco is an irresistible hard-shell indulgence, thick and tender with braised oxtail, pico de gallo, avocado, jalapeño cream and cheese.

For fun theatrics at the table, try the Upside-down Smashed Avocado, a French butter croissant layered with avo, arugula and poached egg, heaped with Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, shaved while serving.

Two top treats pay tribute to Pepper’s namesake: The Red Pepper Hummus Bowl, a chickpea champion showered with quinoa, avo, pineapple and tomatoes, and the Pepper Pesto, a pleasurable pasta in red pepper pesto sauce, crowned with creamy burrata.

Pepper’s pavlova is unique, with crisp meringue cushioned with chia seeds, lychee, raspberry coulis and rose cremeux, breathing creative life into a classic.

The Coconut Latte with coconut milk is a brat-summer smash, worth falling out of a coconut tree for, unburdened by what has been, while the Beetroot Latte will keep us dancing in the Pink Pony Club.

7, Jalan Setiapuspa, Medan Damansara, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur.

Uncommon Coffee, Bandar Menjalara

Uncommon Coffee is Bandar Menjalara's new caffeine house - friendly founder-barista James jazzes up his brews with fruity, nutty and nectarous notes, from the Vitamin Black C coffee with a citrusy tang to the honeyed Bee Booster, Black Float with ice cream, Matcha Espresso Latte and more.

ZiRan Cafe, Kuchai Exchange

Kuchai Exchange’s ZiRan brings naturally welcoming vibes to the neighbourhood, serving a satisfying meal in a soothing space. 

The Tornedo Omelette Garlic Rice is hot and hearty, fluffy and fulfilling, a pleasant pairing with Cham Ice, a contemporary cafe take on cham bing.

Coconut Orange Taters are tasty, with a citrusy coconut mayo that might just have fallen out of a coconut tree, unburdened by what has been.

ZiRan’s menu is A-to-Z extensive, spanning Pesto Chicken Toasties to XO E Olio Pasta to Kaisen Udon.

Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur's new buffet menu brings out live entertainment with the best of its restaurants

Bookmark Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur for the city's most captivating new buffet dinner, with live entertainment and a refreshed spread at promotional prices!

Every Friday and Saturday evening, Melting Pot Cafe now showcases an enhanced all-you-can-eat menu to represent Concorde Hotel's range of restaurants, including top temptations from Kazuma Japanese Restaurant.

Resident Batak band, Begema 5, will stroll throughout Melting Pot Cafe to enliven the experience, promising sweet melodies to pair with savoury cuisine.

New Executive Chef Adriano Teng brings more than a decade of professional experience to the selection, including pristine seafood and prime meat, as well as teppan-style BBQ and a wide variety of Thai treats.

Savour sashimi that's freshly flown in three times every week from Japan, plus sushi rolls served by a dedicated chef from Kazuma Japanese Restaurant.

Indulge in Melting Pot Café’s signature Hainanese Chicken Rice, which has been served here since the cafe's opening three decades ago - this is a must-try at the buffet dinner as well as a buffet high tea.

The Melting Pot Cafe Buffet Dinner is available Fridays and Saturdays, while the Buffet High Tea is available every Saturday and Sunday, both with live performances by Begema 5.

Buffet information:

Buffet Dinner, 6:30pm-10pm (Friday-Saturday)

Special price of RM142.80 nett per person (normal price RM168.00 nett), RM84.00 nett for children 6–11 years old

Buffet High Tea, 12:30pm–4pm, Saturday-Sunday

Special price of RM91.80 nett per person (normal price RM108.00 nett), RM54.00 for children 6-11 years old

For reservations, contact 03-2717-2233 or 012-399-0734

Note: The special prices are not valid during festive promotions. For groups of 20 guests or more, celebrate your birthday with a complimentary cake and balloons (advance reservations of three days are required).

Japanese cuisine enthusiasts will enjoy the sumptuous salmon, tuna and seasonal sashimi, together with the raw seafood section of shucked New Zealand oysters, poached tiger prawns, mussels and more.

A dedicated chef from Kazuma Japanese Restaurant will work on sumptuous sushi and hand rolls, such as the Tamagoyaki Roll, Kani Stick Roll, Cucumber Roll and Cream Cheese Roll.

The buffet also boasts Melting Pot Cafe's Hainanese Chicken Rice, a renowned recipe that has remained unchanged for 30 years, popularly served at celebrations and private functions. 

This classic chicken rice is remarkably aromatic, freshly prepared everyday with steamed and roasted poultry. Pair the hearty rice with clear double-boiled soups to nourish the spirit.

From Xroads Xpress, Concorde’s casual deli, sink your teeth into chunky, creamy chicken pies, buttery and meaty with robust flavours and rich textures.

We'll happily make multiple trips to the Teppan BBQ Station, with highlights like Mini Salmon Steak, Lamb Shoulder, and Jumbo Sausage.

The station now also promises locally caught fish, freshly sourced from Selayang Market, for smoky sensations such as Ikan Selar Kunyit and Ikan Bakar. 

Western specialities include beautiful Baked Salmon wrapped in delicately crisp filo pastry, partnered with spinach cheese white sauce and dijon mustard.

The Combi Roasted Lamb Leg is a succulent sensation, served with an uplifting mint sauce.

Thai favourites also make a spicy debut at Melting Pot Cafe, including Thai Green Curry, Massaman Beef Curry, Thai Fried Rice with Shrimp and White Tom Yam Coconut Soup.

For the Malaysian palate, partake to your heart's content in the Mee Goreng, Rendang Tok (robustly fragrant, introduced from Melting Pot Cafe's Ramadan buffet), Indian Fish Curry (made with melt-in-the-mouth salmon head),  Udang Masak Sambal and Chicken Briyani.

  





The delicious diversity includes something for everyone - Satay; Kong Poh Chicken; Braised Broccoli with Shiitake Mushrooms; Cold Cuts of Octopus Daikon, Salmon Gravlax, Tuna Salsa and Snapper Carpaccio; Mini Pasta Plates; Seafood Aglio Olio; Chicken Chop; Ikan Tiga Rasa; Baked Vegetables; Vegetable Skewers; Lamb Shoulder with Grilled Mushrooms and Lamb Jus, and much, much more. 

Melting Pot Cafe strives to serve lower-sugar desserts for health-conscious guests, such as Chocolate Banana Gateaux, Pecan Chocolate Tarts, Mango Lime Pudding, Japanese Mochi, Pengat Pisang Sago, Bubur Santan, Lo Hon Kor Longan Soup, and Portuguese Egg Tarts.

Don't miss the Matcha Burnt Cheesecake, seldom seen in buffets - the matcha's subtle bitterness blends harmoniously with the smooth cheesecake, making this a dreamy dessert!

Melting Pot Cafe
Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur.

Buffet Dinner, 6:30pm-10pm (Friday-Saturday)

Special price of RM142.80 nett per person (normal price RM168.00 nett), RM84.00 nett for children 6–11 years old

Buffet High Tea, 12:30pm–4pm, Saturday-Sunday

Special price of RM91.80 nett per person (normal price RM108.00 nett), RM54.00 for children 6-11 years old

For reservations, contact 03-2717-2233 or 012-399-0734