Banyan is the city centre’s new cafe for cross-cultural creations like linguine with Balinese-spiced smoked duck, coated with creamy masak lemak and crispy lime leaves, served in the shadow of a banyan tree.
From kuymak to kunefe, Taman Tunku's new Turks KL triumphs with Turkish temptations, including all-day breakfast treats like menemen cakalli, a decadent scramble of pure egg yolks with smashed vegetables and stretchy mozzarella, served hot and hearty with sesame-studded bread by Adiyaman-born chef Murat Celik and his affable team.
PJ's new Soso Hub serves up a slice of calm with a side of croissants in a friendly neighbourhood nook. Check out the charming coolers, including Variasi Pink (refreshing peach tea with calamansi and raspberries) and Heaven or Las Vegas (an indulgent Black Forest-inspired beverage that blends creamy rich chocolate with cherries and whipped cream).
Vitto Bakehouse has unveiled its first walk-in store in Desa Petaling, with a few seats for customers craving French-inspired pastries and entremets, including crackly kouign-amann, crumbly-buttery vanilla cookies and creamy Le Fromage cheesecake, baked in-house at this neighbourhood bakehouse.