10 New Restaurants, Cafés, & Bars in KL & PJ to Try in February 2025
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The BURO guide to the must-know new restaurants, cafés, and bars around KL and PJ this February 2025.
While we’re still in the midst of all the Chinese New Year feasting and snacking, the food hunts continue to move forward! As usual, we’ve compiled a slew of must-know new restaurants, cafés, and bars around KL & PJ that are ready to satisfy your cravings and quench your thirst this February 2025. Dabble in some globally-inspired small plates in Chinatown at Esca or test your spice tolerance at Taman Tun Dr Ismail’s Gai Express, the choice is yours. Want to learn a little more about these must-know newcomers on the scene? Read ahead for the latest edition of #BUROEats.
Psst, if you haven’t heard, Paolo Paolo Gelato and Feeling+ have also opened in new locations recently, so visit their social media pages for more information!
1. ESCAPopping up on the ever-busy Jalan Petaling, Esca aims to bring flavours, ingredients, and dishes from around the world under its own roof for a dining experience you won’t forget. Its taglines “enjoy irresponsibly” and “colourful with a touch of crazy” say it all. Plates here are playful and eye-opening, yet comforting. As the sister restaurant of Taman Tun Dr Ismail’s Terra Dining with Chef YC at the helm, you can bet on your bites here being technically sound, while still leaning on the more exciting side of things. Our favourites include its barramundi crudo with sour mango, pumpkin salad with calamansi dressing, prawn toast with ebiko mayo and pickled cornichons, as well as grilled octopus legs with sambal matan. Don’t forget to append a cocktail or two to your order to make the most out of your time here!
Address: 135G, Jalan Petaling, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 5pm to 11pm (Tuesday to Sunday)
Contact: +6017 982 5753
Follow the current to Bukit Damansara’s latest bar, Humboldt. Brought to life by the minds behind award-winning Junglebird, this new watering hole takes inspiration from the Humboldt Current, even positioning the Humbolt penguin and the jumbo Humboldt squid as its protagonists. On the cocktail menu are tasteful and well-balanced tipples, developed by Joshua Ivanovic. We love its Pisco Sour that champions a Waqar pisco and house-made mistela. Lolita Goh is at the forefront of the food programme, which features thoroughly-researched and bold plates such as beef heart skewers, barramundi coconut stew, and deep-fried rabbit.
Address: 73-1, Jalan Setia Bakti, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 5pm to 1am (Sunday to Wednesday) | 5pm to 2am (Friday and Saturday) | closed on Monday and Tuesday
Contact: +603 2388 3976
Gather your favourite Korean barbecue companions and get a table at Michin Grill, one of two new grill-focused restaurants to check out in KL this February 2025. Located at the The Five, this new hangout specialises in all things juicy and grilled. On the menu, you’ll spot luxurious cuts of pork that you can enjoy alongside its cold noodles, rice balls, and kimchi jjigae. You can also add some non-pork specialties like ox tongue to your tables for a fuller meal. Whether you lean towards the marinated or non-marinated side of things, you’ll find something for yourself (and everyone else at the table) on the menu.
Address: The Annexe @ The Five, Jalan Gelenggang, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 5.30pm to 10pm (Tuesday to Sunday)
Contact: +6017 965 8680 (WhatsApp only)
Still on the hunt for some grilled goodness? Take a drive to SS15, where you’ll find Juban. This Malaysian location happens to be the first-ever foreign outpost of the Kobe-born brand, making it a must-visit destination for Japanese yakiniku lovers all over the Klang Valley. From the distinct char on the meat to the brand’s mouthwatering secret sauce, each karubi bowl is sure to hit the spot, served alongside some kimchi and soup. If you’re not in the mood for beef short ribs, opt for its chicken or pork bowls, which will also do the trick.
Address: 9, Ground floor, Jalan SS15/7, SS15, 47500 Subang Jaya
Opening hours: 12pm to 10pm (daily)
Contact: +603 5611 1150
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5. GAI EXPRESSDarren Chin’s trusted Thai restaurant brand has expanded with the introduction of Gai Express, the first of two new Thai restaurants to check out in KL this February 2025. Focused on serving quick yet hearty Thai staples, the restaurant is your next go-to for reliable and vibrant bowls. Taking the spotlight is its halal khao soi, which has garnered a cult following at big sister restaurant Gai just upstairs. You also can’t miss its Kway Teow Nam Sai with a mix of either premium seafood or fishballs and fishcakes as well as its supreme crab balls.
Address: 26, Lorong Datuk Sulaiman 1, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 12pm to 9pm (Tuesday to Sunday)
Contact: +603 7733 8699
We continue on the noodle train and get off at Section 17, where Ren Ren Noodles is located. It’s no secret what this new eatery specialises in and its menu proves it, riddled with ramen-style noodles that are tossed in silky, glossy sauces and topped with your choice of protein. Choose from a spicy braised beef, sweet gula Melaka minced pork, juicy prawn wontons, and so much more. A thick dollop of chilli paste will give you the kick you need, while a bowl of soup on the side will help extinguish the heat.
Address: Lot 01-02, Seventeen Mall, 998, Jalan 17/38, Section 17, 46400 Petaling Jaya
Opening hours: 10am to 9.30pm (daily)
Contact: +603 7625 7715
Despite opening its doors late last year, Sushi Qubey just recently hosted its grand launch, welcoming everyone to its space at the ParkRoyal Collection Kuala Lumpur. Here, you’ll get to get a taste of expertly made sushi whether you’re there for a casual business lunch or extensive tasting experience. The restaurant also proves that a memorable dining experience doesn’t necessarily have to cost a pretty penny too with its Teishoku lunch sets starting at RM55 and omakase lunch sets at RM168. As for dinner, omakase meals start at RM188 and go up to RM668. Expect nothing but the freshest of produce with the best that the season has to offer.
Address: ParkRoyal Collection Kuala Lumpur, Lot 7-9, Ground floor, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Bukit Bintang, 50250 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 12pm to 3pm & 6pm to 10pm (Tuesday to Sunday)
Contact: +6010 303 8899 (WhatsApp)
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8. SINCE THENA new brunch and coffee dawn has risen with the arrival of Since Then, Bangsar’s latest café. Between its bright space and substantial menu, you’ve got all you need for a satisfying experience here. With the space being open all day long, you can pop in for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and expect to get your appetites fed. Highlights on its menu include its Japanese curry omurice, ST Big Breakfast, poke bowls, and tom yum squid ink pasta. From what we can tell, visiting with a group of friends seems like the way to go so you can sample as many dishes as possible.
Address: 6, Jalan Liku, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 11am to 10pm (weekdays) | 10am to 10pm (weekends)
Contact: +6011 1619 9167
Tucked in a picturesque 1930s art deco building is Limapulo Terrace, the latest opening to join the Limapulo family. With a backdrop of beautifully preserved stained glass windows and tastefully aged walls, this cosy hangout is the place to be for heartwarming Peranakan cuisine. Currently, it is only serving up soulful bowls of laksa, cakes, and drinks — which are all more than enough to complete a relaxing kickback from the roar of the city.
Address: 27, Jalan Tong Shin, Bukit Bintang, 50200 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 10am to 8pm (Tuesday to Sunday)
Another casual and humble Thai spot that opened in the last few weeks is Sugababes in Damansara Uptown. This place is all about the bright and vibrant flavours of Isan Thai cuisine. You can stay classic with a steaming plate of pineapple fried rice, get a kick from its signature tom yum soup, or switch things up with their Thai-inspired plates of pasta. Either way, you’ll find something that will suit your palate and take care of your cravings.
Address: 128G, Jalan SS21/35, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya
Opening hours: 11 am to 3 pm | 5 pm to 1 am (Tuesday to Sunday)
Contact: +6016 973 0360
If you’re ever up north in George Town and on the market for a solid Thai meal, book yourself a seat at Sood by Chef Ton. If the name sounds familiar, it’s because Chef Ton is the Chef Ton of the Le Du in Bangkok. With that alone, you’re pretty much guaranteed a meal that will hit all the right spots from ingredients to technique to presentation. The menu is teeming with dishes that will give you an honest taste of Thailand’s best, all while being presented in creative yet approachable ways. Think botan ebi marinated in fish sauce, grilled squid with passionfruit sauce, crab fried rice, galangal soup fish with grilled mushrooms, and papaya salad with salted egg yolk.
Address: 33, Lebuh Farquhar, George Town, 10200 George Town, Penang
Opening hours: 5pm to 1am (Tuesday to Sunday)
Contact: +6019 898 2131
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