Restoran Satellite 33 PJ [Non-halal] Restoran Satellite has been serving its signature Hainanese chicken rice along Jalan Gasing, Petaling Jaya since the late 1980s, making it one of PJ’s long-running neighbourhood institutions. In recent years, the team expanded with Restoran Satellite 33 in Seksyen 11 PJ, bringing the same well-loved recipes to another corner of…
[Pork-free] Latibule offers a slice of Japanese kissaten culture in the heart of Ara Damansara. Wooden accents and dreamy mid-century décor set the mood, while jazz standards play softly from a record player in the corner. Latibule – a slice of Japanese kissaten in PJ Sip on Japanese-style drip coffee featuring dark roast beans from…
Ramen David, TTDI – Pork-Free Oyster Ramen Worth Trying [Pork-free, lard-free] Ramen David in TTDI is one of the newest ramen spots in Kuala Lumpur, offering a rare pork-free and lard-free take on Japanese ramen. Founded by David Chin (of Dave’s Deli and Café Bistrot David), the restaurant brings Osaka-inspired ramen techniques to KL, with carefully…
[Pork-free] Rundle Street Coffee is a new cosy spot for coffee and cakes in Section 17’s Happy Mansion. Rundle Street Coffee operates at the entrance of Little Jakarta restaurant. We enjoyed the long black and Salted Pandan Gula Melaka cake (RM16) here. Rundle Street CoffeeAddress: 1-1, Jalan PJU 1A/41B, Ara Damansara, 47301 Petaling JayaHours: 8am-5pm (Closed…
Siru, Desa Sri Hartamas [Non-halal] Siru (시루) in Desa Sri Hartamas is a new spot specialising in Korean rice cake desserts. Operated by the same Korean owners behind Dubu Dubu and Buldojang, the café is named after the traditional Korean earthenware steamer used to make rice cakes, or tteok. Siru focuses on traditional Korean rice…
Five spots for Banana Leaf Rice in KL/PJ [Pork-free] We don’t have Banana Leaf Rice (BLR) all the time—but when the craving hits, we make sure to go for the good stuff. Here are five BLR spots to check out around the KL/PJ area. Where are some of your favourites? 1. Acha Curry House, SS2 PJ…