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Yew Yew: New space in The Ka Yin

Hearty Yuletide spreads for year-end dining in PJ

D'Anjung, Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club

Discover authentic Malaysian home cooking elevated to fine dining at this heartland buffet concept.

Video: Ari X Gato Tea & Dining Bar, Damansara Perdana

Discover where contemporary tea culture meets elevated dining in Damansara Perdana's trendiest hotspot.

SkyBar, Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur

SkyBar sits on Level 33 of Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur, and the reason to go is the window: a straight-on view of the PETRONAS Twin Towers and the KL skyline. A recent refit added a vertical garden on the way in and softened the room toward something cosier than the usual rooftop. The pool sits in the middle of it and stays open to hotel guests until 7pm, at which point the deck turns over to the evening. What to Expect at SkyBar Music is the other half of the pitch. The room runs a K-array immersive sound system — the same setup David Guetta puts his name to — and the programming is built around it: DJ sets on Wednesdays, live bands Thursday through Saturday. Mixology has been pushed to the front of the offering since the refit. For a rooftop bar in Kuala Lumpur, or somewhere with a Twin Towers view and a live band on a Friday, SkyBar has been doing this longer than most of the competition.

Shisho Dining, Micasa All Suites

Culinary meets geological artistry at limestone cave

Discover where ancient cave formations frame modern Malaysian cuisine in an unforgettable underground dining experience.

One Square, Bandar Utama

One Square is a new food and lifestyle hub beside 1 Utama in Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya, open since 19 October 2026 with cafés, bakeries and a Village Grocer. It is a compact square rather than another mall: a short walk from Bandar Utama MRT, built around two event spaces - The Centrecourt, an indoor hall of about 5,100 sq ft that takes up to 500 guests, and The Yard, an open-air space of about 2,400 sq ft meant for pop-ups, exhibitions and weekend markets. It stands on First Avenue, between M World Hotel and One World Hotel. What's at One Square Opening dates and hours vary by tenant, so a shop listed here may still be getting ready when you visit. Coffee, Bakes & Desserts Wolfgang's by Wolf & Turtle - a new outlet from Wolf & Turtle Coffee BengBeng Sourdough - an artisanal sourdough bakery EM's Cookies - soft-baked cookies GuruGuru (Meiraku) - ice cream IJO Matcha Bar - matcha drinks Meals & Drinks Ayam Gepuk Hut Tea Garden Yellow Brick Road Mama Kim Wellness Kitchen Contour Tap Room Groceries & Everything Else Village Grocer - opens 23 October 2026 AA Pharmacy, Suga Nails, and The Flow Studio for pilates (coming soon) Looking for coffee near 1 Utama, a quick lunch in Bandar Utama or fresh sourdough in PJ? One Square puts eleven new food and drink spots within a short walk of the Bandar Utama MRT. Village Grocer One Square Opening Village Grocer One Square opens on 23 October 2026, 10am to 10pm, with a lion dance at 9.30am and a Farmer Fair from 23 to 25 October. Opening offers run on 23 October, 30 October and 13 November, while stocks last. One Square Parking One Square has 210 parking bays, plus motorcycle parking beside Tap Room, EV charging and valet parking. First 15 minutes: free Weekdays, 6am - 5.59pm: RM4 an hour for the first 2 hours, then RM2 an hour Weekday evenings, 6pm - 11.59pm: first 2 hours free, then RM1 an hour Overnight, 12am - 5.59am: RM3 an hour Weekends & public holidays: RM2 an hour for the first 2 hours, then RM1 an hour Validation: spend RM50 at Village Grocer or RM30 at another tenant (The Flow Studio excluded) for 2 hours free on weekdays or 1 hour free on weekends and public holidays. Validate in the shop; terms apply. Getting to One Square By MRT or LRT: Bandar Utama station is under 10 minutes on foot, along the covered walkway from M World Hotel or 1 Powerhouse. By car: two entrances, from Dataran Bandar Utama and from First Avenue Road, opposite the old TV3 building. By e-hailing: drop-off at Entrance A (by Tea Garden), Entrance B (by Village Grocer) or Entrance C (by BengBeng Sourdough). One Square Location Address: One Square, First Avenue Road Bandar Utama 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Opening Hours Daily: 10am - 10pm. Each shop sets its own hours, which may differ. One Square FAQ What is One Square in Bandar Utama? One Square is a new food and lifestyle hub beside 1 Utama in Petaling Jaya, with cafés, bakeries, dessert bars, a Village Grocer, a pharmacy and two event spaces. It sits on First Avenue between M World Hotel and One World Hotel. When did One Square open? One Square opened on 19 October 2026. Village Grocer follows on 23 October, and other tenants open on their own dates. What's on the menu at One Square? Coffee, bakes, desserts and casual meals. Wolfgang's by Wolf & Turtle, BengBeng Sourdough, EM's Cookies, GuruGuru ice cream and IJO Matcha Bar cover coffee and sweets; Ayam Gepuk Hut, Tea Garden, Yellow Brick Road, Mama Kim Wellness Kitchen, Contour and Tap Room cover meals and drinks. Is there ayam gepuk at One Square? Yes - Ayam Gepuk Hut is one of One Square's tenants. For a sit-down ayam gepuk nearby, Gepuklah by Ming Chun is in Damansara Jaya. How much is parking at One Square? RM4 an hour for the first 2 hours on weekdays, and RM2 an hour on weekends, with the first 15 minutes free and weekday evenings free for the first 2 hours. There are 210 bays, plus valet and EV charging. How do I get free parking at One Square? Spend RM50 at Village Grocer or RM30 at another tenant and validate in the shop for 2 free hours on weekdays, or 1 on weekends and public holidays. How do I get to One Square by MRT? Take the MRT or LRT to Bandar Utama station and walk under 10 minutes along the covered walkway from M World Hotel or 1 Powerhouse. When does Village Grocer One Square open? Village Grocer One Square opens on 23 October 2026, from 10am to 10pm, with a lion dance at 9.30am and a Farmer Fair from 23 to 25 October. Can I hold an event at One Square? Yes - One Square has two event spaces. The Centrecourt is an indoor hall of about 5,100 sq ft for up to 500 guests, and The Yard is an open-air space of about 2,400 sq ft.

Steppes, Mont Kiara

Steppes is a Mont Kiara lifestyle hub, open since June 2026, with Korean BBQ, Peranakan, ramen, sourdough pizza, specialty coffee and a Jaya Grocer Boutique. Its newest arrival is Teochew House, which was still being fitted out in July and now trades from unit G-05-01, open daily for lunch and dinner. It joins ten other restaurants and cafés on the ground and lower-ground floors. Udon Shiki and Hillside DouDou were named as coming in July. What's at Steppes Unit numbers, hours and prices below were listed in July 2026 (Teochew House's come from Google in October); check before you go, as menus change. Newly Open Teochew House (G-05-01) - Teochew-style cooking; daily 11am - 3pm and 5.30pm - 10pm; diners on Google put a meal at RM20 - 40 a person Restaurants LAMA Nyonya Restaurant (G-1-1) - Peranakan; pie tee RM20, ayam pongteh RM36, ayam kapitan RM36; daily 11.30am - 3pm and 5.30pm - 10pm Seogam Korean BBQ (G-02-2) - Korean BBQ built on pork cuts such as samgyeopsal; weekdays 5pm - 11pm, weekends 12pm - 11pm Steka Grill House (G-03-2 & G-03-3) - steaks by weight, Black Angus ribeye from RM60 per 100g; closed Tuesdays Fujisawa Izakaya (G-03-1) - izakaya grills; salmon shioyaki RM14.50, tamago yaki RM5.90; open till midnight on Friday and Saturday Fujin Ramen (LG1-06-1) - chicken paitan ramen RM32, ebi tsukemen RM38; pork-free La Pané (LG3-01-01) - sourdough pizza; Margherita RM32, Angus RM50; daily 10am - 10pm Cafés & Sweets One Half (LG1-07-1) - specialty coffee; daily 8am - 5pm RAYs (LG3-01-3) - café with Japanese-inspired plates; ikura salmon mentaiko don RM36; daily 8.30am - 10pm BASK. - burnt cheesecake; Yuri Matcha burnt cheesecake RM26; daily 10am - 9pm The Heirloom & Co (G-06-1) - salads and grain bowls, build-your-own from RM22.90; closed Wednesdays Everyday Jaya Grocer Boutique, Caring Pharmacy, AcuPlus and Anytime Fitness Hunting for food in Mont Kiara, Korean BBQ in MK, or a Nyonya lunch near Jalan Kiara? Steppes puts eleven places to eat and a grocer in one building, with parking on site. Steppes Parking First hour: RM2, then RM1 for each hour after Under 15 minutes: free Motorcycles: RM2 per entry Two levels of indoor parking plus outdoor bays; spaces are limited Getting to Steppes Steppes is tucked among houses in the Segambut area, off Jalan Kiara 3: turn in from the main road and drive up the sloping driveway to the entrance. The approach roads are narrow, so take it slowly. Steppes is pet-friendly, according to Seth Lui's July 2026 guide. Steppes Location Address: 32, Jalan Kiara 3 Mont Kiara 51200 Kuala Lumpur Opening Hours Daily: 8am - 10pm. Each shop keeps its own hours, listed above. Steppes Mont Kiara FAQ What is Steppes Mont Kiara? Steppes is a lifestyle hub at 32 Jalan Kiara 3, Mont Kiara, with eleven restaurants and cafés, a Jaya Grocer Boutique, a pharmacy and a gym. When did Steppes open? Steppes opened in June 2026, with more tenants opening through the months after. What restaurants are at Steppes? Teochew House, LAMA Nyonya, Seogam Korean BBQ, Steka Grill House, Fujisawa Izakaya, Fujin Ramen and La Pané, plus One Half, RAYs, BASK. and The Heirloom & Co for coffee, cakes and lighter meals. What's on the menu at Steppes? Teochew, Nyonya, Korean BBQ, steaks, izakaya grills, ramen and sourdough pizza, plus coffee, cheesecake and grain bowls. At LAMA Nyonya, pie tee is RM20 and ayam pongteh RM36; Fujin Ramen's chicken paitan is RM32 and La Pané's Margherita RM32, as listed in July 2026. Is there Teochew food at Steppes? Yes - Teochew House opened at unit G-05-01, serving daily from 11am to 3pm and 5.30pm to 10pm. How much is parking at Steppes? RM2 for the first hour and RM1 for each hour after, with stays under 15 minutes free and motorcycles at RM2 per entry. What are Steppes' opening hours? 8am to 10pm daily for the hub; each shop sets its own hours. Is there a supermarket at Steppes? Yes - a Jaya Grocer Boutique, for groceries and daily needs. Is Steppes pet-friendly? Yes - Steppes is pet-friendly, according to Seth Lui's July 2026 guide to the hub.