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Puncak Alop

Puncak Alop is a hilltop café in Ampang, on the high eastern edge of Kuala Lumpur, where the draw is a panoramic view across the KL skyline rather than any single dish. Lush greenery, a long look over the Klang Valley, and a menu of Malaysian and Western plates to go with it. What it sells, honestly, is elevation. Plenty of cafés in KL have a view of a building; this one has a view of the city, from above, with the forest running up to the edge of it. That is the reason people make the drive up rather than stopping somewhere closer to home, and it is why the place fills up. What to Order at Puncak Alop The kitchen goes by Puncak Hauz, and its menu marks a handful of dishes as chef-recommended: Puncak Hauz Nasi Lemak - RM38, coconut wild rice with Korean soy garlic fried chicken, sambal prawns, chicken satay and a fried egg Authentic Malaysian Satay, chicken or beef - RM30 for 6, RM48 for 12 Baked "Percik" Chicken - RM38 Lemang Bakar with Chicken Rendang - RM35 Smash Black Angus Beef Burger - RM55, a 180g patty with cheddar and caramelised onions Soup Kambing - RM28, a mamak-style spiced lamb broth with sourdough On the Puncak Alop menu, mains run RM36 to RM88 (the top end is the lemongrass lamb rack), pastas RM30 to RM40, wraps and burgers RM35 to RM55, coffee RM9 to RM23 and cakes RM20 a slice. Prices are subject to 6% SST and a 10% service charge, at the time of writing (October 2026); the full menu is further down this page. Expect to queue for 30 to 60 minutes at peak. Parking at the top is easy once you get there. For anyone searching for a hilltop café in Ampang, a KL skyline view without a rooftop bar bill, or somewhere in the Klang Valley worth the drive for the setting alone, Puncak Alop is the Ampang hills answer. Puncak Alop Location Address: Pusat Pelancongan Look Out Point Jalan Ampang Tasek, Taman Mulia Jaya 68000 Ampang, Selangor Opening Hours Opening hours: 12pm - 11pm, according to its menu, which lists no closing day Puncak Alop FAQ What is Puncak Alop? Puncak Alop is a hilltop café in Ampang, Kuala Lumpur with panoramic views over the KL skyline. Its kitchen, Puncak Hauz, serves Malaysian and Western plates, but the setting, greenery and a sweeping view across the Klang Valley, is the main attraction. Where is Puncak Alop? At the Look Out Point tourism centre on Jalan Ampang Tasek, Taman Mulia Jaya, 68000 Ampang, in the Ampang hills on the eastern side of Kuala Lumpur. The approach is uphill, which is the point: the elevation is what gives the café its view. What's on the Puncak Alop menu? Nasi lemak, satay, pastas, burgers, Western mains, cakes and coffee. The Puncak Hauz nasi lemak is RM38, satay is RM30 for six sticks, and the beef burger is RM55. How much does Puncak Alop cost? Mains cost RM36 to RM88 and pastas RM30 to RM40, plus 6% SST and a 10% service charge. A coffee and a slice of cake comes to RM29 to RM43 before those charges. What are Puncak Alop's opening hours? 12pm to 11pm, according to its menu. How long is the wait at Puncak Alop? Expect 30 to 60 minutes during peak hours. It is a very popular spot and the hilltop location means everyone arrives in the same few waves rather than trickling in. Is there parking at Puncak Alop? Yes, parking is easy. It is one of the advantages of a hilltop site over a café in a dense neighbourhood: the constraint here is the queue for a table, not the car. What is Puncak Alop known for? The view. It is one of the most expansive skyline outlooks accessible from a café in the Klang Valley, with forest in the near distance and the city laid out beyond it.

The Beret Bistro, Setia Alam

Enjoy a playful twist on Western-fusion comfort food at Setia Alam’s The Beret Bistro. Known for their crispy chicken-skin Roti John and signature Avocado Bliss Hash Browns, it's a cozy, vibrant neighborhood spot ideal for family gatherings and weekend brunch dates

Meat Feds, Petaling Jaya

Meat Feds is a non-halal steakhouse in Petaling Jaya built around the cuts most Klang Valley steakhouses ignore. While almost everyone else works the same three premium cuts — striploin, tenderloin, rib eye — chefs Yenni Law and Shelly Saw went the other way, and now hold a Malaysia Book of Records entry for the highest number of secondary cuts of steak on a restaurant menu: 20 of them. That is not a marketing line so much as a workload. Law began studying secondary cuts in 2017, and the kitchen still puts ten man-hours a week into butchery — processing the cuts, portioning them into single steaks, vacuum-packing them for the menu. What to Order at Meat Feds Order something you have not heard of. The premium three are the easy default anywhere in KL; the reason to come here is the other seventeen, and the fact that someone has spent seven years working out how to cook them. For a steakhouse in Petaling Jaya, or secondary cuts of beef in PJ, Meat Feds is the only kitchen in the country making this its whole argument.

Flock, W Kuala Lumpur

Flock is the all-day dining restaurant at W Kuala Lumpur, known for Pan-Asian cooking and grilled meats. The grill is the centre of it — most of what the kitchen is known for comes off it. A hotel restaurant trading on its grill rather than its buffet is doing something slightly against type, and the dishes that get singled out are the ones where smoke does the work. What to Expect at Flock The grill highlights run across the region: Crying Tiger Wagyu Beef — tender and smoky Hanoi Lemongrass Chicken — fragrant with zesty herbs Beef Bo La Lot — wrapped in aromatic betel leaves, earthy and flavourful Lamb Kebab — juicy, straight off the grill The satay selection runs Madura-style beef and Melaka-style chicken, both served with peanut and chilli sauces. The kitchen's Roti John comes with filling options including lobster, Wagyu beef and spicy chicken sausage. Flock runs seasonal buffets as well; the Ramadan 2026 edition was themed Bazaar Senja and leaned on kampung dishes including a spiced oxtail broth served with roti benggali. Seasonal spreads change, so check what is on before planning around one. Anyone looking for a Pan-Asian restaurant in Kuala Lumpur or grilled meats at W KL has the right address. Flock FAQ Where is Flock? Inside W Kuala Lumpur. It is the hotel's Pan-Asian restaurant. What is Flock known for? Pan-Asian cuisine and expertly grilled meats. The Crying Tiger Wagyu Beef, Hanoi Lemongrass Chicken and Beef Bo La Lot are the dishes most often singled out. Does Flock serve satay? Yes — Madura-style beef and Melaka-style chicken, both grilled and served with peanut and chilli sauces. Does Flock do Ramadan buffets? Yes. The 2026 edition was themed Bazaar Senja and featured kampung dishes alongside the grill. Buffet themes change annually, so confirm the current one with the hotel.

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Flipside, Taman Melawati

Flipside is a new Western restaurant in Taman Melawati, Kuala Lumpur, at Melawati Urban 1, with a menu of woodfire steaks, pastas and burgers: the steak frites is RM73 and pastas start at RM28. Its own Instagram shows a warm, low-lit dining room. It opens from noon to 10pm most days (closed Wednesdays, and from 3pm on Fridays) and does dine-in, takeaway and delivery. Looking for a new restaurant in Taman Melawati, steak near Melawati, or a family dinner spot in the area? Flipside is one to try. What to Order at Flipside Steak Frites (RM73). A 200g Argentine striploin with shoestring fries and green peppercorn sauce, from the woodfire grill, which cooks from 6pm to 10pm on weekdays and all day at weekends. Flipside Smashed Burger - RM35, two Angus beef patties with cheddar, pickles and the house sauce Creamy Smoked Duck spaghetti - RM35 Pan-Seared Salmon - RM42 Lamb Ribs (350g) - RM79, with butter rice, chimichurri and a dill yoghurt sauce Truffle Fries - RM24 On the Flipside menu, mains run RM28 to RM42, pastas RM28 to RM35 and burgers RM30 to RM35. The bigger steaks, a 250g Black Angus striploin and a 250g ribeye, are RM150 and RM180, and a sauce on the side is RM3. Prices are from Flipside's menu at the time of writing (October 2026); the full menu is further down this page. Flipside Location Address: 351, Lorong Kedah, Melawati Urban 1 Taman Melawati 53100 Kuala Lumpur There is street parking nearby, both free and paid, according to its Google listing. Opening Hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday: 12pm - 10pm Friday: 3pm - 10pm Wednesday: Closed Flipside FAQ Where is Flipside in Taman Melawati? At 351 Lorong Kedah, Melawati Urban 1, Taman Melawati, 53100 Kuala Lumpur. What are Flipside's opening hours? 12pm to 10pm, except Friday (3pm to 10pm) and Wednesday (closed), according to its Instagram. Is Flipside open on Wednesday? No, Flipside is closed on Wednesdays. What's on the Flipside menu? Woodfire steaks, pastas, burgers and mains such as fish and chips and pan-seared salmon. The steak frites is RM73, pastas cost RM28 to RM35 and burgers RM30 to RM35. How much does Flipside cost? Mains cost RM28 to RM42 on its menu, and steaks from the woodfire grill RM73 to RM180. Does Flipside deliver? Yes, it offers dine-in, takeaway and delivery, according to its Google listing. How do I contact Flipside? WhatsApp 010-929 1482, or message @flipsidekl on Instagram.

Antra Mediterranean Grill, Mont Kiara

Antra Mediterranean Grill is a new fire-led Mediterranean restaurant at The MET Corporate Towers, Mont Kiara, holding its grand opening on 24 October 2026. Executive Chef Emir Farid runs a kitchen built around the grill: fish and meat cooked over fire, alongside vegetable and seasonal plates, with Spanish wines poured at the launch. Its Google listing already shows regular hours and diners' reviews ahead of the grand opening. What to Order at Antra These are the dishes named at Antra's launch tasting in October 2026: House-smoked trout with pickled wasabi on masa tostadas Tuna and caviar on masa tostadas Grilled sea bass Grilled lamb with pomegranate jus and piquillo peppers Pan de cristal, baked in house If you are after Mediterranean food in Mont Kiara, grilled fish in Dutamas, or a new place for a long lunch with wine in MK, Antra is the opening to watch this month. Antra Grand Opening: 24 October 2026 When: Saturday, 24 October 2026, 1pm to 10pm What's on: a dry-aged Wagyu breakdown, live food counters, a bossa nova trio from the afternoon into the evening, and Spanish wines presented by Victor De Jesus of Spanish Cellar, as part of Eat Spain Drink Spain Booking: walk-ins are welcome; to book ahead, call +60 17-349 7288 Antra Location Address: A-09-02B, Level 9, The MET Corporate Towers 20, Jalan Dutamas 2 50480 Kuala Lumpur Opening Hours Monday - Saturday: 12pm - 10pm Sunday: Closed Antra FAQ Where is Antra Mediterranean Grill? On Level 9 of The MET Corporate Towers, 20 Jalan Dutamas 2, in the Mont Kiara and Dutamas area of Kuala Lumpur. The unit is A-09-02B. When is Antra's grand opening? Saturday, 24 October 2026, from 1pm to 10pm. Expect a dry-aged Wagyu breakdown, live food counters, a bossa nova trio and Spanish wines. What's on the Antra menu? Mediterranean cooking centred on the grill and open fire. Dishes named at its launch include house-smoked trout on masa tostadas, grilled sea bass and grilled lamb with pomegranate jus. Who is the chef at Antra? Executive Chef Emir Farid leads Antra's kitchen. What are Antra's opening hours? 12pm to 10pm, Monday to Saturday, and closed on Sunday, according to its Google listing in October 2026. Do I need to book at Antra? No - walk-ins are welcome, but you can book ahead on +60 17-349 7288. Does Antra serve wine? Spanish wines are part of the launch, presented by Spanish Cellar at the grand opening.

Fonda by Calle Taco, Taman Desa

Fonda by Calle Taco is a reservation-only Mexican-Malaysian mixed rice spot beside a condo pool in Taman Desa, KL, from the team behind Calle Taco. Calle Taco made its name putting Malaysian flavours into Mexican tacos. Fonda turns the idea around and serves it "the zhap fan way": Mexican-Malaysian dishes over rice, the way you would order economy rice. It is a small, booked-ahead affair, seating 24 to 30 people poolside at Faber Ria Condominium. Booking Fonda by Calle Taco Reservations only - there are no walk-ins Book through the "Reservation at Fonda by Calle Taco" page on calle-taco.my Contact: [email protected] or +6013 208 2733 Diners on Google put a meal at around RM40 to RM60 a person. Looking for Mexican food in Taman Desa, a new take on chap fan in KL, or an unusual lunch to book with friends? Fonda is one to plan ahead for: it is booked by reservation and seats 30 at most. Fonda by Calle Taco Location Address: Cermai 8, Block Cermai, Faber Ria Condominium Jalan Desa Sentosa, Taman Desa 58100 Kuala Lumpur Opening Hours Wednesday - Sunday: 11am - 5pm Monday & Tuesday: Closed Fonda by Calle Taco FAQ What is Fonda by Calle Taco? Fonda is Calle Taco's Mexican-Malaysian mixed rice concept, served the zhap fan way, poolside at Faber Ria Condominium in Taman Desa. What's on the Fonda menu? Mexican-Malaysian dishes served over rice, the zhap fan way, from the team behind Calle Taco's Malaysian-flavoured tacos. Diners on Google put a meal at around RM40 to RM60 a person. Do I need a reservation for Fonda? Yes - Fonda is by reservation only. Book through calle-taco.my, or contact [email protected] or +6013 208 2733. Where is Fonda by Calle Taco? At Faber Ria Condominium, Jalan Desa Sentosa, Taman Desa, 58100 Kuala Lumpur - beside the pool at Block Cermai. What are Fonda's opening hours? 11am to 5pm, Wednesday to Sunday; closed on Monday and Tuesday, according to its Google listing in October 2026. How much does a meal at Fonda cost? Around RM40 to RM60 a person, going by the price range diners report on Google. How many people does Fonda seat? 24 to 30 people, according to Calle Taco's booking page. Is Fonda the same as Calle Taco? Fonda is a concept by Calle Taco, the KL taqueria known for Mexican tacos with Malaysian flavours - but it serves mixed rice rather than tacos.

Savia, Menara Hap Seng

Savia is a new Mexican restaurant inspired by Oaxaca at Menara Hap Seng, Kuala Lumpur, from the team behind Poblano KL - it soft-opened on 16 October 2026, with 15% off food until 16 November. Savia calls itself Cocina Mexicana by Poblano: the people behind Poblano, KL's Latin American restaurant at Old Malaya, turning to the cooking of Oaxaca in southern Mexico. It is at Lot 2.05 of Menara Hap Seng, and bookings are by phone or message. Savia Soft Opening Offers Soft opening: Friday, 16 October 2026, open to the public from 5pm 15% off food: 16 October to 16 November 2026 A complimentary welcome drink ran for the first weekend only, 16 to 18 October Searching for Mexican food in KL, Oaxacan cooking in the city or a new restaurant on Jalan P. Ramlee? Savia is the new one to book - while the opening discount lasts. Savia Location Address: Lot 2.05, Menara Hap Seng Jalan P. Ramlee 50250 Kuala Lumpur Opening Hours Call or message +6012-948 4883 for its hours before you go. Savia FAQ Where is Savia in KL? At Lot 2.05, Menara Hap Seng, Jalan P. Ramlee, 50250 Kuala Lumpur. Who runs Savia? The team behind Poblano KL - Savia calls itself Mexican cuisine by Poblano. What's on the Savia menu? Mexican cooking inspired by Oaxaca, in southern Mexico, from the team behind Poblano KL. Bookings are by call or message on +6012-948 4883. When did Savia open? Savia soft-opened on Friday, 16 October 2026, opening to the public from 5pm. Is there an opening promotion at Savia? Yes - 15% off food from 16 October to 16 November 2026. How do I book Savia? Call or message +6012-948 4883.