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Ebony & Ivory
Ebony & Ivory Coffee — A Hidden Gem in Cheras Tucked within a quiet neighbourhood in Cheras, Ebony & Ivory Coffee is a cozy, unassuming café that feels more like a friend’s home than a typical brunch spot. Known for its laid-back charm and intimate setting, it’s the kind of place people stumble upon — and keep coming back to. The menu leans towards comfort-driven, Japanese-inspired rice bowls, pastas, and creative brunch plates, alongside quality coffee and rotating desserts. What sets it apart is its ever-evolving menu, with seasonal and experimental dishes that keep regulars coming back for something new. Expect fresh, well-balanced flavours — from sashimi bowls to char siew linguine — with a focus on simple ingredients done right. The space itself is small and often packed, which adds to its lively, communal vibe — but also means longer wait times during peak hours. In short: A charming neighbourhood café with thoughtful comfort food, great coffee, and just enough buzz to make the wait worth it.
Junghee, The Campus Ampang
Korean comfort meets vibrant campus vibes at this beloved Ampang hotspot.
Missy Lab, Sungai Buloh
Missy Lab is a floral-inspired dessert café serving beautifully styled cakes, pastries, and gift-worthy celebration sets. Known for its soft pastel aesthetic, flower pairings, and occasion-ready cakes, it is a pretty spot for sweet treats, gifting, and photo-friendly café moments.
Sekuali, Cyberjaya
Video: ANTE celebrates 10 years in 1 Utama
ANTE has been in 1 Utama for ten years, and a recent refurbishment has made the room cosier without changing what it is about: pork, sourced from around the world. What to Order at ANTE The pork shoulder steaks are the seasonal selection to look for — well marbled, and the cut that shows what the kitchen is doing. The signature ribeye has come back from the refurbishment thicker than before. Address: Lot F346, First Floor, Rainforest, New Wing, One Utama Shopping Centre, Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya. For pork steaks in Bandar Utama or a non-halal restaurant in 1 Utama, ANTE has outlasted most of its neighbours.
The Locker & Loft, Damansara Kim
Nīto Coffee Bar, Raptroom Damansara Perdana
Specialty coffee meets creative workspace in Damansara Perdana's newest third-place destination.
EQ Kuala Lumpur
The Roast Things
A serious roastery for serious coffee drinkers. Tucked away on the first floor in Paramount, it avoids the typical 'brunch' crowd in favor of coffee purists. Known for their technical precision in brewing and a minimalist, focused environment. Their bean selection is rotating and features unique processing methods.
Flurrē by Fluffed
Premium dessert-only spinoff. Shaved ice is elevated to fine-dining aesthetics. Their 'Salmon Sashimi' Bingsu is the primary draw. Busy during afternoon tea peak.
Shang Palace, Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur
