New cafes & restaurants to try in January 2025
We may have ushered in another new year, but our same ol’ love for food and discovering new places to try them remains. If this describes you to a tee, we compiled a list of new cafes and restaurants in KL and Selangor to try this January 2025, so you can plan your cafe visits easily amid the slew of new openings in our neighbourhoods.
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1. Chicken & Beer
Fried chicken and beer specialists in PJ
Chicken and beer is an unbeatable combo, akin to peanut butter and jelly on toast – think sinking your teeth into golden-crispy chicken and washing down each bite with crisp beer. That’s exactly what you’ll get at Chicken & Beer, PJ’s latest restaurant that specialises in, well, chicken and beer.
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The fried chicken joint has their menu separated into Main Chicks, Sharing Platters, and Snacks. Depending on who you’re tagging for a meal here, you can go for options like the 2-piece CB Golden Crispy (RM19.90) or the group-friendly CB Ultimate Platter (RM39.90).
All orders of fried chicken come with various sides such as coleslaw and french fries, and the option to enjoy the chicken as is, golden crispy, or further seasoned with an in-house red hot sauce.
As for beer, Chicken & Beer partnered with homegrown brewery Paper Kite to bring craft beers to their patrons. If you’re the designated driver in your group, there are non-alcoholic “beer” (RM16.90) options too so you won’t feel left out, including Pu’er Honey and Yuzu Oolong which both boast a creamy, frothy finish.
Address: 72, Ground Floor, Jalan SS21/35, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Opening hours: 11am-12am, Daily
Contact: Chicken & Beer Instagram
2. Fiancée
Aesthetically pleasing cafe with chic decor elements
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Chances are, you’ve been seeing photos of Fiancée on Instagram. The visually pleasing spot in Mont Kiara takes cafe interiors to the next level, with striking decor elements such as a pair of koi fishes hanging in their cream-toned space that has cafe-hoppers’ attention.
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Decor aside, Fiancée excels in speciality coffee drinks that infuse unique ingredients, such as their Red Date Goji Latte (RM17) with red dates and goji berries, and Tropical Blossom Latte (RM18) that pairs espresso with osmanthus and coconut milk. They offer all-day breakfast staples too, like Acai Bowl (RM27) and Egg Benedict Muffin (RM35).
Address: 20, Jalan Dutamas 2, Kompleks Kerajaan, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 8am-8pm, Daily
Contact: Fiancée Instagram
3. Forest Cloud
First branch in Klang Valley
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Coffee connoisseurs have probably heard of Forest Cloud. Lauded for their quality brews and beans that are also sold wholesale, the popular Penang-based coffee shop just launched their first Klang Valley flagship store.
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Look forward to ordering freshly-brewed speciality coffee to satisfy caffeine heads here in PJ, including their Flight (from RM30) tasting platter that lets you sample a coffee bean roast or matcha powder prepared three different ways.
Address: Lot 8239, Jalan 222, Seksyen 51A, 46100 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Opening hours: 10am-6pm, Daily
Contact: Forest Cloud website
4. Ediya Coffee
Popular coffee chain from Korea
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Korea’s popular coffee chain Ediya Coffee has landed on our shores, with their first Malaysian outlet tucked away in Shah Alam’s Elmina Lakeside Mall. The menu here boasts all the best-selling signatures straight from Korea – Sikhye (RM16.80), Iced Mango Tea (RM18.60), and K-Sweet Potato Latte (from RM15.50) included.
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Though it takes about a 40-minute drive from KL to reach the coffee shop, their drive-through service makes it convenient for Klang Valley folks to get their weekend fix of caffeine and carbs from them, even on the go.
Address: DT-01, Ground Floor, Elmina Lakeside Mall, 5, Persiaran Garcinia Elmina, West, 40170 Shah Alam, Selangor
Opening hours: 10am-11pm, Daily
Contact: Ediya Coffee Malaysia website
5. Obvi
Group-friendly dining in Ara Damansara
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Pizza is preferred when it comes to group meals. Ara Damansara’s new pizza joint, OBVI, makes this choice obvious for us – they have group-friendly seats and signature pizzas, perfect for your next get-together.
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The soft-launched restaurant currently has four types of pizza, priced RM35 each. Each pie is baked to perfection in a propane-gas Gozney oven, which results in an evenly-cooked crust and crispy base.
The Margherita and Pepperoni Playboy are classics that are hard to go wrong with. For a change from the usuals, the Spring Chicken with chicken pepperoni and sauteed peppers, and Earthyy which has spinach cream and sauteed mushrooms, are worth a try.
Address: Ara Permata, 36-1, Jalan PJU 1a/42, Ara Damansara, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Opening hours: Thu-Tue 5pm-11pm (Closed on Wednesdays)
Contact: 03-7832 2177 │OBVI Instagram
6. Boys Don’t Fry
Fish and chips specialist in Wisma Cosway
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Boys Don’t Fry joins the lineup of eateries hiding out in the old-school Wisma Cosway. Helmed by Manchester-based Tony and his wife, the restaurant brings the no-frills fare of a British caff to KL with their sole menu item – the Fish and Chip (RM38), which comes with a fizzy soda, thick-cut chips, mushy peas, and a side of pickled vegetables and in-house tartar.
Expect a generous portion of fresh perch fish that’s well-seasoned and deep-fried to crispy perfection with a light, airy batter.
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Boys Don’t Fry currently operates from Thursdays to Saturdays during lunchtime, but they plan to extend their opening hours soon so that more diners can enjoy their food beyond the current ones.
Address: Lot G-74, Cosway Guesthouse, 88, Jalan Raja Chulan, 50200 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: Thu-Sat 11am-2.45pm (Closed Sundays to Wednesdays)
Contact: 03-2110 3319 | Boys Don’t Fry Instagram
7. Yorimichi Cafe
A Japanese-inspired cafe near Pasar Seni
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The streets of Pasar Seni are often clogged with crowds. Luckily for us KL folks, there are spots like Yorimichi to escape to when we need some peace and quiet over coffee and cakes.
The Japanese-inspired cafe is just a stone’s throw from Central Market, but away from the bustle of the streets and market. They’re located on the 1st floor of a shoplot that also houses a florist, next to UR-MU’s Jalan Tun HS Lee branch.
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Yorimichi whips up Japanese comfort dishes that match their zen-like interiors well, including bouncy Kirimochi (RM10) and flavour-packed Mentaiko Pasta (RM18). If you’re here just for a cup of joe, classics like Vanilla Latte (RM14) and Matcha Latte (RM14) work like a charm to recharge you.
Address: 131, Mezzanine Floor, Jalan Tun H S Lee, Kuala Lumpur 50000 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 10am-6pm (Closed on Mondays)
Contact: 03-2022 0188 | Yorimichi Cafe Instagram
8. House Of Wheat
New branch in Chow Kit
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With a name like House Of Wheat, we can only expect the cafe to satisfy all our carb cravings. And they don’t disappoint. The bakery-cafe from Cheras has expanded with a cave-like branch in KL’s bustling Chow Kit, delivering the same array of artisan baked goods that has garnered loyal patrons near and far.
Image adapted from: @houseofwheat.cafe via Instagram
If you’re not quite sure what to order with the sheer amount of carb options here, patrons often rave about the signature Sourdough with Chicken Hummus (RM25) that has a punch of flavours from the smooth hummus and drizzle of chilli oil.
Address: 15 & 17, Lorong Tiong Nam 2, Chow Kit, 50350 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 8.30am-5pm, Daily
Contact: House Of Wheat Instagram
9. Inoha
Japanese fusion dishes
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If a fusion of flavours is your thing, Inoha will easily become your next haunt for some of the best Japanese fusion dishes. The restaurant has lip-smacking options such as Kombu-Kissed Shrimps (RM30) – a pasta dish with an umami-rich, kombu-infused sauce – and Mori Mizu Chazuke (RM23) that has the addition of crunchy tempeh for a Malaysian twist.
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The creative twists extend to the desserts, with the indulgent Kuala Lipis Kek Batik (RM20) pairing kaffir lime-infused ganache with chocolatey kek batik.
Address: 16, Block J, Taipan 2 Damansara, Jalan PJU 1A/1, Ara Damansara, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Opening hours: 10am-6.30pm, Daily
Contact: 016-837 9796 | Inoha Instagram
10. 65 Ondo
New branch in Klang Valley
Image adapted from: 65c Ondo via Facebook
Yet another Penangite-favourite has made their way to Klang Valley – 65 Ondo – and we’re not ones to complain. The Japanese-inspired bakery cum cafe has garnered a solid following for their laminated fresh bakes and almost-too-pretty-to-eat cakes, with multiple outlets in Penang and now one in KL.
Image credit: @65ondo via Instagram
Some best-sellers that Klang Valley folks can now find closer to home include 65 Ondo’s popular mousse cakes (RM18.90/each) that come in flavours such as Pistachio Raspberry, Nutella, and Mango.
Address: 13 & 13A, Ground Floor, Traders Park Residence, Jalan Dataran Cheras 7, 43200 Cheras, Selangor
Opening hours: 9am-10pm, Daily
Contact: 65 Ondo Bakery Cafe Instagram
11. Adough Sourdough Social
First physical store in Bukit Bintang
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ADOUGH formerly operated as a home-based bakery that specialises in naturally-leavened sourdough and viennoiserie. They now have their own physical cafe in Bukit Bintang – warmly named Sourdough Social – which invites diners to savour fresh-from-the-oven bakes and speciality coffees in a cosy space.
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They execute the basics exceptionally well, with deceivingly simple bakes such as the Sourdough Croissant (RM12) and Truffle Shiopan (RM13) receiving glowing reviews from patrons.
Address: Unit GL-5, Agile Bukit Bintang, 3, Jalan Delima, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: Wed-Mon 8am-4pm (Closed on Tuesdays)
Contact: ADOUGH Sourdough Social Instagram
12. Shizuku
Chazuke and Japanese-inspired tacos
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With a warm interior that tastefully pairs bare concrete surfaces with decorative drapes, live plants, and dark woods, Shizuku is PJ’s new cafe to visit for good vibes and Japanese grub.
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Chazuke takes the main stage at the cafe, with protein options of Unagi (RM32), Miso Salmon (RM26), and Chicken (RM22) placed over a bed of fluffy Japanese rice and served with tea soup. The Japanese-inspired tacos are also worth a try, with fillings like king oyster mushrooms (RM16) and sausages (RM18) tucked between a deep-fried seaweed “taco”.
Address: B.LAND, 2, Jalan 51a/225, Seksyen 51a, 46100 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Opening hours: 10am-7pm, Daily
Contact: Shizuku Coffee Instagram
13. Offnic
Unique coffee drinks
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With in-house coffee blends, OFFNIC is Puchong’s latest coffee enclave that takes pride in their brews. But don’t expect to be served standard caffeinated drinks here. They have unique options to keep your next coffee run interesting.
Take for starters, the Plum Americano, which pairs candied plums with sparkling water and espresso. Other unique twists include Soybean Curd Latte, Black Sesame Latte, and Ginger Ale Americano, all priced RM15.90 per cup.
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Not all just coffee drinks, the Pistachio Coconut (RM15.90) is another out-of-the-box drink that impresses with a thick, creamy layer of whipped pistachio over a base of coconut water.
Address: C-G-43, IOI Boulevard, Jalan Kenari 5, Bandar Puchong Jaya, 47170 Puchong, Selangor
Opening hours: 8am-8pm, Daily
Contact: OFFNIC Coffee Instagram
New cafes and restaurants in KL and Selangor to try in 2025
If you run out of options for food on the weekends, bookmark this guide to discover new cafes and restaurants to visit in KL and Selangor in 2025. There won’t be a day that you’ll have to repeat an order at the same ol’ spot.
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