Chez Gaston KL by Rendez-Vous
Located in Bangsar, this traditional French restaurant serves affordable, authentic French food courtesy of Chef Florian. With 30 years of experience in the family restaurant business, expect a wide selection of well-prepared French mains, desserts and very reasonably priced daily set lunches. Popular dishes include the homemade pâtés and terrines, cold cut platters, foie gras, Mediterranean fish soup and the classic French entrecôte.
12 Jalan Bangsar Utama 9
Bangsar
Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 011 - 3993 0036
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Improv Bistro
One of the best combinations is books, art and good coffee and this is what the Improv Bistro aims to offer. Offering French food and artisanal coffee while you enjoy a good book and paintings by a highly talented improvisational artist is something new for KL. Books are for sale from RM5-RM30, and you can purchase the art pieces too. Chef Lance U'ren specialises in French cuisine having spent time working in a Michelin starred restaurant in France. A crowd favourite is the Boneless Duck Leg Confit, and specialty coffee is made with the state-of-the-art Victoria Arduino Espresso machine.
Ground floor
Wisma Lim Foo Yong
Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 - 2771 3748
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Namelaka Patisserie
Everyone’s talking about this dessert café who creates the kind of handcrafted desserts that look too good to eat and are perfect for those IG shots. Named after the Japanese word for ‘creamy texture’, Namelaka specialises in desserts that look almost exactly like real fruit, and incorporates elements like the fruit's juice and flesh as well. Pure fruit filling encased in a realistic chocolate shell and filled with cream – an ideal combination! It's located on the first floor above KK mart in Bangsar; come early or make reservations in advance to avoid disappointment.
1st floor, 34 Jalan Telawi 2
Bangsar
Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 - 2201 3241
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Tail & Fin
Tail & Fin is a casual Japanese eatery that started in Las Vegas with a menu created by Karu Wedhas, a former executive chef with Nobu. Specialising in poké bowls, sushi salads, sushi burritos and sushi tacos, Tail & Fin brings fusion fast food to a new level. Signature creations include the It’s Stupid Good poké bowl with tuna / salmon, surimi crab, salad, tempura flakes and Chef Karu’s signature sauces. Alternatively, create your own healthy version by combining your favourite flavours and ingredients.
L1-043, MyTOWN Shopping Centre
90 Jalan Cochrane
Cheras
Kuala Lumpur
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Gooddam
Gooddam (‘dam’ being a combination of chefs Daniel Yap and Miki Lie’s names) is an Italian-inspired restaurant with a definitive Malaysian twist. The Italian influence is based on food from the Piemonte region in northern Italy, which isn’t commonly found here so it's an interesting choice. Try the 7-course Gooddam Experience Tasting menu with dishes like Tajarin (rich Piemontese pasta dish), seabass confit and pumpkin ice cream.
Lot B-G-07 The HUB SS2
19 Sentral, Jalan Harapan
Seksyen 19
Petaling Jaya
Tel: 010 - 7669708
www.gooddam.com
