1. Kojitsu Kitchen
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Open since 2022, this hidden gem is located in an alley of Old Klang road, hidden by an arched bush. You are welcomed by their luscious greenery, cozy interior and open air space making you feel as if you have entered a cabin in the woods. Kojitsu Kitchen is a private kitchen serving Japanese cuisine and combining local flavours and ingredients.
Address: 24 Jalan Sepakat 9 Taman United, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 58200
Operating hours: Open at 1pm-930pm (Weekdays), Closed on Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays
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2. VCR
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Tucked in a corner of Jalan Galloway, this popular cafe called VCR is an intimate, cozy cafe with a minimalist aesthetic. It serves excellent specialty coffee and delicious pastries. It’s a favorite for breakfast and brunch, with signature dishes like their scrambled eggs and avocado toast.
Address: 2, Jalan Galloway, Bukit Bintang, 50150 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Operating hours: 8:30am – 8:00pm (Mon – Sun)
3. Half & Hafu
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Sharing space with a hair salon for a sip and snip concept, Half & Hafu is cozy and laidback with streaks of greenery that blends well with the overall aesthetic. With just enough sunlight coming through the glass windows, this upstairs hidden cafe is the perfect spot to escape from the heat and enjoy a cold cup of espresso.
Address: Lot B-1-05, First Floor, The Hub SS2 Retail Office, 19 Sentral, Jalan Harapan, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia 46300
Operating hours: Tuesday – Sunday (11am – 8pm), Closed on Mondays
Contact via: Instagram and Facebook
4. Hide & Seek
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In the bustling Taman Paramount F&B scene lies Hide & Seek, an industrial-themed establishment with a quirky assortment of chairs and tables. As a result, not one piece of furniture is the same. Meanwhile, the walls are mostly untreated, giving this an aesthetic and raw and unfinished look.
The coffee and cake selections here are enough to satisfy hunger pangs. But if you prefer something more wholesome, the charsiew rice bowls here are equally appealing.
Address: 33-A, Jalan 20/16, Taman Paramount, 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Operating hours: Wednesday – Monday (10am-10pm), Tuesday (Closed)
Contact via: Instagram or Facebook
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Spend a tranquil day filled with serenity and calm the moment you enter Shan Mu’s quiet cafe environment! A unique cafe nestled nearby Taman Connaught MRT station, you’ll definitely be enveloped in comforting waves of peace after enjoying freshly brewed tea and wholesome Japanese rice bowls here amidst the cafe’s cosy wood interior and mountain-like setting.
Address: No28, jalan cerdik , Taman Connaught, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 56000
Operation hours: Tuesday – Sunday (10am-7pm)
Contact via: Instagram or Facebook
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Long awaited Flour + Water is TTDI’s neighbourhood new bakery-cafe, buttering us up with tempting treats to try – taro scones, pistachio chocolate croissants, strawberry daifuku danishes, Earl Grey bomboloni and much more.
Address: 30G, Lorong Rahim Kajai 14 taman tun dr ismail 60000 KL, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 60000
Operation hours: 9:30am to 7:30pm (Weekdays), 8.30am to 7pm (Weekends)
Contact via: Instagram
7. Teaxini
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Petaling Jaya’s new tea-and-coffee bar is a casual and calming place, run by two founders with plenty of zip and charm, Chinese tea, Japanese matcha and Malaysian-roasted coffee play key roles in Teaxini as they are specialists in all tea and coffee; choices include Chaozhou Ju Duo Zai oolong tea and ceremonial-grade matcha, brewed and whisked to order, soothing for sipping. Also try caffeine coolers like ginger-blended coffee.
Address: 1st Floor, 1D-1, Jalan SS 9a/17, Ss 9a, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Operation hours: 6pm-9pm Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 2pm-9pm Saturdays, 11am-7pm Sundays.
Contact: Facebook or Instagram
8. Singledose Coffee
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From bustling to calm, Singledose has been through it all, Recently moving from Bangsar to Petaling Jaya Old Town, in a memorable and charming corner as well as a lovely team to add. An insightful variety of coffee is served, from the house special of Brazil Ibiraci Peaberry for espresso-based beverages to Guatemala Finca La Cabana Geisha for filters, plus varieties spanning Burundi, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, Kenya, Peru and more.
Address: 1, Lorong 1/10a, Seksyen 1, 46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Operation hours: Tuesday – Sunday 10am – 11pm, Closed Mondays
Contact: +6012-293-9194
9. Chicken & Beer
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Damansara Uptown’s intriguing new Chicken & Beer surprises us with crunchy hot chicken and crisp cold beer for a real backyard feel. The fresh and flavourful chicken served with coleslaw and spice mixes, Accompanied by your choice of fries, curry rice, Indomie noodles or smoky maple syrup waffles. Chicken & Beer doesn’t feel that such great items should be eaten separately but paired together especially with Malaysian-born PaperKite’s craft beers.
Address: 72, Ground Floor, SS 21/35, Damansara Utama, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia 47400
Operation hours: Everyday 11am-12am
Contact via: Instagram
10. Boys Don’t Fry
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Boys don’t cry because Wisma Cosway’s fish and chips joint is back! Now known as Boys Don’t Fry, the restaurant is serving up their signature fish and chips, alongside similar British classics for you to have your fill. Aside from the obvious must-have, remember to get an order of sausage and egg butty to really turn up the yummy factor during your meal. It’s currently in its soft launch stage, so hours are limited but flavours are plentiful and abundant!
Address: Lot G-74, Cosway Guesthouse, 88, Jalan Raja Chulan, 50200 Kuala Lumpur
Operation hours: 11am to 3pm (Thursday to Saturday)
Contact: +603 2110 3319
Conclusion
These hidden cafes are located all in KL, Each brimming with new and positive ideas/concepts on food, coffee, tea and much much more. From Traditional breakfast and brunch to fried chicken and beer, each restaurant/cafe will lead you to a new and exciting adventure
