As Anna Thompson once said, “We all eat, and it would be a sad waste of opportunity to eat badly.” We at Hype wholeheartedly agree with this remark, and to back it up, we’ve identified not four, not five, but SIX restaurants where you can experience only the best of the best and eat to your heart’s content.
Trust us when we say we’ve got your back. Even when it comes to cafes, fine dining, and even local dessert spots. Start telling your friends to clear their schedules for this week because here are our picks for you:
1. Ramen Bar Shi Shi Do
Time: 11am – 10pm
Location: The Gasket Alley, 15-5 @, Jalan 13/6, Seksyen 13, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
With the alleys lined with nostalgic Izakaya and bars, the interior creates an authentic sense that transports you to Japan in the 1970s. The location perfectly depicts the distinctive Japanese culture; from the architectural design to antique movie posters, shop signs, and traditional Chochin lanterns.
Basically what we’re saying is that this ramen bar WILL teleport you to Japan without the 7 hour flight! But do check our their Instagram & Facebook for more information.
2. Okaju
Time: 6pm – 10.30pm
Location: G Floor, Starhill Gallery, 181, Jln Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
The restaurant is the first in Malaysia to focus on the Robattayaki Omakase concept, which involves cooking dishes over a fire made of mangrove wood. Because of the open kitchen counter seating, diners may feast not only with their palate, but also with their eyes.
This is one is definitely on the fancier side but we think it’s time you give yourself a treat and let yourself enjoy the finer things in life this week. Check out their Instagram for more information.
3. KafeBali Puchong
Time: 10am – 8pm
Location: 16, Persiaran Puteri 1, Bandar Puteri, 47100 Puchong, Selangor, malaysia. 47100 Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia
We’ve all seen those beautiful pictures and videos of Bali on our feeds and your pages and just thought to ourselves “haih… I wanna go la..” Well, what if we told you that you don’t have to travel all the way to Bali because there’s a cafe in Puchong that gives off that exact Balinese vibe!
Check out KafeBali, a new cafe in town that will transport you directly to the island of Bali! Here are their Facebook and Instagram for you to research a bit more on the restaurant.
4. Mabel & Tucker
Time: 8am – 10pm
Location: 1, Jalan Selvadurai, 3rd Mile Jalan Ipoh, 51200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Mabel & Tucker is a part of Cookhouse’s Artisan Playground and serves tapas-style sharing plates inspired by Melbourne. MABEL specialises in brunch/dinner foods with punchy flavours for a relaxed eating experience, whereas TUCKER specialises in breakfast tapas.
Available from brunch to dinner, head to Mabel & Tucker for a genuinely delicious Aussie day. Check out their Instagram for more information.
5. Three Years Old
Time: 9.30am – 6.30pm
Location: 1, Jln Sin Chew Kee, Bukit Bintang, 50150 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
This double-storey residence-turned-café, dreamy and creamy-hued, offers a lovely new refuge in the city centre for coffee and cakes, brunch and bakes.
The café serves a broad choice of coffee and non-coffee drinks such as tea, juices, and others to choose from on their menu, as well as exquisite cakes and light enticing healthy meals to satisfy your hungry bellies. Here’s their Instagram if you want to dig a little further.
6. Melaka ABC @ Paradigm Mall

Time: 10am – 10pm
Location: Paradigm Mall, 1, Jalan SS 7/26, SS7, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Regardless of race or culture, every Malaysian shares one passion; that is the love for ice kacang. Melaka ABC is happy to take your favourite dessert to the next level, exceeding your expectations in terms of flavour.
Made with shaved ice and a lovely jumble of carefully picked brilliantly coloured quality toppings, drenched in fresh santan, and topped with our house brand’s most premium gula Melaka. Here’s their Facebook for more information.
Daniela Dogliani contributed to this article.
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