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Souled Out Ampang makes it to The Yum List for their uber friendly service. There are few places around KL that try so hard. The staff are energized and do their best to make sure that you have an enjoyable evening. The ambience, in one word, is happy. Food here i…
A friend recommended the Persian Palace Supermarket near Ampang Point for buying dates. She said they are fresh, there’s a good variety and that they are very reasonably priced compared to other places around town. I dropped into this market over the weeke…
Damas Sweets is managed by a lovely Syrian man and his boys who bake all of the goodies on site. With at least 20 different types of Syrian pastries it’s hard to choose just one. Who said you had to do that anyway? I’ve happily sampled at least ten. I’…
The Origin, the latest vegetarian restaurant in town, could possibly be the best thing to hit Ampang this year. A fully vegetarian menu is the highlight with lots of organic ingredients, no genetically modified products, a focus on locally sourced produce and of …
The Raw Coffee Bar at Food Haven is the perfect place to fulfill your caffeine needs. Raw coffee along with their associated machines and baristas seem to be one of the best things to hit the KL coffee scene this year. Located in numerous outlets around Ampang you can …
The Thai Veg Fish Fam is a great place to take visitors and a quick getaway from the city. Nestled in the hills of Hulu Langat, the restaurant is surrounded by a green valley of farms and jungle. Afloat on a small natural lake sits the bamboo seating area and […]
Little Thai has become quite the hangout for expatriates in the Ampang area. Visit any evening between 7 and 9pm and you’re likely to come across someone you know. Popular picks are the classic Thai favourites of green chicken curry and mango or papaya salad…
Order three things from the tandoori man – chicken tandoori, butter or garlic naan and spinach dip. With a narrow focus and lots of experience (at least 8 years that I’ve known this place) this guy has perfected the art of preparing succulent chicken a…
*** Sadly this place is no longer open Not so long ago, Ampang would have been the last place I’d choose to go out for a meal. In recent years though, new and exciting places have been sprouting all over the area. Take Jalan Ampang Hilir for example, we now […]
Earth Food has moved! Just down the road from their old location, their soft launch was last Friday. These guys are having to start all over again with renovations and gardens and sorting out all of those kinks that go with getting a new business off the ground…
Best croissants in KL and delicious wholegrain breads. the Bakery Ukay Heights Jalan Chong Koon Lin (after ISKL make a left turn after the SPCA) 68000 Ampang, Malaysia 03 4260 1606…
I wouldn’t go out of my way to get to this place, but… if you do happen to be hunting down renovation materials in this grotty part of town, B Station is a very pleasant escape. With a clean and comfy atmosphere this place is packed with books, ornaments…