Bangsar is known to be a food haven and eateries are aplenty here. Along with the host of restaurants and cafés, there are also a multitude of dishes to choose from. Sometimes, skimming through their menu alone would be enough to give one a headache because we would most certainly be spoilt for choice.
Trying out their signature dishes would then be a safe bet. Here are 10 eateries in Bangsar and their signature dishes as per what’s recommended by past guests.
1. Thirdwave Café
Don’t be fooled by the interior of this eatery as this is not your ordinary café that serves the typical pastas or set meals. Thirdwave Café is all about gourmet cuisine at an affordable price. Not only that, most of their dishes has a speck of vibrant colours to create the appealing, Instagram-worthy effect. They don’t use food colouring, but rather focus more on natural colours from the vegetables or fruits that they incorporate in their meals.
There is a wide range of delicious meals you can choose from but you have to try their bestseller chicken and waffles. The sous vide fried chicken leg is served with savoury cheddar waffle, drizzled with maple peanut butter and topped off with cherry tomato salsa. Besides that, the dessert, Hey Romeo is a definite must-try. The dish is a matcha dacquoise, lemon and lime sorbet, strawberry gel, chocolate sponge, elderberry tuile, hazelnut and dark choc soil served with matcha and vanilla meringue kisses.
Signature Dishes: Sous Vide Fried Chicken + Cheddar Waffle, Matcha Dacquoise.
Hours: Monday, 10am – 7pm, Tuesday – Thursday & Sunday, 10am – 11pm, Friday – Saturday, 10am – 12am
Address: 5, Jalan Kerinchi, Bangsar South, 59200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Website: Thirdwave Cafe
Tel: 03-2242 2126
2. Three Little Pigs & The Big Bad Wolf
Even the name sounds like a children storybook but it’s definitely no daycare center. This place is known for serving anything related to bacon or pork. If you consider having a light main course, get their wolf’s favourite pasta which is a delicious creamy carbonara spaghetti with a generous amount of crispy bacons and poached egg.
If you are a heavy eater and craving for more of a substantial meal, get their perfectly seared BBQ pork ribs with meat that comes off easily from the bones. For bone grinders, this succulent, finger-licking dish is made for you.
Signature Dishes: Wolf’s Favourite Pasta, BBQ Ribs.
Hours: 9am – 10pm, daily
Address: Lot G1A, Ground Floor, Bangsar Village 1, Jalan Telawi 1, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Website: Three Little Pigs & Big Bad Wolf
Tel: 03-2283 2270
3. Fatto A Mano
Are you up for an Italian feast? This modern Italian restaurant will make you feel like you’ve arrived at Italy. This eatery is part of the Yeast Group, which is run by French and local professionals with experience in the industry including in 3-Michelin-star rated restaurants. Noting this, eating here will truly be a luxurious experience and you can expect delicious avant garde meals.
When dining here, opt for their delicious spicy beef and pork meatballs on a thin crusted pizza, topped off with gooey cheesy mozzarella and tomatoes. This pizza is selling like hotcakes as it’s the newest addition on the menu, so it’s best to get your hands on it quick. Not only that, get your tastebuds elevated with their ossobuco, which is cross-cut veal shanks braised with vegetables, white wine and broth with fragrant saffron rice.
Signature Dishes: Spicy Beef & Pork Meatballs Pizza, Ossobuco with Saffron Rice.
Hours: 12-2.30pm, 6-10pm, daily.
Address: 22, Jalan Telawi 2, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-2280 0200
Website: Fatto Amano
4. Yeast
Established in 2012, this restaurant is known for their finest french cuisine that you might not be able to find anywhere else. With every dish specially curated by their own chefs, customers would definitely enjoy a sense of Paris right on their plates. For each period of time, they have different menus. For instance, there’s a specific menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
When dining here, try out their Magret de Canards aux Cerises, which translates to duck breast with cherries. It may sound simple but the tender seared duck breast with chickpeas fries, root vegetables and freshly made cherry ginger cardaman stew is no doubt delicious! Right after savoury, they also serve desserts and pastries such as the Ile Flottante, which is actually floating shaved ice with caramel & vanilla creme anglaise.
Signature Dishes: Magret de Canard aux Cerises, Ile Flottante.
Hours: 8am – 10pm, daily
Address: 24, Jalan Telawi 2, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Website: Yeast Bistronomy
Tel: 03-2282 0118
5. Nutmeg
Nutmeg is such a cute name for a cafe but this eatery is more than just cute. This place is known for serving a wide array of spaghetti, using different types of condiments and toppings.
Be sure to try out their slow cooked chicken thigh which is perfectly tender, served with smoked potato puree alongside local herbs like ulam raja, kedondong and beetroot salad. Out of all the spaghetti, be sure to try out their seafood pasta which uses linguini with crabmeat, laksa leaf, dried chili and seafood reduction sauce.
Signature Dishes: Slow-Cooked Chicken Dish, Crabmeat Linguini.
Hours: 9.30am – 10pm, daily
Address: Bangsar Village II, Pantai Valley, Kuala Lumpur
Website: Nutmeg KL
Tel: 03-2201 3663
6. Botanica+Co
To step inside this place is like stepping into a lush wonderland, with trees and fairy lights around to give that outdoor experience without feeling too warm. This place has the vibe of a modern interior but uses rattan chairs to emulate a down-to- earth environment too.
When it comes to food, do try out their customer favourite: crispy fish and chips. The dish has great crisp on the outside while still being moist when you slice through it. It is served with homemade sauces, sour cream and pesto sauce. Not only do they serve good food, their drinks are pretty top notch as well! For instance, there’s the Alphonso, a cana brava rum mixed with mango and topped off with curry leaves, and there’s also the Carlos, which is a tequila with a fruity blend of mango, pineapple and lime.
Signature Dishes: Crispy Fish & Chips, Alphonso and Carlos.
Hours: Monday – Thursday: 11.30am – 10pm, Friday: 11.30am – 12am, Saturday: 9.30am – 12am, Sunday: 9.30am – 10pm
Address: The Verticals, Ground Floor Podium, Jalan Kerinchi, Bangsar South, 59200 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
Website: Botanica+Co
Tel: 016 965 6422
7. Naughty Babe Dirty Duck Bangsar
Calling all meat-lovers! This casual restaurant has one prime goal in mind, and that is to serve the best pork and duck dishes on a plate. They are masters at perfecting the art of roasting and cooking their meat. Most of their tables are pretty big and it’s best to come in a group of friends or family as their portion sizes are pretty big too. After all, the more, the merrier.
Try out their BBQ Pork Ribs, which is coated with their secret BBQ sauce and grilled to perfection. The meat pulls away easily from the bones and add it with a squeeze of lime for some extra tanginess. Even though they are known for their meat, you shouldn’t ignore their spaghetti. After all, it is topped with some crunchy soft shell crab and delicious creamy salted egg sauce, which is something you won’t come across very often.
Signature Dishes: NBDD BBQ Pork Ribs, Soft Shell Crab Spaghetti.
Hours: Monday – Thursday, Sunday, 12pm – 12.30am, Friday – Saturday, 12pm – 2am
Address: 25, Jalan Telawi 2, Bangsar Baru, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Website: Naughty Babe Dirty Duck
Tel: 03-2288 8188
8. Bakar Bangsar
Bakar might give off the impression of a mamak but it is actually a casual fine-dining restaurant. The wait staff even have the phrase: “Burn Baby Burn”on their apron, and the walls are adorned with this quote as well. Their concept focuses on the theme of ‘burn’ and that is why there are matches on their posters and the interior is highlighted with shades of red and white colour. Truly minimalistic yet striking.
When it comes to their dishes, you must try their whole roasted lamb shoulder served with flat bread and greek yogurt. The meat is moist and tender and with that secret sauce in the mason jar, the flavour will be elevated tremendously without any gamey aftertaste. If you are a big eater, have this all for yourself. As for desserts, opt for their unusual yet delicious charcoal pavlova. This dish consists of rapsberry sorbet and has a combination of chocolate mousse, shortbread, macadamia brittle and some lovely berries.
Signature Dishes: Roasted Lamb Shoulder, Charcoal Pavlova.
Hours: Tuesday – Sunday: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 12am. (Closed on Mondays).
Address: 11B, Lorong Kurau, Taman Weng Hock, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur
Website: Bakar
Tel: 03-2280 0073
9. Mario + Luigi
When one mentions Mario & Luigi, the Super Mario Bros characters come to mind, but the name alone is where the similarity with this eatery ends. The video game is colourful, but this fine dining restaurant focuses on simplicity and pure white background to achieve a serene and peaceful atmosphere. Not only that, you can also take great food pictures right at the back, with the greenery acting as ‘props’ for you.
Being an Italian restaurant, the pasta is a must-try. Opt for some squid ink spaghetti with seared squid and sundried tomatoes. When it comes to dessert, get your hands on some panna cotta which is a spoonful of delicious strawberry sorbet, with strawberries and granola that gives an extra crunch to the smooth sorbet texture.
Signature Dishes: Grilled Squid + Black Ink Spaghetti, Panna Cotta.
Hours: Tuesday – Friday: 12 – 3pm, 7 – 11pm, Saturday – Sunday: 7pm – 11pm. (Closed on Mondays).
Address: 15, Lorong Kurau, Taman Weng Lock, 59100 Bangsar, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Website: Mario & Luigi
10. Bait
Bait is definitely a must to dine in at least for once. They aren’t just about the food, they’re all about giving off a great vibe too. As you enjoy your meal, there would be a DJ playing his or her tracks to liven up the atmosphere while you tuck into some sumptious food.
Bait is known for their fresh seafood, in particular, their oysters which are from UK and France. Personally, if you are into raw meals, go gor a bucketful of oysters. If you prefer having your meals cooked, go for the kilo of cooked crawfish instead. The crawfish has been poached in saffron and champagne, making it one that will certainly tantalise your tastebuds.
Signature Dishes: Fresh Oysters, Half a Kilo Crawfish Poached In Saffron + Champagne.
Hours: Monday – Thursday, 4pm – 12.30am, Friday, 4pm – 2am, Saturday 11.30am – 2am, Sunday, 11.30am – 12.30am
Address: 65, Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar Baru, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Website: Bait KL
Feature Image Credit: Thirdwave Café, Nutmeg KL
