{"id":51290,"date":"2019-11-06T18:43:43","date_gmt":"2019-11-06T10:43:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grab.com\/my\/?p=51290"},"modified":"2020-11-24T13:54:52","modified_gmt":"2020-11-24T05:54:52","slug":"best-brunch-cafes-kl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grab.com\/my\/ms\/food-blog\/talk-of-the-town\/best-brunch-cafes-kl\/","title":{"rendered":"Best brunches in KL: cool cafes with epic breakfast menus"},"content":{"rendered":"

A KL brunch is a force to be reckoned with. While a formal brunch \u2014 meaning, officially, a late morning meal eaten sometime between the hours of 10am and 1pm \u2014 is really only a recent phenomenon in our city, KLites are well acquainted with the joys of long, lazy meals that stretch on through the day. We\u2019ve embraced Melbourne-style cafes and third wave coffee [SA1] with open arms, but the most successful and enduring brunch joints in KL add a special Malaysian flair to their dishes. We\u2019re talking chilli flakes (of course), soft shell crab (yes, please!) and kaya wherever possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Red Beanbag<\/b><\/p>\n

The Red Beanbag is a KL brunching institution, and one of the pioneering restaurants responsible for spreading the love of eggs Benedict in this city, since 2013. Its fail-safe formula is a combination of great coffee \u2014 and they don\u2019t hit you around the head with backstories about the floral notes and chocolate undertones \u2014 and brunch classics. Like their famous baked eggs, simmered in a rich sauce with chunks of beef bratwurst; or smashed avocado on sourdough, crowned with crispy, maple-glazed beef bacon (pictured); or fresh, fluffy pancakes alongside Portobello mushrooms and poached eggs. (Trust us, it works.) Melbourne-style cafes have come and gone but RBB, as it\u2019s fondly known, has held strong.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Red Beanbag<\/i><\/b><\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Pricing<\/i><\/b>: from RM18\u201332 for the brunch menu<\/span><\/i>
\n<\/span><\/i>Phone number:<\/i><\/b> 03-2856 8814
\n<\/span><\/i>Opening hours:<\/i><\/b> Monday\u2013Thursday: 10am\u20136pm; Friday: 10am\u201310pm; Saturday: 9.30am\u201310pm; Sunday: 9am\u201310pm<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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Common Man Coffee Roasters<\/b><\/p>\n

The hype surrounding this Singapore transplant\u2019s opening in 2016 was intense, when they joined the ranks of TTDI cafes. Even more intense? The fact that its popularity has not waned in the years since. When you think of brunch in KL, you think of Common Man. The Veggie Wonderland (pictured) has converted many a meat-lover, and when you see it, you\u2019ll understand why. It\u2019s a platter of sheer deliciousness, with eggs \u2014 perfectly cooked as you like them \u2014 topping buttery toast, alongside chilli-dusted avocado, pan-seared halloumi (a rarity in KL), pesto-dressed baby tomatoes, juicy mushrooms and a crowning plume of baby spinach tossed with fragrant toasted garlic. Or try the Full Breakfast, complete with piquant spiced Spanish chicken sausage, grilled streaky beef and a glorious vegetable rosti. The Common Man menu is a cheeky balance of health-conscious and indulgent, with acai smoothie bowls for a fruit fix (which you can add ice cream to), or a creamy, indulgent croissant croque-monsieur laden with cheese for when you want to push the boat out.<\/span><\/p>\n

Common Man Coffee Roasters<\/i><\/b>
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Pricing<\/i><\/b>: from RM27\u201340 for the brunch menu<\/span><\/i>
\n<\/span><\/i>Phone number:<\/i><\/b> 3-7731 7095<\/span><\/i>
\n<\/span><\/i>Opening hours:<\/i><\/b> Monday\u2013Friday: 8am\u20135pm; Saturday\u2013Sunday: 8am\u20136pm (last orders at 5.30pm)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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\"KL\u2019s<\/a><\/p>\n

Yellow Brick Road<\/strong>
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If you\u2019ve ever seen the queues outside this eatery on a Sunday morning, you might wonder what the fuss is all about. Well, there are a few things. Coffee, for one \u2014 Yellow Brick Road takes its beans pretty seriously. A solid menu for another, with standouts like comforting rice bowls, classic pastas with a cheeky Asian twist (the salmon mentaiko pasta is everything you want in a pasta dish) and burgers stacked high. But what people are really queueing for is the sweet side of the menu, a shot at Yellow Brick Road\u2019s famous, much Instagrammed pancakes and French toast. You can go simple with the Minimalist, a stack of perfect fluffy pancakes laden with butter and maple syrup. Or you can go extra, and order I Wanna Be Kaya, Yellow Brick Road\u2019s signature medley of extra-thick French toast, poached pear, coconut mascarpone and caramel kaya sauce.<\/span><\/p>\n

Yellow Brick Road<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Pricing:<\/i><\/b> From RM18\u201336<\/span><\/i>
\n<\/span><\/i>Phone number:<\/i><\/b> 3<\/span><\/i>–<\/span>2856 0903<\/span><\/i>
\n<\/span><\/i>Opening hours: <\/i><\/b>9am\u201310pm, daily<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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\"KL\u2019s<\/a><\/p>\n

Wizards at Tribeca<\/b><\/p>\n

This newcomer to the KL brunch scene has people buzzing with its innovative, Asian-leaning menu and great drinks. Coffees black and white, sure, but also: single origin hot chocolate! Genmaicha latte! Yuzu iced tea! And that rarest of commodities: oat milk. The food menu is just as exciting, with a baseline of brunch standards like baked eggs and eggs on toast, and then gradually more unusual items like sourdough and poached eggs \u2014 but with a tender purple yam mash. Scrambled eggs spiked with chilli and a triple cheese cocktail; hotcakes drizzled with pandan gula melaka. But the must-try is the Unagi Bao (pictured), a masterpiece of layered flavours \u2014 smokey unagi slicked in a spicy sauce and crispy battered nori on a bed of crunchy cucumber and topped with savoury salted egg crumble, all contained in a soft home-made bao.<\/span><\/p>\n

Wizards at Tribeca<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Pricing:<\/i><\/b> from RM22\u201340 for the brunch menu<\/span><\/i>
\n<\/span><\/i>Phone number:<\/i><\/b> 3-2715 5308<\/span><\/i>
\n<\/span><\/i>Opening hours:<\/i><\/b> 10am\u201310pm daily<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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\"KL\u2019s<\/a><\/p>\n

La Juiceria Superfoods Signature<\/strong><\/p>\n

It started off as a humble juice stall, but La Juiceria is now a stalwart of the Bangsar cafe scene. The restaurant boasts an extensive menu, ranging from breakfast menu classics and build-your-own salads, to superfood-laden grain bowls, poke bowls and pasta. Try its famous (and Instagram favourite) Nasi Lemak Wrap \u2014 fragrant lemongrass chicken thigh, kampung egg, quinoa, nuts and house-made sambal wrapped in a tortilla for a portable lunch \u201cal desko\u201d. Or on the other end of the spectrum, there\u2019s the Soft Shell Croissant (pictured above), a super-crisp soft shell crab encased in a flaky, buttery croissant with pickled cucumber, chipotle mayo and savoury crumbles of chicken chorizo. If Bangsar is a stretch, La Juiceria has sister outlets from Mont Kiara to Mid Valley, Sri Hartamas and TTDI to ensure you get your fix.<\/span><\/p>\n

La Juiceria Superfoods Signature<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Pricing:<\/i><\/b> from RM11\u201331 for the brunch menu<\/span><\/i>
\n<\/span><\/i>Phone number:<\/i><\/b> 3-9212 9750<\/span><\/i>
\n<\/span><\/i>Opening hours: <\/i><\/b>8am\u201310pm daily<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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\"KL\u2019s<\/a><\/p>\n

Kiara Cakes<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are two kinds of brunchers: those who need something savoury to start the day, and those who want to satisfy their sweet tooth first thing. Happily, Kiara Cakes caters to both of those. The star is of course the cakes, which are both plentiful and beautiful, and jostle for space alongside an impressive display of pastries. The Strawberry Lychee Rose Cloud Cake is as pretty (and delicious) as it sounds, and hold out for the very toothsome Cempedak Kek Lapis (also handily gluten-free). Kiara Cakes also does a great line of sandwiches for the more savoury-inclined; try the Bagels & Lox with smoked salmon, schmears of home-made cheese and briny caper-y surprises (pictured), or one of the special keto combos, which feature low-carb keto bread. <\/span>
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Kiara Cakes<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Pricing:<\/i><\/b> from RM5.50\u201322<\/span><\/i>
\n<\/span><\/i>Phone number:<\/i><\/b> 13-518 8000<\/span><\/i>
\n<\/span><\/i>Opening hours:<\/i><\/b> Monday\u2013Tuesday, Thursday\u2013Sunday: 9am\u20137pm; closed on Wednesday<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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