Guidebook for Petaling Jaya
Food Scene
A Cosy cafe by The Village Grocer Supermarket. From hot breakfast / breads and pastries - to a great selection of takeaways such as our local favorite Nasi Lemak, you could also dine in to roast chickens, salads, sushis and bento boxes at very reasonable prices. If you're out of ideas and weary from travel, this is an ideal place to get a cuppa and settle in.
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Village Grocer Tropicana Avenue
12 Jalan Mutiara Tropicana 2A Cosy cafe by The Village Grocer Supermarket. From hot breakfast / breads and pastries - to a great selection of takeaways such as our local favorite Nasi Lemak, you could also dine in to roast chickens, salads, sushis and bento boxes at very reasonable prices. If you're out of ideas and weary from travel, this is an ideal place to get a cuppa and settle in.
Seppia and Polpo is a small Italian restaurant that whips up all your favorite Italian dishes. From pastas and pizzas to the heavier carne ( meat), you can't go wrong if you have that Italian craving! This is easily one of my favorite restaurants as I like the unpretentious vibe, relaxed atmosphere, good food and easy going fine dine without the hefty price tag. Absolute value for money.
*Hint* their pizzas are a must try! Crispy, thin crust and flavorful. Buon appetito !
Seppia & Polpo
Persiaran TropicanaSeppia and Polpo is a small Italian restaurant that whips up all your favorite Italian dishes. From pastas and pizzas to the heavier carne ( meat), you can't go wrong if you have that Italian craving! This is easily one of my favorite restaurants as I like the unpretentious vibe, relaxed atmosphere, good food and easy going fine dine without the hefty price tag. Absolute value for money.
*Hint* their pizzas are a must try! Crispy, thin crust and flavorful. Buon appetito !
A great local favorite must try, earn your bragging right and stripes when you try this home made chilli pan mee. What is it? This Home made egg noodles topped with fried anchovies ( ikan bilis), spicy home made chilli crumble and poached egg really melts in the mouth and gets more addictive with each bite. Just don't forget to load up on the chilli as the flavor is unique and you wont' find it elsewhere in or out of Malaysia!
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Restaurant Chilli Pan Mee
18 Jalan PJU 5/5A great local favorite must try, earn your bragging right and stripes when you try this home made chilli pan mee. What is it? This Home made egg noodles topped with fried anchovies ( ikan bilis), spicy home made chilli crumble and poached egg really melts in the mouth and gets more addictive with each bite. Just don't forget to load up on the chilli as the flavor is unique and you wont' find it elsewhere in or out of Malaysia!
If you're a real foodie on a food hunt in KL and out to impress yourself and your friends - Erawan comes to mind. It's not just any Thai food but something more unique, artisan and upper class. This one stands out in particular as the most authentic Thai Cuisine in Malaysia or even Thailand. Think out of this world unique such as Curried cockles or Thai curry crab, Mangosteen Salad, and standard offerings like the Tomyum Gong done in a way that brings art, culture, history and culinary style together all at once. Portions are for sharing, so make sure you bring a friend and go hungry. Find Erawan online here for bookings. www.restauranterawan.com.my
Erawan
6 Jalan DamanlelaIf you're a real foodie on a food hunt in KL and out to impress yourself and your friends - Erawan comes to mind. It's not just any Thai food but something more unique, artisan and upper class. This one stands out in particular as the most authentic Thai Cuisine in Malaysia or even Thailand. Think out of this world unique such as Curried cockles or Thai curry crab, Mangosteen Salad, and standard offerings like the Tomyum Gong done in a way that brings art, culture, history and culinary style together all at once. Portions are for sharing, so make sure you bring a friend and go hungry. Find Erawan online here for bookings. www.restauranterawan.com.my
Parks & Nature
Bukit Kiara Park, or "Taman Rimba Kiara TTDI", is well known amongst residents within PJ and KL. The park sprawls over 10km of lovely forest preserve land. Locals come here to get their daily dose of fresh air, exercise, or have a good run. There are also hiking and biking trails created for urban use. If you need to spend a day with the locals and get a feel of nature, or just walk by lake and people watch, this is the place to be. If you're a fitness junkie and in for a bit more challenge, try running up the Kiara Hill ( biking trails are connected to the park), but runners would have to travel down the same road and take a left at the bend to reach the foothills. Have fun!
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Kiara Park
Jalan Burhanuddin HelmiBukit Kiara Park, or "Taman Rimba Kiara TTDI", is well known amongst residents within PJ and KL. The park sprawls over 10km of lovely forest preserve land. Locals come here to get their daily dose of fresh air, exercise, or have a good run. There are also hiking and biking trails created for urban use. If you need to spend a day with the locals and get a feel of nature, or just walk by lake and people watch, this is the place to be. If you're a fitness junkie and in for a bit more challenge, try running up the Kiara Hill ( biking trails are connected to the park), but runners would have to travel down the same road and take a left at the bend to reach the foothills. Have fun!
Essentials
Located in Sunway Giza ( building opposite Tropicana Gardens) - Village Grocer is a household brand of supermarkets well stocked with fresh produce and quality household items. From fresh veggies to dairy products, toiletries and others, take a 4 min walk across the street from Bayberry. In fact, you could actually see the Village Grocer sign from our condo! There are also lots of restaurants and other conveniences within the vicinity so you might want to allocate an hour or 2 for browsing around. And if you forgot your cash, there are plenty of ATMS too! Happy shopping.
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Village Grocer @ Sunway Giza Mall
2 Jalan PJU 5/14Located in Sunway Giza ( building opposite Tropicana Gardens) - Village Grocer is a household brand of supermarkets well stocked with fresh produce and quality household items. From fresh veggies to dairy products, toiletries and others, take a 4 min walk across the street from Bayberry. In fact, you could actually see the Village Grocer sign from our condo! There are also lots of restaurants and other conveniences within the vicinity so you might want to allocate an hour or 2 for browsing around. And if you forgot your cash, there are plenty of ATMS too! Happy shopping.
Drinks & Nightlife
My style of chillin is at bars with great music and having a slow drink or 2. But what I enjoy more is the presentation and atmosphere which gets you in the mood. If you're a fan like me - head to Hyde - a speakeasy which whips up great cocktails with a diverse selection of whiskies, spirits and liquor. Some classics such as the Old fashioned, Whisky Sour, and Dirty Martinis- are my personal favorites, but be adventurous and try their House specials too. If Andrew is there he'll create something special upon your request. Bring $$.
HYDE at 53M
53M Jalan SS 21/1aMy style of chillin is at bars with great music and having a slow drink or 2. But what I enjoy more is the presentation and atmosphere which gets you in the mood. If you're a fan like me - head to Hyde - a speakeasy which whips up great cocktails with a diverse selection of whiskies, spirits and liquor. Some classics such as the Old fashioned, Whisky Sour, and Dirty Martinis- are my personal favorites, but be adventurous and try their House specials too. If Andrew is there he'll create something special upon your request. Bring $$.
Next to Hyde speakeasy is 61 MONARCHY, by the same establishment. 61 Monarchy is more focused on whiskies so if you're a whisky fan, don't look back. This street also houses quite a few other pubs, restaurants and bars, so bar hop and take your time to discover something new.
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61Monarchy
61M Jalan SS 21/1aNext to Hyde speakeasy is 61 MONARCHY, by the same establishment. 61 Monarchy is more focused on whiskies so if you're a whisky fan, don't look back. This street also houses quite a few other pubs, restaurants and bars, so bar hop and take your time to discover something new.