Wondering where to go during the weekend or finding an ideal place for unforgettable occasions and dates? There are restaurants that are tucked away among the busy streets in Jalan Yap Ah Shak, Chow Kit and close to KLCC. This part of Chow Kit is both a local and tourist hotspot thanks to the many eateries in the area.
These restaurants may take your dining experience to new heights, whether you’re looking for a fun ambience for a celebration meal or a cozy spot for a romantic night.
Kooky Plate
Started with Kooky Cream, a popular dessert café, Kooky Plate is their second branch that serves up delicious various types of appetizers, main courses, and of course, desserts and beverages as well. In addition, the restaurant may appear fully crowded if you are going there for lunch or dinner during weekends.
Since there was a fan on the ceiling directly above the table, none of you guys had to worry about sweating and feeling hot. Besides that, sitting there and having a chill conversation with your family, friends or date while observing the cars and pedestrians pass by was such a pleasure.
The restaurant is open from 11am to 10pm on weekdays, 9am to 10pm on weekends. It is located on a corner lot next to Pizzeria Dihyang.
Pizzeria Dihyang
Pizzeria Dihyang is a pizza place that sells Neapolitan pizza. They serve up different flavours of pizzas, salad, snack, platter, and beverages such as mocktail, cocktail, coffee, and beer.
The name of the restaurant comes from its founder, a Malaysian who is obviously passionate about what he does. He relies on a domed wood-fired oven made by Stefano Ferrara, whose family has been manufacturing ovens for almost a century.
They make thin dough pizza instead of crispy pizza. The pizza is soft and not the usual crisp that you enjoy. Made by the chef himself, each pizza is individually created and served as a work of art rather than being presented in a traditional circular mould.
The restaurant is open from 6pm to 10pm on weekdays and weekends. They are closed on Monday. In addition, you need to make a reservation if you like to dine in at there. It is located on a corner lot next to Kooky Plate.
103 Coffee
103 Coffee is a café plus restaurant that is suitable for those who loves coffee and enjoy teatime as well. They serve up various of brunch, main courses, salad, desserts, and beverages. The varieties will appeal to all types of coffee consumers as there is a chocolatey and nutty blend and an acidic and fruity blend. The coffee are made by award-winning baristas as well.
In addition to that, the place has a great ambience with thoughtfully arranged plants, geometric lines, and an abundance of natural light. It is a very pleasant place for a date to chill and relax.
The restaurant is open from 8am to 9:30pm on weekdays and weekends. It is located on a corner lot next to Osteria Gamberoni.
Kingu Kongu
Kingu Kongu is a Muslim-friendly izakaya dining experience with a Fusion Japanese izakaya menu. Izakaya refers to the type of informal Japanese bar that serves alcoholic drinks and snacks. They serve up main courses, different grilled appetizer options, including skewered meat and roasted veggies, and beverages as well.
It will be difficult to miss this restaurant when driving past the row of shoplots nearby because of its wooden glass doors and rows of lanterns welcoming you inside. The welcoming ambiance offered by the wooden booth seats and old Japanese posters makes the place look attractive.
The restaurant is open from 12pm-2:30pm, 5pm-9:30pm on Monday to Thursday, 5pm-10:30pm on Friday, and 1pm to 10:30pm on weekends. They are closed on Monday. It is located just beside 103 Coffee.
