Kuala Lumpur is a haven for cafes and the cafe culture is now widely accepted by both the older and younger generation. A hearty brunch or strong cup of joe never fails to put a smile on anyone’s face. Grab your Malay friends and visit halal cafe in KL with great coffee! You and your friends won’t be disappointed for sure!
1. Tenggek Burung Cafe
This cafe is sure to be a favorite cafe for women, it’s full of fresh colorful flora. About 15 minutes from the Petronas Twin Towers, this cafe is exactly like a cafe in a garden. The exterior and interior landscape is beautiful, especially the glass-walled cafe.
The menu here revolves around local and western food. A variety of mouth-watering desserts such as premium cakes are also available. Among the dishes that are the choice of most visitors are Nasi Lemak Pandan, Laksa Johor, Cranberry Scone and Cake Pengat Durian.
Address: 2 Lorong Bukit Keramat 4, Jalan Bukit Keramat, 54000 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact: +603-4252 6221
2. POKOK KL Cafe
Pokok KL is one of the cafes most known to “cafe hunters” in Malaysia. This cafe with a glass house concept has been operating since 2018 and they managed to gain a place in the hearts of food lovers in a short time. Apart from the design factor and the beautiful atmosphere, their food is also the reason why this place is famous. Their food menu is a mix of western and Malaysian. Among the western foods available are pasta, spaghetti and salmon salad. For Malaysian food, they have nasi lemak, laksa nyonya and char kuey teow.
If you want to celebrate your birthday or mother’s day, you can do it here too. It’s better to make a reservation because this place is always crowded. They also have a variety of cakes for you to choose from. Items for decoration such as balloons are also for sale.
Address: MAHSA Avenue (Jalan Universiti Campus), Block B, Level 1 Jalan Ilmu, off, Jln Profesor Diraja Ungku Aziz, 59100 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact: +603-8408 1811
3. Ruma Puteh
Ruma Puteh was originally a house that was converted into a cafe with a garden theme and minimalist decorations. Visitors to Ruma Puteh will be greeted by a white arch that’s very instagrammable, so maybe you will start taking photos before you order food.
For those of you who like to eat while sitting in the garden, you can sit outside where you will be surrounded by trees that fill the grounds of Ruma Puteh. You can also sit and eat in the air-conditioned cafe. This cafe uses a lot of white elements as decoration in addition to cream colors, and other soft colors.
Ruma Puteh provides a menu selection of local cuisine as well as western cuisine. However, among the hotly ordered menus is the Johor cuisine such as Lontong Darat, Laksa Bugis, and Kacang Phool.
Address: 60A, Jalan Kuantan, Taman Tasik Titiwangsa, 54200 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact: +6017-300 4909
4. Dough & Dolce
Dough & Dolce is a restaurant that serves Western food and pastries. For those of you who are fans of Western food and those who like coffee can come and enjoy the food here. This halal cafe in KL always has a special menu every week to attract more customers to come here.
Quite a lot of young customers come here because of the interior decoration that attracts their attention. Apart from enjoying good food and drinks here, you can also take pictures inside this restaurant. This place is suitable for those who want ‘plain’ and ‘minimal’ pictures and scenery.
Address: 24A, Lorong Datuk Sulaiman 1, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact: +6012-744 7880
5. Memorie Cafe
What’s interesting about this cafe is that it offers a variety of authentic Portuguese and Chinese dishes. The founder of this cafe herself, Ms Audrey, always went to Portuguese restaurants when she was a child, especially during school holidays. Memorie Cafe was introduced as a burst of inspiration from memories with her father. Various dishes are introduced to meet the gastronomy of the Malaysian community.
Among the popular and recommended dishes to try from Memorie Cafe such are the Portuguese Grilled Fish, Nasi Memorie, Portuguese Egg Tart and Cham King drink.
Address: 1, Jalan 11/108c, Taman Sungai Besi, 57100 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact: +6019-274 9313
6. Daun KL Cafe, KL
This halal cafe in KL, Daun, is POKOK Cafe’s little ‘sibling’ and features a greenery-themed interior with green plants strewn throughout the cafe. Murals of leaves are also painted on the walls. If you’re looking for coffee, cakes and pastries, then head on over here.
Address: MAHSA Avenue, Block B, Level 2 Jalan Ilmu, off Jalan, Jln Profesor Diraja Ungku Aziz, 59100 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact: +6011-1001 5408
7. Marmalade Cafe
Located in Bangsar Village II, a beautiful cafe called Marmalade has become a cafe of choice for many, especially families around Bangsar. This halal cafe in KL is very popular because of its beautiful and elegant atmosphere. Offering not only a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, this cafe also offers a healthy and delicious menu. The menu they offer is really extensive and you will definitely be spoilt for choice.
For parents, you must be excited because this child-friendly cafe also provides special children’s menus such as fish fingers, Mac & cheese and colorful smoothie bowls. They also provide a space for children to play and have fun while waiting for food or if their parents are chatting.
Address: Level 1 F18 Bangsar Village, 2, Jalan Telawi 2, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact: +603-2282 8301
8. Kafe Kleptokrat
Kafe Kleptokrat is built in a building that is more than 100 years old. You will see the remains of a classic and unique design from inside and outside the building. The road to the back door is lined with mural decorations that make this location a beautiful photo port, so don’t miss the opportunity. You can go upstairs or sit in the courtyard that has a swimming pool.
The menu here is extensive and most of the menu is based on brunch food from Australia. Among the delicious menus here are the Big Breakfast and Nasi lemak. Best of all, this halal cafe in KL arranged their food beautifully on a unique plate, making the photos taken very beautiful.
In addition, you can also eat pizza and cake here. Of course both dishes are very tasty. If you are looking for a new and unique place to drink coffee and relax, you can go to Kafe Kleptokrat. You won’t regret it because the atmosphere, food and drinks provided here are all of high quality!
Address: 18, Jalan Tun H S Lee, City Centre, 50100 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact: +6017-642 8052
9. PODGY
One of the halal cafes also located in Bangsar is PODGY Kurau. This cafe owned by a Muslim owner is filled with green trees. It’s very suitable for you to come for a break or hang out when you are around Bangsar.
In terms of the menu, PODGY Kurau offers a complete and healthy selection of dishes from sandwiches to pasta. Among the favorites here are Avocado Toast, Steak Sandwich and Salted Egg Chicken Spaghetti. If you have a sweet tooth, make sure you try their selection of desserts and cakes. It goes well with a cup of coffee.
Address: 5, Lorong Kurau, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur.
Written by Kartini Kannan
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