Today's by Dalton, Pudu

Now available for pick-up and delivery, Today's by Dalton serves a Canning Series of cool beverages, freshly prepared to order, then sealed and topped like canned drinks to curb spillage. Milo or Matcha lattes (RM12-RM13) make for a refreshing thirst-quencher, creamy but not cloying, smooth and flavoursome but not too sweet, kept nicely chilled with ice cubes. The setting in Pudu is pretty nifty too if you're popping by, particularly if you enjoy street scenes.

Today's by Dalton

3G, Jalan Sungai Besi, Pudu, 57100 Kuala Lumpur. Daily, 10am-6pm. Tel: 016-610-6282

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Little Cottage Cafe @ Idaman Robertson

A little cottage in the chaotic heart of Pudu? Not precisely, but this new cafe certainly evokes a sort of pastoral charm - it's the sort of space that's perfect for retreating and relaxing, scarcely a ten-minute ride from KL's city centre.

We like how Little Cottage Cafe has fun with its food - paratha makes its presence known in tasty Mexican fusion fare such as the Asian versions of huevos rancheros (RM14; fried eggs with tomatoes and beans on a crisp paratha) and quesadillas (RM9; cheese-stuffed paratha with a textured curry aioli).

Satay also takes on a surprising twist, reinterpreted as stir-fried chicken saturated in peanut sauce for a distinctive way of enjoying the familiar flavours of satay (RM10). But our favourite recipe here is the roasted sea bass with a Peranakan-inspired sauce (RM34) - it's perfectly prepared, with the firm, moist and very fresh fish beautifully complemented by spicy-tangy dynamics.

To complete the colonial-lite Frasers-Cameron experience, sample some scones or indulge in a game of carrom. Special shout-out to Little Cottage staff member Melon, who does a spectacular job of making sure that every customer receives a personal touch of hospitality.

Little Cottage Cafe

G6, Idaman Robertson, No 2, Jalan Robertson, 50150 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Daily, 8am-930pm.

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Kedai Mamak Husin @ Idaman Robertson

Bright and breezy, straddling Bukit Bintang and Pudu, Kedai Mamak Husin is bustling throughout lunch with customers digging into nasi biryani (have it with crisp-skinned, tender chicken thigh), mee goreng (with scorchingly fiery tangy shrimp) and many other crowd-pleasers. Helmed by a warm, friendly team, it's a nice, fuss-free spot to bookmark for folks in the neighbourhood.

Kedai Mamak Husin

G-3A & G5, Idaman Robertson, Jalan Robertson, Kuala Lumpur. Daily, 7am-11pm (closed for Friday prayers).

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Divers Hideout Cafe @ Galloway Road

A massive, menacing shark mural ushers customers into KL's first diving-themed cafe, its interior bedecked in the ocean's undulating blue. 

The kitchen casts its net beyond the sea, with separate menus for brunch and dinner. The former features competent highlights like Boston lobster with eggs Benedict (RM58) and smoked salmon with sliced croissants, scrambled eggs, avocado and herbed cream cheese (RM30), while the latter is more extensive, sailing from baked oysters and salt-and-pepper calamari to teriyaki beef sliders and chicken liver crostini.

Acquired-taste mocktails include the Shark Attack (RM21; a blue curacao-based beverage with strawberry syrup to evoke a blood splatter) and the beach-loving Pina Colada (RM15; non-alcoholic unfortunately).

Divers Hideout Cafe

10 Jalan Galloway, Off Pudu and Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. Kitchen opens 9am-230pm, 530pm-1030pm. Tel: 03-2110-3353

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Cafe 5 @ Pudu

By Aiman Azri

It’s nice to find eateries that work hard to own their niche. Cafe 5 serves purely two specialities - Belgian-inspired Liege waffles and interesting flavours of handcrafted ice cream - doing both as well as it can.

The waffles here are thick, crunchy, mildly sweet, pleasantly chewy and relatively bready, thanks to the brioche base and long fermentation process. Cafe 5’s entire hot food menu consists of this waffle as a base, so if you like it, you’re in for a good time.

Thirteen different waffle dishes are available with various toppings, from the classic maple syrup and butter all the way to smoked salmon, cucumber and cream cheese.

Named for the Japanese author, the Murakami (RM15) showcases a waffle stack completely showered in bonito flakes. It has a likable aroma that sets you up for the Japanese mayonnaise, spices and takoyaki sauce infused within. It’s savoury, briny and tangy all at once, best suited for the bolder palates.

Offering a strong contrast, the Tom & Jerry (RM 13) features melted cheddar cheese on the waffles, tempting for both mice and men. Enjoyably simple, akin to ordering a cheeseburger at a burger joint, putting the spotlight on the basic product.

Take a stroll on the sweet side: The PB Bunk (RM 15) is a mini tower layered with chocolate peanut butter and bananas. It’s terrific for peanut butter lovers, well-balanced without being cloying. It was our table’s favourite, or at least it was, until we met …

... the chocolate-loving Willy Wonka (RM 38), meant to be shared by three or four customers, served with a Belgian chocolate fondue, strawberries, bananas, and marshmallows, to be mixed and matched to your heart’s delight. It comes with three scoops of the cafe's own ice cream.

For the distinctive ice cream flavours, we opted for the Salted Egg Yolk with Curry Leaves, the Hojicha with Shredded Dark Chocolate, and D12 Durian. Each scoop was creamy and slow-melting - the crowd-pleaser might be the D12, which genuinely tasted like smooth durian fruit in ice cream form, with the aroma reaching you even before the platter hits your table.

Cafe 5 also serves a variety of coffee, tea and milkshakes. The Ice Cube Coffee (RM 13) is a little nutty, with a luscious texture once it’s blended with milk.

The Japanese Matcha Latte (RM 11) is best served hot to preserve the potent nuances of green tea, while the Mango Milkshake (RM 15) is thick and abundant with the dynamics of tropical fruit.

Cafe 5

No 5, Jalan Lengkongan Brunei, Off Jalan Pudu, Kuala Lumpur. Daily, 12pm–10 pm. Tel: 018–215-9935

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