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10 Restaurants & Cafés To Visit Along Jalan Bangkung Bangsar For Catchups Or Date Nights

When you're not in the mood for the busy Telawi area, the Bangkung Row can be an alternative!

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1. Plump

With around 20 different cakes to choose from, Plump will leave you with some serious decision-making problems. All of the cakes are made by Tao Bakes Cakes, a popular bakery in KL.

Take a breather and pop in here for a meetup with a friend or to satisfy any sweet craving. The vintage-y cafe is situated on the first floor above Opus Bistro. 

Address

67-1, Jalan Bangkung, Bangsar,
59100 Kuala Lumpur

Opening hours
8am – 10pm (Daily)
Closed on Tuesdays.

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2. Cava

Whether you're looking for a quiet afternoon for tapas or a chill evening with beer and wine, this cosy Spanish restaurant along Jalan Bangkung will fit the bill. Cava serves modern and traditional Spanish cuisine with a selection of Spanish wines. 

Address
71, Jalan Bangkung, Bangsar,
59100 Kuala Lumpur

Opening hours
12pm – 11pm (Daily)
Closed on Mondays.

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3. Opus Bistro

Share a bottle of wine over some good food at this little bistro that serves modern and traditional Italian dishes. They have set lunches, as well as a dinner menu, which includes dishes such as Capellini with Scallops, Baked Cod with White Wine Sauce, Squid Ink Risotto, among others. 

Address

67, Jalan Bangkung, Bangsar,
59100 Kuala Lumpur

Opening hours
12pm – 3pm, 5pm – 11pm (Daily)
Closed on Tuesdays.

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4. Lucky Bo

Get all dressed up and treat your loved ones to a lovely night out at this steakhouse that celebrates local flavours.

Popular for its charcoal-grilled Wagyu tomahawks, Lucky Bo also offers other mains, such as Hong Kong Typhoon Shelter Bay Prawn Pasta, Grilled Hamachi Collar, as well as a selection of wines. 

Address

65, Jalan Bangkung,
Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur

Opening hours
12pm – 4pm, 6pm – 11pm (Daily)
Closed on Tuesdays.

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5. Jarrod & Rawlins

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Along Jalan Bangkung is this cosy gastrobar that serves comforting British pub food such as Yorkshire pudding, English breakfast, pork chop, Sunday roast, and fish and chips. With an array of wines and beers on tap, Jarrod & Rawlins makes for a comfy hideaway for drinks with friends. 

There's also an outlet in Plaza Damansara.

Address

12pm – 12am (Daily)
Closed on Mondays.

Opening hours
12pm – 10pm (Daily)
Closed on Mondays.

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6. Pinch Bistro

Like many neighbourhood restaurants, Pinch offers a laidback, comfy setting, with indoor and a spacious outdoor seating area. They serve meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You can find everything from grilled pork sausages and pastas, to braised lamb shank and beef bourguignon. 

Address

57, Jalan Bangkung, Taman Bandaraya,
59100 Kuala Lumpur

Opening hours
9am – 12am (Daily)

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7. Super Saigon

If you're in the mood for something fresh, light-tasting yet flavourful, Jalan Bangkung has a Super Saigon outlet. Here, you'll find all your favourite Vietnamese dishes like spring rolls, pho, banh mi, bun cha, and more. They also serve Vietnamese coffee for a mid-day pick-me-up!

Super Saigon also has other outlets in Subang, Ampang, Hartamas, and TTDI.

Address

75, Jalan Bangkung, Bangsar,
59100 Kuala Lumpur

Opening hours
11am – 9.30pm (Daily)

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8. Leonardo's Dining Room and Wine Loft

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Serving pork-centric dishes from around the world, Leonardo's Dining Room and Wine Loft is a place where you'll find everything from their famous Ibérico pork Klang bak kut teh to Spanish roasted suckling pig and cold cuts.

Reviews say that it has a cosy ambience that's perfect for small anniversaries, birthday parties, or special date nights.

Address

61-1, Jalan Bangkung, Bangsar,
59100 Kuala Lumpur

Opening hours
3pm – 12am (Daily)
Closed on Sundays.

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9. ALTA Café Bangsar

Tucked away from the busy cafés in Telawi is this quiet, little neighbourhood joint in Jalan Bangkung founded by the same people behind Sitka and Feeka. With plenty of natural light streaming in and walls bursting with colourful pop-art, Alta Café shares that it is influenced by the café culture in Paris, Copenhagen, and Rome.

They don't have a very extensive menu and dishes served here are pretty simple, but the quality is said to justify them.

Address

59-1, Jalan Bangkung, Bangsar,
59100 Kuala Lumpur

Opening hours
Cafe (breakfast and lunch): 8am – 5pm (Tuesdays to Sundays)
Wine bar and food: 5pm – late (Thursdays to Saturdays)
Closed on Mondays.

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10. Bobo KL

If you're in the mood for live music or standup comedy, head to Bobo KL. They have an intimate set-up with performances six nights a week. What better way to enjoy good food and drinks than with some good entertainment? Perfect for a fun date night!

Address

65-2, Jalan Bangkung,
Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur

Opening hours
5pm – 12am (Tuesdays to Saturdays)
3pm – 12am (Sundays)

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Damansara Heights also has plenty of restaurants with great ambience:

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