Guidebook for Petaling Jaya
Food Scene
Consider taking a 10 minutes drive to Beans Brother, a rustic cafe hidden in the middle of industrial area. Built in a spacious factory lot, it is local's favorite perfect for coffee and work. Their hot beverages are arguably the best the neighborhood has to offer and its brunch menu promises fresh dynamic flavors.
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BEAN BROTHERS
Jalan PJU 3/50Consider taking a 10 minutes drive to Beans Brother, a rustic cafe hidden in the middle of industrial area. Built in a spacious factory lot, it is local's favorite perfect for coffee and work. Their hot beverages are arguably the best the neighborhood has to offer and its brunch menu promises fresh dynamic flavors.
Popular among the young, hip, and trendy crowd, this cafe's name refers to the pleasant, savoury "fifth" basic taste: umami! So you can expect to find lots of dishes that nod to this receptor. Give their savory Aburi Salmon a try, or the unanimously popular Butcher breakfast, paired with a steaming, aromatic cup of roasted coffee. Minutes drive from our unit. *Non-halal*
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Fifth Palate
Jalan PJU 5/1Popular among the young, hip, and trendy crowd, this cafe's name refers to the pleasant, savoury "fifth" basic taste: umami! So you can expect to find lots of dishes that nod to this receptor. Give their savory Aburi Salmon a try, or the unanimously popular Butcher breakfast, paired with a steaming, aromatic cup of roasted coffee. Minutes drive from our unit. *Non-halal*
To experience authentic local ‘kopitiam’ culture, hop over to Sun Yit Loong nearby. It traces its root to the old town of Ipoh that is widely renowned for its rich flavor of food.
The trip to the old establishment wouldn't be complete without letting their signature curry noodle delight your taste buds.
Restoran Sun Yin Loong
41-01 Jalan PJU 1/3cTo experience authentic local ‘kopitiam’ culture, hop over to Sun Yit Loong nearby. It traces its root to the old town of Ipoh that is widely renowned for its rich flavor of food.
The trip to the old establishment wouldn't be complete without letting their signature curry noodle delight your taste buds.
This modest Bali inspired restaurant has customers frequenting on a regular basis. Located at the tightly knitted commercial area of Strand (10 minutes walk from our unit), it brags wide media and blogs coverage with a consistency of quality and a great ambiance to substantiate it.
This link provides a neat recommendation on what to order to please those palates. http://www.taufulou.com/uma-serve-good-balinese-food-kota-damansara/
The Uma Bali
7 Jalan PJU 5/21This modest Bali inspired restaurant has customers frequenting on a regular basis. Located at the tightly knitted commercial area of Strand (10 minutes walk from our unit), it brags wide media and blogs coverage with a consistency of quality and a great ambiance to substantiate it.
This link provides a neat recommendation on what to order to please those palates. http://www.taufulou.com/uma-serve-good-balinese-food-kota-damansara/
Drinks & Nightlife
Staunch whisky fans certainly do not want to miss arguably the best whisky bar at town. It carries a wide range of single malt, think Irish, Welsh, American, Japanese, Taiwanese and comes with a tasting flight menu for the uninitiated.
It is a slight drive from our unit as it is located at the sub urban area of Malaysia, but it should take no more than 30 minutes Grab/Uber at non peak hours.
Minutes drive from our unit.
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61Monarchy
61M Jalan SS 21/1aStaunch whisky fans certainly do not want to miss arguably the best whisky bar at town. It carries a wide range of single malt, think Irish, Welsh, American, Japanese, Taiwanese and comes with a tasting flight menu for the uninitiated.
It is a slight drive from our unit as it is located at the sub urban area of Malaysia, but it should take no more than 30 minutes Grab/Uber at non peak hours.
Minutes drive from our unit.
Seated atop an infinity grassed helipad,Stratosphere provides an unprecedented 360-degree panoramic view of the city and greater Klang Valley.
Trendsetters and cosmopolites may bask in the open breeze and indulge in tantalizing cocktails under the glimmer of the night stars. The ideal setting for the affluent and sophisticated trendsetters to create a Utopian evening in which they can revel. A 10-15 minute drive from our unit.
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Stratosphere @ The Roof
First AvenueSeated atop an infinity grassed helipad,Stratosphere provides an unprecedented 360-degree panoramic view of the city and greater Klang Valley.
Trendsetters and cosmopolites may bask in the open breeze and indulge in tantalizing cocktails under the glimmer of the night stars. The ideal setting for the affluent and sophisticated trendsetters to create a Utopian evening in which they can revel. A 10-15 minute drive from our unit.
SCORE is the ultimate bar for sports enthusiasts. Featuring major sporting events and live telecasts, SCORE is your home away from home where fun and relaxation are entwined into one.Brimming with adrenaline to create a spirit of camaraderie, it is a place to score where pool competitions and dart tournaments are a regular feat at this outlet.
10-15 minutes drive away from our unit.
Score @ The Roof
SCORE is the ultimate bar for sports enthusiasts. Featuring major sporting events and live telecasts, SCORE is your home away from home where fun and relaxation are entwined into one.Brimming with adrenaline to create a spirit of camaraderie, it is a place to score where pool competitions and dart tournaments are a regular feat at this outlet.
10-15 minutes drive away from our unit.
No Black Tie is KL’s leading jazz bar and where some of the region's most established musicians have performed. The unpretentious bar has been around for over 14 years now and is considered an institution in the city. It is very laid-back and casual, and local and visiting jazz performers play to a sophisticated, respectful crowd. Entertainment-wise, besides the jazz performances, it features live bands that play lively Brazilian beats to classic Chopin, as well as quirky poetry acts and readings by local authors on special nights. A 20-30 minute ride.
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No Black Tie
off Jalan NagasariNo Black Tie is KL’s leading jazz bar and where some of the region's most established musicians have performed. The unpretentious bar has been around for over 14 years now and is considered an institution in the city. It is very laid-back and casual, and local and visiting jazz performers play to a sophisticated, respectful crowd. Entertainment-wise, besides the jazz performances, it features live bands that play lively Brazilian beats to classic Chopin, as well as quirky poetry acts and readings by local authors on special nights. A 20-30 minute ride.
You don't need a time-travel machine to be transported back to the 60's. Gaslight Cafe gives you that experience right here in the Klang Valley. Creative minds collate in this neat space that eludes an air of mystery, art and peace. If you're into indie-folk music or looking to explore poetry-readings, this quirky joint is your place. A 15-20 minute drive from our unit.
Gaslight Cafe
Plaza Damansara Jalan Medan Setia 1You don't need a time-travel machine to be transported back to the 60's. Gaslight Cafe gives you that experience right here in the Klang Valley. Creative minds collate in this neat space that eludes an air of mystery, art and peace. If you're into indie-folk music or looking to explore poetry-readings, this quirky joint is your place. A 15-20 minute drive from our unit.
Parks & Nature
Nature lovers will be thrilled to explore different trails in Kota Damansara Community Forest Park. It promises a quality hike of 2, 3 odd hours.
Enthusiasts will get to conquer ‘the peak’ in the midst of refreshing greeneries or steal a moment of tranquillity along the beautiful lake trail, breaking free from hustle bustle of city.
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Reserva Forestal Comunitaria de Kota Damansara
Jalan Merbah 10/1Nature lovers will be thrilled to explore different trails in Kota Damansara Community Forest Park. It promises a quality hike of 2, 3 odd hours.
Enthusiasts will get to conquer ‘the peak’ in the midst of refreshing greeneries or steal a moment of tranquillity along the beautiful lake trail, breaking free from hustle bustle of city.
Consider visiting the KL Lake Garden that could well serve as a place of refuge from the hustle and bustle of KL Sentral. It contains a manicured garden which brings about tranquility of nature. It also houses the Orchid Garden, Hibiscus Garden, Bird Park, Butterfly Park, Deer Park, and the iconic National Monument. 20-30 minute drive from our unit.
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Perdana Botanical Garden
Consider visiting the KL Lake Garden that could well serve as a place of refuge from the hustle and bustle of KL Sentral. It contains a manicured garden which brings about tranquility of nature. It also houses the Orchid Garden, Hibiscus Garden, Bird Park, Butterfly Park, Deer Park, and the iconic National Monument. 20-30 minute drive from our unit.
Shopping
Consider taking 2 MRT stops from our unit and you would land yourself at Malaysia's largest shoapping mall. It's gross built-up area totals to 5,000,000 square feet and brags as the 17th largest shopping mall in the world at present.
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Centro Comercial 1 Utama
1 Lebuh Bandar UtamaConsider taking 2 MRT stops from our unit and you would land yourself at Malaysia's largest shoapping mall. It's gross built-up area totals to 5,000,000 square feet and brags as the 17th largest shopping mall in the world at present.
Entertainment & Activities
A short MRT ride will bring you to prime retail zone in close proximity consisting of Curve, eCurve, Ikea, IPC and Tesco. Besides shopping, Curve is a good place to grab a drink and chill at night.
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eCurve
6 Jalan PJU 7/3A short MRT ride will bring you to prime retail zone in close proximity consisting of Curve, eCurve, Ikea, IPC and Tesco. Besides shopping, Curve is a good place to grab a drink and chill at night.
Immerse yourself with a virtual gaming experience that perhaps define the next set of entertainment. The VR entertainment centre is minutes walk from our unit and it promises you an unconventional entertainment in this part of town.
VR LAB Kota Damansara - VR Experience Centre
Immerse yourself with a virtual gaming experience that perhaps define the next set of entertainment. The VR entertainment centre is minutes walk from our unit and it promises you an unconventional entertainment in this part of town.
A market tour is followed by a hands-on cooking class in a traditional Malay home in the leafy northwestern suburb of Sungai Penchala. A different menu is taught on each day of the week, with vegetarian fare on Monday and dishes with a Malay, Malaysian Chinese or Peranakan slant on other days. Return transfer provided.
http://malaysia-klcookingclass.com/menu.htm
Lazat Cooking Classes
297 Jalan MaarofA market tour is followed by a hands-on cooking class in a traditional Malay home in the leafy northwestern suburb of Sungai Penchala. A different menu is taught on each day of the week, with vegetarian fare on Monday and dishes with a Malay, Malaysian Chinese or Peranakan slant on other days. Return transfer provided.
http://malaysia-klcookingclass.com/menu.htm
Camp5 has established itself as the hub for anyone and everyone passionate about rock climbing. Whether you are just starting out or a veteran climber, with over 500 roped routes and boulder problems we've got plenty of challenges awaiting you. Located on the rooftop of 1 Utama Shopping Centre
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Camp5 Climbing Gym
1 Lebuh Bandar Utama Camp5 has established itself as the hub for anyone and everyone passionate about rock climbing. Whether you are just starting out or a veteran climber, with over 500 roped routes and boulder problems we've got plenty of challenges awaiting you. Located on the rooftop of 1 Utama Shopping Centre
The Crackhouse Comedy Club has burst onto the Malaysian comedy scene being the first ever dedicated comedy club showcasing the best local, regional and international headliners with 4 shows every week ranging from amatuer open mic nights, whacky improv, bahasa stand-up, to heavyweight pro comics from all over the world!
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Crackhouse Comedy Club
24A Lorong Rahim Kajai 14The Crackhouse Comedy Club has burst onto the Malaysian comedy scene being the first ever dedicated comedy club showcasing the best local, regional and international headliners with 4 shows every week ranging from amatuer open mic nights, whacky improv, bahasa stand-up, to heavyweight pro comics from all over the world!
The national zoo covers 110 acres of land which is situated only 5km from the city centre. Zoo Negara currently has a total of over 5137 specimen from 476 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish. Currently, the zoo's main attractions are two giant Pandas and their baby. 30 minute drive from our unit.
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Zoo Negara Malasia
Jalan Taman ZooviewThe national zoo covers 110 acres of land which is situated only 5km from the city centre. Zoo Negara currently has a total of over 5137 specimen from 476 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish. Currently, the zoo's main attractions are two giant Pandas and their baby. 30 minute drive from our unit.
Everything Else
For a body and mind retreat, the spa offers variety of services from body massages to body and spa treatments.
Urban Retreat Spa PJ
6 Jalan PJU 7/3For a body and mind retreat, the spa offers variety of services from body massages to body and spa treatments.
Arts & Culture
This complex of giant limestone caves houses temples that have been drawing Hindu pilgrims for more than 120 years. The caves are now one of Malaysia’s most iconic sights and holiest Hindu shrines. Popular with monkeys as much as people, the caves are always a colourful (some might say joyfully tacky) place to visit, and never more so than in late January or early February when hundreds of thousands of pilgrims converge during the three-day Thaipusam festival. Hitch an Uber/Grab for a 20-25 minute ride to get there.
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Cuevas de Batu
This complex of giant limestone caves houses temples that have been drawing Hindu pilgrims for more than 120 years. The caves are now one of Malaysia’s most iconic sights and holiest Hindu shrines. Popular with monkeys as much as people, the caves are always a colourful (some might say joyfully tacky) place to visit, and never more so than in late January or early February when hundreds of thousands of pilgrims converge during the three-day Thaipusam festival. Hitch an Uber/Grab for a 20-25 minute ride to get there.
National Museum is located near the southern tip of the Lake Gardens, past the National Art Gallery. An excellent introduction to Malaysia’s history, economy, geography, arts, crafts and culture, it overlooks Jalan Damansara and was built in 1963 with its displays spread out onto three floors. The National Museum has several guided tours that take place throughout the week. It is one of the better ways to explore the museum as they are very informative and free. Do check with the information desk for the schedule. Hop on the MRT and disembark at Muzium Negara MRT station.
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National Museum
Jalan DamansaraNational Museum is located near the southern tip of the Lake Gardens, past the National Art Gallery. An excellent introduction to Malaysia’s history, economy, geography, arts, crafts and culture, it overlooks Jalan Damansara and was built in 1963 with its displays spread out onto three floors. The National Museum has several guided tours that take place throughout the week. It is one of the better ways to explore the museum as they are very informative and free. Do check with the information desk for the schedule. Hop on the MRT and disembark at Muzium Negara MRT station.