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friendly café even carries child-sized cutlery and servingware. Pork-free. Child-friendly. Daily, 10am10pm. $$ NEW Breakfast Thieves Kuala Lumpur Lot M, APW Bangsar, 29-5 Jalan Riong, KL (03 2788 3548/www. breakfastthieves.com). Breakfast Thieves (yes, it’s the sister of the one based in an old chocolate factory in Fitzroy, Melbourne) is a stunner: a glasshouse-like space with lots of pale wood, white tiles, pastel railings and concrete, punctuated by the occasional plant and exposed light bulb. The minimal brunch menu sees modern Australian dishes with Asian influences – think berry compote
yoghurt with granola, ginger apple crumble and soft-boiled eggs; spicy baked eggs with beef salami, onion jam and okra; and even eggs Benedict is given an upgrade with braised beef cheeks, honey apple compote and yuzu hollandaise. Rounding out the deal is a simple coffee menu with the usual latte, double espresso and cappuccino. Go for ‘The Magic’ – a double ristretto topped with steamed milk. Child-friendly. Tue-Sun, 9am-5pm (kitchen closes at 3pm). $$$ NEW Brewyard Coffee 42 SS15/4, Subang Jaya (014 669 9319/fb.com/brewyardcoffeemy). Brewyard Coffee provides a cosy cottage environment in SS15 and
serves up drinks and hearty meals with an Asian twist. Take, for instance, the inventive salted egg with cili padi pasta, pizzas topped with seafood, and the Iced Gem, a gula Melaka and espresso drink. For dessert, choose from their range of waffles and pancakes that are topped with ice cream. Tue-Sun, 12noon-12midnight. $$ Brewmen 6 Jalan Solaris 4, Solaris Mont Kiara, KL (03 6211 8829/fb.com/ brewmencoffee). This isle of calm in bustling Solaris Mont Kiara is notable for its inventive concoctions, including the Red Affogato (ice cream in Rooibos tea), Queen Bee (honey-infused espresso)
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tep into Le Mei, at Le Meridien Putrajaya, and let your senses be stimulated by iconic Chinese delights. This new hotel, which officially began receiving guests in August 2016, boasts of one of the most authentic Chinese eateries in the area. Restaurants offering halal Cantonese cuisine are few and far between in town, thus making Le Mei a rare gem. The gorgeous space marries contemporary and classic elements associated with China’s rich heritage and culture. Art enthusiasts will take an interest in the wooden panels shadowing the entrance of the restaurant – a replica of the
ones found in Putrajaya’s Malaysia-China Friendship Garden. A team of highly experienced service and kitchen professionals, under the leadership of awardwinning Chef Michael Wong ensure an exquisite dining experience. Dim sum is served daily and swiftly carted to your table. Encased in a translucent skin, the juicy har gao or Crystal Jade Shrimp Dumplings are a fine example of Le Mei’s classic dim sum, whereas the Black Truffle Shanghai mini dumplings are only one of Le Mei’s many premium house specialties. Pair surf-and-turf specialties such as Australian lobster and whole barbecued Peking duck to experience
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the best of both worlds. Vegetarians are not excluded and may partake of Le Mei’s wide selection of meat-free delicacies, such as mock abalone with bamboo pith and braised vegetarian shark’s fin soup. End your meal on a sweet note with tong sui such as hot almond cream served with sea olives and young coconut or double-boiled bird’s nest with ginseng and dried longan. Bonus: There’s plenty more on the menu that warrant return visits! Le Méridien Putrajaya Lebuh IRC, IOI Resort, Sepang, Putrajaya, Malaysia (03 8680 6827/www. lemeridienputrajaya.com).