May’s Hot Bites: 9 Hot New Spots And Menus That Deserve Your Attention

From short-run pop-ups to new permanent fixtures, these new openings and menus across Klang Valley are worth a visit.

Welcome back to Hot Bites, our monthly sweep of what’s new, what’s worth it, and what deserves your appetite across the Klang Valley. No filler, just nine openings and menus you might love. If you’re wondering where to go next, start here.

New Openings

Cafe De Tukche KL

A Nepali restaurant in KL isn’t exactly an everyday occurrence, which is precisely why this one deserves your attention. Cafe De Tukche brings a lineup of Nepalese classics that feel both comforting and unfamiliar in the best way. Go straight for the Thakali Thali Rice, Sekuwa Chicken, Mutton Khutti Ko Achar, and Chicken Thali. If you’ve been stuck in a food loop lately, this is your way out.

En Yeoh’s Bak Kut Teh

Bak Kut Teh, but make it a day-to-night situation. This Singapore-born concept runs as a restaurant by day and a bar by night, and the broth is built with over 15 herbs to keep the flavours distinct and interesting. The menu leans playful: think Dry Pork Belly Bak Kut Teh with Sanuki Udon, Claypot Japanese Paitan Pepper Pork Ribs, and a Claypot Dry Abalone with assorted seafood. 

THB Bistronome

Thai–French isn’t a pairing you stumble upon often, but Chef Andy Choy makes a convincing case for it. THB (short for The Humble Beginning, though yes, also Thai Baht) blends French technique with Thai flavours in a way that feels deliberate, not gimmicky. Expect dishes like Pot-au-Feu, Artichoke Soup, and A4 Wagyu Thai Fried Rice, alongside beef and bone marrow fried rice that leans unapologetically rich.

Fiel Charcoal Grillhouse

From the people behind Kay’s Steak & Lobster, Fiel is where fire does most of the talking. Set in KLGCC Mall, the menu revolves around charcoal grilling, ageing, and fermentation. On the meat side: Australian Beef Ribs, Koji-aged Ribeye, Wagyu Tomahawk. Prefer the ocean? Grilled Lobster, Sotong Bakar, and Aged Fjord Trout have you covered. This is the kind of place you book when you want dinner to feel a little more intentional.

New Menus

Tong Shin Terrace

Part heritage space, part all-day hangout, Tong Shin Terrace continues to lean into its Malaysian identity—now with a new breakfast menu. The spread moves easily between local and Western: kaya toast with kampung eggs, meehoon goreng, nasi lemak, scallion paratha with chicken curry, and roti jala with chicken rendang sit alongside Eggs Benedict, Spanish omelettes, and English sandwiches. Everything comes with Limapulo’s house-made sambal and sauces, which, frankly, do a lot of the heavy lifting.

Nobu Kuala Lumpur

For May, Nobu briefly hands the reins to Chef Hervé Courtot, who will also be at the counter for three days. The omakase reads like a greatest-hits list with a few twists: Oyster and Scallop with Yuzu Soy, Botan Ebi Carpaccio with Caviar, King Crab with Strawberry Amazu Ponzu, and Smoked Halibut with Black Pepper Chilli Garlic Sauce. It’s precise, polished, and designed to keep you paying attention.

RDP Table

At The Starhill, Rue de Paris (RDP Table) is stepping beyond pastries and into proper meals. The French boulangerie and pâtisserie now serves lunch and dinner, with a menu that keeps its Parisian polish intact. Expect Le Burger RDP, pastas, barramundi, and classics like slow-cooked Wagyu beef cheek and seabass baked en papillote. Come for the bread, stay because you accidentally ordered a full meal.

Étoile at EQ Kuala Lumpur

At Étoile, things are literally heating up. The kitchen is teaming up with Meat & Livestock Australia for a limited-run grill affair until 6 May, with visiting chef Eric Siew in charge of the flames.

Expect the kind of setup that doesn’t need much introduction: tomahawk, lamb rack, and a charcoal grill doing exactly what it should—adding smoke, char, and just enough drama without overcomplicating things.

It starts gently with hors d’oeuvres and French onion soup that leans comfort over ceremony, before moving into plates like charred asparagus that cut through the richness instead of competing with it. Also, red and white wine pairings will keep everything moving in the right direction.

The Exchange TRX

Over at The Exchange TRX, dining gets a bit more animated. TRX Eats 2026 runs until 31 May, bringing a month-long mix of food, installations, and weekend activations that make the whole precinct feel a little more alive than usual.

It’s less about sitting down for one thing, more about wandering between them—think Amazonas, Café Colombo, Makii Makii, Modu, Shake Shack, and Matcha Eight all pulling their weight in very different ways. The idea is simple enough: eat, explore, repeat until you forget what time it is.

Opening photo courtesy of RDP Table