Malaysia - The Rough Guide to Southeast Asia on a Budget - page 428

experience through and through, with the colourful, kitsch
decor matching the fire and flavour of the dishes. The
banana-leaf curries stand out and the home-made
chutneys are a treat to the palate. Mains from RM15. Daily
11.30am-2.45pm & 6.30-10.30pm.
Pinchos 18 Changkat Bukit Bintang; map p.427. This
bustling Spanish tapas place is always packed with
customers who come for great wine and delicious tapas
(RM11-26). Tues-Sun 6am-1am.
Sao Nam 25 Tengkat Tong Shin; map p.427. Authentic,
beautifully presented Vietnamese dishes, with standout
mains such as ga nuong mat ong (grilled chicken with
honey; RM30) and crisp, flavourful spring rolls (RM20).
Daily 12.30-2pm & 7-10.30pm.
Tokyo Street Level 6, Pavilion KL; map p.427. Experience
Japanese ambience at Tokyo Street, packed with little
shops selling Japanese trinkets and places serving great
sushi. Mains from RM25. Daily 10am-10pm.

students for its laidback atmosphere, Bob Marley and R&B
tracks and pool tables.

GOLDEN TRIANGLE
Frangipani 25 Changkat Bukit Bintang; map p.427.
Ditch the trainers and dress up for this snazzy bar. It
attracts KL's socialites who mingle over great cocktails
(RM29) to the sounds of R&B and house. Daily 5pm-1am,
Fri & Sat until 3am.
The Green Man 40 Changkat Bukit Bintang; map p.427.
The congenial atmosphere at one of KL's most popular
pubs will ensure a leisurely evening, especially if you linger
over the good pub grub. Daily 11am-midnight.
Havana Changkat Bukit Bintang; map p.427. This retro
nightclub above a bustling steak-and-grill restaurant gets
packed at weekends, as expats and locals alike stomp
around to 70s, 80s and 90s classics. Fri & Sat 10am-2am.
No Black Tie 17 Jln Mesui, off Jln Nagasari; map p.427.
This intimate little venue hosts regular jazz, classical and
acoustic sessions, as well as occasional comedy shows and
poetry readings. Pricey Japanese food (set menu RM98)
and cocktails (RM25) can be enjoyed as you watch the
show. Daily 5pm-2am.
Palate Palette 21 Jln Mesui; map p.427. This quirky bar
with mismatched furniture and colourful wall designs has
a lively atmosphere and is a great place for pre- or post-
dinner drinks (from RM20). Mon-Fri noon-midnight, Sat
& Sun until 2am.
Pisco Bar 29 Jln Mesui; map p.427. As the name suggests,
pisco sours (RM26) are the drink of choice at this popular
bar with exposed brick walls, wooden planks lining the
ceiling and upside-down buckets serving as bar lamps.
Live bands and open mic on Wed at 9.30pm, while Fri &
Sat DJs spin an eclectic selection of tracks from 10pm.
Tues-Thurs 5pm-1am, Fri & Sat 5pm-3am.
Twentyone kitchen & bar 20-1 Changkat Bukit
Bintang; map p.427. Stylish bar and club with delicious
modern European food with an Asian touch to complement
the excellent cocktails and an open-air area for skyline
gazing. Cocktails from RM24. Sun-Tues noon-1.30am,
Wed-Sat until 3am.

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BANGSAR
Alexis 29 Jln Telawi 3. This smart coffee shop serves
wonderful cakes (RM13), as well as mains (RM24), in an
upmarket setting. Mon-Thurs 10am-1am, Fri & Sat
8am-2am, Sun 8am-1am.
Bangsar Fish Head Corner Lorong Ara Kiri 3. Malays of
all backgrounds stand in line at this hugely popular street-
food joint serving great fish head curry, fried fish, and
chicken and beansprouts. A meal will set you back RM25-
30. Mon-Sat 7am-7pm.
Devi's Corner Jln Telawi 2 at Jln Telawi 4. This laidback
bustling place attracts scores of locals and expats who
flock here to feast on all manner of bargain south Indian
dishes including great thosai (RM1.70). Daily 24hr.
La Bodega 16 Jln Telawi 2. The Catalan chef at one of
Bangsar's most sought-after restaurants rustles up some
great tapas (RM10-28) and paella (RM35). Daily 8am-
midnight.
Sri Nirwana 43 Jln Telawi 3. A popular local hangout
serving excellent banana-leaf meals for just RM8. Daily
10am-2am.
Yeast 24G Jln Telawi 2. This pleasant restaurant-bakery
offers a selection of cakes and pastries (RM4-13), as well
as light mains (RM20-32). There's 30 percent off takeaway
breads and pastries daily between 5-7pm. Sun-Thurs
8am-10pm, Fri & Sat 8am-10.30pm.

FURTHER AFIELD
MILK 18 Jln Liku, Bangsar; map pp.422-423. Swanky
offshoot of the popular Mist Club , featuring hip-hop, R&B
and cutting-edge DJs. Their MILKshake really does bring all
the boys (and girls) to the yard. Mon-Sat 9pm-3am.
Zouk 113 Jln Ampang; map pp.422-423. A complete
clubbing complex to suit all tastes, this is also the biggest
nightclub in Malaysia. The KL branch of this Singapore-
based megaclub comprises a two-level beach-themed
venue, divided into seven sections, featuring such genres
as trance, hip-hop, R&B and pop. Entry RM20-50. Tues-
Sun 10pm-5am.

NIGHTLIFE AND ENTERTAINMENT
Most bars are open from noon until midnight. The music
played at clubs ranges from house and techno to hip-hop and
R&B. Entrance charges are around RM25 including a drink.

CHINATOWN AND LITTLE INDIA
Reggae Bar 158 Jln Tun H.S. Lee; map p.424. A popular
place attracting backpackers and international school