Want to explore some of the city’s newest restaurants and cafes? Well, good news for all the food connoisseurs as we compiled a new restaurant list for you to explore in Kuala Lumpur. If you’re travelling to Taman Tun Dr Ismail, make sure to check out the Tsubaki Omakase for a unique selection of Japanese dishes. Aside from the Japanese dishes, you can also check out the new ‘Italy’ restaurant – Aposto, if you are more into the mood for pasta and meats, which is located in the same neighbourhood as Tsubaki Omakase.
Aside from that, you can also try the Sushi Mastro Nikkei for a unique take on traditional Japanese food located in Kepong. This Japanese restaurant will offer and provide a unique taste by having a touch of Peruvian cuisine to your delightful dishes. Last but not least, not forgetting our appetising Malaysia flavours, Palmierra28’s, which currently debut on Petaling Street, is just what everyone needs if you’re craving comfort favourites
Make sure to check out these new restaurants in KL throughout the month of August 2022.
1. Tsubaki Omakase

We will start the list of the new best eateries restaurant in our list that you can visit in August 2022: Tsubaki Omakase. The restaurant is located in TTDI, providing the diners with an enjoyable and unique dining experience in a tranquil setting. Tsubaki Omakase is a unique restaurant because of its changing menu, which provides you with six menus to choose from every day, so you can go ahead and drop by this restaurant for lunch or dinner.


The Omakase Umi (RM298) includes two appetisers, three kinds of sashimi, a seasonal dish, steamed dish, yakimono of the day, five pieces of sushi nigiri, soup and dessert. The Omakase Tsubagi menu (RM998) comprises hearty dishes such as five kinds of appetisers and seasonal sashimi, a cold entree, a seasonal dish, chef special, premium sushi nigiri and beyond.
Address: Greens Terrace, Unit No.G-1, Jalan Wan Kadir 3, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur
Phone: 011 – 33096881
Website: Tsubaki Omakase
2. Aposto

Enjoy the best modern Italian cuisine in Taman Tun Dr Ismail with Aposto finest modern Italian cuisine. Cooked with fresh, premium, imported ingredients from appetisers to mains and desserts, customers can expect a mouth-watering experience that will leave them full of satisfaction.


As for pasta lovers, this restaurant is a perfect place for you since it’s served freshly made pasta before the service starts. Aside from the pasta, there are also some of the best dishes on the menu that you should try, such as black tiger prawn polpette, 16-hour braised duck pasta, lobster spring risotto and lasagnette al wagyu ragu. Perfect for sharing, we suggest ordering the saba on toast and cured meats platter. For dessert, try the honey panna cotta and tiramisu.
Address: 38, Lorong Rahim Kajai 14, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur
Phone: 010-282 4990
Website: Aposto
3. Sushi Maestro Nikkei

Feeling like eating Japanese-Peruvian food? Don’t look any further; make a reservation at Kepong’s newest Sushi Mastro Nikkei. Helmed by Chef Salim Ismail, the restaurant specialises in creating unique Japanese and Peruvian flavours by combining fresh seafood with lime, corn, peppers, quinoa and potatoes.


If you’re keen to experience the Japanese-Peruvian food, make sure to order their nikkei salmon mango, Hamachi Jalapeño Tiradito, Argentinian ribeye, Norwegian Halibut, and don’t miss out on their assortment of fresh Nigiri sushi and torched wagyu tataki.
Address: Unit 1-1 Fortune Centra, No. 2, Jalan Metro Perdana 6, Taman Usahawan Kepong
Phone: 012-312 4112
Website: Sushi Maestro Nikkei
4. Palmierra28

Last but not least on the list is the Palmierra28 which gives Petaling Street a different vibe since its tackles time-honoured Malay classics, with a particular penchant for the founders’ home state of Pahang. Located opposite Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, the restaurant serves a delicious range of Pahang’s signature dishes.


Highlights on the menu are laksa Pahang, Termose raja, and Temerloh’s perennially popular Ikan Patin Masak Tempoyak. All the food is served with welcoming warmth in a setting that flows with elaborate artistic aplomb modern interior with warm neutral colours and beautiful murals in every room.
Address: 154, Jalan Petaling, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Phone: 0182450807
Instagram: Palmierra28