Compared to restaurants in Telawi, Cafes in Bangsar South tend to be more chill, with a fairly smaller crowd, especially during the week. However, the smaller crowd means that the food is made on order, so the service is not necessarily faster. Undoubtedly, you will be more relaxed, so this is a worthwhile trade-off.

Kubis & Kale

Address: B1 – B11, Southlink, Jalan Kerinchi Kiri 2, Bangsar South

One advice people seeking to be healthier get is to avoid eating out. However, Kubis & Kale seeks to disprove the opinion that lunch in Bangsar is mainly made up of unhealthy foods. The restaurant offers a great spread of sandwiches for lunch and brunch.

The catch is in the fillings, which are relatively healthy and safe for people watching their weight or those with strict dietary requirements. For example, you can have the purple sweet potato sandwich for only RM 9.90. The sichuan hot chicken sandwich is another excellent choice.

The Farm Restaurant Bangsar South

Address: Unit G-1 & G-2, Level Ground, The Sphere, Bangsar South.

The Farm is another great restaurant for brunch or lunch in Bangsar. It stands out for having its own farm in and outside the restaurant. The food and ingredients are freshly picked and cooked, as required.

The food is cooked with the health of customers in mind. Besides their urban farm, The Farm restaurant also supports local farmers who grow food organically.

Since some produce is seasonal, it is best to confirm availability before placing your order.

Reservations are not necessary. However, if you part of a big group, it is best to inform the restaurant in advance. It makes exceptions for large orders, where instead of using the ala carte menu, a buffet is prepared with specified food options.

The place tends to be busy during the weekend, so the restaurant has a two-hour limit in consideration of other guests.

Edo Ichi

Address: No. 7, Unit G4, Ground Floor, NEXUS.

Edo Ichi serves wholesome Japanese dishes. You can get an assortment of raw fish (from RM 48 – RM218). Mana Uni Sashimi is quite a popular dish for lunch in Bangsar. If you want something more elaborate, you can opt for a bowl of rice topped with tuna slices, shrimp, sea urchin, and salmon roe.

This cafe opens its doors at 11.30 a.m. to 2.15 p.m. It then takes a break and reopens from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. You will need to plan to have your lunch within the specified time if you are in the mood for Japanese cuisine.

Portofino

Address: Unit G5, The Sphere, No. 1, Avenue 1, Bangsar South.

Portofino is an Italian restaurant, specializing in Italian cuisine. Classics on the menu include Bruschetta with tomato and Sicilian Arancini. You will also find different types of pasta dishes, such as Gnocchi with lamb ragout and tagliatelle Bolognese.

This place is also popular for its pizza. It is not uncommon to find families sharing the margarita pizza and truffle pizza for Bangsar brunch or lunch.

Lunch in Bangsar South has its advantages. However, some of the cafes tend to have carry a higher price tag, but with a better ambiance.