’TIS THE SEASON FOR EPICUREANS

The Exchange TRX houses numerous restaurants across a spectrum of cuisines to satisfy the demanding palates of gourmands, proving that the new beating heart of Kuala Lumpur is as much a symbol of progress for local gastronomy as it is for Malaysia’s international stature. This festive season, indulge in seasonal treats only available for a limited time

KENNY HILLS BAKERS ON THE PARK

Homegrown success Kenny Hills Bakers has been serving fresh coffee, cakes and organic bread since 2014, beginning from a humble half-lot in Bukit Tunku and eventually expanding to numerous distinguished KL and Selangor neighbourhoods. The bakery-cum-café opens its latest outlet at The Exchange TRX, catering to office goers seeking coffee alongside freshly baked bread and pastries to go and gourmands looking to take it slow and indulge in a selection of hearty dishes made to order. Kenny Hills Bakers On The Park offers a selection of gourmet sandwiches for those who choose the latter. A fan favourite is the salt beef reuben toastie, a savoury combination of sourdough, succulent salt beef, grainy mustard, gherkins and melted gruyère. The café also offers a curated selection of local favourites, with the basmati nasi lemak served with ayam berempah and assam prawns, alongside the usual trimmings, proving popular among returning diners. Wood-fired sourdough pizzas are great for sharing, as are classic comfort foods like lasagna and shepherd’s pie. The bakery also offers seasonal treats throughout the year. With Christmas around the corner, watch out for festive offerings the likes of panettone, gingerbread cookies, mince pies, yule log cake, stollen, and macarons to usher in the year-end holidays.

BACHA COFFEE

Brighten a coffee lover’s holiday spirit with premium festive gifts from this legendary Moroccan coffee maker. Introduce a little Christmas cheer with the Heritage Coffee gift set, with heritage coffee mugs, a silver-plated coffee spoon and a coffee bag gift box. Any coffee connoisseur will surely appreciate the Coffee Trails Taster, a gift box featuring six exquisite single-origin beans replete with crystallised sugar sticks for the complete Arabica experience at home. For the ultimate indulgence, there are Bacha Coffee’s gorgeous gift hampers that aim to please down to the most minute detail—beautifully conceived packaging, the finest coffee beans, gourmet foods to complement one’s coffee experience, and a range of accessories to elevate the home brewing experience.

AMAZONAS

The latest project by Kenny Hills Hospitality Group, Amazonas is the culmination of the restaurateur group’s penchant for marrying exemplary service with culinary excellence in a rooftop experience that bears all the makings of a downtown hotspot. Trendsetters and gourmands will enjoy an open-fire concept that focuses on the rich culinary diversity of Latin American cuisines through sharing plates and creative cocktails. When the sun sets, get a party going with a backdrop of the sublime KL city skyline and contemporary Amazonianinspired decor as DJS set the mood for an evening fiesta.

WARUNG EROPA

Famous Indonesian fine dining restaurant Warung Eropa brings “the finest duck in Bali” to The Exchange TRX. Experience three meticulously crafted set menus for two only available in December, surrounded by an elegant, authentic Balinese ambience, with each menu designed to showcase the restaurant’s signature specialities. The signature duck, best enjoyed with fragrant steamed white rice, urap urap (a steamed salad served with a spicy grated coconut dressing) and three types of signature sambal, is a must-have. Indonesian favourites such as sop buntut, beef oxtail, and fried chicken served with a unique crunchy condiment and house-made sambal merah, are essentials that also shouldn’t be missed.

TIPSY FLAMINGO

Singapore F&B group Tipsy Collective, renowned for its focus on live entertainment, gourmet food and premium drinks, arrives for the first time to Malaysia with Tipsy Flamingo. This 80s inspired restaurant, complete with its own in-house flamingo mascot named Flo, will introduce a new way to enjoy familiar favourites with creative fusion delicacies. Expect hand-built sandwiches, seafood towers, and international twists on local favourites to usher in the setting sun and wash it all down with signature cocktails that feel like they came straight out of an 80s movie to complete your experience.