Top 5 Most Instagram-Worthy Cafes in Malaysia

Malaysia is a modern country with many varieties of food, and sometimes it can be overwhelming to choose from the many options planted in your head. Today, I will only be writing about the beautiful, "Instagrammable" cafes for you to visit whilst travelling around the city of Kuala Lumpur and Selangor to have a decent meal, and most importantly capture some beautiful shots for your Instagram.

Here are the 5 Instagram-Worthy Cafes in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor:

1. Pokok KL

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Pokok KL is located at MAHSA University, has been getting many attentions from cafe-goers as to their unique glass house architecture design. The cafe seems like an urban greenhouse, while focusing on simplicity concept yet aesthetic which highlights on the flooring, ceiling and rooftop glass exterior. Furthermore, the interior of the cafe focuses a vintage look of brick walls for a rustic finish. Outdoor spaces are available too for the customers who prefer the natural breeze of wind with tree shades. 

In terms of food, the cafe serves a variety of food such as: light bites, soups, salads, pasta, nasi lemak, and breakfast platters as main course. In addition, desserts are also available in POKOK KL such as: pies, pastries, and croissant. 

2. Kettlebell

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Kettlebell is located at Plaza Mont Kiara, just right in front of the Firefighter gym. The cafe serves a more healthier brunch and rice bowls to target the more health conscious customers who typically are the gym members themselves and anyone who enjoys eating clean. 

The concept of the cafe is almost all pink, and they even serve pink colour latte!! The tables are made of marbles, so customers can get a beautiful flatlay shots done with the pretty pink plates served for their Instagram. 

The menu is filled with nutritious protein dishes, healthy light snacks (overnight oats), smoothies and coffee. Furthermore, customers can customise their preferable rice or salad bowls or choose from the 4 presented rice bowls on the menu. 

3. Flavourest 

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Flavourest is a bear-themed cafe in Zenith Corporate Park which is located in Kelana Jaya, Petaling Jaya where not only can customers get a taste of the very cute yet delicious eateries, it is an Insta-worthy spot for anyone who wants to take a picture or two or three maybe 5 on Instagram, as the cafe has bears of every kind, colours, and sizes placed in every corner of the cafe. The cafe also serves various bear-themed desserts and coffee art. Besides that. Flavourest is also open to customising cakes for their customers according to their liking or for event and party purposes. 

The cafe is located behind of the Paradigm Shopping Mall, and it is accessible via public transportation like LRT to the Kelana Jaya station, and taking a GrabCar service or hailing a cab to the cafe, which only takes 10 minutes from the LRT station. 

4. Black Tower Coffee

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The Black Tower Coffee Cafe is located in Cheras with the concept of Paris inspiration. The outside of the cafe stands a tall Eiffel Tower placed at its garden. Customers will be able to enjoy the bright lights from the Eiffel Tower during the night whether seated inside or outside the cafe. Moreover, the cafe serves Western cuisine, desserts and coffee art inspired by the Eiffel Tower. Customers will also be able to enjoy live bands performances during weekends.  

5. La Fleur x Unicorn

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La Fleur x Unicorn is a unicorn-themed cafe, which has been one of the most popular cafes in 2019. It is located at Sunway Geo Avenue, Bandar Sunway and has been attracted by millennial who are obsessed with unicorns. The cafe serves pretty unicorn inspired desserts such as: ice cream with rainbow sprinkles, cakes and waffles. Moreover, customers get to choose a unicorn onesies which are provided by the cafe to take pictures in. 

6 Best Places to Visit in Malaysia

"Malaysia, Truly Asia", is a tagline of a campaign in Malaysia by the Malaysian Tourism Ministry in promoting its country as one of the best travel destinations in the early 90's, and since then its no stranger to Malaysians.

Malaysia also has a strong responsibility towards its diversity here, and as well as the Malays and the native groups, there is also a large population of Chinese and Indian in Malaysia thus reflects its architecture and cultural antiques found in the country.

Visitors who plan on travelling to Malaysia will be able to choose from a variety of programs to do, such as: diving, island hopping, shopping, sight-seeing, hiking, and trying out the Malaysian cuisine.

Here is the 6 best places to visit in Malaysia.

1. PETRONAS Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur. 

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Located in the Kuala Lumpur City Centre are the iconic PETRONAS Twin Towers. The building is at 452 metres tall and was declared as the tallest buildings in the world during 1998 when it was just completed. However, the PETRONAS Twin Tower is currently the TALLEST TWIN TOWERS in the world. The main attraction will be the sky walk over the sky bridge which are linked where visitors will be able to admire the view of Kuala Lumpur and the KLCC Park at the base of the building.

2. Tanjung Rhu Beach, Langkawi Island.

Tanjung Rhu Beach offers a breathtaking view of the emerald blue water and islands at a distance. The beach is located at the north eastern edge of Langkawi. The sunset view of the island is magnificent, thus making it a very romantic beach.




3.  Genting Highlands, Pahang.

Genting Highlands is known as the City of Entertainment. It is located at high up in green hills and mountainous terrain. The weather in Genting is typically cold as it is far removed from the tropical heat associated with Malaysia. It is famous for its Casinos, and the in-door and outdoor theme park. Moreover, the Arena of Stars usually features amazing live performances and concerts for your entertainment.

4. Georgetown, Penang.

Penang has been one of the most popular tourist destination in Malaysia. From their well-known mouth watering street food and hawker food, such as the Char Kuey Teow to their iconic locations like the Kek Lok Si Temple, and their colourful and trendy street arts in Georgetown. Penang is a cultural state of tradition and modernity.

5. Jonker Street Night Market, Malacca.

Aside from being the home of famous historical monuments like the iconic red building which is the Christ Church and the A Farmosa Fort, to the delicious Malaysian delicacies like satays, Nyonya cuisine, and chicken rice balls. Furthermore, there will also be some night markets along the Jonker Street; Jonker Street Night Market.

6. Cameron Highlands, Pahang.

Cameron Highlands, very much like Genting Highlands boasts its cool weather all year around. The cool climate allows the strawberry farms to flourish. Moreover, tourists often pay a visit to the BOH Tea Farm and Lavender Garden, where you can sample and purchase lavender flavored ice-cream. Furthermore, the garden is a beautiful place to take pictures, which is Insta-worthy!! In addition, due to the cold climate, it is an ideal location for a BBQ party with friends and family.