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Kuala Lumpur gained two new places to eat in one week. 118 Mall opened at the foot of Merdeka 118 on 1 November, and AEON Mall KL Midtown announced 5 November as the day it would welcome its first customers. Both are still filling up, so expect more names in the coming months. (Malay Mail, The Edge, sponsored content)
118 Mall
The seven-storey mall opened with 158 stores trading, and PNB's group chief executive said more would follow. Early visitors queued before the doors opened, some for tenants' launch promotions. (Malay Mail)
- The food hall: Makanizm is a 40,000 sq ft space dedicated to Malaysian food, in the middle of an 80,000 sq ft Malaysian Artisan District. (SAYS)
- Eateries named before opening: Kenny Hills Cafe, Oriental Kopi, Serai Premium, Dolly Dim Sum and Cili Kampung. (SAYS)
- Coffee: ZUS Coffee and Eight Ounce Coffee. (SAYS)
- Groceries: Village Grocer opened on 2 November, open daily from 10am to 10pm. The chain calls it its 10th new store this year, and it will not hand out plastic bags at checkout, so bring your own. (PR Newswire)
Not every tenant was open on day one, so check before you go if you are heading to a specific shop.
AEON Mall KL Midtown
The mall spreads about 367,000 sq ft of lettable space across eight floors, next to office towers, homes and Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur. Its grand opening is set for 8 January 2027. (The Edge, sponsored content)
- F&B named for 5 November: Sushiro, Oriental Kopi, Dolly Dim Sum, MINO, HOT BIRD, Starbucks, Chateraise, DONQ, BEUTEA, paperfish, Nyonya Delights, CHONGDEE TEAHOUSE, NORI NORY and SUK.
- Expected in the coming months: Din Tai Fung, Xiang Xiang Hunan Cuisine, KENMAKI, a'rest, Yin's, Omakase Lab and Siam Oasis Royale.
Why it matters
Together they mean more choice for office crowds, visitors and families. Makanizm is the one to watch, since a large Malaysian food hall under the country's tallest tower could become an easy introduction to local food for tourists.
Halal status differs from tenant to tenant, and the reports above do not cover it. Check with each outlet or look for a valid JAKIM certificate.
Sources
- A new landmark mall: Shoppers flock to newly opened 118 Mall at base of Menara 118 — Malay Mail, 2026-11-01
- New mall with over 300 stores to open at Merdeka 118 on 1 November — SAYS, 2026-10-23
- Village Grocer arrives at Merdeka 118 — PR Newswire via Macau Business, 2026-11-02
- AEON Mall KL Midtown set to open on 5 November with a diverse mix of retail, dining and entertainment — The Edge Malaysia (sponsored content), 2026-11-02