Shelley Yu's, Bangsar: Nyonya Cuisine & Cocktails

Authentic Nyonya food, delicious Nyonya-inspired artisanal cocktails and fun decor are just some of the highlights at Shelley Yu's. Although the restaurant is located on the busy stretch of Bangsar, it has a lovely, chilled out vibe, perfect for spending a relaxed weekend at.

Vibrant murals line the walls at Shelley Yu's, with the open bar taking the spotlight. Shelley Yu's offer a gin-centric cocktails menu, infusing gin classics with local Malaysian flavours such as galangal, assam boi, coriander and sambal.

 The bartender recommended that we try the KLCC and Pandan Ekspres, two of their signature, most popular cocktails. The KLCC (RM45) is the classic Clover Club cocktail with an Asian spin to it. Gin, raspberries, grenadine, lemon and egg white are shaken together with kaffir lime. Meanwhile, the Pandan Ekspres (RM45), featuring gin, pandan, coconut milk, lime, egg white and nutmeg, showcases the flavours of nasi lemak worked into a cocktail.

The food menu consists of traditional and authentic Nyonya dishes, ranging from appetizers to meat dishes, seafood, noodles and rice, sambal, egg dishes, vegetables and dessert. To start, we had the Jumbo udang pai tee (RM25), a popular Nyonya appetizer comprising of crispy, crunchy top hats, filled with braised turnips, diced prawns and finished with a drizzle of sweet chilli.

To best enjoy a Nyonya meal, order several dishes and share it amongst your family or friends. We had the Ayam pongteh, Rusuk masak kicap, Ikan rawa special, Udang lemak nanas, Bendi bawang putih, Terung sambal and Telur dadar... what a delicious feast it was! We left the restaurant with happy, full tummies.

Ayam pongteh (RM30) - braised chicken and potato stew with caramelised shallots, soy and taucu. One flavorful dish - great for kids!

Rusuk masak kicap (RM60) - one of our favourite dishs here at Shelley Yu's! Beef short ribs are first marinated for 48 hours and then slow cooked in soy and spices for hours until fork tender and falling off the bone.

Ikan Rawa special (RM54) - deep fried sea grouper (ikan kerapu) and doused in a butter and umami sauce.

Udang lemak nanas (RM50) - spicy, creamy prawn and pineapple curry cooked in coconut milk. 

A must-have whenever we have Nyonya food.

Bendi bawang putih (RM22) - stir fried okra with garlic

Terung sambal (RM20) - stir fried aubergine with sambal paste.

Telur dadar (RM18) - Nyonya-style omelette

For desserts, we shared a Cendol (RM16) as well as a Sago mangga (RM18) with coconut milk and gula melaka.

The kids sampled their mocktails - the Boi-jito (RM16), a combination of lime and assam boi cordial, mint, lime, and soda as well as the Rumah teh markisa (RM16) - passionfruit, citrus and cold brewed hibiscus tea. Perfect thirst quenchers on a hot afternoon!

Book your table here (choose either Bangsar or Plaza Arkadia outlet):

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Opening times: Mon - Wed 12am - 2am; Thurs - Sun 12pm - 3.30pm, 5pm -2am.

Location: Shelley Yu's, 49 Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur (street parking or park in BV).

Tel: 03-2201 4139

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