Bangsar Baru, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is a melting pot of businesses, from high end restaurants, to coffee shops, affordable but trendy clothing shops to designer clothing, and best of all - the jack of all trades, CzipLee Bangsar which meets your stationery and book needs.

Bangsar Baru, namely the Telawi area is the pulse of the neighbourhood that has progressed so much, from the days of civil servants quarters and also rubber estates. No longer do you have the sleepy town mentality, but once you step into Bangsar - it is a literal central business district (CBD). Think Siam Square of Bangkok. Think the Rocks of Sydney.

Whether it is your banking needs (you have almost four major banks to choose from), or whether it is a fashion accessory that you desire, to even designer wear, or your local grocery shopping, Bangsar has something for everyone. Just remember to bring the cash and the cards, lest you overspend!

Landmarks of Bangsar, today would be Bangsar Village and Bangsar Village II, which are actually the newest development in the township. Delicious, the restaurant is always brimming with people, from 10 am - 12 midnight on a daily basis. Another thriving hotspot would be the Village Grocers which serves up the best vegetable and fruit produce. And of course that books/stationery store with that weird name! =)

Other than that, look out for the pasar malam that is held every Sunday night. You can get local delicacies such as murtabaks, the sweetish sourish asam laksa, to the Taiwanese dumpling lady with her chive stuffed meat dumplings.

Depending on your preference for taste and experience, we will be exploring different facets of Bangsar in the next few postings, so do keep tuned for more updates!

Labels: 101, 2008, Bangsar