10/08/2025

ON SUNDAY August 10, 2025 theSunday Special VIII

Paws and pastries

B URZQ 3RRGOH Ever fancied tucking into your donburi with your pet cosily perched in front of you? At Brown Poodle in George Town, classic Western comfort food gets a playful Asian twist. Whether you’re craving crispy fish and chips or a steaming bowl of kimchi ramen, this café has you covered. Best of all, your furry friend is welcome to join the feast. Entirely vegan and proudly pet-friendly, Brown Poodle champions the joy of appreciating animals without eating them, a dining philosophy as conscious as it is chic. B-G, 8 Vantage, Jalan Seri Tanjung Pinang 1, Seri Tanjung Pinang, 10470 Tanjung Tokong, Penang

M ILLENNIALS and Gen Z in Malaysia have fully embraced the pet parent hood lifestyle. Recent data shows that 45% of both generations are choosing pets over starting families, with pet ownership in Malaysia doubling over the past decade. As our furry companions take centre stage in our lives, the dining scene is swiftly evolving to accommodate them. Cafés and restaurants are increasingly adopting pet-friendly policies, creating spaces where pets are not just allowed but genuinely welcomed. While these amenities may not sig QL¿FDQWO\ ERRVW SURSHUW\ YDOXHV WKH\ GR serve as a compelling feature and a unique selling point, especially in high-end de velopments. Below, we highlight some of Malaysia’s most stylish pet-friendly cafés WKDW DUH UHGH¿QLQJ ZKDW ZHHNHQG EUXQFK can look like, for both humans and their four-legged friends. BY AQILAH NAJWA JAMALUDDIN A curated guide to the best pet-friendly cafés for you and your four legged friends

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2 &DIH Picture this: You step into the café and DUH LQVWDQWO\ VXUURXQGHG E\ D ÀXUU\ RI starry-eyed cats and dogs, each more adorable than the last. While the café has its own resident pets, 2046 Café warmly welcomes visitors to bring along their furry companions too. Whether you’re tucking into a plate of fragrant aglio olio or savouring spicy Thai basil chicken, your pet can sit right beside you, soaking up the cosy vibes. For an extra touch of charm, there’s even a designated photo corner where your four-legged friend can strike a pose. 54, Jalan SS 23/11, Taman Sea, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

R D 5D &R̆ HH For a delightful Western-style brunch with your furry friend this weekend, 5D 5D &R̆ HH LV D PXVW YLVLW 7KH PDLQ café is conveniently located near Ban dar Utama, with additional outlets in Desa Sri Hartamas and EmHub. The menu features classic favourites like MXLF\ EXUJHUV JULOOHG FKLFNHQ DQG ÀX̆ \ ZD̈ HV $ORQJVLGH JUHDW IRRG DQG D ZDUP SHW IULHQGO\ DWPRVSKHUH WKH FDIp R̆ HUV a stylish backdrop that’s perfect for your OOTD snaps. 1-1, BU4 Oasis, Jalan Changkat Bandar Utama, Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor