The best Fusion and international cuisine restaurants Malaysia

Housed in a former Australian soldiers' camp, this café-bar-restaurant serves a variety of fusion cuisine in a neat, nostalgic setting. The establishment was set up by a group of fellow travelers, whose combined experiences are reflected on the plate as well as on the walls. Pasta is served with shrimp and turmeric, while tacos are made with fish (their signature dish). Save room for a waffle, as good as any in Brussels. In the evening, the place transforms into a trendy bar and the terrace fills up. Salsa night on Fridays.

This café is a welcome change from the usual bouis-bouis with their round tables and plastic chairs. Here, the walls are decorated with old framed photos, shelves full of books and a large coat of arms with an octopus on it. The tables are all covered with tablecloths, and the neon lights have been replaced by lamps covered in shades. The menu mixes international and local dishes such as nasi goreng, served with fried chicken and a horse egg, or spaghetti covered in a spicy tomato sauce. Bonus: a funky background soundtrack.

Plan B is a modern, trendy, family-run café-canteen strategically located in the tourist heart of Ipoh, in the middle of the artisan market. It offers a variety of dishes and drinks, from breakfast classics to local and international dishes. Desserts are also a must-try, with options such as Japanese cheesecake and chocolate brownie. We also appreciate the sharing boxes. With its large, airy lobby and affordable prices, this is the ideal place for a refreshing break.

This café-restaurant, hidden away on the second floor of an old shophouse on Jalan Merchant, is very popular with young locals, who flock here for weekend brunches. It offers a pleasant, trendy setting: three singularly decorated rooms, indoors or on the covered terrace, in a neo-industrial style. The menu features local, Western and fusion dishes, as well as pastries. Don't expect great gastronomy, but rather comfort food that can be very satisfying. Ideal for a gentle start to the day.

This chic, elegant address is well known to Batu Ferringhi enthusiasts. The romantic setting in a lush garden is well worth a visit. Falling ferns, arum bushes and orchid hedges try to distract you from your plate. And that would be a pity, because the food is as well presented as the setting is well cared for. Mushroom velouté, shellfish platter, salmon spaghetti, beef entrecôte - the cuisine is definitely Western-inspired, but the decor is typical. Prices rise quickly for some of the more elaborate dishes.