Antipodean @ Mid Valley Southkey

Antipodean brings authentic New Zealand cafe culture straight to JB. Their coffee is top-tier, featuring a stellar Flat White 澳式白咖啡 (RM15.90) brewed from single-origin beans. The food matches the coffee’s pedigree. The Shakshuka with Avocado 鳄梨北非蛋 is highly recommended—spicy, deeply flavorful, and served with toast perfect for dipping. Meat lovers rave about the Moroccan Lamb & Beef Sandwich 摩洛哥牛羊肉三明治 and the succulent Beef Burger 牛肉汉堡.

Portions are generous and presentation is sharp. The Margherita Pizza 玛格丽特披萨 boasts an epic cheese pull, while the Banana Pancake 香蕉煎饼 remains a solid, crowd-pleasing choice for kids. Some minor seasoning issues pop up—the Salmon Omelette 三文鱼煎蛋卷 can lean bland, and the meatballs in the pasta carry a very strong beef flavor that might not appeal to everyone. Condiments are on the table to tweak flavors to your liking.

Located near the East Entrance of Mid Valley Southkey, the cafe offers a great outdoor seating area for people-watching. Because it’s located inside a massive mall, parking is straightforward but the mall itself gets heavily congested on weekends. Service is highly praised for being warm and attentive, though wait times for food can drag when the cafe is operating at full capacity.