Hangout for sporty, sociable folk
Refreshing cocktails, quick bites and convivial atmosphere await in Bukit Kiara

THERE is palpable vibrancy in the air as one approaches The Courts at Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club (KLGCC), amid the lush surroundings of Bukit Kiara.

Nestled atop a small hill, The Courts is a boutique, lifestyle wellness hub that has sports facilities such as pickleball and padel.

Adjacent to the racquet sport social club lies a new swanky bar and restaurant where the sun streams through floor-to-ceiling windows, washing the interior in a warm glow.

Noa is anything but a regular golf resort eatery. It is a breath of fresh air, pulsating with vibrant energy.

After a game of pickleball or padel, one will surely work up an appetite for some refreshing cocktails and quick bites.

Whether you are a nearby resident seeking a post-work unwind session or a local eager to explore the city’s latest hangout, Noa’s bright and inviting atmosphere is sure to leave a lasting impression.

Helmed by the Soul Society Group, the minds behind Souled Out and WIP, Noa has just launched a new menu focusing on Japanese yakitori-style tapas and small plates, as well as cocktails and spritzers.

“We want to be a sociable and fun hangout where people can enjoy light bites after a workout.

(Clockwise from top left) Lillet Royale, Lychee Mojito and Soft Shell Crab Bao.

“Our pickleball club has 99% demand every day. While our clientele is mostly people at the courts, Noa is open to the public,” said its director Mark Choo.

Flirtatious fizzy spritzers like Lillet Royale (prosecco, Lillet Rose, Campari, fresh thyme, orange); Peach (Lillet Blanc, peach prosecco, peach liqueur, fresh lime, fresh peach, herbs) and Ruby Rose (Lillet Rose, Peychaud bitters, homemade lemon saccharum syrup, grapefruit soda, soda water, raspberry purée, lemon juice) are on the menu.

If you are a margarita or mojito fan, you are in for a treat as the bar has the classics and refreshingly flavoured ones like Coconut Calamansi, Mango Peach, Lychee and Kedondong Boi.

Noa was an acronym for “no one alone”, according to Choo, to celebrate the concept of celebrating friendship and communal dining at the restaurant.

The place is also a favourite among companies for private events and product launches.

We sampled dishes from the small plates range, namely the bestseller, Soft Shell Crab Bao, and Yakitori Sticks of Ebi (tiger prawns, laksa mayonnaise, shallots and coconut shavings), and Sake (salmon, spicy mayo, spring onions).

The menu is replete with mostly international flavours with a hybrid of comfort food, including breakfast and local fare.

NOA, The Courts at KLGCC Resort, 3, Jalan Bukit Kiara 1, Bukit Kiara, Kuala Lumpur. (Tel: 012-699 8233).Business hours: 9am to midnight, daily.

This is the writer’s personal observation and is not an endorsement by StarMetro.
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THERE is palpable vibrancy in the air as one approaches The Courts at Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club (KLGCC), amid the lush surroundings of Bukit Kiara.