They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. In the Klang Valley dining scene, the Australian-style brunch menu has been flattered so much by imitation that were it a person, it would be a spoilt, self-involved diva by now.

This rise in Australian-style brunch spots is no fluke. It reflects the high numbers of Malaysians who have studied, lived and worked in Australia, imbibing the sights, sounds and food to such great effect that they’ve brought a little piece of it home.