16 Cafés & Bars In KL With Neon Light Décors That Are Brighter Than Your Future

If you’re looking for more Instagrammable places to take beautiful photos for your feed, then here is DiscoverKL’s top picks of neon light cafés around Klang Valley.
1. Jack Rose
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Damansara Heights is where cocktail bar Jack Rose is located at. Situated at an underground basement of a building, this bar gives you a ’50s diner feel – with the checkerboard floor and neon signs. Serving variations of cocktails, this spot has got people coming by for a good night out.
Hours: Tuesdays-Thursdays: 5pm-1am, Fridays: 5pm-3am, Saturdays: 8pm-3am
Address: B1, Wisma E & C, Lorong Dungun Kiri, Damansara Heights
Website: Jack Rose

Tel: 03-2011 0682
2. The Berlin KL
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Inspired by the raw and edgy streets of Germany’s capital city. It has graffiti on the wall and a haunting red glow that comes from the neon lights, giving it a cool vibe. The bar is literally a hidden one, what with it being nestled in the streets of Chinatown. The only way you can spot this place is by looking for a red door along Jalan Tun HS Lee and be greeted with a lit up neon sign that says “Ich Bin Ein Berliner”.
Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays, Sundays: 6pm-2am, Thursdays-Saturdays: 6pm-3am
Address: 208, Jalan Tun H.S Lee, Kuala Lumpur
Website: The Berlin KL
Tel: 03-2022 2111
3. Botanica Deli
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If you are craving for a healthy salad, then this is the spot for you to go. What’s even better than having a delicious salad is having it in a beautiful deli. With its use of wood and a pastel colour palette alongside bright neon lights, the design literally screams Scandinavian vibes throughout the deli, making it a one-of-a-kind spot to hang out at.
Hours: Mondays-Fridays: 8am-7pm
Address: The Vertical, Bangsar South City, No. 8 Jalan Kerinchi, Kuala Lumpur
Website: Botanica Deli
Tel: 016-965 6422
4. S.Wine
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S.Wine is the perfect spot for pork lovers. From their Pigs In A Blanket, Pork Ribs, Claypot Pork Ribs, Parma Ham Salad, and many more – it is a pork paradise you wouldn’t want to miss out on. They offer a variety of Western cuisine with an Asian twist. Fun fact: S.Wine is owned under the BIG Group that also owns the famous Plan B restaurant. That is precisely why you would find that the décor and interior of this spot is quite similar to the other eateries under BIG Group.
Hours: 11am-10pm, daily

Address: Publika Solaris Dutamas, Kuala Lumpur
Website: S.Wine
Tel: 03-62052019
5. Softsrve
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Artisanal ice cream that has a sweet, creamy velvety texture that makes every dessert lover want more than a single scoop. That’s Softsrve for you. However, they specialise not only in ice cream – there are tons of other options like waffles, pancakes, parfaits and many more.
Hours: Mondays-Sundays: 12pm-11pm
Address: 31, Jalan SS21/1A, Damansara Utama, Petaling Jaya
Website: Softsrve
Tel: 03-7733 9515
6. Mighty Monster
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Mighty Monster is the definition of meals prepared with enthusiasm. They offer an experience that is fulfilling for the patrons. It’s an Australian-inspired brunch café and bar, serving up a fusion of flavours that are quite appetising to our palettes.
Hours: Sundays-Thursdays: 10am-11pm, Fridays-Saturdays: 10am-1am
Address: MyTown Shopping Center, Lot G-019 Ground Floor, Kuala Lumpur
Website: Mighty Monster
Tel: 03-9201 6132
7. Mich’sology
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Mich’sology is a term that comes after the founder’s name, Michelle. It basically translates to Michelle’s healthy theory. The spot dedicates itself to offer healthy meals which are natural and wholesome; foods that are able to bring a smile to our faces.
Hours: Thursdays-Tuesdays: 10am-10pm
Address: LAB 13A Ardence Labs Management Office @ Eco Ardence Pt8, Persiaran Setia Alam, Eco Ardence Seksyen 13
Website: Mich’sology
Tel: 016-660 6573
8. Inside Scoop
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Inside Scoop is an ice cream parlour that is determined to provide an insight into the delectable world of ice cream. Made from premium ingredients, they offer 31 different kind of flavours, to make everybody hungry for more than a single scoop. The more the better is what we believe.
Hours: Mondays-Sundays: 10am-10pm
Address: MyTown G-020, Ground Floor, Jalan Cochrane, Kuala Lumpur
Website: Inside Scoop
Tel: 03-7831 4735
9. Dessert Bar by Stanley Choong
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If you pass by a café with a cute neon bunny outside, then you are probably at the right spot to satisfy your sweet tooth.  A French-inspired spot offering cool desserts and sweet treats that makes you want more, that’s what Dessert Bar By Stanley Choong is about. There are plenty of talented patissiers around KL and Stanley Choong is one of them. Trained at the famous Le Cordon Bleu Malaysia and Japan, visit his dessert bar as he whips up his best-made treats from the Choux pastry, craquelins, panna cotta and many more.
Hours: Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays: 1pm-10pm, Fridays, Saturdays: 1pm-11pm
Address: 16, Jalan Radin Bagus 9, Sri Petaling, Kuala Lumpur
Website: Dessert Bar By Stanley Choong
Tel: 016-692 5333
10. Someplace Beautiful
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Nestled in one corner of Sentul, Someplace Beautiful is an underrated spot which has a cool minimalistic vibe, while also offering some good artisanal roast coffee. This café is one of the few that serves a good aromatic tea alongside a soft serve in a comfortable setting.
Hours: Tuesdays-Sundays: 11am-7pm
Address: G17 D7 Jalan Sentul, Kuala Lumpur
Website: Someplace Beautiful
11. Random Food Store
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An Asian fusion restaurant that serves very good coffee and amazingly tasty food. Located right beside the famous Village Park, it is somehow quite hard to miss. Inside, you’ll find a minimalistic vibe with white and black accents along with a singular decorative neon light in the shape of a hand. Quite simple, yet what’s unique about this spot is that there are three shops combined in one – One Half, Buncit Bao Bar and Every Sundae. Hence, the cool name of the store! Why not indulge in a cuppa, a steamed bao and a sundae to complete the whole experience at Random Food Store?
Hours: 9am-11pm, daily
Address: 9, Jalan SS 21/37, Damansara Utama
Website: Random Food Store
Tel: 03-7733 1277
12. Amore Espresso Bar
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With a simple, and straight to the point decor, Amore Espresso Bar expresses their identity through a bright neon light as it is plastered onto a wall at the centre of the café. They specialise in breakfast food and coffee but enrich their patrons’ experience by serving some good soft serve as well.
Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays: 11am-8pm, Saturdays-Sundays: 11am-9pm
Address: 24A, Jalan Datuk Sulaiman, Taman Tun Dr Ismail
Website: Amore Espresso Bar
Tel: 03-7732 6138
13. Gravy Baby
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Located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, this spot built up with a Broadway-style lighting, gets passerbys curious. Be prepared for an invasion of their Blighty-style pies and inventive cocktails – GravyBaby’s execution of each meal is pretty pleasing to the eye and palette. Spoilt for choice? GravyBaby whips up some good lamb shepherd’s pie, lobster roll in buttery brioche, traditional Sunday roast and also some awesome cocktails like the Side Truck Cocktail, Frangelico Mojitos and Meringue Colada.
Hours: 7am-3.30am, daily
Address: 5A Jalan Desa Jaya, Kuala Lumpur
Website: Gravy Baby
Tel: 03-2180 0911
14. ChubbeeCloud
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Known for their famous customisable designs that are printed on the top of marshmallows, now not only do you get to enjoy those fluffy and squishy marshmallows but you can even try their own version of savoury dishes at the first ChubbeeCloud personalised gift experience store and café. Located at Damansara Uptown, ChubbeeCloud is prepared for KL-ites to swarm their eatery as they have their own Instagram wall for you to get a perfect Instagram-worthy shot. With neon lights, a cotton candy ball pit bathtub, soft pillows and a pastel pink rug, grab your girlfriends and capture the most glamourized shot you can ever have!
Hours: 12pm-11pm, daily
Address: 85-G, Jalan SS 21/1a, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Website: ChubbeeCloud
15. Shi-Er Bar
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An oriental wine bar located at Solaris Mont Kiara that represents the ancient Chinese zodiacs known as Sheng Xiao. Their curated cocktails are made to tell a tale of each individual’s personal animal zodiac characteristics. Enjoy different musical experiences every week at Shi-Er Bar, alongside the array of premium in-house cigar options, wines and signature cocktails. As you dance the night away, don’t forget to take some cool photos for a night to remember at their neon light wall and cigar room.
Hours: 5pm-3am, daily
Address: J-G-12, Solaris Mont Kiara, No 2 Jalan Solaris
Website: Shi-Er Bar
Tel: 010-564 9987
16. The Mojito Man
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Hidden at the alley of TREC KL, you would find a quirky unpretentious pre-drinking bar with great music, awesome ambiance (brownie points for the cool neon lights) and cocktails you never thought of trying before. If you never knew what an alcoholic Teh Tarik tastes like, then this is your chance to down some. This is probably the best place to head to before going to a club and going full-mode on that party animal vibe.
Hours: Sundays & Tuesdays: 6pm-2am, Wednesdays & Thursdays: 6pm-3am, Fridays & Saturdays: 6pm-5am
Address: A-06 Alcove, No. 438 Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur
Website: The Mojito Man
Tel: 012-355 3567
Feature Image Credit: Jack Rose KL & S.Wine


Disney Tsum Tsum Characters Are Taking Over Sunway Pyramid's LG2 Concourse This February

Once a Disney fan, always a Disney fan; and for Disney lovers, your dreams will come true this February at Sunway Pyramid. Disney Tsum Tsum characters, from Stitch to Piglet will be on display at the mall’s LG2 Orange Concourse.
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From 11-26 February, you’ll get to take pictures with the characters on display as well as purchase some merchandise such as pillows and stationeries.
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Besides that, you can also participate in some LINE games to stand a chance to win an SK Jewellery Tsum Tsum Gold Coin and other exciting prizes. Opt for customised Tsum Tsum name label stickers for your nieces and nephews too!
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Disney Tsum Tsum @ Sunway Pyramid
When: 10am-10pm, February 11-26, 2017
Where: LG2, Orange Concourse, Sunway Pyramid
Info: Disney Tsum Tsum @ Sunway Pyramid
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Catch This Thief And Get FREE Meals For A Year At This M'sian Restaurant In Sydney!

A Sydney eatery named Ho Jiak recently faced a conundrum when a thief stole an iPad from their store. This thief stole the iPad from the cashier counter while pretending to have conversation on his phone.
He then masterfully slid the iPad between his legs before casually walking off. The bald Asian man was captured through the store’s CCTV and he was wearing a pair of sunglasses and a jacket.
The Sydney-based stall is famous for their offerings of prawn noodle soup, nasi goreng telur, mee hoon goreng and nasi lemak. They decided to offer a reward for those who are able to find and capture the thief.
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Those who are able to capture the thief will be offered free meals everyday for a year at Ho Jiak. On top of that, by sharing the specific CCTV footage on your social media channels, it would garner you $50 vouchers as well!
The restaurant is known for giving free meals and their generosity was seen at their recent 2-year anniversary where they gave out free meals for 2 hours and all of the money raised was forwarded to Pink Ribbon and the Cancer Council.

Feature Image Credit: Ho Jiak


Oozy Stuffed Pandan Kaya Coconut Cookies From Cookiecookie.my (September 2020)

Cookiecookie.my is our go-to brand for our favourite stuffed matcha choc cookies, so when we saw that the friendly baker had launched 2 more stuffed cookies, we knew we had to make the order.
The stuffed cookies all come in a box of 5 for RM30, and you can mix and match the flavours. Small highlight: one little touch this brand gives is little handwritten messages on the inside of the boxes. They’re usually cheery little notes, and we personally enjoy reading them. It’s a small gesture that brightens up our day.

Stuffed Hojicha Choc Almond: Hojicha is a flavour we’ve really grown to love over the past few years, and these cookies did not disappoint. Texture-wise, this cookie is very similar to the matcha cookies we adore, with the right balance of crisp to chew—if you know, you know.

For the hojicha taste, the roasted aroma of filling is just right. In terms of whether this is better than the matcha, we think it will defer to your own personal tastes. Are you team matcha or hojicha?

Stuffed Pandan Kaya Coconut: This is LEGIT the shiz. Sorry, our language has failed us. Descriptions around the table went to childhood favourites like kaya puffs, kaya balls, and kaya toast. Yes, you probably see the trend, the nostalgia is strong in this one.

The desiccated coconut on the cookies is a brilliant touch too, they add an extra element of enjoyment when you bite into them. Again though, we had a less adventurous taster in the office wonder, “Why put kaya into cookies, what’s the point?”, and we could only answer, “Why not??”, especially when it tastes THIS good.
Cookiecookie.my also added some freebies for us to try in the form of a dark chocolate brownie and a stuffed matcha brownie. The first thing we noticed about these is that…they’re really dark. As in, the colour is almost black. We did send a message to the baker about them, and he told us that it’s because he uses black cocoa powder.

Quick disclaimer before we continue: we were really too stuffed to have the brownies together with the cookies, so we tried the brownies 1 day later, heated up in the microwave for 15 seconds upon the baker’s recommendation.

Dark choc brownie: The texture of the brownies is quite heavy, we wonder if the slight powdery feel against the roof of our mouths is due to the cocoa powder. In terms of sweetness and flavour, they were balanced (kinda bittersweet), but we prefer even fudgier brownies.
Stuffed matcha brownie: This reminds us of the same oozy gooey matcha into their stuffed matcha cookie, which we love, so no complaints here. The matcha filling also helped to balance out the dryness/powdery feel of the dark choc brownie texture. The crispness of the edges also provides good contrast to that melty centre. No ice cream necessary for this goodie here!
It should also be noted that he’s still in the R&D process for the brownies. But if their other cookies is any indication, we’re pretty confident this baker is able to perfect them.
Cookiecookie.my
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cookiecookie.my/


Musang King Durians Are Mixed Into Savoury Dishes & Seafood At This Puchong Restaurant

Durians are most commonly mixed into cream puffs, desserts and shakes. Due to it being a sweet fruit by nature, one might not think of mixing it into savoury meals but a restaurant in Puchong decided to incorporate it into dishes like seafood and fried rice.
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Home Style Kitchen Asam House is a restaurant that specialises in infusing the King of Fruits into their dishes. Their servings are mostly family-style wherein you can order several dishes to have with plain white rice or fried rice.
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In this restaurant, they serve up two types of prawns which are freshwater prawn (RM48) and sea prawns (RM28). Both of these seafood will be served in thick, creamy durian gravy which past guests have mentioned is a unique blend that does not taste odd.
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The Musang King Fried Fish and Deep Fried Squid With Musang King would leave you wanting for more with the buttery goodness of the melted durian gravy.
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Besides that, Home Style Kitchen also pairs their Musang King durian with pork ribs and crabs.
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If you are a vegetarian and would love to try the dishes at Home Style Kitchen, don’t fret as there’s even a Musang King Fried Tofu at RM22. Not only that, there’s also a Musang King fried rice dish which past guests have mentioned comes with shredded pieces of durian. For 3 to 5 pax, it would cost RM38.
Durians get a serious flavour upgrade at Home Style Kitchen and if you’re the adventurous sort, give these savoury durian dishes a go.
Home Style Kitchen Asam House
Hours: 10am-3pm, 5pm-10pm, daily
Address: No 20, Jalan Puteri 2/3, Bandar Puteri Puchong
Website: Home Style Kitchen Asam House
Tel: 03-8051 7107
Feature Image Credit: Gourmet Hunter KL


Chugging Down Chocolatey Goodness With Cocova (October 2020)

Cocova’s products are deliberately low on sugar, so don’t expect the usual sweetness associated with standard chocolate. Instead this is all natural, and comparatively healthier.
Cocova sent us their choc buttons, nuts, and cold steeped chocolate drinks but for this review we’re focusing on the latter, since the taste of the choc drinks originate from the choc buttons, melted down with water, milk, and steeped for no less than 8 hours.

CURIOUS 68% Cold Steeped Choc: Curious is the bestseller and we’re not surprised. It’s very balanced, not overpowering—a wholesome milk chocolate taste. It’s a throwback to the comforting chocolate milk drinks you had as a kid, just real smooooth creaminess without the artificial sweetness.

DREAMY 72% Cold Steeped Choc: This has a bitter aftertaste, so we can see it being more popular with mature drinkers. Our whisky lover voted this as his top drink of the trio, but its dark richness would be quite divisive with others. It’s a drink you’ll probably feel strongly about either way, and that’s alright!

HAPPY 65% Cold Steeped Choc: This is labelled as fruity, but that taste isn’t actually strong. We realised only this one had noticeable lumpy bits in it, we’re not sure if that’s because of the steeping process (or maybe the choc buttons didn’t melt down 100%). Somehow, it reminded us of drinking filtered coffee, where you can taste the different acidity of the beans.

We can easily distinguish the 3 so they will cater to different preferences. Of the 4 of us tasting, 2 chose the same drink (Curious), the other 2 deviated. We couldn’t come to a unanimous consensus on which is our #1, so to each their own!
We let some older folk try the choc coated nuts and they were well received because of the low sweetness level.
If you want to try their drinks (RM14/bottle), you should start with Curious first. To make your own hot/cold chocolate at home, you can opt to buy the choc buttons themselves (based on which flavour you like).
For us, these aren’t drinks to gulp down, instead we elevated our enjoyment by sipping on our choc drinks in whisky glasses, tasting the different flavour profiles, and had a fun G-rated night.
Cocova
Website: https://cocova.co/
Instagram: @cocovamy


Now that MrBeast Burgers are available in Malaysia, we find out whether it’s worth the hype

For those who are not familiar with MrBeast, he’s one of the most popular channels on YouTube with over 119 million subscribers (as of December 14, 2022). He’s best known for his viral videos like Squid Game in Real Life, Spending 50 Hours in Solitary Confinement, and more.
He’s also no stranger to experimenting with different content formats and business ideas. One of these ideas was MrBeast Burger, which initially started as a pop-up restaurant in December 2020.
On March 18, 2022, he opened his first MrBeast Burger outlet in the American Dream Mall, which attracted over 10,000 visitors from all over the United States.

When we found out that JustKitchen, a ghost kitchen brand, was offering MrBeast Burgers to Malaysians from November 2022 onwards, we had to give them a try to find out whether the burgers were worth the hype.
Before we dive deeper, let’s talk about prices.

On average, the combo includes crinkle-cut fries, a drink, and a burger of your choosing from about RM35.88 to RM61.88. However, if you just want the burger a la carte, it’ll be around RM15 cheaper than getting the combo.
Do keep in mind that the price does not include delivery, which will vary depending on where you stay.

The first burger we tried was the Beast Style (RM60.88) burger with double beef patties, American cheese, pickles, ketchup, and a special sauce specially formulated with Malaysian taste buds in mind.
While they didn’t exactly elaborate on what the in-house-made sauce was made of, we tasted a hint of mustard and a bit of mayonnaise. We could be wrong, though.
Taste-wise, the Beast Style burger’s smashed double beef patty was quite palatable and filling, and the American cheese gave the burger a hint of saltiness. However, we felt there was not enough sauce in the burger, which made it taste a little dry.
The Chandler Style (RM56.88) burger is similar to Beast Style, except it doesn’t have pickles and ketchup.

Next, we tried the Nashville Hot Chicken Tender Sandwich (RM47.88), which was quite thick and juicy. It was also spicy enough to add excitement while not overpowering to the point that it drowns out the other flavours.
They also have the Crispy Chicken Tender Sandwich (RM46.88), which is exactly the same as Nashville Hot Chicken Tender Sandwich, but without the spiciness.
Karl’s Grilled Cheese (RM35.88) is worth considering if you’re a cheese lover like myself. The American grilled cheese is sandwiched between two crispy inverted buns and cooked until the cheese is nice and molten.
On top of the salty American cheese, the inverted buns add a bit of crunch with every bite, too.
If you’re a fan of Karl’s Grilled Cheese but want something more filling, then Karl’s Deluxe (RM46.88) would be a better choice since it combines grilled cheese with a beef patty in between.

Last but not least, we tried the Chris Style (RM61.88), which consists of two beef patties topped with beef bacon and American cheese, and crinkle-cut french fries sandwiched.
Overall, while the burgers are on the pricier side, the burgers we tried were quite large and filling. But much like the Beast Style burger, we felt that some of their burgers needed more sauce to complement the patties better.
Currently, MrBeast Burgers are only available via food delivery platforms like GrabFood, COOX, and foodpanda.
MrBeast Burger
Order via: GrabFood, COOX, foodpanda
Location & contact:
Kuala Lumpur012-298 78516, Jalan Utara, Imbi, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala LumpurGlo Damansara03-2110 5274G05, Glo Damansara, 669 Jln Damansara, 60000 Kuala Lumpur


泰式炭烧火锅——Imm Imm MooKata！汗流浃背也让你停不了口的美妙滋味！泰好吃啦！

小编不知道大家知不知道，但是泰式炭烧火锅在大马是超流行的。不知道泰式炭烧火锅的读者，别担心。其实泰式炭烧烤火锅就是一个铁制的器皿，一个铁板的周围是浅浅的锅。在浅锅内倒入高汤，你就可以同时享受火锅和BBQ的结合啦！
今天小编要介绍的是Imm Imm Moo Kata啦！泰国毕竟和我国很靠近所以大家的口味都差不多。尤其是冬炎汤更是大马人好喜欢的料理之一！而他们家的冬炎汤是调制得刚刚好，不会太酸也不会太辣！
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和一大群朋友到这里，无论大家想吃火锅还是烧烤都可以！而且最特别的是用炭烧烤的食物会带有一丝碳烤的香味！配上他们家的冬炎汤或猪骨汤，真的会让你吃到汗流浃背也不舍得停下不吃！
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而且他们家的火锅是从他们独家进口的不粘锅火锅。所以根本不需要猪油来沾锅也不必担心食材会黏在除了各式各样的材料让你挑选，他们家还有蒸啦啦和烧烤血蛤提供你选择哦～
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是不是超级适合和朋友一起到这里来聚会啊？赶紧share给你的朋友，今晚就吃泰式炭烧火锅啦～
Imm Imm Moo Kata
地址： TBG 1538,LORONG KAPOR 3, 42000 PANDAMARAN PELABUHAN Klang Selangor.
营业时间：6pm-12am （星期一至日）
联络电话：012-652 1237
网址：ImmImmMooKata
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We visited The Acre by Farm Fresh so you don’t have to… Or should you?

Last weekend, our team visited The Acre by Farm Fresh and we have to say, it was quite the experience.
For introductions, The Acre is a collaboration with Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) and the local dairy brand Farm Fresh, founded by Loi Tuan Ee, an agricultural enthusiast.
He started Farm Fresh in 2009 by buying a small piece of land in Johor and importing 60 Holstein Jersey cows from Australia.
Wanting to bring an educational aspect to the business, he then ventured into creating The Acre with UPM. Now that it’s open to the public, we had to see for ourselves what it offers.

Getting in touch with nature
To start with, this place had its own restaurant, a petting zoo, a greenhouse, and some cows that were either free-roaming or kept in a barn.

Interestingly, there was jazz music playing in the barn, and though we didn’t know the reason for it, we thought perhaps it was meant to help them make better quality milk.
There were also cute little bunnies that could be pet, as well as some exotic birds like a white peacock, along with chickens and pigeons in cages.

In the greenhouse, they grew various flowers and vegetables which were pleasing to look at, and we spent the most of our time there taking pictures of ourselves and the greenery.

Another way of immersing ourselves in nature at The Acre was through the tractor ride. It took about 30 minutes of waiting for a ride because there were only three tractors and each of the rides takes about 20 minutes to finish its rounds.
To our surprise, the tractor ride came with a tour guide who educated us on the barns and some fun facts about the place.
For example, somewhere throughout these plains, there are rubber trees, banana, and sugarcane plantations.

Re-energising with freshly-made food & drinks
In the middle of our visit, we decided that it was time for lunch. So, we headed to the restaurant inside The Acre.
They had hot and cold drinks such as coffee, tea, and other organic beverages also known as “Ladang Thirst” in their menu.
The Ladang Thirst range included Honey Oat Latte and Butterscotch Banana Latte, for example. All the drinks on the menu were priced between RM5-RM15.
Meanwhile, their food was priced between RM30-RM43. The menu included mostly Malaysian-Italian cuisine like pizzas and pastas.

We ordered the Mushroom Jack Pizza (RM43), but to be honest it didn’t live up to our expectations.
It was supposed to be a wood-fired pizza but the crust was still doughy and it wasn’t as charred as a regular wood-fired pizza should be.
As for the taste, it was very salty in the middle, and the mish-mash of pepper and parmesan toppings did not please our taste buds.
However, one upside of the pizza was that the mushrooms and the microgreens tasted good, as they were quite fresh and crisp.
Enjoying the sweet ending

Before we left, we also visited the grocery store called Fresh Picks, where there was some Farm Fresh merchandise and fresh greens. There, I got myself their banana milk and dates.
The banana milk was thick, tasty, and sweet. The dates were soft and rich in texture, their flesh easily peeling off from the seed seamlessly.

Next, we headed over to JomCha to try out their drinks. I ordered their Brown Sugar Boba Milk Tea and my colleague got herself Oolong Peach Tea.
The Brown Sugar milk tea actually tasted nice and thick but the problem was the brown sugar syrup, it didn’t dilute properly with the rest of the milk and was very sticky.
The chunks of concentrated brown sugar syrup coming through my straw ended up making me slightly nauseous.
The Oolong Peach Tea, on the other hand, tasted more like peach than Oolong, but it was still sweet and refreshing, making it perfect for a hot day at the barn.

We finished everything off with their famous Fresh Milk ice cream at Cream Hauz, where they only had two flavours, yoghurt and milk.
I would have preferred some toppings like nuts or chocolate syrup, but there were none, so I was a little underwhelmed.
Both the milk and yoghurt ice cream tasted true to form, albeit on the sweeter side. Under the hot sun though, both flavours were a welcome respite. (If you asked me, I preferred the yoghurt.)

Some suggestions & recommendations
All in all, The Acre is doing a pretty good job with educating people about agriculture and natural dairy production.
But I think that this place could use some informational displays. Whenever we stopped at a specific location (of which there are 24 in total), we did not necessarily know what we were looking at. Due to this, it felt more like an animal display rather than being educational.
The directions were sometimes off too, and we found ourselves lost at certain points. To combat this, The Acre could put up more directories scattered throughout the space to re-orient visitors, or provide QR codes along the way that we could scan for a virtual map.
During the tractor ride, it was also very loud and we could not hear what the tour guide was saying at times, so they could equip the tractor with louder mics to improve the experience.

As for recommendations before visiting The Acre, I would say bring loads of sunscreen for yourself (and your friends or family).
I would also recommend a cap or a hat because the sun made my head very hot over the course of about four hours, and I ended up with a migraine at the end of the day.
To get the full experience, trying out lots of dairy products could be involved so pace yourself so as to not overwhelm your system and get nauseous (like I did, a few times during my visit).
The best time to visit this place is around 2-4PM, when the sun is slightly going down. If you’re planning for an outing anytime soon, below are admission prices to The Acre by Farm Fresh from their Facebook Page.

The Acre by Farm Fresh
Address: Jalan Maklumat, 43400 Seri Kembangan, Selangor
Contact: 016-206 7133
Website: https://www.instagram.com/theacrebyfarmfresh/?hl=en
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Hungry Uni Students Rejoice, FamilyMart Opens At Taylor's University Lakeside Campus!

FamilyMart has opened its latest outlet at Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus. This outlet is open 24/7 so hungry university students can head over to grab a quick snack whenever they want to. Recently, FamilyMart opened an outlet in SS15, an area which has plenty of universities as well. Hence, we think it’s a great move by FamilyMart as university students are known to be hungry…like all of the time. 😛
So, where should FamilyMart open its next outlet? Let us know in the Facebook comment section!
FamilyMart Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus
Hours: Open 24 hours daily.
Address: Ground Floor Lot G6, 1, Jalan Taylor’s, Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus, Bandar Sunway, 47100 Subang Jaya
Website: FamilyMart
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Hold Up. This Nasi Lemak Restaurant In KL...Doesn't Actually Sell Any Nasi Lemak?

If you haven’t already heard. There’s a new nasi lemak restaurant located in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur.
But here’s the catch. They don’t exactly serve any nasi lemak on the menu.

When we paid Nasi Lemak Ong a visit recently, its founder, Otis shared that nasi kandar is actually referred to as nasi lemak in Alor Setar.

While this is bound to cause much confusion amongst KL-ites (where nasi lemak is well…nasi lemak), we were still eager to give their version of it a go.

Touted as the “best nasi kandar” in Alor Setar, Nasi Lemak Ong is famed for its coconut milk-free curries. That way, you’ll get to indulge in appetising curries without the added guilt.
Combining Chinese and Indian flavours, Nasi Lemak Ong is originally a well-known stall in Alor Setar which has been around for the past 21 years.

In fact, its original founder, Mr Ong learnt to cook the famed nasi kandar from an Indian-Muslim chef so you know that the flavours are as authentic as it gets.
Similar to the original Nasi Lemak Ong stall, you would find all the well-loved dishes at the newly-opened restaurant located in Pavilion Elite too.

To start things off, each guest can opt between fragrant yellow rice or white rice.
It’s clear that the ginger-infused yellow rice is the popular option because all you have to do is take one look around the space to see how that’s the obvious choice.

Next, top off your nasi kandar with anything from squid to fried chicken or even a whole leg of curry duck.
The DiscoverKL team had the chance to sample some of Nasi Lemak Ong’s bestsellers alongside the yellow rice.

The yellow rice is fragrant and I’m personally a huge fan of curry with rice but I found Nasi Lemak Ong’s curries to be a tad bit too spicy—the bearable kind but still very much spicy. If you’re not a huge fan of spicy foods, opt to do without the curry or perhaps have it on the side.
The kurma mutton was soft and tender. It’s not chewy at all like how some beefs tend to be. In fact, it’s the kind that just melts in the mouth without being too spicy.

The seafood dishes shined the brightest overall, as we found the curry prawn, curry squid and fried fish to be the standouts.
The curry prawns are also larger than your typical serving of prawns at the local mamak.
If you figured that regular prawns are a hassle to peel, you’ve definitely not had anything quite like the ones at Nasi Lemak Ong. Due to its size, it was much harder to peel through but the resulting protein makes it worth all the effort. Hearty is how I would describe it—and it has more to do with the texture of the prawn, rather than its size.

Tip: Enjoy the prawns while they are hot as it’s easier to pull the meat from the shell.
As for the fried fish, what we liked about it was how it was light and not too greasy. Despite being a deep fried protein, it doesn’t have the oily aftertaste that fried fish tend to have.

The fried chicken and curry duck was unfortunately slightly under for us and upon informing the team, they were appreciative of the feedback. Whilst we had high hopes for both, the fried chicken was just too greasy. The curry duck, on the other hand, just failed to stand out when in comparison with the other proteins at Nasi Lemak Ong.
Overall, there was more about Nasi Lemak Ong that we did not like and that’s not a good thing when it comes to food, simply because there are a myriad of other options for diners out there.

What we did enjoy though was the flavourful nasi kandar and the yummy seafood.
While this might not be enough to warrant a second visit, it’s easy to see why Nasi Lemak Ong is able to sustain itself as a brand for the past 2 decades: it’s the nasi kandar itself.

If you’re keen to try Alor Setar’s own version of the “nasi lemak”, opt to pay Nasi Lemak Ong a visit.

Nasi Lemak Ong
Hours: 10am-10pm, daily
Address: Level 8, Pavilion Elite, Kuala Lumpur
Website: Nasi Lemak Ong
Tel: 03-2110 3499


6 Awesome High Rise Homes In KL With Features That'll Make You Not Want To Leave—Ever

Ever dreamt of having a lavish yet unique high rise home all to yourself? Certain housing units in the Kuala Lumpur city centre are known to display unique features that makes living there a complete luxury. Well, here are 6 awesome high rises you wish you could call home, and for those looking to purchase a new place, these are the ones you should definitely save up for!
1. One KL: Private Pool
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This high rise home located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur is located in a strategic location, with its neighbours being the iconic Suria KLCC and Petronas Twin Tower. Besides that, each lift in this condominium is operated by fingerprint access to ensure a high-level security. Talk about feeling like James Bond!
Each unit in One KL has their own personal pool, and One KL famously goes by the tagline ’94 Apartments, 95 Swimming Pools’ . If you prefer sharing the pool, you could opt to have a swim on the 95th swimming pool which is open to all residents. Take a dip in your own personal pool anytime you like and feel like the ultimate boss.
Address: One KL, Jalan Pinang, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
Website: One KL

2. Verves Suite At Mont Kiara: Rooftop Beach
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Verves Suite is situated in the modern area of Mont Kiara in Kuala Lumpur. This high rise home has 4 different units whereby each represents its own personal identity and concept.
For instance, the Viva Tower has its sky gym, theaterette and rooftop barbeque area. The Vibe Tower has its very own rooftop spa. The Vogue Tower has its aqua gym, Gardens of Concentrico and rooftop cinema experience. Last but definitely not least is the Vox Tower with its sky beach. We kid you not, this is the ultimate beach experience on a rooftop and its one of Verve Suite’s unique selling points.
Address: Verve Suite, Jalan Kiara 5, Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Website: Verve Suite
3. Binjai on the Park: Private Lift
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Binjai On The Park’s Super Penthouse unit might sound like an episode of Gossip Girl whereby stepping into the lift would bring you straight to your penthouse home, without having to walk to your condo unit itself. That’s the privilege of staying in a housing unit which has its own private lift which will open up to your own living room itself. This is truly a home for the elite and you can enjoy ultimate privacy at this premium unit.
Address: Binjai On The Park, Persiaran KLCC, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Website: Binjai On The Park
4. M City Jalan Ampang: Hanging Gardens
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It is often mentioned that greenery has a way of calming people down and giving off a serene atmosphere. M City’s central theme is to focus on nature’s greenery and they incorporated it on multiple levels inclusive of the Lagoon Park at Level 7, Bamboo Grove at Level 1, Spring Park at Level 17 and Tropical Sanctuary at Level 29. This is not forgetting the highest floor which is the Sky Garden on Level 35. If you wanted to get away from the hustle and bustle of life, just head up to this floor and immerse yourself in nature for a bit.
Address: M City Jalan Ampang, No. 326, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
Website: M City Jalan Ampang
5. The Troika, KLCC: Sky Dining
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You don’t really need to go far to wine and dine, when you live at Troika. Everything is within the building itself and you get to enjoy not one, but 5 exclusive sky dining restaurants. You don’t even have to step outside and frantically look for a good place for you and your partner to dine at! Options include the Cantaloupe for fine French dining, Strato for beautiful Italian cuisine, soulful meal at Fuego and if you are not into food, great cocktails from Coppersmith and a diverse wine bar at Claret.
Address: The Troika, Persiaran KLCC, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Website: The Troika
6. Mirage Residences: Salt Water Lap Pool & Balneotherapy Spa
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You don’t have to escape on a vacation just yet for a spa getaway. Living at Mirage Residences allows you to enjoy the facilities of a salt water lap pool and a balneotherapy spa in your own residence itself. Salt water is said to heal a variety of ailments inclusive of skin disorders like eczema and acne. Balneotherapy, on the other hand, can help reduce symptoms of anxiety, psoriasis and insomnia. This is a way to indulge in health and wellness without having to leave your accommodation at all!
Address: Jalan Yap Kwan Seng, Kampung Baru, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Website: Mirage Residences
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Avant Garde Desserts Are Served At A Minimalistic New Eatery In Damansara Uptown

Shugatori Dessert Café recently opened its doors in Damansara Uptown and the reason why people flock to this new eatery is due to its minimalistic approach to desserts. The café’s layout screams simple yet classy at the same time as well.
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Shugatori’s logo is of a hummingbird and it comes as no surprise what it might represent. A mural within the café could be a dead giveaway to what it symbolises.
It says: “Just living is not enough. One must have sunshine, freedom, and a little dessert.”
The word ‘freedom’ can be associated with the hummingbird and how it seeks for freedom. It then finally finds it within the café where the creature can roam freely in the midst of delectable desserts in a minimalistic interior.
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When it comes to their desserts, Shugatori certainly isn’t fooling around. Perfection might just be their middle name because even those with OCD would find that their desserts are perfectly designed, so much so that not one marshmallow nor mint leaf is out of place.
The contrasting colours from their wholemeal-charcoal bread is truly a work of art, and it is topped with toasted marshmallows, a dollop of ice cream and some warm chocolate sauce on the side.

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They have really taken the initiative to make everything on the plate look appealing because we feast through our senses long before we taste our meals. Matcha oozes from the thick charcoal toast and it is coupled with cream, fresh strawberries and some matcha ice cream on the side.
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The pancakes are fluffy pillows of perfection as well, and they come in various flavours like chocolate and red velvet. With fresh fruits and whipped cream sandwiched between, it is definitely a must-try when dining here. Shugatori’s avant garde take on pancakes showcases how they take simple breakfast staples and evelate them with much class and sophistication.
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It’s no exaggeration that everything served in this eatery looks like they have been crafted by the likes of a Masterchef champ!
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There is pretty much nothing to fault with Shugatori, whether it’s the atmosphere or the food. This dessert café might be a new kid on the block but they have certainly proved that age is but only a number, and they certainly have the best of the best to offer in terms of sweet treats.
Shugatori Dessert Café
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday & Sunday: 12pm-11pm, Friday-Saturday: 12pm-12am. (Closed on Mondays)
Address: 95G, Ground Floor, Jalan SS21/1A, Damansara Utama
Website: Shugatori Dessert Cafe
Tel: 03-7732 2588
Feature Image Credit: Shugatori Desserts Cafe


Spill The Dish: What Makes Meteora Cafe's Buttermilk Chicken So Addictive?

Spill The Dish is a new DiscoverKL series where we get local restaurateurs to spill the dish on their signature dishes, including how it’s made and what inspired them to put it on the menu.

Forget Monopoly Deal, the subject of what’s the best buttermilk chicken in town could very well cause a (friendly) fight.
Way before SS15 even earned its title of Bubble Tea Street, the Subang shoplot district already had its fair share of buttermilk chicken competitors, including the likes of Jibril, Gold Chilli and Darussalam.
True Subang-ites though, would know that the hunger-inducing aroma of buttermilk chicken extends past SS15.
Tucked away in the USJ 9 business centre, Meteora Cafe has been serving up their own signature buttermilk chicken dish since 2015.

We spoke to Alief, the owner, chef and barista at Meteora Cafe to find out what makes their buttermilk chicken unique to them.
Speaking about the recipe for the dish, Alief shared that he first looked similar ones up online but all called for the usage of evaporated milk.
“I played around with a few other ingredients we had in the kitchen and found that cream made it super yummy. It has to be a certain brand and fat content though,” he said.
While the actual brand of the heavy cream remains a well-kept secret, what we do know is that it helps lend a nice even coating to their fried chickens because of the thick consistency.
Unlike a regular buttermilk chicken dish which is typically served with just a side of white rice to soak up all that glorious sauce, Meteora Cafe’s version comes with an Asian, almost nyonya twist—it is served with acar and pappadoms.
This actually works to their advantage because buttermilk chicken is often seen as a very filling dish.
“It’s super rich and creamy, but because we serve it with the acar and pappadoms, the acar’s acidity really balances the dish, resulting in a less muak dish,” Alief told DiscoverKL. He added that the acar helps to “potong the muak-ness” and the “pappadoms give it a little bit of crunch and an exciting texture to the dish”.

To ensure freshness, buttermilk chicken dishes are made to order and the team does not whip up a huge batch in advance.
“The maximum we make at a time is 4 portions, unless it’s for catering or buffet packages at Meteora Cafe. We promise fresh food out of the kitchen,” Alief noted.
Sauce aside, the most important element is the chicken itself.
Meteora Cafe’s version is deep fried for approximately 6-8 minutes in order to get it super crispy.
According to Alief, this is also the reason why the fried chicken remains crispy when it arrives at your table, even though it’s already been drenched in buttermilk sauce.
“A tedious amount of work goes into getting the dish done correctly. Our chicken is brined for 12 hours prior to using it, resulting in a much juicier piece of chicken. We only use chicken breast, so they tend to dry out very quickly. The exterior of our fried chicken pieces really hugs the sauce, so every single piece of chicken tastes super good,” Alief added.
To date, Meteora Cafe fulfills up to 450 buttermilk chicken orders monthly but even Alief is quick to admit that it’s not nearly enough.
“I think we Malaysians love the complexity of the dish (if done right). It’s sweet, spicy, creamy and the sauce is thick (again, if done properly),” he said.
Where KL is blessed with an abundance of buttermilk chicken dishes, you should be the judge of whether Meteora Cafe’s version stands head and shoulders above the rest.
Meteora Cafe
Hours: 11am-11pm, daily
Address: 54-1, Jalan USJ 9/5P, Subang Jaya
Website: Meteora Cafe
Tel: 012-940 2001
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[PICS] This Is What Grand Millennium KL's NEW Presidential Suite Looks Like

Grand Millennium KL is Bukit Bintang’s very own luxury hotel and they’ve recently refurbished their Presidential Suites. The renovation took almost 2 months to complete but the wait is worth it because the new suites appear pretty swanky.
Located on Grand Millennium’s level 14-16, you’ll find 150 square metres of luxury paired with comfort.
Their aim is to provide a comfortable home away from home and that starts with the oceanic blues and neutral grey tones all around.
Entering via a welcome foyer, guests will find a dining lounge for 6.

Next, head over to the tranquil living room with sofa seating.

Drift off to sleep at any one of the 2 bedrooms.

Or take a luxurious shower in a bathroom equipped with an oversized square tub.

All guests who are staying at the Presidential Suite will also receive complimentary access to the 3-storey Club Lounge on Level 18. The lounge will lead out to an outdoor terrace where you can enjoy the jaw-dropping view of Bukit Bintang.
Rates for the Presidential Suite start from RM4,615 nett per night but this is subjected to time and availability.
Some of the amenities that guests will be able to enjoy include a spa, a freeform outdoor resort-style swimming pool, a sauna, the squash court and the fitness centre.
The next time you’re looking to live it up at a five-star hotel, this could be one of the options to consider.
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BotanicaDeli ：安静雅致的餐厅 再来份甜品 让你度过惬意的午后！

说到用餐，有没有人和小编一样很注重餐厅的环境呢？当然，食物味道也要好吃才行。想象一下当你在一家舒适气氛佳的餐厅用餐，整个心情也会开心起来。
今天小编要介绍大家这家位于Bangsar的 【Botanica Deli】，这家餐厅的店内装潢非常雅致，干净的纯白墙壁搭配实木的座椅显得特别的高端大气。 墙上的霓虹灯也为店内增添了一丝艺术气息。这里也有可以坐八人的长桌子供多人讨论、开会或是聚餐。
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喜欢健康饮食的朋友们一定会喜欢这里，因为他们有提供客制沙拉。顾客可以选择自己喜欢的蔬菜和酱汁搭配出自己的沙拉哦！
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此外，你也可以试试 他们的French Toast Brioche 。酥软的土司搭配拔丝香蕉、香草奶油、再淋上黄油枫浆，超级好吃！或是Bo+Co Waffle 也是不错的选择，新鲜制作的松饼搭配草莓、蓝莓、葵花籽和冰淇淋，每一口有种入口即化的感觉。
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除了这些，他们也有提供三文治，意大利面和披萨等等。这家餐厅的价位属于中上，但味道真的不错！至于饮料，小编推荐大家品尝他们的咖啡和奶昔，非常好喝。
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如果你想要享受安静雅致的悠闲时光，Botanica Deli 会是你不错的选择！小编真的很喜欢它优美的环境呢！
Botanica Deli
地址：G3A/G5, VE Hotel & Residence , Bangsar South City, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
电话：016-965 6422
营业时间：周一-周五 8am-7pm 周六&周日 休息
面子书：Botanica Deli
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What To Do This Week: Happening Events In Klang Valley From March 13-19

KL is full of exciting activities that one should not miss out on, and in fact, a great excuse to have a get-together with friends. Best part is, you get to enjoy the activities with one another, whether it’s a bazaar or a party. Here are 10 events happening this week, from March 13-19, that you should consider heading out for!
1. Sean Kingston Live
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Known for his 2007 hit, “Beautiful Girls“, Sean Kingston is coming to Kuala Lumpur for a one-night-only performance at the Prime Touch Luxury. The door price for the event is RM100, and it’s best to head there early before it gets too crowded.
When: March 15, 11pm-5am
Where: Prime Touch Luxury
Info: Sean Kingston Live

2. Nonku Phiri Live in Kuala Lumpur
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Nonku Phiri started creating music at the age of 17 which eventually led to her collaborating with plenty of South African musicians over the years. The musician’s skills lie in hip-hop, R&B and bass-heavy beats so if you are curious, you should definitely head over and get ready to be transported to a whole new world of dance beats.
When: March 16, 8pm-11pm
Where: Live Fact, Taman Danau Desa
Info: Nonku Phiri Live in Malaysia
3. Red Bull Music Academy x Octave One
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If techno music is your kind of jam, Octave One should not be an act to miss out on! With 12 albums spanning over two decades, Kyo KL is presenting seasoned an act by performers and siblings Lenny and Lawrence Burden for the 2 night-event. Get ready to dance to their smash hit, “Blackwater“!
When: March 17-18, 10pm-4am
Where: Kyo KL
Info: Red Bull Music Academy x Octave One
4. St Pat’s Day Donkey & Crow Irish Pub
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In conjunction with the St.Patrick’s Day celebration, Donkey & Crow Irish Pub is going to present an event with tons of Guinness beers, a lucky draw, games, live music and more. Level up on your weekend partying with this pub because nobody knows how to party quite like how the Irish do.
When: March 17-19, 5pm-5am
Where: TREC KL
Info: St Pat’s Day
5. Matta Travel Fair
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The Matta Travel Fair is back again and avid travelers will find it helpful to attend this event in order to plan for their upcoming vacations. Score some deals at the 3-day event with up to 70% discount for air fares. Who knows? You might even be able to win yourself a trip with your loved ones!
When: March 17-19, 10am-10pm
Where: PWTC Kuala Lumpur
Info: Matta Travel Fair
6. Guinness St. Patrick’s Weekend 2017
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Publika will be holding a party in honour of this popular Irish festival and you can definitely expect a variety of Irish cuisine to sample and purchase. Dance along to the famous Irish step dance performance while you’re at it. Not only that, there will be 100 FREE pints of Guinness given out at 6pm!
When: March 17-18, 6pm-12am
Where: Publika
Info: Guinness St. Patrick’s Weekend 2017
7. Experience Sound Healing by Shervin Boloorian KL
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Having a stressful week? Servin, the founder of Soung Healing Bali will be presenting a couple of calming songs in multiple languages. Interestingly, those who have attended Servin’s events in the past has described his talents as “angelic” and it is certainly a place where one can heal themselves mentally and just get away from the hustle and bustle of a busy lifestyle.
When: March 18, 10am-10pm
Where: MURFEST, 59000 Kuala  Lumpur
Info: Experience Sound Healing by Shervin Boloorian KL
8. Weekender Bazaar Publika
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This weekend bazaar is a good chance to look out for some new Malaysian vendors to support. If you are into cute things like stationeries, decorations, food and so much more, this bazaar is the place to be.
When: March 18-19, 10am-10pm
Where: Publika
Info: Weekender Bazaar @Publika
9. Youth Bazaar
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Head over to Jaya One and support this youth bazaar organised by Retire At Twenties. The booths are actually manned by young millennials and those who wish to learn entrepreneurship skills and how to start a small business can head over to the bazaar and converse with the young entrepreneurs there.
When: March 18-19, 10am-8.30pm
Where: Jaya One
Info: Youth Bazaar
10. GuC 古市 Vintage Flea Market
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If your house is filled with vintage decors then you are certainly one who is into items from the yesteryears. Lucky for you, there will be an upcoming flea market selling vintage items. This flea market will be held within the Sunway Velocity shopping mall.
When: March 18-19, 12pm-10pm
Where: Sunway Velocity Mall
Info: GuC 古市 Vintage Flea Market
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Flambéd Meats And Award-Winning Smoked Duck At Meatology In TTDI (November 2020)

Located in TTDI, Meatology by Chef Yenni Law has a proud history that spans 16 years.
Some dishes below are on Beepit for takeaway, the rest are best enjoyed in the restaurant itself.
Escargot (RM26.80): There are 2 elements in a good escargot dish—how well it’s cooked and the sauce.

Here both are on point, Sarah rates this dish a 10 on the Lickability Scale (as in, yes she will gladly lick this plate clean). The sauce is just the right thickness, cheesy, with chunky bits of minced garlic.

Spinach adds texture to the sauce, so it’s not a one-dimensional gooey mess. The escargots are cooked perfectly with a tender chewy consistency. There’s also blue cheese, which explains the intensity of the flavour.
Char siew yoke (RM39): Developed this year, the char siew yoke is a combo of char siew and siew yoke. It’s crunchy, crispy, with some fats, and a good kick of five-spice coupled with a good char.

It’s not as sweet as the typical char siew, but comes with the signature crunch of a good siew yoke. The end bits are more lean and tougher to bite. Chef Yenni explained that some like the crispiness, some like fatty layers, some like lean parts more, so this dish has everything for everyone’s preference.

We let it sit by while testing other dishes, and when we tried it again, it was STILL delightfully crunchy, so it should stand the tapao test pretty well.
Nasi Lemak Sedap Gila Barbie (RM17.80): Part of their lunch menu, this nasi lemak is served with a babi hutan curry.

The sambal and curry sauce are spicy with a good kick, rice is fragrant. Considering that this is wild boar, the meat is surprisingly very tender. We’d happily order this again with this price. The sauce would go well with flatbread too!
Award-winning duck breast (RM48.80): We aren’t surprised that this dish has won an award, it’s GOOD. The duck meat is juicy, the crispy skin well-seasoned and flavoured, the duck fat rendered so well and even the mushrooms it was sitting on tastes better thanks to the duck flavours.

What makes it complete is the trinity citrus sauce. Oh my, having the duck meat coated in the light, juicy, refreshing sauce is a whole new level of enjoyment. This is our #1 must-order dish here.
Rump wagyu marble score 9 (RM135): This is one of Meatology’s signature dishes, one of the fun parts about ordering it is that you get to watch it flambéd at your table.

You will still be able to taste the brandy it was flambéd with, which some people might not enjoy. The meat itself is very tender but the ends are a wee bit dry.

There’re also house-mixed salts that you can accompany the steak with which is a great addition to top up flavour and variety of tastes.

The Meatology blend is made of bak kut teh spices and is meant to be garlicky, the Silk Road has Himalayan hints with its cumin and cardamom. Chef Yenni’s favourite and the unsurprisingly most popular is the Truffle, but we also thought the Smoked salt was one of the best pairings with the meat.
Meatology ribs (RM48.80): Another fun dish that also gets flambéd upon serving, the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender.

The BBQ sauce is delicious, with a hickory smokey taste. Because we aren’t really brandy fans, we suspect it might be even better without the flambé, it really is tasty on its own!
Real rum and raisins pie (RM18.80): As you can see from the photo, we were actually too busy watching the next dish being prepared and we let this melt a little, oops!
Please eat your pie faster than we got to ours.
The raisins are boozy and delicious within the creamy ice cream; this paired very well with the salty tart base. A should-order if you’re a rum and raisin fan.
Suzette on fire (RM23.80): You might be able to guess from the name, but this is another dish that is lit up.

While prepping this dish in front of us Chef Yenni told us “Crêpes Suzette without the flambé is just orange pancakes”, and eating the large warm chunks of orange cooked in Grand Marnier together with the cold ice cream, we can’t disagree.

Crêpes Suzette shouldn’t be served any other way except like this, it isn’t just for the theatrics, it is DELICIOUS.

Although some of the best parts of the Meatology experience are having the dishes in-house flamed up before your eyes, out of the dishes we tried, they should still be tasty with a takeaway. So if you’d prefer to #stayhome during this season, go for the nasi lemak sedap gila barbie, char siew yoke, duck breast, and ribs!
Meatology by Chef Yenni Law
Address: 16, Lorong Rahim Kajai 14, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Takeaway or Pickup: https://meatology.beepit.com/


13 Extraordinary Dining Experiences In Klang Valley For Foodie Thrill Seekers

The next time someone says “Surprise me”, when you pose the question, “Where should we eat today?”, show them this list. Food is one of the best experiences one can have, because regardless of one’s age, gender or nationality, meals are a necessity, and a unique dining experience can no doubt enrich one’s life and make it all the better.
Here are 13 unique ways to have your meals in KL, and these are the ones you should definitely ‘jio‘ your friends for!
1. Dining In The Dark
Image Credit: Dining In The Dark KL
Having one of your senses suppressed would certainly give way for the remaining ones to work at their highest potential. Perhaps that is why Malaysians adore the dining in the dark experience provided by a restaurant with the same name. Dining In The Dark KL (DITD KL) allows one to sample their meals whilst in pitch black darkness, and when you are deprived of your sight, certainly your taste buds would work at its peak level. Interestingly enough, the waitstaff at DITD KL are also visually impaired, and dining here would allow one to have a genuine insight into their lives, and get a taste of what it’s like to dine in their world.
Hours: Monday-Sunday, 6pm-9.30pm.
Address: 50A Changkat Bukit Bintang, 50200 Kuala Lumpur.

Website: Dining In The Dark
Tel: 012-3052 011
2. Pop Up Dining KL
Image Credit: Pop Up Dining KL
We feast with our eyes before we even taste our meals and that is a concept which Pop Up Dining KL wisely leveraged on. Their restaurant does not have a permanent address but it has a permanent waiting list for obvious reasons. Their aesthetically beautiful meals are truly what Instagram food shots are made for, and they aren’t just beautiful to look at, for much effort has been poured lovingly into their recipes. This is due to the fact that the menu and location for Pop Up Dining KL is ever-changing and this certainly keeps chefs Daniel, Amanda and Miki on their toes, depending on what cuisine they are looking to experiment with next!
Website: Pop Up Dining KL
Tel: 010-7669 708
3. El Cerdo and El Cerdito
Image Credit: El Cerdo and El Cerdito
If pork is something on your must-have list then you’ve come to the right place. El Cerdo and El Cerdito is a restaurant which has spent 9 years perfecting their art, and you can taste their labour of love in their bestselling dishes of crispy pork knuckle and Spanish Paella. Flipping through the menu would allow guests a glimpse into just how they incorporate porky flavours, from nose to tail. After all, the saying “nothing goes to waste” is something which El Cerdo and El Cerdito practices with their meals. They also practice a tradition with their suckling pig dish whereby one cuts pork with their plate and later breaks the plate, all for good luck.
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 12pm-2:30pm, 6pm-10:30pm; Friday: 12pm-2:30pm, 6pm-11pm;
Saturday: 6pm-11pm; Sunday: 12pm-2:30pm, 6pm-10:30pm.

Address: 43 & 45 Changkat Bukit Bintang, 50200 Kuala Lumpur.
Website: El Cerdo and El Cerdito
Tel: 013-3094 197
4. Atmosphere 360
Image Credit: Instagram user @mysaramuhd, @afiqahxnajihah, @afnan_albatel, @husnazahry
Hope you’re not afraid of heights, because Atmosphere 360 offers a dining experience 282m above the ground. It is located in one of the highest towers in Southeast Asia, which is Menara Kuala Lumpur. Here’s where you can get a meal with a view, because whichever way you look, you’re bound to catch a wonderful glimpse of KL! Take your time and enjoy your meal as the restaurant rotates to give you a complete view of the city. It also rotates at a slow pace, so you would wind up with a completely different view from the start to end of your dining experience.
Hours: Monday-Sunday: 11.30am-2am.
Address: TH-02, Menara Kuala Lumpur, No.2, Jalan Punchak Off Jalan P. Ramlee, 50250, 50250 Kuala Lumpur.
Website: Atmosphere 360
Tel: 03-2020 2121
5. The Orchid Conservatory @ Majestic KL
Image Credit: Facebook page @Orchan Consulting | Asia
Fancy being surrounded by fresh orchids? Then head on over to the Orchid Conservatory located in Majestic KL! You might just feel like you have been transported to an indoor garden, complete with waitstaff dressed in their finest white suits. Pamper yourself with a luxurious menu complete with tea and cakes, as you experience what it feels like to be transported to a classic English tea party. The flowers remain as the centre piece of Orchid Conservatory KL and you get to feast your senses, whether it’s the olfactory, taste or sight, at this indoor garden.
Address: 5, Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, 50000 Kuala Lumpur.
Website: The Orchid Conservatory @ Majestic KL
Tel: 03-2785 8000
6. Heli Lounge Bar
Image Credit: Heli Lounge Bar
Here’s a rooftop dining experience you won’t soon forget! It is essentially a rooftop dance club with an aeronautical theme. They have incorporated the likes of a Boeing 737 side panel, a DC9 turbine, as well as a 3 blade propeller and Beaver model airplane as part of the experience of lounging at this bar as well. This dining experience is one you won’t soon forget and it is advisable to come here before sunset, so you could enjoy watching the blazing orange ball descend against the skyline—all with a drink in hand. Bottoms up!
Hours: Monday-Wednesday: 5pm-12am; Thursday: 5pm-2am; Friday-Saturday: 5pm-3am; Sunday: 5pm-11pm.

Address: Menara KH Building, 50250 Kuala Lumpur.
Website: HeliLounge Bar
Tel: 03-2110 5034
7. Tamarind Springs
Image Credit: Tamarind Springs Restaurant
Sometimes, the hectic hustle and bustle of daily life is what you wish to step away from, but you need not leave the city just to experience that. At Tamarind Springs Restaurant, you would find yourself transported to the calming greeneries, as you tuck into some sumptious Thai cuisine. Interestingly, Tamarind is also a popular rustic wedding venue and it is essentially a restaurant at the outskirts of a jungle. Look hard enough and you might even spot a wild animal or two!
Hours: Monday-Sunday: 12pm-3pm, 6pm-11pm.

Address: Jalan 1, Taman T.A.R., 68000 Kuala Lumpur.
Website: Tamarind Springs
Tel: 03-4256 9300
8. Thai Fish Farm
Image Credit: Facebook user @Yoke曾洁钰
The Thai Fish Farm is exactly what its name implies. It is a restaurant where one can dine right next to a fish farm! Overlooking a large body of water, go ahead and have their signature Thai dishes whilst being surrounded by the calming lake. Besides sampling fresh seafood, the Thai Fish Farm is also known for their fresh, organic vegetables. Their vegetables are grown in a pesticide-free environment and it is part of the restaurant’s initiative to promote a healthy lifestyle.
Hours: Daily, 11am-midnight.

Address: KM4, Jalan Ampang – Hulu Langat, 68000 Ampang.
Website: Thai Fish Farm
9. Martin Kary Salt Cave
Image Credit: Martin Kary Japanese Restaurant
Foodies have said how good meals heals the soul, but Martin Kary Salt Cave is a venue which is touted to relieve respiratory illnesses, aid skin disorders as well as strengthen immune system due to the salt cave therapy (halotherapy) experience which it provides. Besides the cool Flintstones-like dining experience, enjoy the raw cuts of sashimi here which could very well rival other authentic Japanese eateries!
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 11am-midnight.
Address: 3A, Ground and First Floor, Block H, Jalan Solaris 5, Solaris Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur.
Website: Martin Kary Salt Cave
Tel: 03-2856 7527
10. J&P Magic House Bar & Restaurant
Image Credit: J&P Magic House Bar & Restaurant
If you fancy having magic tricks alongside your meal, then J&P Magic House Bar & Restaurant is the place to be. There are those who enjoy not just a side dish with their main meals, but some side entertainment as well, and that is why J&P is a hit among KL-ites. The magic shows commence once during breakfast, as well as twice during dinner time, at 8pm and 10pm. So go ahead and be amazed by the magicians’ sleight of hand and the meals as well!
Hours: Monday: 8am-11am; Tuesday-Sunday: 8am-11am, 6pm-2am.
Address: 19, Jalan Berangan, 50200 Kuala Lumpur.
Website: J&P Magic House Bar & Restaurant
Tel: 03-2110 0221
11. Subak
Image Credit: Casley Koh
Be ready to be transported back to the olden days when you dine at Subak. To find the eatery, look for large, rustic gates and twisting vines. Once you travel past these features, you would spot the restaurant nestled amidst nature. It is hard to miss out on due to the abundance of greenery surrounding it, and if you are looking to have a peaceful meal, why not try Subak? The place is built with Balinese culture in mind and you get to wind down as you enjoy the soothing sounds of trickling water from their fresh water springs too.
Hours: Monday-Sunday, 11am-11pm.
Address: Lot 3213, Jalan Penchala Indah, Bukit Lanjan 60000, Kuala Lumpur.
Website: Subak
Tel: 03-7729 9030
12. Like Cereals-ly
Image Credit: Like Cereals-ly Instagram page
Saturday mornings are meant for cartoons and some colourful cereal. That might have been your reality when you were a kid, but kid-friendly café Like Cereals-ly is bound to evoke those well-hidden childhood memories just the same. They have an abundance of cereals in store, some even unavailable in Malaysia. Walking into their store, you might just find yourself grinning from ear to ear, and the only problem that you would find with Like Cereals-ly is that you would be spoilt for choice. Cereal cafés are aplenty abroad, but considering how Like Cereals-ly is one of the cereal pioneers in Malaysia, it’s about time you pay them a visit!
Hours: Monday-Saturday: 3pm-10pm.
Address: Republik Awan Café, Damansara Perdana.
Website: Like Cereals-ly
BONUS: Coming Soon
13. Slappy Cakes
Image Credit: Slappy Cakes
Slappy Cakes is a restaurant which allows their customers to be their very own chef and creator. They were once located in Solaris, but are in the midst of relocating to Sunway Pyramid. It’s another kid-friendly eatery and it is the perfect place for you to work on your arts and craft—and eat it too! With a built-in griddle right before you, savour the chance to experiment with different pancake designs and then top it off with your choice of flavours, whether fruity or chocolatey—it’s all up to you!
Address: Sunway Pyramid
Website: Slappy Cakes
Feature Image Credit: The Majestic KL


Prosperity Is Looking Pretty Cute With These Customisable CNY-Themed Cupcakes!

We got into the CNY mood extra early this year with these super cute and detailed customisable cupcakes from The Cakery, an online bakery active in KL and Selangor. Decorated with fondant sugar, these cupcakes celebrate family, wealth, happiness, prosperity and luck.

Sarah’s personal favourite is the one with the ingots (because money!) and VX couldn’t stop poking the little mandarin oranges. We also like how good these look both on camera and in real life!

We got a set of all chocolate flavoured cupcakes, but you can actually select from flavours including Butter, Butterscotch, Pandan Gula Melaka, Orange, Nutella, Chocolate, and Carrot.

Taste-wise, the buttercream itself wasn’t too sweet, and the cupcake itself was moist and easy to eat. We can see this as something children will love because of the beautiful decorations, and adults can appreciate the design but still be able to eat it (though the non-sweet tooths will want to remove some of the fondant sugar—VX ate all of Sarah’s).

These cupcakes are also customisable, which means you can opt to include your own designs and images on each cupcake.
The CNY Cupcakes come in sets of 12 (RM68), 16 (RM88), and 25 (RM118). Orders are open until the 10th of February. Do give the bakery a minimum 1 day’s notice when ordering.

?PROMO: Use the promo code #EARLYOX to get a 10% discount off your order! Valid from now until the 31st of January 2021.
Get the cupcakes by filling this form here or reach The Cakery on Facebook, Instagram or WhatsApp. These CNY cupcakes will be available in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Penang, Malacca, and Negeri Sembilan.


East Meets West: ‘Huat’ Is myBurgerLab’s CNY Burger & Yee Sang Pizza All About?

It’s no secret that myBurgerLab really amps up the creativity with their menu items.
In fact, we’re putting that lightly. Because guess what they just rolled out this year?
In accordance with the CNY holidays, myBurgerLab (MBL) released the Crouching Fu Chok, Hidden Ginger burger while their sister company, myPizzaLab turned up the #huat with the Lucky Ducky Yee Sang pizza.
This should surprise us, but then again, these are the masterminds behind the controversial, yet oddly successful Boba Milk pizza.

Before we started screaming “that doesn’t go there!”, we wanted to hear them out so we headed over to their Seapark, PJ branch to try them out.
Here’s ‘Huat’ We Thought
Lucky Ducky Yee Sang pizza
The first thing we attacked was myPizzaLab’s Lucky Ducky Yee Sang pizza (RM38). This pizza is locked and loaded with smoked duck, shredded carrots, pineapples, cucumbers, fried fu chok, and seaweed—all spread over a gorgeous cheese base.
The unifying ingredient? A sweet plum sauce that really tied it all together.
Admittedly, we were a little unsure of how an oriental, vegetable based yee sang dish would go with the cheese. But after a few bites, you’ll note that the cheese isn’t overpowering at all, so you’re really just experiencing the classic taste of yee sang meshed with sourdough pizza.
The Lucky Ducky Yee Sang pizza is only available on GrabFood, or in-store if you choose to pay with GrabPay.
Crouching Fu Chok, Hidden Ginger burger
Next up was the Crouching Fu Chok, Hidden Ginger burger (RM18.80). This cheekily named burger combines all the good parts of a traditional Chinese meal.
Fried shrimp and fu chok? Check. Soy sauce, chilli padi, onions, and cilantro? Check.
Now lay it all on a sizzling chicken patty, drizzle some cinnamon orange sauce (with its hint of ginger), and you’ve got yourself a bold new adventure for your taste buds.
So
What’s The Verdict?
If I’m being totally honest, I was a little on the fence with the yee sang pizza. It could’ve just been my taste buds having a tough time getting used to the combination of yee sang, vege, plum sauce, and cheese on pizza dough.
My colleagues, however, adored this fresh twist. According to them, the yee sang pizza was just the right amount of sweet and savoury.
Regardless, it’s at least a must-try novelty menu item that should be on every adventurous foodie’s list.
On the other hand, the Crouching Fu Chok, Hidden Ginger burger ticked all our boxes.
The juicy chicken patty (you can get this in beef too, by the way) went hand in hand with the tangy sauce, and was made even better by the crispy fu chok slices.
We know it’s just a burger, but it’s got a special way of making you feel like you’re back in your hometown, surrounded by family for the first CNY open house of the year. Yums!
We tried their speciality–Mushroom Fries!
Although not a part of their CNY inspired menu, we were still hungry for some after-meal snacks.
From their regular menu, we added Mushroom Fries (RM16.50) to our order, and these don’t look like your usual fries at all.
After a little digging, we found out that they were technically Portabella Mushroom slices that were deep-fried and then served with their signature, (and top secret!) red-hot sauce.
After feasting our hearts out, we finally decided
on myBobaLab’s quirky little boba beer drinks to wash everything down.
Crouching Tiger (Left) and Spring Dragon (Right)
We got the Crouching Tiger (RM12) and Spring Dragon (RM12.50) just to take a little walk on the wild side. Smooth, bubbly and oh-so thirst-quenching—they’re definitely something to try out in the near future if you get a chance.
If you prefer a stronger beer flavour, go for the Crouching Tiger. If you like your alcoholic drinks on the sweeter and more refreshing side, Spring Dragon is your go-to.
Their mushroom fries and boba beer are available all year round, but sadly, the CNY menu items are only being offered until January 26, 2020.
myBurgerLab
Address: 3, Jalan PJS 11/9, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Website: myBurgerLab
myPizzaLab/myBobaLab
Address: 12, Jalan 21/22, Sea Park, 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Website: myPizzaLab / myBobaLab’s Facebook Page


[GIVEAWAY] Sunway Nights Of Fright Is Back—Here's How You & A Friend Can Go For FREE

Halloween season is upon us again, and if you’re the sort to enjoy getting spooked, then read on. Come October, there’ll be several Halloween-themed events in KL and one that’s not to be missed is the annual spookfest by Sunway.
Sunway Nights Of Fright is back for its 5th consecutive year and you’d best be prepared for more scares because this ain’t for the faint-hearted.
Beginning October 7th-31st, the Nights Of Fright shows will be ongoing every Friday-Sunday from 7.30pm-11.30pm. The event is strictly for those aged 12 and above only.
There will be 8 haunted houses, 5 scare zones, 11 thrill rides and 4 show stages in total so you know that you’re in for a ride.

Here’s exactly what to look out for:
Haunted Houses

Day Of The Dead 3D
Island Of The Dolls
Ouija Where Evil Comes Alive!
Dystopia Hospital Hell
Horrorwood Studios
The Ghostbusters Adventure Live
Zombie Apocalypse
Pontianak vs Pocong

Scare Zones

Horrorwood Boulevard
Zombie Pirates
Forest Of Fear
Judgement Lane
March Of The Undead

Show Stages

Horrors Circus Stage
Wicked Souls
The Egyptian Temple
Judgement Stage

Thrill Rides

Vultures
Wagon Wheel
Colorado Splash
Fun Fair
Apache Pots
Tomahawk
Pirate’s Revenge
Carousel
Lost City Of Gold Scream Coaster
Grand Canyon River Rapids
Butch Cassidy Trail

Tickets are priced at RM64/pax and you’ll get a complimentary blood bag OR devil’s horn. Alternatively, if you’d like to live the high life and get quicker access with an express lane option, opt for the RM104/pax ticket instead.
But wait, there’s more!
GIVEAWAY
DiscoverKL has partnered with Sunway Nights of Fright and we’re giving away 15 pairs of passes to our readers. To stand a chance to win a pair of tickets each, here’s what you’ll have to do:

Like the DiscoverKL Facebook page.
Like this Facebook post and share it on public with the hashtag #DiscoverKLxSunwayNOF.
Tag ONE friend and tell us why you’d like to bring him/her along for the event.

Winners will be announced on October 12th, 12pm. So, are you ready to be spooked? 😉
*** Do note that you MUST be available to self-collect the tickets from our office in Subang Jaya.


Slice Into This Elaborately Decorated Tower Of Toasts At Kota Damansara's Dreamz Bakery

Out-of-the-box desserts and dainty teaware are the first couple of things you would probably observe at Dreamz Bakery in Kota Damansara. In fact, it would be the ideal place for a fancy tea party, what with the intricate desserts served on gorgeous platters!
Image Credit: Dreamz Bakery
Image Credit: Dreamz Bakery
There’s the Monster Lava Cookies dessert which is made from scratch and has a filling of either chocolate or green tea. It is topped with an adorable block of ice cream which is actually made in-house. The ice cream flavours come in either Matcha Red Bean or Rose Lychee. Expect lots of filling gushing out from the cookie when you slice it open! It might be a tad bit messy but rest assured, you would mop up every single drop.
Image Credit: Dreamz Bakery
Image Credit: Dreamz Bakery
Another dessert to shout about is their elaborately decorated stack of toasts. The featured flavour at Dreamz Bakery is their Honey Toast where blocks of honey toast are being stacked on top of each other. It is then topped off with Lavender, Rose Lychee or Oreo Mint ice cream. If you’re opting for a high tea session here, this would be a great dish to share amongst friends. It’s certainly a unique choice that looks like it came straight out of Alice In Wonderland’s tea party scene!
Image Credit: Dreamz Bakery

If you prefer something a little lighter, the Pandan Cake is a good choice incorporating local flavours. Want something sinful instead? Then opt for the Chocolate Mud Cake which comes with glazed strawberries.
Image Credit: Dreamz Bakery
Other flavours include the Rose Lychee Cake and Earl Grey Tea with Dark Chocolate Cake. We have to say that Dreamz Bakery doesn’t just create beautiful desserts because the flavours are creative and absolutely on point too!
Image Credit: Dreamz Bakery
Image Credit: Dreamz Bakery
If you figured that Dreamz Bakery is done with their imaginative desserts, think again. They also serve an elaborate checkerboard cake in flavours like Strawberry Vanilla and Matcha Chocolate.
Image Credit: Dreamz Bakery
If you’re up for a main meal after your dessert adventure, try the Sun Dried Tomatoes with Mushroom Spaghetti. Alternatively, there’s the Eggs Benedict dish which is served with kampung eggs, multigrain bread and turkey ham.
Image Credit: Dreamz Bakery
Egg freaks would be more than delighted to try their other eggy options such as the Egg Salad with Hollandaise Sauce and the hearty Big Breakfast which comes with toast, egg, mushrooms, some salad and beans.
Image Credit: Dreamz Bakery
Some of the thirst quenchers on the menu are Fruit Tea and a cup of coffee served in what else but a dainty cup with a saucer? This Kota Damansara eatery is one with gorgeous desserts and meals which look equally as appetising. If you happen to be in the Kota Damansara area, why not give this one a go?
Dreamz Bakery
Hours: Monday-Friday: 12pm-10pm, Saturday-Sunday: 12pm-11pm
Address: No. 32-1, The Strand, Jalan PJU 5/20d, Pusat Perdagangan Kota Damansara., 47810 Petaling Jaya

Website: Dreamz Bakery
Tel: 012-200 3441
Feature Image Credit: Dreamz Bakery


Talk About Girl Power! The Amazonian Race 2017 In Sepang Is Exclusively For WOMEN Only!

Nothing spells girl power like a race which is, get this, for ladies ONLY! Boyfriends and husbands are advised to stay home, because this power race is for the fairer sex. The race known as The SCORE @Amazonian Race is one which inspires and challenges every woman to be the best version of themselves that they can be – and no obstacle is tough enough for a lady, even when it’s the region’s first women’s obstacle challenge.
Image Credit: Amazonian Race
Be prepared to get muddy through a 5KM, 12 obstacle race and celebrate with the girls at the end – because it’s not about competition, it’s about having fun! Seeing how most races have male and female represents, it’s nice to see a race solely made with ladies in mind. As such, with every registration, RM10 will be donated to the Women’s Aid Organisation.
Image Credit: Amazonian Race
If you’re looking to run a race soon, this is one not to be missed! Registration is now open, so go ahead and ajak a few of your girls for this event!
Date: 6am, January 7, 2017.
Place: Sepang, Selangor.
Price: RM135.00
The race is open to all women, aged 16 and above. All winners will receive a finisher tee, victory bracelet and goodie bag.
Feature Image Credit: Amazonian Race


KL的朋友有福了！现在你可以客制化你的名字在Nutella罐上哦！

大家都知道 Nutella ，它是国际知名的榛果巧克力酱品牌。之前Nutella随手杯还一度爆红，在国内的进口商品区也有卖。从Nutella wraps 到 Nutella 奶昔,  还有各种美食都似乎可以跟Nutella沾上边，那个浓郁的巧克力滋味真是会让人吃上瘾啊！
最令人兴奋的是，现在你还可以客制化把名字打印在你的Nutella罐子上哦！
Image Credit: Nutella
你只要参与Nutella最近举办的#NutellaMessenger 活动，就可以在你的Nutella罐上客制化你的名字。这个活动将在雪隆区举办。
Image Credit: Nutella
想得到专属于你的Nutella？你只需在 1 Utama 和 Sunway Pyramid 的 #NutellaMessenger 档口购买Nutella，就可以客制化你的名字啦。每人只限一次购买两罐，如果你想购买更多就需要再重新排队。
之后，把你想写上的讯息或名字交给工作人员，他们就会帮你印上你的Nutella罐咯！注意，每条讯息只限12个字数，包括标点符号和空格。此外，每购买一罐Nutella，你还可以免费获得一片蛋糕哦！
还在等什么呢？快来为自己和爱人客制化你们专属的Nutella吧！保证让你们甜到心坎里！

地点：
IOI City Mall – 2月17日至19日
Sunway Pyramid -2月24日至26日
One Utama – 3月1日至5日

活动详情: Nutella Messenger

Feature Image Credit: Favulous.femme & Timeout


【萌爆了！】雪隆8家宠物咖啡厅，萌到让你舍不得离开！

养毛小孩是很幸福的一件事。但是，在马来西亚，不是每家餐厅都欢迎狗狗的到来。所以为了广大毛小孩主人的福利，在这里小编精挑细选了8间宠物咖啡厅，让你带你的狗狗去！
趁这个星期六日，带着你的毛小孩到咖啡厅去度过你们俩的悠闲时光吧！
1. Clawset Cafe
Image Credit: @clawset.my
【毛小孩也对Clawset著名的巧克力花生松饼流口水了!】
Image Credit: @clawset.my
据说Clawset店里的狗狗都会非常热情地欢迎客人上门。每一位狗狗都很有礼貌，而且不会乱咬人。Clawset所提供的餐点也很可口，毛小孩在玩耍的时候，主人也可以在一旁享受美食。
即使你没有养宠物，你也可以到Clawset与店里的狗狗一起享受美好的时光哦！
地址：36A, Jalan SS22/25, Damansara Jaya, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.

电话：017-470 0618
营业时间：10am-10pm，星期一到星期日.
网址：Clawset
2. CuBs & CuPs
Image Credit: @cubsncups
Image Credit: @cubsncups
CuBs & CuPs的环境舒适，来到这里，主人和毛小孩都一定可以好好地放松休息。
当然带毛小孩出门，各位主人要做好自己的责任，遵守CuBs & CuPs的规则，例如，喂食其他人的毛小孩可是不允许。而毛小孩的排泄物都必须由主人清理。
地址：Lot 22 Wisma Rapid Wilayah Persekutuan, Jalan 30/70a, Desa Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
电话：016-689 1258
营业时间：11am-11pm，星期三到星期一 （星期二休息）
网址：cubsncups
3. Furry Walkz Pet Grooming & Café
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Furry Walkz 不仅仅是间欢迎宠物的咖啡厅也是间宠物美容院！主人可以在宠物享受美容服务的同时在咖啡厅里享用美食！
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Furry Walkz的餐点都很别出心裁。例如他们的Espresso in Da Kitty里的Espresso冰块可是Hello Kitty造型的哦~够特别吧？目前Furry Walkz提供的轻食有蛋糕和松饼，其中Minion Love Bananas 是他们热卖中的招牌甜点！
地址：35-1, Jalan Damai Perdana 6/1F ,Bandar Damai Perdana , Cheras ,KL.
电话：016-3788 356 / 014-3471 890
营业时间：11am-8pm，星期四到星期二 （星期三休息）
网址：FurryWalkzCafe
4. The Hound
Image Credit: @thehoundcafe
The Hound提供了主人和毛小孩一个舒适活泼的环境。 毛小孩可以和其它狗狗尽情地玩乐，而主人则可以安心的在一旁享用餐点。
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The Hound Cafe的柠檬塔非常受欢迎，而在炎炎夏日下吃酸酸甜甜的柠檬塔也会让人胃口大开哦！此外，The Hound也有提供其它食物像是意大利面，松饼或蛋糕等。
地址：44-A, Jalan Hujan Emas 4, OUG, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
电话：03-7971 2144
营业时间：10am-8pm，星期二到四和星期日。10am-11pm，星期五到六。 （星期一休息）
网址：TheHoundCafe
5. Tivoli Pets Café
Image Credit: @Tivoli128
好的宠物咖啡厅除了要有适合毛小孩玩耍的环境，主人和毛小孩的食物也非常重要哟！Tivoli恰好就具备了这两个要素！
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在Tivoli，毛小孩不但可以交到朋友，还可以享受属于它们的美食。无论你有没有宠物，Tivoli都欢迎你！
地址：12 , Lorong Batu Nilam 21A ,Bandar Bukit Tinggi, Klang.
电话：03-3323 1385
营业时间：1pm-10pm, 星期一，星期三和星期四。11am-11pm, 星期五到星期日。(星期二休息)
网址：Tivoli
6. Bow Wow Café
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毛小孩到Bow Wow Café都喜欢到处跑，因为Bow Wow Café有提供很多以狗狗为主题的工艺品及摆设给狗狗们玩。
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不管是咖啡、甜点、蛋糕还是西式餐点，在Bow Wow Café都有！主人可以在享受美食的同时与毛小孩互动，共同度过休闲的下午。
地址: 1F-06, Kompleks Kenari,, Jalan Kenari 19, Bandar Puchong Jaya, 47100 Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia.
电话: 03-8074 8162
营业时间: 2pm-12am, 星期一到五。11am-12am,星期六到日。
网址: Bow Wow Cafe
7. Thai Salad Café
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Thai Salad Café是一家欢迎宠物上门的泰式餐厅。狗狗在这里可以交到许多其它新朋友，而且不只是狗狗，小孩也是它们的好朋友哦！
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在这里，主人可以享用甜点和各种各样的泰式料理。如果毛小孩饿了，Thai Salad Café也有适合宠物的餐点。
地址：7, Jalan SS 18/6, Ss 18, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia。
电话：03-5612 2121
营业时间：11am-9pm，星期二到日。（星期一休息）
网址：KaNomKun9
8. Attic Brew
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Attic brew 也是一家欢迎宠物到访的咖啡厅。主人在Attic Brew可以放松地享受一杯咖啡和早餐，而毛小孩则可以和其它朋友放心玩乐。
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Attic Brew的老板自己也饲养了一只哈士奇，Cyrus。当你踏进咖啡厅时，Cyrus就会摇着它的尾巴欢迎你的到来。
地址：22 – 1, Jalan SS 2/10, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
电话：03-7865 6357
营业时间：12pm-12am， 星期五到星期三。（星期二休息）
网址：AtticBrew


Spill The Dish: What Makes Chequers TTDI's Fried Chicken Waffle So Addictive?

If there’s one thing I personally enjoy, it’s a sinful, indulgent platter of fried chicken and waffles.
There’s just something about the savoury, crunchy and carb-y combination that makes it soul food-worthy.
And few places do it quite like Chequers Restaurant in TTDI does.
We spoke to Tim, one of the founders of Chequers Restaurant to find out more about their bestselling fried chicken and waffle dish.

Image Credit: Chequers Restaurant
“Throughout the years, we found out that the Malaysian palate favours strong, bold flavours from their fried chicken, and to ensure this, we decided not to go with the generic route of a buttermilk fried chicken like most American restaurants do in the States,” Tim shared.
Not entering the competitive buttermilk fried chicken market was a wise choice for the team because they thrive in the current field they are in.
Image Credit: Chequers Restaurant
To ensure that their chickens are flavourful right to the bone, they are marinated overnight and only fresh boneless chicken thighs (each of the same size) are used.
The dredge coating of the chicken is made with 10 different spices and herbs (both local and Western spices). “Our fried chicken does not contain any skin in order to make it crispy. We use a substitute special flour coating to make it extra crispy without the skin,” Tim shared.
All of their fried chicken dishes are prepared to order and they are deep fried for 3 minutes at the right temperature to reduce the oil from soaking into the chicken.
After cooking, the fried chicken is strained a second time in order to get rid of any excess oil—that’s why the chickens do not feel oily to the touch.
The chickens are then finished off in the oven for an additional 2 minutes with some melted cheese. “Everything is done on a timer to minimise any form of disparity,” Tim said.
Next comes the waffles.
It took the team countless trial and error episodes in order to come up with their desired ration of ingredients and the right waffle texture.
The team could not settle with just plain savoury ones so their version has garlic powder and chives added to it in order to create a similar flavour pairing to the chicken.
All purpose flour is used and the mixture is created in-house with Chequers’ own secret recipe. It’s cooked in the waffle iron maker for 2 minutes.
The final step is the sauce served alongside the fried chicken and waffles.
“We decided on cheese and honey mustard to cut down on the heat from the spices of the fried chicken. It still packs a punch of flavour but yet balances out the heat,” Tim said.
Image Credit: Chequers Restaurant
The combination of waffles, fried chicken and their classic sauce is what makes this a standout dish at Chequers Restaurant and I can attest to that, having tried the dish out myself.
The addictive factor is in the spices used to marinate the chicken.
“In addition to the seasoning for the fried chicken, our waffles also have additional ingredients to elevate the whole dish. We want to make sure that there’s a burst of flavour for every bite you take,” Tim shared.
If you’re keen to give their classic fried chicken and waffles (or other flavour variations like the Mexican Fried Chicken Waffles) a go, find them here.
Chequers Restaurant TTDI
Hours: Thursdays-Tuesdays: 8am-11pm, Closed on Wednesdays.
Address: 153, Jalan Aminuddin Baki, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Website: Chequers Restaurant
Tel: 03-7733 3068
All Image Credit: Chequers Restaurant


猫奴一定超爱这家Kopicatcafe ： 让萌猫咪陪你喝咖啡！

近年，马来西亚的宠物咖啡厅越来越多，简直是喜欢小动物的朋友们的福音！不过，一般宠物店里的宠物大多数都是以汪星人为主，喵星人的咖啡店则比较少见！
喜欢猫咪的读者们，好消息！小编最近发现了一家叫作【Kopicatcafe】的宠物咖啡店，而这家店里头全都是超级可爱的小猫哦！
Image Credit: Kopicatcafe
Image Credit: Kopicatcafe
来到这里，你可以边喝咖啡边享受被猫猫们围绕的幸福感。这里的猫咪都很亲切且不怕生，连咖啡上的拉花都是猫咪图案，简直萌翻啦！
Image Credit: Kopicatcafe
除了咖啡，这里也有提供意大利面和甜品。而小编特别推荐他们的彩虹蛋糕哦！
Image Credit: Kopicatcafe

不过，要跟猫咪一起玩耍必须消费至少一杯饮料！他们的猫咪品种也很多，毛发也很柔顺干净，所以非常适合父母带小孩来这里陪猫咪玩耍。
Image Credit: Kopicatcafe
Image Credit: Kopicatcafe
Image Credit: Kopicatcafe
喜欢猫咪的你，准备好被萌萌的喵星人俘虏了吗?
Kopicatcafe
地点：1-1 jalan SS15/8A, Subang Jaya
电话：03-5613 0078
营业时间：周一-周四&周日11am-10pm ；周五&周六11am-12am
面子书：Kopicatcafe
Feature Image Credit: Kopicatcafe


They May Look Like Marbles But These Colourful Balls Are Actually Chocolate Bon Bons

Nestled in the heart of Kota Damansara, there lies a shop that specialises in chocolates which will make you go “Wah, so pretty”. Ballotin Chocolate is the name of this chocolatier and you can definitely expect each chocolate bon bon to have a colourful dip-dye aesthetic.
Image Credit: Ballotin Chocolate
The term ‘bon bons’ stems from the French word “bon”, which means “good”. Thus, these chocolates certainly deserve the name bon bons, as it is double the goodness or typical grocery store desserts. These has been elevated to a class of their own and there is a high level of workmanship behind every perfectly shaped bon bon. This would justify the price of each chocolate being priced at RM6.
Image Credit: Ballotin Chocolate
In order to create these chocolates, there are 4 steps involved: colouring, shelling, filling and capping.

Colouring is the first step in which each bon bon mould is carefully hand-painted so as to give it the colourful dip-dye look. Oil-based and powder colouring is used in this step. Shelling is the next process and the chocolates will have any of the 4 flavours: dark chocolate, milk chocolate, white chocolate and Dulcey chocolate.

After each bon bon gets its shell, they get their filling done as well. The filling is of a ganache type and it ranges between caramel, jelly and gianduja.”
Once filled, the team would cap the bottom of the bon bons with chocolate and allow it to set before taking it out from the mould.
Image Credit: Ballotin Chocolate
The bon bons take around 2-4 days to make. Some fillings take more time depending on the number of layers to the chocolate.
Image Credit: Ballotin Chocolate
Currently, Ballotin Chocolate has over 19 flavours such as Berriolette (blueberry and raspberry caramel with a hint of viola flower), Napoleon (smooth gianduja ganache with hazelnut), Uji Raspberry (Uji matcha ganache with raspberry jelly) and Vanilberry (Vanilla-infused ganache with strawberry jelly).
Image Credit: Ballotin Chocolate
They even have a Teh Tarik ganache with Dulcey shells! Depending on the season, Ballotin will also release more local flavours.
Image Credit: Ballotin Chocolate
To order the chocolates, customers can purchase by online order through Facebook. The prices of each chocolate are RM6. A small box (6 pieces) is RM36, a medium box (12 pieces) is RM66 while a large box (24 pieces) is RM126.
Image Credit: Ballotin Chocolate
For Valentine’s Day, Ballotin Chocolate has released a 12-piece chocolate box for RM268.
Ballotin Chocolate
Hours: Monday, Wednesday-Sunday: 11am-7pm. (Closed on Tuesdays).

Address: No 12-1, Jalan PJU 5/4, Dataran Sunway, Kota Damansara, Petaling Jaya
Website: Ballotin Chocolate
Tel: 03-6144 6544
Feature Image Credit: @VivianKaw & @Chee_Ming88


Ed Sheeran将在今年年底再次来马表演！

对，你没听错！近年超红的英国创作歌手Ed Sheeran今年将再次来马和大家见面啦！

Ed Sheeran曾于2015年来马办演唱会。近日他接受ERA FM的电台主持人Jaa Suzuran的访问，向他学习马来文。访问结束前，他表示“Thank you so much to everyone in Malaysia. I will see you soon I think. I’m coming back to Kuala Lumpur end of this year.”（意译：非常感谢大马的歌迷。我想我很快就会和你们见面。今年年底我将再次来到马来西亚。）
Ed Sheeran将在3月3日发表他的最新专辑“÷ (Divide)”，届时他将到世界各地巡演以宣传他的新专辑。而今年他终于再次来马和大马歌迷们见面！
你也和小编一样喜欢这位超可爱的红发音乐才子吗？那就千万不要错过他的最新专辑喽！
Feature Image Credit: Nadeen [email protected]


[DKL REVIEWS] Caffé Bene Knew Their Bingsus Are Gold—Now They Get A Pastry Upgrade

When we approached the new Caffè Bene outlet in 1 Utama, the familiar brown logo was nowhere to be found and in its place was a black and white one instead. Upon entering, we were greeted by an overall hipster look, complete with brick walls and an elegant stairway that almost begs for one to have an impromptu photo shoot at. (Ahem, one of our writers actually did :p).

I would liken the new Caffè Bene outlet to a more mature, classy sibling of the former. In fact, Miriam Goh, the dessert brand’s marketing executive told us that Caffè Bene has been in the Korean market for 9 years now and they have decided that it was time for a facelift. 1 Utama’s Caffè Bene is the first to sport the fresh new look in Malaysia and the other outlets will also slowly transition, starting with the logo and signage.

Along with their new look, Caffè Bene has also released new additions to their menu in accordance with the summer season in Korea. When bingsus were first introduced to KL-ites several years back, it was the ‘in thing’ and Caffè Bene was one of the first few to have this shaved ice craft.
Noting its popularity, Caffè Bene has incorporated well-loved bingsu flavours into their latest creation: the Bene Pastries. Along with the Bene Pastries, other things you can look out for are the Nitro Cold Brews and Korean Fruit Teas.

Watching the Nitro Cold Brew being made from scratch is akin to watching a barman at his craft. It is pumped from a nitro coffee kegerator and this gives the coffee its Guinness Stout appearance. Personally, I’m not one for coffees, what more cold brews which have a tendency of being slightly bitter.

Noting how I found the cold brew bitter, Miriam told us that, “Most Malaysians prefer milk-based coffee but we’re now slowly being more open to drinking cold brew-style coffee.” While she’s right, I do have to say that Caffè Bene’s version has a smooth texture which flows like silk. It’s also served in a wine glass, giving it an extra dose of classiness, which is pretty much the image that the brand is going for.

The Rose Latte is a work of art with the rose petals it comes with, so much so that we did not want to destroy it by taking a sip. It has a rich taste with a hint of rose which isn’t too overpowering. Rest assured, if you worry that the flower’s aroma is going to be strong, it is not. In fact, the rose is the secondary flavour in this beverage and only lingers in the aftertaste. For a non-coffee drinker, I actually enjoyed this as it was not too sweet either, hence making it a good compliment to the desserts ahead.

Some might have the misconception that bingsus are unhealthy shaved ice desserts (me included) but the Coffee Bingsu proved to be otherwise. Sure, it is still very much a sinful treat but it’s balanced out by the Koko Krunch cereal, hazelnuts, and walnuts which also lends it a nice crunch. It’s important to note that Caffè Bene did not skimp on the nuts either.

The Bene Pastries are what we were looking forward to and it did not disappoint where first impressions count. It is large enough for sharing between 2-3 persons, which is what you’d generally see at Caffè Bene. The pastry itself has a croissant-like flavour which is attributed to the high butter content. The Green Tea might be a tad bit sweet for some but only if you eat it on its own. When you couple each mouthful with the pastry, it is just the right balance.

Oreo and Cookies is a flavour done time and time again and we initially did not have high expectations for the Oreo and Cookie Bene Pastry. Unsurprisingly though, the shaved oreo cookies added some much-needed texture to each bite. The blend of red bean and Oreo was not a combination we would have expected either, but it matched well. One thing’s for sure, we did not feel jelak with this pastry and the red bean gave the Oreo dessert a nice upgrade.

Most strawberry-based desserts have a tendency of being overtly sweet but the Strawberry Bene Pastry actually tastes slightly sour and it has the consistency of a thick strawberry jam. The only problem we had with this dessert is the fact that it had plenty of strong competitors that it was up against, and as a result of that, doesn’t stand out quite as much.

The Garlic Cheese Pastry was a team favourite and it was actually inspired by the bestselling Garlic Cheese Bread. The garlic cheese had the appearance of Easy Cheese and that might be a turnoff for some but flavour-wise, it did not taste artificial. The only fault in the dessert is probably that there isn’t enough cheese and you’d be left with just pastry by the time you’ve made it halfway through.

At first glance, the Aloe Vera Tea does not appear appealing and looks like plain water with a cloudy appearance. Miriam told us how she preferred the Aloe Vera Tea cold and I could see where she’s coming from. Warm aloe is an acquired taste and its flavour is almost like a melted jelly or warm juice. It would not be a drink that I would personally order but having tried it, I found that it had a nice fruity flavour to it. Perhaps the addition of aloe vera bits would bring the drink up a notch, but it’s already 70% there.

The Red Dates Korean Tea is not something you would expect to find at a dessert house. In fact, it’s something your mom would likely make for you or a drink you’d find at a Chinese herbal tea store. However, it’s nice that the tea comes with real red dates and it was comforting—almost like a hug in a mug. If the idea of drinking warm Korean tea does not interest you, just leave a request with the wait staff and they can serve it to you cold.
To check out Caffé Bene’s new look along with the new entries on their menu, head over to 1 Utama Shopping Centre. Hint: they are located behind the Bershka outlet.
Caffé Bene 1 Utama
Hours: 10am-10pm, daily
Address: 1 Utama Shopping Centre, 1, Lebuh Bandar Utama, Bandar Utama
Tel: 03-7688 4338