As Julia Child once said, “People who love to eat are always the best people.” We believe that all of you reading this right now are definitely the best people and we want to provide you with the materials to help you have the finest eating experiences possible and become an even best-er person (if we say the word exists then it does).
After all, the best people deserve only the best choices. This weeks picks include places for desserts, fine dining and even snacks from convenience stores! So without further ado, here are our picks for this week:
1. Afloat Coffee Roaster
Time: 8am – 5pm (Tuesday – Sunday)
Location: 2-15, Second Floor, Jalan Jalil Perkasa 13, Arked Esplanad, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
Located in the heart of Bukit Jalil, a micro specialty coffee roaster. Through continual cooperation with local micro bakers and sustainable food suppliers, they aim to deliver top quality freshly roasted coffee and provide an amazing dining experience.
2. Soft Cloud
Time: 1pm – 10pm (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday) / 1pm – 11pm (Friday & Saturday)
Location: L1-03, VERVE SHOP, Jalan Kiara 5, Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
This cafe specialises in Japanese souffle pancakes; the cloud-like pastry is created with eggs and beaten egg whites for an ultra-fluffy texture, then stacked with fruits, cream, syrup, and other toppings in Instagram-worthy stacks. Unlike your money, these pancakes do in fact jiggle jiggle.
3. CC by Mel
Time: 11am – 10pm
Location: Residensi Park, 2-13, Persiaran Jalil Utama, Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
Located just next to Pavilion Bukit Jalil, CC by MEL offers Japanese fusion meals and desserts. This popular place is filled with greenery and delicious IG-worthy dishes. Not only pleasurable to the eyes, but for your pallet as well, you do not want to miss out on visiting this beautiful restaurant.
4. Shin’Labo by James Won
Time: 11am – 11pm
Location: G-13A & G-13B, Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport, Bukit Bintang City Centre, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Fusing the modernism of French techniques with fine Japanese produce and local Malaysian ingredients in a masterful way. Chef James Won’s limitless interpretations of superior Yshoku masterpieces provide “transcendental dining.”
5. Plant-based Dak Gang Jeong
Location: CU Mart Malaysia
This is the new plant-based Dak Gang Jeong from CU Mart. It’s the brand’s debut partnership with Phuture, and it’s available in two delectable flavours: Sichuan Spicy and Zesty Cream. It’s made entirely without meat, but it still tastes fantastic while staying on the healthier side of eating.
6. DABOBA Mochi Egg Waffles
Location: DABOBA Malaysia
DABOBA has launched a new egg waffle series and one of their must-try egg waffles is the ‘Sweet Potato Mochi With Cheese Cream’. The inside of the egg waffle is filled with sweet purple potato mochi paste paired with cheese cream & roasted brown sugar on top. That’s a triple-flavour bite!
7. World’s Loudest Silent Whisky Tasting by Monkey Shoulder
Time: 7PM – 10PM
Date:
- Monday, 20 June 2022 – Jann (Four Points by Sheraton)
- Tuesday, 21 June 2022 – Concubine (Chinatown)
- Wednesday, 22 June 2022 – Three X Co (Bangsar Shopping Centre)
Banish start-of-the-week blues and immerse yourself in Monkey Shoulder’s cheeky world of whisky. For three nights only, this 20 – 22 June, Monkey Shoulder Global Brand Ambassador Joe Petch will be rolling up his sleeves and heading behind the pass to bring the World’s Loudest Silent Whisky Tasting to some of Kuala Lumpur’s hottest watering holes.
Daniela Dogliani contributed to this article.
