The Tan Yiek: 2017

A brief hiatus in cafe-hopping ever since I got my own v60 kit. Until recently, I found this cafe by fate via Facebook I guess? The name itself, Craft Origin, had already given me an unusual vibe, literally telling me that such cafe probably exists somewhere else out of Klang Valley... Little did I know, this cafe operates only a few months old ago in TTDI!

Also, what caught my attention the most was the coffee beans that they offered. That is why I'm down to it, feeling thirsty and 'needly' to try one of their bean: Panama Finca Hartmann roasted in China.

Friendly barista, Rachel, accustomed to my preference, slowly brewing it with ideal temperature (89 degree Celsius) to ensure the extraction of the coffee is able to express towards the brighter notes.

Candid-shot of everyone and everything in the cafe

🠓Filter Coffee (Pour Over) @ RM 16🠓

Yes, above with me is the Panama Finca Hartmann that I mentioned earlier, brewed at the ideal temperature of 89 degree Celsius. Upon drinking it at hot temperature, this bean expressed intense aroma of winery and complexity of fruity and floral aromas - acidity and brightness yet to shine but overall it gives heavy bodied and tea-like finishing.

As the temperature cools down, the brightness and acidity starts to shine in my mouth and the aroma remained constant.

To conclude, I like the coffee, it is recommended to try for those love such characteristics or a fan of Panama coffee beans.

🠓Cappuccino @ RM 10🠓

House blend of 3 countries' coffee bean that pair well with any milk based coffee. Its pretty well balance and easy to drink, in general. No further comment.

Other than coffee and tea, Craft Origin also serves food and cakes (I did not try any of them), therefore, if you are available during your free time and no where to go, maybe you can give it a try.

For coffee connoisseurs, this would be the place for you to have your cup of coffee as the baristas are skilled and experienced. Another great coffee shop alternative around TTDI.

Score

Price & Service: 3.5/5
Ambience: 3/5

Beverages: 4/5

Craft Origin
9, Lorong Rahim Kajai 13, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Mon - Wed: 9am to 11pm
Close on Thursday
Sat - Sun: 10am to 11pm

Facebook: Craft Origin

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I've always wanted to experience the beautiful scenery in Sekinchan since some time ago. In addition, the Malaysia's Raya holiday was quite lengthy and I got bored doing nothing at home. Therefore, I have decided to visit Sekinchan, as a form of day trip to burn some of my free time, although there are several negative factors were warned repetitively over the net.

Pro(s):

-Beautiful scenery that is Instagram-worthy.

-Homestay & Culture.

-Local delicacies such as seafood.

-Best time to witness the golden yellow wheat field on the particular month of June & December.

Con(s):

-Traffic heavily congested due to peak season such as national school holiday or festive season.

-Weather is unpredictable, which may ruin your trip.

-The wheat field might not be aesthetic good looking as what you've expected if you visit at the wrong time, day and month.

-Not English friendly place.

To summarize, my entire day trip was more towards the "cons" side, however, there are still some light of hope during my trip.

I left the city (Petaling Jaya) at 12 noon and the journey took about 1.5 hours. This 1.5 hours is a 72 kilometer journey includes massive accident and unusual heavy traffic congestion. However, this 1.5 hours of journey considered fair enough, all thanks to Waze, helped me to skipped the jam.

All you need is:

-Decent amount of cash, probably RM 100 to RM 200.

-Car with outstanding fuel efficiency, mine was the Nissan Almera 1.5, total fuel costs for return trip is RM 40.

-Bottle of water to stay hydrated.

-Smartphone with Maxis internet service. Celcom internet DOES NOT WORK in this area, not sure why.

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My visit to each hot spot is according to flow and sequence, based from the direction I traveled from.

A = N.16 cafe 拾綠號

B = Farm Ville Cafe & Homestay

C = Ah Ma House + Kampung Datuk

D = Paddy Processing Factory & Gallery

E = Pantai Redang Sekinchan (Not labelled on the Map above, 10 minutes drive away)

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A. N.16 cafe 拾綠號

Above image shows you that this is N.16 cafe. A bus-designed infrastructure that is on top of a container. The bus caters the guests that would like to dine in, with the expense of small space. The container as the base, has washroom and small kitchen inside. This cafe serves typical western dishes and beverages such as pour-over coffee and soft drinks. Also, N.16 is located right beside the Padi Box Homestay, which is one of the most iconic homestay in Sekinchan.

Due to peak timing, I only had the chance to see what's inside this bus and do not have the opportunity to sit down and enjoy the food and drinks by N.16 cafe.

Instead of waiting to be seated, I went to the back of the container, to buy a bottle of sparkling juice from them and cool down myself under the shade.

RM 7 for this bottle of Malt beverage to cool me down from the scorching sun.

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B. Farm Ville Cafe & Homestay

It works similar like how N.16 cafe 拾綠號 and Padi Box work as one.

Yes, I visited the Farm Ville Cafe but not the homestay. Just another ordinary cafe and nothing for me to comment about.

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C = Ah Ma House + Kampung Datuk

This is a must-go location, the Ah Ma House, middle of the paddy field, where you can find most of the souvenir items here before the end of your journey. The products are mostly edible products and follow by man made furniture. Price starting from RM 2 and above.
Moreover, you may opt for a ride around the paddy field with the vintage buggy car, RM 10 per pax.

People checking out their cart.

Would you like to have some cotton candy?

Making of the traditional wafer snacks "Kuih Kapit", was made by egg batter clasped with the iron mold.

Opposite Ah Ma House, is the Kampung Atuk. In Kampung Atuk, you will be able to learn about the fishery industry as well as able to try the specialty of the local food.

Oyster Omelette is the highlight dish in Sekinchan. RM 15 per plate.

Kampung Atuk's gallery, tells you how the local catch the fish in the sea. (RM 5 for adult | RM 3 for children, access to the gallery)

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E = Pantai Redang Sekinchan

This is another location that you must visit before you leave Sekinchan for good - the Redang beach of Sekinchan. This beach is popular because the presence of the fishery firms, temple, eateries and beach!

Mainly, visitors usually visit this place because of the temple, where they can obtain a red string of charm to toss it up to the tree trunks and make a wish come true. Otherwise, visitors are usually here to relax their minds, to take Instagram-worthy image or possibly to eat!

Traditional man made house.

Fishery ports.

Store owner is busy cooking and delivering the food to the customers.

One particular moment was the food took so long to deliver on to my table. I had to constantly remind the food store owner about my order. This was utterly disappointed or perhaps it wasn't the right time to visit this place because of the high influx of visitors.

Oyster omelette, RM 15 per plate. The typicality of Sekinchan's Oyster omelette tends to have very high contain of oil, flour and lack of oysters... Unlike in Penang, it was really good, filling and delicious!

RM 6 for this Char Kuey Teow. This was the worst dish ever. Tasteless and kept me waiting for a very long duration.

At the end, this trip was to rejuvenate inner mind and relax the body after months of hectic work.

Sekinchan is actually a nice town to visit, provided that it has to be at the right time when visit.

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If you would like to experience afternoon tea with a french-twist,

hurry-up and make your way to Hotel Stripes Kuala Lumpur, a hotel of the Autograph Collection, situated in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. A venue that is rich in history and local culture, bold originality, yet charmed you with timeless modern and chic vibe at one go.

When I mentioned "hurry-up", I meant it, because there is a limited time promotion for Le Goûter. RM 60 nett for TWO pax, with unlimited refill.

Calories don't count when there's good offer.

Brasserie 25 is the place where you can experience Le Goûter (meaning french afternoon tea), starting from 3pm to 5pm, daily.

Vibrant red brick walls were exposed, match well with the parquet flooring and modern furniture. The restaurant also embrace natural daylight with its wide and long window panels. To compliment the whole interior experience, the Associates were professionally groomed, up to standard.

To start my Le Goûter experience, I was offered tea, coffee (cappuccino/latte) or hot chocolate. - which I went for the tea, uses a local blend, Cameronian Gold Blend.

For feasting part, savory food will be serve first at any cost, unless you request to skip this part.

On my visit, it came with a copper-bronze box filled with savory food. Consists of Fried Glutinous Rice Ball covered with Bread Crumbs, Sardine Puffs and Quiche Lorraines. 6 items at one go.

I liked the quiche lorraine most as it has beef bacon that make the entire quiche excited in my taste buds. The rest was mediocre.

With the savory part done, the friendly associate will present their french pastries in front of you, with french-style approach.

On the tray at the particular day of my visit, they offered raspberries macaron, opera cake, lemon meringue tart, caramel eclair, dark chocolate mousse cake and white chocolate-hazelnut cake.

I tried them all and never stop eating. I replenish my pastries at every opportunity I had without any hesitation. My favorite would be the white chocolate-hazelnut cake as it reminds me of the hazelnut cake in IKEA. The eclair ranked worst in my personal opinion because it felt dry in my mouth however it wasn't that bad in terms of taste wise.

Verdict:

The promotion of Le Goûter gave me the opportunity to experience what is it feels like to indulge in the french way of afternoon tea. Their savory could have been better but the price of the afternoon tea explained it all. Their pastries were great but not excellent. Friendly Associates (staff).

Ratings

Price & Service: 4/5
Ambience: 4/5

Food & Beverages: 3.5/5

Brasserie 25 - Le Goûter

25, Jalan Kamunting, Chow Kit, 50300 Kuala Lumpur.

Phone: +60 3-2038 0000

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