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If you've heard or visited the reputable cafe named The Mechanic in Cheras C180, then you are definitely in the loop of their new expansion. This Core by The Mechanic is a new cafe expansion by the parent cafe, serving more or less similar products, in lite version - due to the size of the shop is small.

Visited the Core during their soft launch at 2 PM, quite upset that the hot food were completely sold out. What's left is the pastries and beverages. Most patrons at that point of time were just enjoying pastries or chilling with drinks. Interior of the cafe won many heart, hence, this place considered as a place to chill, for now.





Tried one of the pastry, Natsui, very interesting components that they got there. Sesame mousse accompanied with salted caramel spread and bits, topped with cream and dark chocolate piece. One of the best taste and flavour dessert at the moment. Everything just mingle well together.

Coffee wise, quite standard, bold and balance. A cup of coffee that can easily enjoy by everyone.

To get here, be early as you can, preferably in the morning so that parking is not an issue. Don't miss out the patisserie. For food review, can't comment at the moment.


Core by The Mechanic

D-G-12 (Ground Floor) Medan Connaught, No. 1, Jalan 3/144a, Taman Connaught, 56000 Kuala Lumpur

Daily: 11AM - 10PM

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Norm Micro Roastery is another new project by Norm Penang, where this space will be for specialty-coffee-centric, serving all-day brunch, cakes and desserts and sometimes seasonal menu item by the counter.
Loving the space inside as it has raw cement finishing coupled with green pots and gravels. Minimalist, spacious and has high ceiling as well as abundant of natural lighting from the ceiling panels. Seats are quite unique on its own, custom built arrangement with designated shape.

Had this Prawn & Pumpkin Risotto (RM 32) that was Moroccan spiced prawn with pumpkin risotto, clams, shimeji, crispy sage and parmesan cheese. Overall, taste was absolutely fantastic - risotto was cooked to al-dente, packed with flavors from the pumpkin and mixed spices, and generous amount of clams. Prawns was big and fresh too!

If you can't take heavy food for your breakfast, try the Eggs Your Way (RM 13) comes with choice of poached eggs, scrambled eggs or fried eggs on toast. Had mine with scrambled eggs, perfectly seasoned with salt and pepper, well drizzled with olive oil and topped with coriander. Sourdough is great in my own opinion as it isn't chewy or hard to bite.

Dessert wise, I was fortunate to have a try on their off-menu dessert, Vanilla Creme Brulee. Straight-up creamy custard with a layer of caramelized sugar vanilla pod essence, very soft yet not compromising the flavor of vanilla - yummy! Also, you will not feel satiated from eating it as it is soft in texture and flavor. So, there's plenty more room for your tummy!

Up next is the Lemon Custart Tart. A palate cleansing dessert with great acidity from the lemon. Ruiny custard, firm tart. Well, what more can I say.

As for beverages, there are selections of drinks - ranging from coffee, tea to mock-tails to choose from. Iced Matcha Latte (RM 15) was rich in matcha flavor and has the right proportion of fresh milk and matcha mixture. Also has my White - Regular serving for RM 11.00, with coffee beans roasted by themselves.

Brewing coffee is like orchestra.

Minimalism.

Just look out for this entrance.
My personal summary: Great place for photographer. Car park can be challenging during peak hours, hence, park at your own risk - so be there early to avoid disappointment. Good food and drinks. 


Score
Price: 3.0/5
Service: 4.0/5
Ambience: 4.0/5
Food & Beverages: 4.0/5


Norm Micro Roastery @ George Town, Penang
13, Gat Lebuh Gereja, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang

Daily: 9 AM - 10 PM
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 Another alternative place for waffles would be here in Shugatori Dessert Cafe, located in the heart of Damansara Uptown. Shugatori specialized in crafting their desserts (patisseries, pancakes & waffles) to the best taste possible.
 However, Shugatori Dessert Cafe starts operating their business late daily, so if you are interested to try their desserts, you must be patient enough to wait for them to open the doors for you.
Another flaw that I noticed in this shop would be the average selling price of every dessert, particularly patisseries, is very expensive. Then, waffles being rate at moderate price meanwhile also pancake priced at a very unreasonable price.

Yin & Yang Waffle
 So I have decided to try Shugatori's very own signature waffle, the Yin & Yang Waffle. Despite the price, I have to admit that the waffle is very firm and crunchy, taste better than Inside Scoop, Together with the waffle, its the cuts of strawberries, corns, droplets of meringue and a dollop of ice cream. Worth the try.


Ratings
Price & Service: 3/5
Ambience: 3/5
Food & Beverages: 3.5/5 


Shugatori Dessert Cafe
95G, Ground Floor, Jalan SS21/1A,
Damansara Utama,
PJ 47400.

Closed on Mondays.
Tue-Thurs: 2pm - 11.30pm
Fri: 2pm - 12am
Sat: 12pm - 12am
Sun: 12pm - 11.30pm

Shugatori's Facebook page.

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Prior to this post, first and foremost, I would like to thank Andrew Ng, one of the member from the establishment for inviting me, as a media, on this year 2017 CAFE MALAYSIA event which held recently.

The 3-day exhibition introduced some of the latest innovations, developments and technologies at exclusive workshops, classes and demonstrations by industry experts on everything coffee and tea.  Sasa Sestic, World Barista Champion 2015, spoke on   ‘The Importance of Quality and Freshness of Green Beans in Our Cafes’ at the show’s inaugural Malaysia Coffee Forum. The Australian barista was joined by Henry Wilson, CEO and Founder of Perfect Daily Grind, who presented his thoughts on ‘Specialty Coffee: Building a Digital Brand’ and delved deeper into the rise of social media in building relationships with customers.

The crowds at Café Malaysia 2017 were also thrilled by the competitors of the three national championships, Malaysia National Barista Championship 2017 (MBC), Malaysia Latte Art Championship 2017 (MLAC) and Malaysia Brewers Cup Championship 2017 (MBrC). The winner from each respective national championship will represent Malaysia at the world coffee championships at Budapest, Hungary and Seoul, Korea.

Café Malaysia is organized by Conference and Exhibitions Management Services (CEMS) and is hosted by the Malaysia Specialty Coffee Association (MSCA). MSCA is a member of the ASEAN Coffee Federation (ACF). The event is supported by Ministry of Tourism and Culture Malaysia and the Malaysia Convention and Exhibition Bureau and endorsed by MATRADE.

Crowd learning new products.

New technology for coffee.

Fancy booth by MILKLAB.



I like this guy, felt like I have seen him before in Publika.

The Frost is a company that manufacture ice machinery for icy cold dessert. The outcome is really fantastic.

Monin booth.

Crowd go crazy for their fellow friend that compete for the best rank.
So honored to be there as a media (blogger) this year, which allowed me to witness new products as well as approaching several new business partners for future venture. Also, I was really amazed with the latest coffee machine product by SAECO due to its mobility, size and its outstanding market price, which tempts me to buy one for myself.
In short, feeling thankful that I'm able to keep myself up-to-date with the latest news and trends, after 6 months of idle from the coffee world.
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Taman Paramount gets better and better over the years in terms of delicacies. Some of you might know Taman Paramount are well known for its XO Fish Head noodle, 'pan mee', Nasi Lemak Bumbung and so on. On top of that, there are many contemporary indie cafes are making their way to serve the local community here !

One of the best recent example would be KAKIGÅŒRI, a Japanese shaved ice cream - that is currently in-trend where many people would drive 100 miles away just for a bowl of KAKIGÅŒRI's premium delicious taste of Japanese shaved ice cream.
Even after a month or so, the queue still remains ridiculously long. What contributes to the long queue and the moderate waiting time to get a bowl of their premium shaved ice cream?
Check out below.
Types of flavor.
Interior wise, pretty simple - nothing to shout about. Most Instagramers would love to take advantage over the simple interior for their food photography purposes. 

What attracted me the most in KAKIGÅŒRI is that this is completely self-service, probably adapting the Japanese culture, "clean as you go". You pick up your order from a unique looking shelves and  return the bowl once you are done with it at the designated place.
Pick up point, unique looking shelves.
Return the bowl here before you leave the premise.

Avocado @ RM 18
This bowl of Japanese shaved ice cream has layered with avocado blend sprinkled with pistachio nuts and comes with Mizu Shingen Mochi at the side. The taste of the avocado is truly authentic, fresh and healthy. However, because avocado is healthy, it taste quite bland after some time later - not recommended for those who are craving for unique or noticeable flavors. Mizu Shingen Mochi (Raindrop cake) complements well with this avocado shaved ice cream.

Tiramisu @ RM16
To those who are a fan of coffee and chocolate should try this sinful bowl of shaved ice cream that has coffee espuma and Valrhona chocolate. I would recommend ordering this without deceiving you because it taste really delicious. Savor the coffee flavored shaved ice cream while biting Valrhona chocolate.

Hojicha @ RM 17
Hojicha shaved ice cream topped with candied chestnuts and served with kinako milk at the side. The flavor of hojicha was great but I personally disliked the candied chestnuts on top and wishing it can be replace with other interesting toppings. It taste even more delicious when you pour the kinako milk around the shaved ice cream, it gives out flavor of hojicha and roasted soy bean milk.


In a nut shell, KAKIGÅŒRI is pretty unique with their ingredients used for their shaved ice cream. I love the Tiramisu the most despite their specialty on serving Japanese flavored shaved ice cream (Uji Matcha, Shoyu & Hojicha). 
Their shaved ice cream might look small in pictures, trust me, it is pretty huge in reality.
If you would like to give KAKIGÅŒRI a try, please do come early to avoid long queue.


Ratings
Price & Service: 3.5/5
Ambience: 3.5/5
Food & Beverages: 3.5/5 

KAKIGÅŒRI
25, Jalan 20/13,
Taman Paramount,
Petaling Jaya 46300.

Mon - Friday: 2pm to 11pm
Sat - Sun: 1pm to 11pm
Closed on Tuesday.

Cash only

 03-7865 8999

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 Me recommending you an accommodation to check-in and stay? No - not in this post, as I will be reviewing one new hidden gem restaurant in the heart of Petaling Street Kuala Lumpur in which I had just paid them a visit recently.

 Yes, I know I'm slow when it comes to catch-up of new restaurant, cafe or whatsoever and I also considered that I have no match against Time Out KL or eatdrinkkl blog. Nonetheless, Chocha Foodstore has been operating weeks ago, under Mah Lian Hotel disguise. I was attracted by their restaurant concept of preserving the existing interior environment that had utilized in the past and their ideal of delivering casual, comfort and unique food to the diners based on fresh local ingredients, makes it even more attractive and a spot to die for.

Yes, the entire sensation is pretty calming as you step into the doors of the old shop, occupied with furnitures, old-classic props and floras that made you feel like home. Somewhat, it express the vibes of the oldie oriental that you can no longer experience elsewhere unless you replicate it based on this concept.
Today, culinary is not just a food, but it is also a work of art to represent the person's personality and expression.
Middle section of the shop, had a small al-fresco. The rest will be air-conditioned.
Kerabu Mango Slaw @ RM 15
A plate filled with green mango, cabbage slaw, fish sauce, chilipadi, peanut, lime juice and dried shrimps. The flavor is vibrant and the heat is there that it won't hurt your mouth. The onion slice, peanuts and chives helps to elevate the aroma of the dishes.

Aglio Olio with Duck Breast @ RM 22.
Homemade noodle, spiced duck confit, garlic confit, thai basil and lemongrass.
Honestly, the homemade noodle was mediocre as it just simply taste like the ordinary yellow noodle where you can obtain from the Chinese hawker stall. All in all, the other ingredients such as spiced duck confit and the garnishes helps to improve the taste of this dish.

Ulam Stew Barley Rice @ RM 28 
A bowl of ulam pesto, shaved salted egg, crispy dried shrimps, sauteed fresh squids.
This dish stands out among the rest of the items that I ordered mainly because the flavor of the overall dish itself was perfect and unique. Ulam pesto was just nice (not  too overpowering from the herbs) when it infused with the barley rice and perfect synergy with the rest of the ingredients such as sauteed dried squids and shaved salted egg.

Cold Brew Tea - Gold Rush @ RM 16.00
There's no way you can withstand hot weather except cold stuff like this. I had this bottle of Hojo's original blended tea, using natural farming black tea from Yunnan mixed with natural flowers and spices. Despite its brewing method, it managed to give me sweet fruity aroma such as dried peach or mango and mellow taste.
Note: Hojo is a Japanese tea brand that specialized in premium Japanese tea, Taiwanese tea and Chinese tea. The store can be found in Mid Valley shopping mall.


Personal verdict
Ulam stew barley rice is the best dish by far and the cold brew tea is great. Loving the environment, as it reminds me of Merchant's Lane (few steps away). Would like to drop-by again in the future to try their hot brew tea and other food item.

Ratings
Price & Service: 3.5/5
Ambience: 3.5/5
Food & Beverages: 3.5/5 

Chocha Foodstore (Few steps away from Merchant's Lane)
No.156, Jalan Petaling, Kuala Lumpur, 50000.

Tue - Sun: 11am to 10pm

Cash only

03-2022 1100

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