KL: Coffee Societe

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Coffee culture in Malaysia is blooming. It is a good sign for coffee lover. But, to get a good cup of coffee, one will need to scratch their heads off to think where to go. I heard Coffee Societe is a good place for good coffee. It started its business for quite some time, even for longer period than Garage 51 at Sunway area (sister's cafe of Coffee Societe). Personally, I love the coffee served in Garage 51 and hence Coffee Societe's coffee should be very promising.

*Putting high hope on Coffee Societe. Hehe... *

After such a long time, I can get to try a cup of coffee at Coffee Societe, Publika, on my birthday! =D

Thanks to my friends who accompany me because they know me well --> KL trip = cafe hunting trip. Thanks to new friends for the treat. Really grateful!

So..... How was the coffee???? Hmmmm......

The Logo. Simple one.

I chose my own cake! Red velvet. =D

Was really full after having lunch at Ante kitchen & bar. But it's a day that I should swallow some cakes and hence I die die also wanna try the cake there. =)

My cup of latte. The latte art is so pretty and solid. =D

The coffee is really smooth and nice. My taste buds enjoyed it.

Try to take photo like a hipster. =D

KL: 1600 Pandas MY & Ante Kitchen and Bar

On my birthday, I decided to make a crazy decision. I spent my morning and afternoon in KL and night at Taiping. =D One of my best birthday ever. I get to spend time with my beloved family and my beloved friends. Most of my birthdays, I spent time working, wearing uniform and jeans. This year, I get to dress up and enjoy my day with great people and nice food. 

Happily, I get to meet the 1600 Pandas! Since I saw the photos of 1600 Pandas world tour in Hong Kong, I always hope that I have the chance to see them in real. FINALLY FINALLY FINALLY. 1600 Pandas Malaysia tour actually went to several places, include my hometown. Arghhhhhh..... But that time I was working in Alor Setar. So near yet so far. It is great that they have exhibition at publika for a week and that's the time I am going to KL. YES!!!

1600 Pandas.

They are not scattered around but being arranged as a parade. Look a bit pity though. 

Why 1600 Pandas? 

By 2004, there were estimated to be 1600 pandas alive in the wild. This tour is to increase public's awareness towards the conservation program. 

Took a few photos of pandas and done with my mission! =)

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NEXT!!! Lunch time!

Googled for best restaurant in Publika and found Ante Kitchen & Bar @ HungryGoWhere. It was a little tough to search for the restaurant because there isn't any big signage of the restaurant. The restaurant seems very classy and their service is awesome!

Simple, yet nice logo of the restaurant.

Ready for lunch =)

This restaurant has non-halal menu. They have pastas, breakfast menu, burgers, salads, etc... According to the waitress, their burgers are good. But too bad I was a little bored with bread, so I decided to look for pastas. 

Ordered carbonara -- served with my favourite mushrooms and bacons. 

KL: La Casa @ Solaris Dutamas

La Casa is a restaurant located at Block A4, Publika @ Solaris Dutamas. Did not really plan to try this restaurant because I never do any research about it. However, it seems nice from outside. So randomly, I went in for lunch with my friends. 

We weren't too hungry as we just had breakfast few hours back at Podgy & The Banker. So, we ordered a few dishes to share and try -- Lamb sausage Pasta (which is the special of the day), Hawaiian Pizza, Chicken Al Pesto. 

Le Pizza. It feels so homey. =) 

Special menu: lamb sausage pasta. 

This is not up to expectation. Lamb sausages aren't nice to me. The sauce is quite nice but since the main character (lamb sausage) of the pasta is not good, I would just rate it as 5/10. Edible, but not delicious.

Chicken Al Pesto.

This tastes nicer than the lamb sausage pasta. And pesto sauce tastes healthier too. So green. =)

After meal, we ordered some desserts. Waffle served with ice cream. Yeah! I love waffles. It was served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. 

The waffle is kinda crunchy. But it is a little DRY because there isn't any sauce, other than melted ice cream. Would rate 6/10 for this. 

Something special. My birthday cake =)
Framboisier Noir -- a very sweet looking cake. It isn't taste as sweet as fruity as it looks. It is crunchy as there's a lot of nuts. Aww... my type of cake!

KL: Podgy & The Banker

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2 weeks ago, I was in KL. I finally get to try Podgy and The Banker @ Sri Hartamas, with my bunch of exchange friends (we know each other during our student exchange to Aussie and hence we known each other as exchange friend.XD)

Read about this cafe a few times from different blogs and instagram accounts. It seems to be a great brunch place to hang out with friends, with good coffee and good breakfast.

Friend fetched me to the cafe and hence I have no idea how to get there. Oopss.. Was busy talking in the car and did not remember the direction. It is located in Hartamas, same row as the thai restaurant -- My Elephant. 

Menu @ Podgy and The Banker is rather simple. Not too much choices for breakfast menu. Hence, we ordered almost half of the available breakfast menu -- Omelette, Poached eggs, Scrambled eggs, Bruschetta with eggs and ham, Big Breakfast.

I ordered a cup of Mocha. It is really smooth and nice. =)

Scrambled  egg with smoked salmon.
Served with my favourite mushroom. Too bad they served 2 mushrooms only. I want more!!!

=)

For me, this is a good set of breakfast.

Friend's poached eggs. 

He didn't complaint but this is not filling enough for guys I suppose.

Bruachetta. Looks a little simple compared to others. Not too satisfying for my friend. 

Hah! I still like my scrambled eggs the most. =D