It's been a long time since I had a girls' get together with my two best friends. N recommended this new cafe at Jalan Tun Razak. It sounded familiar and when given the website, saw that the reason why, was that I would usually pass by it whenever I went to Bangsar Village. First impression, oh another restaurant that offers fusion food, but when N forwarded me the link that mentioned afternoon tea, that got my attention and I got her to make reservations and we decided to invite our best friend M and have a much needed girls' get together that weekend, or just now, this weekend that is.
Priced on the website as RM49.90, when actually RM59.90 on the menu, it consist of three tiers of platters. The first one with finger sandwices - a couple of cucumber sandwiches and a couple of (I believe smoked) salmon sandwiches, two round shaped egg sandwiches garnished with a dash of caviar, and a small serving of duck confit. The second platter with scones served with foamy cream and preserve which tasted like raspberry, and what we got was 3 little cupcakes decorated with frosting and colored gummy bears. Whilst the final platter was our choice of cake - chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream.
It was quite dissappointing when the three tiered serving dish arrived and we realised that we did not get the strawberries along with its chocolate dip, the hand rolled chocolate truffles, and the rosemary and cheese cookies which would have been the highlight of the afternoon tea along with the scones and finger sandwiches. Most unfortunate was that none of the waiters or waitresses taking our order even bothered to mention it until we brought it up and was told that they had run out.... at 3:30 pm for the afternoon tea which was to be from 3 to 6 pm. The three cupcakes were supposed to be replacements for what we did not get. Though a few of the waitresses said that they would look into it, we ended up with what we got and no updates as to what was being done about it.
Together with the cakes and sandwiches, two teas were included and N ordered the Chamomile whilst I ordered the English Breakfast, and tea being tea, it was a warm welcome to the tidbits offered. We added a Macchiato for M, and kept the drinks coming with orders of homemade ginger beer, root beer float and a flat white and ordered a 3-cheeses sandwich coz we were hungry. Altogether a total of RM130.00. Being the mature, good natured people my friends are, we concentrated on having a good time catching up on each others married lives and the latest gossip right until 7pm.
The ambience of the cafe is cozy and comfortable, being seated at the lounge area near the glass wall overlooking Jalan Tun Razak. Honestly, the cafe is a nice place to sit and relax with good friends over good coffee and drinks, away from the hustle and bustle of the traffic outside and the stresses of work. The interior design is very modern and clean -- white with even whiter bird cages hanging over the counters of the serving and bar area. Brown and blue from the sofas and carpets offset the white to bring in a splash of color, creating a fun and cozy mood against the stark, white interior. The view from the glass walls show off the green from the foliage planted and the reality of the world outside from the traffic and tall buildings surrounding it.
Though we were dissappointed with what we got for our afternoon tea, my friend N, professes that the food is good, having being there a couple of times for dinner. I shall return again to the cafe, maybe not for the afternoon tea set, unless I am sure that all the offerings promised are offered, but maybe for dinner instead.
Interior Design Rating: *****
Food Rating: ****
Ratings:-
* Bad-don't even bother to go there
** Poor-only if you're desperate
*** Average - just okay, nothing special about it
**** Good - will come back next time and recommend others to try it out
***** Excellent - in my list of special places to eat and hang out with friends
Priced on the website as RM49.90, when actually RM59.90 on the menu, it consist of three tiers of platters. The first one with finger sandwices - a couple of cucumber sandwiches and a couple of (I believe smoked) salmon sandwiches, two round shaped egg sandwiches garnished with a dash of caviar, and a small serving of duck confit. The second platter with scones served with foamy cream and preserve which tasted like raspberry, and what we got was 3 little cupcakes decorated with frosting and colored gummy bears. Whilst the final platter was our choice of cake - chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream.
It was quite dissappointing when the three tiered serving dish arrived and we realised that we did not get the strawberries along with its chocolate dip, the hand rolled chocolate truffles, and the rosemary and cheese cookies which would have been the highlight of the afternoon tea along with the scones and finger sandwiches. Most unfortunate was that none of the waiters or waitresses taking our order even bothered to mention it until we brought it up and was told that they had run out.... at 3:30 pm for the afternoon tea which was to be from 3 to 6 pm. The three cupcakes were supposed to be replacements for what we did not get. Though a few of the waitresses said that they would look into it, we ended up with what we got and no updates as to what was being done about it.
Together with the cakes and sandwiches, two teas were included and N ordered the Chamomile whilst I ordered the English Breakfast, and tea being tea, it was a warm welcome to the tidbits offered. We added a Macchiato for M, and kept the drinks coming with orders of homemade ginger beer, root beer float and a flat white and ordered a 3-cheeses sandwich coz we were hungry. Altogether a total of RM130.00. Being the mature, good natured people my friends are, we concentrated on having a good time catching up on each others married lives and the latest gossip right until 7pm.
The ambience of the cafe is cozy and comfortable, being seated at the lounge area near the glass wall overlooking Jalan Tun Razak. Honestly, the cafe is a nice place to sit and relax with good friends over good coffee and drinks, away from the hustle and bustle of the traffic outside and the stresses of work. The interior design is very modern and clean -- white with even whiter bird cages hanging over the counters of the serving and bar area. Brown and blue from the sofas and carpets offset the white to bring in a splash of color, creating a fun and cozy mood against the stark, white interior. The view from the glass walls show off the green from the foliage planted and the reality of the world outside from the traffic and tall buildings surrounding it.
Though we were dissappointed with what we got for our afternoon tea, my friend N, professes that the food is good, having being there a couple of times for dinner. I shall return again to the cafe, maybe not for the afternoon tea set, unless I am sure that all the offerings promised are offered, but maybe for dinner instead.
Interior Design Rating: *****
Food Rating: ****
Ratings:-
* Bad-don't even bother to go there
** Poor-only if you're desperate
*** Average - just okay, nothing special about it
**** Good - will come back next time and recommend others to try it out
***** Excellent - in my list of special places to eat and hang out with friends
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