The Pre-Melbournified Duo Special

Hey all! So this is the exclusive double post as promised. I'd like to introduce you to a new (perhaps as of now, not-so-new) place my dad discovered before I left for Melbourne which I really love. The next section will feature new items on the new menu for Burgertory.

I apologize for taking ages because I've been spending the past couple of days settling in and finding my way around everywhere. Melbourne is too amazing. Happy reading!

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CAFFEine, Setia Walk Puchong

Setting

Nothing like your usual Starbucks or Coffee Bean, obviously. A different setting, more casual-like and homey yet has that industrial-warehouse theme to it - most probably because of its cement floor and lighting style. Is this the in thing now?

View from the entrance of the restaurant.

Coffee-making counter - heavily industry themed i.e. the glass rack and brick counter style.

Of course, wooden tables. The stools are pretty cute!

There is no exact standardization for the design of tables and chairs which adds to the casualness of the entire setting.

Sacks on the wall to further enhance the warehouse theme. Not too sure what's going on with the rainbow-coloured curtain for the toilet though.

They also have plenty of stuffs going on on the display counter! 

Ice cream sticks and those paper clips. Genius. 

Usually people would display just the croissants, but this one displays the butter and jam too. Well, at least we know what they're serving!

RM10.50 for a slice? No, thank you.

Tea display! Interesting brand. 

Proudly displaying their coffee makers.

 

This one has quite an in-depth philosophical meaning behind. Methinks.

Menu

Typical white/light coloured chalk-ish style on blackboard. And I'm not complaining. 

What went into our tummies

Chocolate Baileys Crepe [RM17.50]

The word "enjoy" put a smile on my face that night. I distinctively remembered that. Price wise, I thought it was a lil' steep. 

Ice Blended Caramel [RM12.00]

The RM6.00 coffee which dad said was okay. 

Ice Blended Strawberry Banana [RM12.00]

Looks just about a large scoop of strawberry ice cream to me.

So I got the ice cream for free because I checked in on Foursquare. A tip for you peeps, always check Foursquare when you're at restaurants, particularly franchises or decently big places. And I do not mean go around checking everywhere you go like your house in which some of you may refer to as your "Castle" or something. I mean utilizing the application for its actual purpose. Some places have promotions and free stuffs you do not want to miss! And psst.. Mayorships mean nothing in the real world the minute you log out of that app!

Setia Walk is crowded during weekend nights generally because of the bars and late dinnners. When I was there, I saw many families as well. I guess the entire design of the space attracted many people's attention. Somehow, it felt like a good escape from the traffic jam just outside the walls of the structure.

I should warn you that parking is absolutely horrid at night if you try to get the public space. So what you should do is to head down straight to the season parking area. It's open on weekends I believe. At least that's what I did. But then again, season parking is usually only for weekdays so I don't see why not.

Information:

Address: G-09-1, Level 1, Block G, SetiaWalk, Persiaran Wawasan, Pusat Bandar Puchong, 47160 Puchong, Selangor.
Operating days: All except Tuesdays
Operating hours: 2.00 p.m. - 11.00 p.m. (Mondays, Wednesdays - Fridays), 12.00 p.m. - 11.00 p.m (Saturdays & Sundays)
Contact no.: +60358790033
Website: http://caffeine.my/
Email: info@caffeine.my
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/caffeine.my

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Burgertory's New Items

Have I told you that I'm a sucker for peanut butter? No? I probably did, I think. It's something you must know about me. I think I inherited this trait from my dad because he loves peanut butter too.

The new menu! *puts on Caption Obvious hat*

This is definitely an improvement from the previous menu design. The red background gives it a more fiery look and the fonts are bold and clear. The frame is a plus point to the design, giving it a more classy yet strong look.

So anyway, these are the two new burgers my friend, Brandon and I ordered the other day.

Blue Label [RM19.00] which Brandon said was excellently done and that the blue cheese is amazing. [Add RM9.00 for Burgertory Fry Combo]

And my order of the Skippy Bacon [RM16.00] with complimentary wedges from the chef.

Just look at that layer of peanut butter. Just look at it!

The only peanut-butter-in-burger I've ever had was the Peanut Butter Bacon from Crayon Burger (reviewed here) and that was only satisfying. This one is an exception. Firstly, the use of Skippy peanut butter which is an amazing brand. It is smooth, creamy, not light and frothy and has the right density of flavour for peanut butter. Secondly, the ingredients are arranged in a way that the flavours do not clash. The patty's moisture and flavour is maintained because of the layer of veggies between the peanut butter and patty. I do think the veggie layer helps very much in distinguishing both the ingredients. Also, they use cheddar mild cheese which doesn't have an intense flavour. The bacon is perfectly fine up there by itself. Last but not least, well... did I mention peanut butter?

If you'd like a healthier option, I suggest having their salad as opposed to the fried options to accompany your burger. I love the fried stuffs, I cannot lie. But do give the salad a try for once! I've had the Swine Belly Salad and had this image of a balanced meal in my head which made me feel less guilty. Trust me, it works.

For more information on Burgertory, click here.

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Wishing all my Muslim readers Selamat Hari Raya from Melbourne! Stay safe on the roads and have a pleasant journey. To everyone else, happy holidays and enjoy yourselves! I'll be back with Melbourne stories soon (: Cheers!


If there's a place you wish for me to visit in Melbourne, drop me an email with the description of the place i.e. website, Facebook page, location. 

Announcement

Hey all!


I know, my exams are over but I'm still lacking updates (I passed all my units, by the way! :D)

The purpose of this post is to inform you that I am currently staying in Australia for education purposes. Therefore, this food blog will be temporarily based in Melbourne. I aim to share my experiences (hopefully mostly about food!) with all of you and if you were hoping that this blog could possibly bring you to a whole new food experience in Malaysia, I do apologize for the disappointment.

At the moment, I am all settled in but am still trying to find my way about especially with the public transportation. I look forward to all the adventures to come during the course of the next couple of months.

Don't fret; for the next post I'm working on will be a double one before I "Aussify" the blog.

Got any places you'd like me to visit in Melbourne? Drop me an email at emilychoong.blog@gmail.com!


Have a pleasant day ahead, readers!

Coffea Coffee @ SS15, Subang Jaya

What is a cup of coffee to you?

Excuse me while I decide to use my absolute favourite television series in the whole wide world as a part of my demonstration.

1) A drink in which you need to consume daily to be on the go?

Penny looking like a zombie without coffee in the morning.


2) A reason to meet or hang out with somebody?



Like Raj on a date with a beautiful, deaf girl over coffee.


3) Or are you like Sheldon Cooper where coffee makes you hyperactive?



Boy, do I love Sheldon Cooper! I'd so write a thesis paper on him.

And as for the 4th and final option with no relation to the television series, are you immune to coffee but you just drink it for the heck of it? Peer pressure? Because it's cool?

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I do know that the coffee experience is subject to the individual, but I can say that I'm one of the few who appreciate a good cup of coffee in the most suitable environment; be it a safe place like my room or at a café‎ surrounded by an ambience which compliments that cup of coffee. For instance, Coffea Coffee, which I would like to introduce in this blog post tonight.

Setting

You should know by now that I love these types of wall designs. 

I was impressed by the lighting and also the cosiness of the place like how each table somehow seems as though there's an invisible shield of privacy surrounding it. 

Bar-ish tables and chairs are available for two.

Yes, even the design of the table got me.

This is where all the magic happens.

Their Black & White menu. Classic design!

I was wondering what "Madonna" meant when my friend recommended the flat white. So there you go, what constitutes the flavour of a Maestro and Madonna coffee.

They have cakes, pastries and some light dishes as well! (Thank goodness)

More on the display counter. I can't decide if the oranges look completely out of place there or if they added balance to the variety. 

There's an air-conditioned smoking area upstairs which I did not visit because I was already heading back home that time. 

To me, personally, that woody, cosy feeling compliments a cup of coffee. If it is of any help, the coffee experience is like the Coca-Cola experience somewhat. It is so good and has the capability to create memories but yet you can't exactly describe what's so beautifully amazing and pleasing about it. So in terms of its settings, Coffea Coffee is one of the few places I would go to for that experience rather those usual Starbucks or Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf cafés where too many customers spoil the ambience. 

What went into our tummies

The Peanut Butter Latte [RM12.00] I had on my first visit. 

This drink caught my attention when I first laid my eyes on the menu. Being a peanut butter lover, without thinking twice, I ordered it. To my surprise, the taste of the peanut butter wasn't as strong as I expected it to be. Not particularly satisfied with the amount of peanut butter flavour in this drink. It was my first time at Coffea Coffee so I'm not sure if this is how it actually is supposed to be or not. However, it was worth the shot anyway.

My second trip, which I went with my family, involved a wider spread of their menu.

Drip Coffee: Indonesian Sumatra Mandheling [RM10.00], the strongest amongst their coffee types. We also tried the Brazil Cerrado Natural Passaro [also RM10.00] which is a bit lighter if you prefer something light.

Madonna Flat White [RM10.00]

I believe this is the Caramel Coolist [RM13.00]. Excellent for those with a sweet tooth!

Peanut Butter Chocolate cake [RM12.00]. I recommend this! Like I said, I am a peanut butter lover (:

Hummingbird cake [RM12.00]. I don't particularly like how the cream is easily separable from the cake which makes it annoying to slice. 

And good lord, the scones [I think this is RM5.90]. 

The bottle of jam from France served with the scones. I was amazed! Most places would just put a spoonful of jam in a small saucer or something. But this?! (Y)

Coffea Coffee is located nearby K3K Benta Kaya or behind Gold Chili. As of now, it is facing directly opposite the MRT construction between SS15 and SS17.

Do share your thoughts on what makes your ultimate coffee experience by commenting on this post or you may drop me an email at emilychoong.blog@gmail.com. Have a great day, everyone! 

Information

Address: A-10, Jalan SS15/4D, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor.

Operating days: Mondays - Sundays

Operating hours: 9.00 a.m. - 12.00 a.m. (Sundays - Thursdays), 9.00 a.m. - late (Fridays, Saturdays & eve of public holidays)

Contact no.: +60322013338 (BANGSAR BRANCH)

Website: https://www.coffea.my

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoffeaCoffeeMY

Twitter: https://twitter.com/coffeacoffeemy

Email: info@coffea.my