Monday 11 February 2013

Cafe Artisan Roast Coffee @ TTDI, Kuala Lumpur

As it is the holiday season, I woke up pretty late and then I was wondering where to go and have some late afternoon snacks. Most of the places that was on my must visit list were closed for this Chinese New Year season and that is when I started browsing for alternative places. That is when I discovered this place in Taman Tun Dr Ismail. Called the number on the website and confirmed that they were open. Their location is pretty familiar to me, right next to Maybank in TTDI which is at the same row of shops as Tom, Dick and Harry.

Cafe Artisan Roast Coffee @ TTDI, Kuala Lumpur
It was just a single lot being divided into two areas, the outdoor smoking area and the indoor non smoking area. Due to the partitioning, the inside are was a little cramped but they have carefully planned the space.

An Assortment of Cakes

The Counter and Work Space
The moment I was inside, I was surprised. It was packed and buzzing with people. Well, this place is surely very famous. Unlike most other cafes that are pretty quiet, this was the complete opposite. Most of their patrons at this time were from the student category with the exception of a few and the air was very vibrant. I just loved this environment. Loads of chatter and laughter in the air. I went through their cakes and coffee and I must admit, they have quite a variety of coffee being offered. They have also invested quite a sum in having the latest in coffee brewing. Placing my orders was a breeze. They were very friendly and operated speedily. Having placed my orders and paying for them, I then got a place in a beautiful hideout in front of the counter.

My Convenient Hideout

Lovely Decor

Very Unique Seating
As you can see from the above photographs, the seating is very unique unlike other cafes. I choose my place in one of the most private spots in the cafe as I wanted to spend some time reading. The lighting was good too, air conditioning at the right temperature with soft music playing in the background.

Latte @ RM 10.00
My coffee then arrived shortly. This was a perfect cup of Latte. Definitely done very well and sweetened lightly. I would rate this 9/10 . If you want a good cup of Latte, this is the place to get that fix.

Chocolate Cake @ RM 10.00
This was another excellent item here. The slice was surely huge and at RM 10.00 definitely worth it. Rating for this shall be 9/10 . As I had not had my lunch, decided to try another one of their offerings.

Zesty Lemon Slice @ RM 5.00
This again is another good offering here and indeed it was very zesty!!! I would rate this 8/10 .

I spent almost two hours here this evening and it was surely a relaxing one. This place has got a charm of its own and if you happen to be at this locality, do not miss this place. Worth dropping by for a good coffee and cake.

Address: 4, Lorong Rahim Kajai 14,
                Taman Tun Dr. Ismail,
                60000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Telephone: +603 7733 6397

Opening Hours: Mon - Fri  0800 - 0000
                            Sat & Sun 0900 - 0000
                            Public Holidays 0900 - 0000

1 comment:

  1. 敬爱的佛教信土:
    我是甲洞三宝寺 (暹廟) SAMNAK SAMBODHI BUDDHIST ASSOCIATION NO: 19-21 JALAN 38 TAMAN DESA JAYA KEPONG 52100 KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA. 的理事, 当任此职多年, 对内的事務也一清二楚。

    最近, 在网络上看了PHRA PIYATHAMMO和尚和马华公会鸱唛区主席叶金福(Yip Kum Fook, MCA Gombak)律师的双方信件, 使我的内心久久不能平伏, 良心受到很大的譴責, 不吐訢不痛快, 所以我要誠恳的説:他叶金福(Yip Kum Fook, MCA Gombak)侓师叫外来的流流氓到三宝寺(暹廟)挑衅和尚打架及电招警方人员扣捕沙彌, 其嘲笑手法, 不外是要显示其权力, 而鞏固其职位, 以达到权力就是一切, 好让住持难堪, 自动離开, 方便行事……这种举动, 已间接的表逹其含意, 住持和尚兼顾问, 都无能为力,你们这些信徒能做什么?即使告马耒西亜佛教总会又能为难什么?这种心态, 的硧令人反感, 不是一个正信佛教者应有的行为。

    至今, 三宝寺的理事成员多数是其親戚, 这是实事, 加入会员需交RM100元费用,同时,必须经过叶金福(Yip Kum Fook)律师的同意,否则免談, 所以会员也不多。

    马华公会鹅唛区主席叶金福(Yip Kum Fook, MCA Gombak)律师,自控制三宝寺之後,把三宝寺(暹廟)当着私人產業,聘用和尚賺钱,利用佛教的道地为政治活动埸所,而处理三宝寺的钱财也不透明?这点,值得信众追问。马来西亚地擴人多,和尚也不缺乏,为什么不用本地和尚当任住持化缘,却偏偏劳心劳神,浪费签证费,交通费? 还要烦劳梹城佛总的推荐信, 向文化不同, 而語言又不通之千哩外囯缅旬和尚求助? 为什么….为什么? 只要我们用头脑想一想,便一日了然, 不必晝虎添足。

    叶金福(Yip Kum Fook, MCA Gombak )律师说:欢迎任何人如有意见,可以电话03:62762369/0122039700 Email: YIPKUMFOOK@HOTMAIL.COM 戓到其马华公会鹅唛区会甲洞三宝寺及以下地圵:NO.2,B JALAN 53 TAMAN DESA JAYA KEPONG 52100 SELANGOR, MALAYSIA.討論, 我要老实的提醒大家, 最好不要一个去見他, 因为这个人狡滑, 笑裡藏刀, 很阴险, 出家人都不放在眼裡, 連TAMAN DAYA 52100 KEPONG, KUALA LUMPUR. 众人的印度廟也敢放火燒, 利用权势把场地佔为己有, 由此可见, 他是何等的心毒? 还有现在三宝寺内, 各处都按裝计孔监视来人一举一动。

    目前, 三宝寺很多信徒及当地居民, 已经对叶金福(Yip Kum Fook, MCA Gombak )律师不满, 但也不能做什么。他计划把三宝寺主席的职位轉给其子YIP JIUN HANN律师, 续承皇朝. 想近一部了觧詳情, 可上网得知。

    再说, 根据前理事在网络上给叶金福(Yip Kum Fook, MCA Gombak)律师的批評, 説他懂得包裝自己的道德守则, 以宗教为幌子手, 到处募款, 啇業经营, 政治活动为重, 并没依循佛教守則行事, 也没对人道作出貢献, 只不过借三宝寺宗教之名捞取权和私利而己, 其言也不为过, 是实事。

    在此, 我恳切希望, 廣大的佛教信仰者, 给予关注, 并共創義举, 弘扬佛教. 谢谢。

    Mr Lim Sok Chia敬啟

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