The Curious Goat @ Damansara Perdana

Located behind the quiet street of Damansara Perdana, The Curious Goat is a hidden cafe that needs to be stumbled upon due to the lack of signboard. Remember my previous post where I had the food tasting for John Ross Junior?

I had a hard time finding this place especially in the dark due to the black coloured building it is nestled in. I probably zoomed pass this place at least 4 times when my GPS told me I have already arrived at my destination. However, I spotted the graffiti outside the shop and decided that must be the cafe and I was right!

Their menu is not extensive on the food side as their forte is in coffee. But if you plan to have dinner there, there is food and dessert available :)

Cosy and chill interior which is good when you want to catch up with friends.

Ice Honey Latte, RM13

My go-to drink if I am at Curious Goat as it does not keep me awake at night! I also love the hint of honey after drinking it.

The Curious Goat uses Grade 1 of 100% arabica beans from Sulawesi Toraja. The coffee they serve is always consistent. Especially when roasting the coffee beans, sometimes it can be burnt, resulting in bitter and sour taste in the coffee. I always encounter these at various cafes, but at The Curious Goat, they take things seriously!

Classic Affogato, RM15
Double shot of espresso poured over vanilla ice cream.

Blonde Brownie, RM16

Usually brownies are chocolate in colour. However, The Curious Goat uses brown sugar instead of cocoa to bake the brownie. Hence the name, blonde brownie. It is served with vanilla ice cream.

The Curious Goat
No. 20-1, Jalan PJU 8/3A,
Damansara Perdana,
47820 Petaling Jaya.

Opens:
Mon - Thurs: 8am - 10pm
Fri: 8am - 11pm
Sat: 11am - 11pm
Sun: 11am - 10pm

Pairing Your Dessert with the Perfect Cup of Coffee by Pacific Coffee Company

Ever wondered how coffee affects the taste of your dessert? Pacific Coffee Company (PCC) recently organized a coffee and food pairing session which is hosted by their Coffee Ambassador, Mike Yung.

Originally from Canada, Mike Yung has quite a number of awards and accolades under his belt where in this event, he gets to share his knowledge and experience in coffee.

Alexander Leaw, the Operations Manager of PCC said that they want their customers to take their time and savour every cup of coffee they drink to explore the richness and aroma the different kinds of coffee bring. Pairing coffee with a different food is always a new experience.

In line with PCC's passion for quality coffee, three main coffee beans were selected for this pairing session, which is the Sumatra, Costa Rica and Ethiopian Mocha. These signature coffee beans are available in all PCC outlets!

The first dessert is Tiramisu, where it is a popular coffee-flavoured Italian dessert that is usually served in a small cup for a refined presentation.

Pairing it with the Sumatra blend, the smooth texture and flavours from the Tiramisu with walnut releases earth flavours to enhance the Sumatran coffee as it has a fascinating complex herbal and earthy aspect to the aroma. The Sumatra blend has a high body and low acidity which explains the earthy aftertaste and it creamy texture of the tiramisu compliments the flavour of both the cake and coffee.

The Costa Rica blend was paired with American Baked Cheesecake to bring out a refreshing taste from the coffee bean and rich flavours of the cake. I prefer the Costa Rica blend as it has a clean cut flavour that easily identified with its high acidity and lower body. The citrus flavour of the cheesecake also brings out the flavour of the coffee. If you're not a fan of cheesecake, chocolate also pair well with the Costa Rica blend!

Last but not least, the Ethiopian Mocha with Blueberry Cheesecake. This Ethiopian blend is different from the previous two as it is a dry processed coffee which is rich in taste with a notes of leather, wood, earth and hint of berry fruit. The rich blueberry cheesecake and Ethiopian Mocha coffee forms a unique fruity fragrance with its heavy-bodied coffee and low acidity that balances the sweetness of the cake and bitter taste of the coffee.

The quality of coffee is often judged by the balance of taste (acidity & bitterness), body (weight of liquid in mouth) and flavour & aroma. Depending on what you are looking for, coffee can be paired with complimentary or contrasting flavour. I would choose to pair my coffee with complimentary desserts as it enhances the taste of both the coffee and the dessert.

*pic credits to Isaac Tan*
With Suresh & Jonathan

With Cindy, Jessica, Arisa and Dila

*pic credits to Feeq*

It was definitely an eye opening experience at the coffee pairing session. I have learnt to appreciate my coffee more and distinguish the types of coffee that I do and don't prefer. Coffee with low body and medium acidity is my preference. Can't drink those with high acidity and high body as it makes me dizzy and unfocused xD

For more information on PCC, kindly visit www.pacificcoffee.com.my

Coffee Cottage @ SS15 Subang

Located in the same building as Blitz Gym, Coffee Cottage has finally open its doors for about one month now! Their cute signboard outside the cafe caught my eye previously while they were still under renovation. Finally noticed that it was opened when I was passing by the area again, so I decided to check it out!

Mural art on the wall of Coffee Cottage

At first, I thought Coffee Cottage was like any other coffee joint. Upon some research, I found out it was a cat cafe which explains their logo! Hehe... The cafe is seperated into two sections. The first section is an open concept where you can sit, enjoy your coffee and chat with your friends without the distraction from the cats.

The second section is a closed area, called the Cottage where you get to play with the cats! Coffee and cakes can be brought inside so that you can enjoy your drinks and play with the cats at the same time! Just make sure that the cat doesn't eat your food ;)

Some things that you need to know before entering the Cottage





The view from inside.



Cats might jump on the table sometimes, so make sure they don't get too close to your coffee or cakes.



Yummy hot chocolate



Cookies & Cream Cheesecake

They are having promotion for all espresso and cakes at RM5 each until the 28th of Feb! So drop by while you can :D

Cute kitty having a snooze

There is a total six cats in this cafe. A number of teasers/toy is also available for you to play with the cat. Most of them love the shiny and colourful one. Another cat really like the ladybird teaser.

More sleeping cats.



The fluffy grey cat that likes to sit in corners...

Overall, Coffee Cottage is a nice place to hang out. It's really relaxing and fun to watch & play with the cats. A good stress reliever to see those cut cats running around and great for people like me who are sensitive to animal furs, where I get to play with them for a short while instead of getting allergies from long term exposure. Drinks are alright but the cakes are really yummy :)

Coffee Cottage
1-1, Jalan SS15/8A,
47500 Subang Jaya.
Tel: 03 5613 0078

Opens:
Mon, Wed - Sun: 2PM - 12AM
Close on Tues

COSANS Coffee @ SS15 Subang

Was quite excited to check out this new coffee place as I drove past is last year when they were still under renovation. I assumed the opening date was pushed back slightly later due to incomplete renovation. Previously, I saw on COSANS Facebook Page that it was suppose to be opened on 13th of Jan, but then it got pushed to 15th and finally opened on the 16th! Hmm...didn't have time to check them out during their opening so went there a couple of weeks later for a gathering with friends :)

Pretty cosy setting I would say...

They have quite a few things on the food menu but there wasn't much to offer during the night I went, as most of the stuff are sold out and only limited choice of sandwiches and cakes are left. During the second time I went there in hope for breakfast, they didn't have anything except for coffee :( Hopefully their kitchen will be fixed/ up and ready soon...

Love the cosy setting of the cafe.





If you're not a coffee lover, there's tea served as well!



Hot Chocolate

Nutella & Strawberry Frappe

Since my parents had tried their coffee and liked it, I went there with quite a high expectation, but I was let down by this drink. There was too much milk that I couldn't taste the nutella and strawberry. The second time I went there, my friend ordered this but it was too sweet. Told the waiter and they gladly took it back and made it less sweet. I guess they still have room for improvement to get the frappe right.

Piccolo Latte



COSANS Signature Mocha
A drink that I ordered during my second visit, which redeemed my previous disappointment.



Sandwich
Friends ordered this and they said it was too chewy/hard.

I guess some of the coffee isn't too particularly great. It's more of a hit and miss. They still have room for improvement. Service is great though, and their staff are friendly. Hopefully, they will have more food and better coffee during my next visit!

COSANS Coffee
30, Jalan SS15/4,
47500 Subang Jaya.
Tel: 03 5612 9600

Opens
Mon - Thurs & Sun: 11AM - 1AM
Fri & Sat: 11AM - 2AM

Tryst @ SS15 Subang

The coffee culture in Malaysia have been booming for the past few years where many cafes are popping up everywhere especially in the Klang Valley. I have lost count on how many new cafes there are at the moment, but luckily articles like 'Top 10 coffee places to try in KL" which have been floating around the internet and social media for coffee enthusiast keeps me updated. I'm not particularly a coffee lover or an expert in judging the quality of coffee like some of my friends, but I still enjoy a cuppa caramel macchiato or any coffee that tends to be sweeter or not too bitter.

Glad to see another cafe opened up in Subang as it means more options of places to hang out :D Found out about Tryst cafe when I saw a friend posted about this place on Facebook. Tryst has been opened for about 2-3 months now. Headed over there on a weekday afternoon and there wasn't many people around so it's good to get some work done there and also enjoy their music there as well. It's a great place to chill.

Had a difficult time figuring out how to pronounce the name of this cafe as I thought it was 'try-st', but it is actually pronounced as 'trist'. Haha... (please excuse my english). Googled and found out the meaning of Tryst is actually 'an appointed place of meeting'!

A two storey cafe where the first level has a cosy setting, some lovely vintage decor, along with edgy graffiti on the walls. The second floor is simplistic with basic furnishing and for those who enjoy shisha.

Just my kind of place! A vintage trunk as a coffee table.

Staffs are really friendly and I had a chance to have a try their cold drip coffee which usually takes about 3 days to brew. It's my first time trying cold brewed coffee and loved the clear and distinct taste of it. Ought to try more next time and hopefully it does not give me a headache.

A menu with lots to offer. The barista will also sometimes recommend things that are not on the menu which I am always delighted to try. Their all day snacks makes it event more appealing too. I just love my food ;) Heard that their grilled chicken breast is amazing!

Flat White

Caramel Macchiato

Hot Mint Chocolate

Hot Chocolate

 Piccolo Latte

Pancake with Honey & Butter
Soft and fluffy but the extra icing sugar made it too sweet for my liking.

Pancake with Vanilla & Longan

Quite a unique flavour with sweet vanilla custard and longan which my taste buds did not get used to but it is alright. Perhaps I would try to order something else next time.

Mashy Chili Balls

First impression when I ordered this dish is that it would be a spicy dish where chili are mashed as a topping for the meatballs. To my surprised, it is actually mashed potatoes with meatballs and some toppings which has a hint of spice in it. It was not spicy at all which I am quite disappointed in but the creamy mashed potato made up for it. Somehow, the meatball tasted very similar to sup daging. Lol.

Tryst is located at:
74, Jalan SS15/4C,
47500 Subang Jaya,
Selangor.
(further down from Hungry Hogs)

Opens:
Mon, Wed, Thurs & Sun: 10AM - 1AM
Tues: 6PM - 1AM
Fri & Sat: 10AM - 2AM