Cafe Cafe
January 10th, 2007
on new year’s eve, Martian wanted to take me out for dinner. it’s this nice French place at the Edinburgh roundabout, says he. there are NO restaurants there, French or otherwise!, says i. ahhh that’s what you think, smirks he.
okay, so there really was a restaurant there. hidden behind the bushes and nestled amongst humble coffeeshops on a five-foot-way creepy enough to make ladies wanna clutch their purses closer to them, is the french restaurant Cafe Cafe. and the first thing i said when i pushed open the creaky wooden doors and stepped into the place was, oh my god.
it is THE most beautiful restaurant i’ve ever seen in KL. you’d be hard pressed to find another place that’s more of a visual orgasm than Cafe Cafe. from that first step into the restaurant as the doors swing close behind you, it’s impossible not to be consumed by the splendor that is the interior of Cafe Cafe. the whole place is like a Victorian painting come alive!
dark velvet curtains cloak the huge glass windows of Cafe Cafe, coyly hiding its secrets from curious passerbys, but oozing romance inside. opulent chandeliers overlook the restaurant, and the floor is a sea of black-and-white squares, so simple and Parisian chic! and then there are the strings of crystals that hang from the ceiling, reflecting the flickering candlelight from the tables beneath, at which are seated happy, smiling people who are touching fingers across the table and talking softly to their partners.
even the sounds of Cafe Cafe are beautiful. in stark contrast to the busy KL roads outside, this little hideaway is a symphony of lover’s whispers, soft feminine laughter, tinkling of cutlery on elegant dinner plates and the clicketyclack of the waiters’ black polished shoes on the floor. the music is subtle and classy piano tunes, totally perfect ear food for the soul.
there’s just so much detail to the decor - berries and roses are the tables’ centerpieces, posters of the Moulin Rouge and old French movies line the walls, and the bartop is littered with antique lamps and tall vases of flowers. everything is just so plush and decadent and bohemian, you feel like you could sit there and sip wine forever. but perhaps the best part about Cafe Cafe is that despite all its splendor and allure, it’s not one of those pretentious establishments that make you feel oddly unbelonging. it’s cozy and charming enough to make you feel comfortable and like you’re right at home.
their food, although pretty good, is secondary to the sheer gorgeousness of the place. my truffle scented escargot and duck confit was really nothing to shout about (though i must say DONT order the duck confit, despite its Highly Recommended denotement), but Martian’s scallop starter and wagyu beek cheeks were damn good.
and their desserts! oh my god! we had the warm chocolate cake with ice cream, and this chocolate pie thing. both were sooooooooooooo indulgently good. i told a friend, who has been to Cafe Cafe prior, and he scolded me for not ordering the tiramisu :( could it really be that good? okay i’ll go try. like tomorrow. and i’ll tell y’all if it’s really that good.
oh and price-wise, rm100-120 therabouts per head should be just right.
Cafe Cafe is one of those restaurants to wine and dine your loved one. dont go there for the food, go there for the absolutely breathtaking ambience. i would totally recommend this place for Valentines Day.. which as we all know, is just around the corner :)
this is their website. clickety for more info (and the loveliest photographs of the place), and there’s a map to the place as well. i cant believe KL has been hiding this amazing resturant all this while.
Cafe Cafe
175 Jalan Maharajalela
50150 KL
Tel : 21458141
22 Comments Add your own
1. Waifon | January 10th, 2007 at 9:07 am
okay no time to read cos rushing to college but die die also must check first but their foie gras is oh la laaaaaaaa. yes the place is an absolute beauty. Did you take a peep into their designated VIP room or sth like a closed function room?
So.. drop.. dead *dies* GORGEOUS. and we’re not talking a hot chick with big tits here. heh.. okay college!
2. Chapree Da Grande | January 10th, 2007 at 12:45 pm
This place is breathtaking! Must put a mental note to have anniversary dinner somewhere in the future :D
3. Ginny | January 10th, 2007 at 7:24 pm
around wad price range wan ah
4. MichelleSY | January 10th, 2007 at 7:28 pm
It is breathtakingly gorgeous.
Almost film noir-ish. Possibly Casablanca-ish, what with the tinkling piano music and all.
Lucky you =)
5. tze | January 10th, 2007 at 9:44 pm
can i go there and just like order drinks?
6. reallybites | January 10th, 2007 at 10:45 pm
next time i go kl u bring me there ok?
7. AngPau | January 10th, 2007 at 11:23 pm
and me too, ok?
8. foreverjas | January 11th, 2007 at 12:13 am
wah. i so wanan go there! so so nice !!! aww!!
9. AbbyC. | January 11th, 2007 at 2:33 am
holy crap.. i never know there’s a place in jalan maharajelela liddat! i so wanna go lolx. the ambience looks so good and they offer online RVSP too. haha nice one
10. pinkpau | January 11th, 2007 at 3:40 am
waifon : hey where have u been!! havent seen u in forever! yea faster go college, dont be late..!
chapree : definitely do that :)
ginny : about rm100 per head
michellesy : so beautiful, right? sigh.
tze : ya why not!
reallybites : ok! but u have to actually TELL me that you’re coming! >:(
angpau : ok! but u have to actually COME!
foreverjas : do go :) very nice
abbyc : yeahhh i never knew it either!!
11. Mike | January 11th, 2007 at 6:05 pm
Hie~
12. pinkpau | January 12th, 2007 at 12:19 pm
ello :)
13. Kevin | January 13th, 2007 at 4:30 am
Haha I went there during 2004’s NYE with Jess…ahh you damn lagging la ah pau =P
That’s for ffking me today
14. Kevin | January 13th, 2007 at 4:33 am
Ohh yealer..I remember the food sucks, nothing to shout about, but really a good place to go for your anniversary or to impress someone on a first date, hoho got idea now =D
15. pinkpau | January 14th, 2007 at 5:02 am
kevin : HAHA SORRY!! i ended up not going to school, thats why. then when u called me i was sleeping. heehee sorry lah dont angry lah.
16. Sherry | January 16th, 2007 at 1:11 pm
You should try the creme brulee!!! FABULOUS!!!
17. quaintly.net » St V&hellip | January 29th, 2007 at 4:54 am
[...] since i blogged about Cafe Cafe a while ago, i’m going to make this one short. in a nutshell, Cafe Cafe is a completely gorgeous French restaurant with the most beautiful and opulent and chic decor ever. this place is almost magical in its beauty, and it looks like a Victorian painting come alive. it’s a pretty crowded and lively restaurant, with lots of chatter and laughter amongst tinkling of cutlery. however, if you wanna pick this place for your Vday dinner, come here for the ambience, not the food. the food here isnt that great for the price you pay, about rm100-150 per head. besides their ala carte menu, there are also several different set menus here. a must have is their warm chocolate cake! :D [...]
18. boo_licious | February 11th, 2007 at 9:44 am
The tiramisu is very good though - the sponge is soaked with the right amount of alcohol. Seems this is already the commercialised look as it was even better last time before they became famous.
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20. Anthony | October 7th, 2007 at 1:17 am
One minute you gave compliment the wagyu and scallops were damn good and one minute you said the food is nothing to shout at. Errr what are you actually trying to say?? What happened to the duck confit ?? Dry, and waxy you mean, and salty ?? Well, if that is the case. Do you know duck confit is supposed to be waxy, salty, and a bit dry. Because its preserved in its own oil…. my friend !! Go travel and try, get exposed !!!!!
21. Janice Tan | October 7th, 2007 at 1:31 am
I tried duck confit in france a few times….. Cafe Cafe’s duck confit though is not as salty as the french’s. But the did in very authentically and tasted crispy out site, juicy and salty enough for me personally…. I highly recommend the confit….
No doubt, the tiramisu is excellent !!!!
22. pinkpau | October 25th, 2007 at 1:52 pm
anthony : read carefully :) i said my duck confit and escargot were nothing to shout about, but my boyfriend’s scallops and wagyu were damn good. i never said that the duck confit was ‘dry salty and waxy’, i believe those were your own words. and i’ve had duck confit enough times to know what is good duck confit and bad duck confit, thank u very much :)
janice tan : unfortunately the duck confit just isnt up my alley. tiramisu however is fantastic, yes :) i recently tried their truffle warm chocolate cake.. haha that was the strangest combination ever, but it really worked.
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