For the past two Sundays, we found ourselves strolling the ample floors of Pavilion in Jalan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. Due to its friendly distance from our home and serving as a nice departure from the usual haunts of GE Mall, Ampang Point and KLCC, we are more than happy to soak in the sights and sounds that this urban space has to offer.
This outing also marked the second time we sat down in Zang Toi Fashion Cafe. The first one was also a week ago when we decided, on spur of the moment, to go to Pavilion.
Technically this is not OUR virgin trip to Zang Toi Cafe. A first for Sadia but not for US - as in the couple. It'd be a first for this particular branch, yes, but we have tasted Zang Toi's delicacies when the fashion cum cafe opened its doors (and only store) in Malaysia 10 years ago. At Bukit Bintang Plaza to be exact. (For the uninitiated, Zang Toi is a US-based Chinese-Malaysian designer. More here.)
It was one of our dating grounds, so to speak, as there were not many 'niche' places to hang out back then. Sad but true. So it was sort of a trip down memory when we relished the deliciously sublime chocolate banana cake, served with vanilla ice-cream which was drizzled generously with chocolate sauce.
For a generous portion of RM8.50 a plate, it was considerably cheaper than the desserts on offering at run-out-the-mill coffee chain outlets. One plate was enough for two! :) (Or three in this case)
Luckily the mega blasters, which spoiled our experience the first time around, were removed from Parkson departmental store (where the cafe is located). The loud CNY music blaring from its large speakers are at variance with the flagship's opulent character and lush ambience.
Please immerse yourself in Zang Toi's signature chocolate banana cake! Having retained its to-die-for taste for ten years assures us of their dedication to excellent food and service.
3 comments:
Wohoa, it does look delicious. Drooling..drooling...Must go and try one day.
Ta, we were at Izzi (PJ branch) last weekend. Have you guys tried that place? Good soul food, average portion. I even roamed the dessert display and saw some macaroons. maybe you shd try sampling theirs. my friend gave me some of Bakerzin's the other day - i must say, i couldnt appreciate it (even though i had the coffee one!) as much as you swooned over it. hehehe... or, maybe i haven't tried Paul's. tallyhoo!
Nj,
So have you tried it? The moist chocolate cake is just oh so lovely.
Azing,
Izzi? I've heard of the one in Bukit Bintang 'coz Naim was going there during her last visit. I guess the macaroons you had were not as good as Paul's/Laduree's. That's the ONLY logical explanation. Haha!
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