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2012-09-14
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LOKL Coffee's main claim to fame might be a celebrity connection _ Cheryl Samad owns it _ but it isn't a hollow vanity project. This is one of 2012's nicest new cafes. Sharing a space with the Backhome hostel on Jalan Tun H.S. Lee, this bright, roomy outlet seems tricky to spot, but it's worth the hunt _ a mercifully air-conditioned retreat amid a cluster of shops serving kuey teow soup, chapati & banana leaf rice. Lettuce, Mandarin oranges & honey-coated almond slices in a vinaigrette dressing
LOKL Coffee's main claim to fame might be a celebrity connection _ Cheryl Samad owns it _ but it isn't a hollow vanity project. This is one of 2012's nicest new cafes.
Sharing a space with the Backhome hostel on Jalan Tun H.S. Lee, this bright, roomy outlet seems tricky to spot, but it's worth the hunt _ a mercifully air-conditioned retreat amid a cluster of shops serving kuey teow soup, chapati & banana leaf rice.
Lettuce, Mandarin oranges & honey-coated almond slices in a vinaigrette dressing (RM10.90). Tastes as vibrant as it looks, terrific for perking up a tired palate.
LOKL makes its own gelato, creamy & well-flavored. A recent choice: Pistachio (RM6.90).
Cupcakes supplied by the Purple Cow bakers are available; this frosting-rich peanut butter chocolate rendition (RM5.90) is irresistible in its sweet-salty stickiness. Mille-crepe cakes by The Food Foundry are also sold here.
Lychee syrup infused ice-shaken tea (RM9.50).One complaint: LOKL (pronounced 'local,' the name isn't an acronym for anything) operates only during office hours on weekdays. But if you work around Lebuh Ampang, it's worth walking here for lunch; others can steal a couple of hours on Friday for an extended afternoon meal.
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