BY HUNGRY GO WHERE
Published: 23 March 2015 10:29 AM
Enorme's shakshuka makes for such a satisfying brunch. — Pic courtesy of HungryGoWhere, March 23, 2015.
Brunch, a portmanteau of 'breakfast' and 'lunch', is usually eaten on late Sunday mornings but there's nothing to say you can't have it all the time!
From champagne to coffee, croissants to cakes, big breakfasts to eggs Benedicts, we at HungryGoWhere indulged our brunch addiction and scoured KL for some of the best brunches around!
Enorme
Malaysian-bred Italian restaurant, Enorme, is taking Centrestage in Section 13, PJ. Italian favourites like pastas and pizzas that range from size petite XXS to enormous XXL are the main focus but from 10am to 5pm daily, the restaurant dishes up a brunch menu with international flavours.
The Canadian (RM20) features a stack of fluffy pancakes with crispy bacon, whipped cream, and jam for a savoury-sweet delight. Baked eggs are not short at Enorme with The Tunisian (RM23), a baking dish filled to the brim with tangy tomato sauce, capsicum, meaty sausages, and topped with eggs with yolks threatening to burst at the slightest touch. It's delicious to have as is or to soak up with a side serving of crisp brioche slices.
J & D Espresso
Who knew maple syrup could go so well with bacon and eggs. — Pic courtesy of HungryGoWhere, March 23, 2015.You wouldn’t expect to find a café hidden in the suburbs of Bandar Utama, but J & D Espresso is a surprise hit with fantastic all-day brunches and a chill ambiance.
Their piping hot baked eggs (RM29) comes topped with meaty Serrano ham filled with savoury flavours while the bacon and egg pancakes (RM21) are something a little lighter.
Crispy bacon and sticky maple syrup make for a delicious interplay of sweet and savoury while soft, fluffy pancakes readily soak up a perfectly poached egg. Herbed spinach adds a splash of green to an absolutely satisfying dish.
Kenny Hills Bakers
If freshly-baked pastries are your primary love, Kenny Hills Bakers is where its at. — Pic courtesy of HungryGoWhere, March 23, 2015.Nestled in the green hills of Bukit Tunku, Kenny Hills Bakers feels cosy and homely (the cafe has limited seating). Serving kickass pastries fresh from the oven, it's easy to take one of everything from their display (go on, we won't stop you).
Go back to basics with the classic croissant (RM6). Perfectly fluffy, flaky, and fragrant, it's good enough on its own but a simple butter and jam combo does wonders (an extra RM2). Their buttery and crumbly scones (RM6) are equally as delicious.
Pair it with a strong cup of coffee (RM10) or a refreshing iced coffee tonic (RM12), which looks like any ol' iced lemon tea but magically tastes like coffee. If you love their stuff, you can even bring home a whole variety of loaves and artisanal peanut butter.
PULP by Papa Palheta
On days when the weather gets too much to handle, Pulp's cold brew is the perfect pick-me-up. — Pic courtesy of HungryGoWhere, March 23, 2015.Hidden in the shadows of the NSTP headquarters in Bangsar, PULP draws serious coffee drinkers and casual caffeine lovers alike.
Run by Singaporean coffee boutique Papa Palheta, PULP's cosy warehouse-like space is filled with weekenders looking to catch up over a good cup of lava.
Pick from a selection of single-origin beans like Blue Batak (Sumatra), Karatu Estate (Tanzania) and more. A hand-brewed cup is RM12 while a cold brew Suke Quto (Ethiopia) is RM10.
Espresso-based coffees are made using house blends like the fruity Nuts + Bolts or chocolate-y Throwback. A variety of pies, pastries, cakes, and scones complete a brunch-time tête-à-tête.
Shook
On days when the weather gets too much to handle, Pulp's cold brew is the perfect pick-me-up. — Pic courtesy of HungryGoWhere, March 23, 2015.Shook's thematic champagne brunches are back! This time, they've gone for an Alice in Wonderland theme with décor alluding to Lewis Carroll's whimsical creation and staff dressed as characters from the book.
Expect a live carving station featuring lamb on a spit, all the sashimi you can eat, and a colourful dessert table. And that's not even half of it!
Happening every Sunday from 12pm to 4pm, did we mention that you also get free-flow Moet & Chandon bubbly? Yup, for RM268++ per head, you can drink as much champagne as your body can handle! But if you're just in it for the food, it's RM168++ per pax.
Strangers at 47
Love crepes and big breakfasts? At Strangers at 47, you can have both!. — Pic courtesy of HungryGoWhere, March 23, 2015.If you've got a passion for crepes sweet and savoury, there's only one place you should go and that'd beStrangers at 47.
If you like the big breakfast, go for the BBC (RM23), which puts a crepe-themed twist on a crowd favourite. A sunny-side-up, crisp hash brown, diced chicken chorizo (Spanish sausage), and subtle sauteed greens are paired with a light and fluffy wholemeal crepe.
Their sweet selections are equally as inventive. The Red Riding Hood (RM11) features a decadent red velvet-flavoured crepe with a cream cheese filling and an extra crunch from crushed coffee beans. Sweet or savoury, Strangers at 47 guarantees a crepe-tastic brunch!
The Good Batch
Paired with a lemon-tinged hollandaise sauce, The Good Batch's eggs Benedict proves to be incredibly filling. — Pic courtesy of HungryGoWhere, March 23, 2015.Whether it's all-day breakfasts or dinner mains (after 6pm), you can be sure that The Good Batch's offerings are hearty and satisfying all the way.
Check out the cheekily named The Angmoh (RM25.90), which is a full-on big breakfast with (deep breath!) scrambled eggs, beef bacon, chicken sausage, tomatoes, mushrooms, potatoes, baked beans, and toast. Or maybe The Norwegian (RM21.90), alluding to the smoked salmon paired with capsicum and onion confit for their take on eggs Benedict, might better tickle your fancy.
Complete the meal with a side of freshly-made chilled drinks like the tangy citronne presse (RM10.50) and brunch is sorted!
The Lobby Lounge
Enjoy a traditional Sunday roast at Ritz-Carlton's Lobby Lounge. — Pic courtesy of Lobby Lounge, March 23, 2015.For a traditional Sunday Roast brunch, Ritz-Carlton's The Lobby Lounge has it all set. Tuck into a hearty aged Black Angus prime rib served with traditional Yorkshire pudding and roasted potatoes with a drizzle of bone marrow jus to the strains of live music from a three-piece jazz band.
That's not all, you can pile on premium offerings like foie gras, lobsters, and Fine de Claire oysters. As for desserts (or pudding as the British would say), there's anything from macarons and tarts to truffles and a chocolate fountain. Opt for free-flow champagne at RM350++, otherwise it's RM140++ per person.
The Red Beanbag
The Red Beanbag's perfectly cooked baked eggs will have your brunch sorted. — Pic courtesy of HungryGoWhere, March 23, 2015.Bring your furry friends out for brunch at The Red Beanbag and while they soak up the sun at the breezy alfresco dining area, start your brunch with a nice cuppa.
The coffee counter is helmed by Jason Loo, winner of the Malaysia Barista Championship 2015, so rest assured you're in good hands. If you've got a big appetite, look to the 'Dark Side' of their menu which features heartier dishes like their signature baked eggs (RM20).
Runny eggs cracked into a dish of lamb bratwurst, sun-dried tomatoes, potatoes, and topped off with stringy cheese, a side of crusty bread sits ready to soak up all the gooey goodness. From the 'Light Side', there's the French toast (RM15), coated with crunchy toasted almonds and sweetened by a drizzle of maple syrup and seasonal fruits.
VCR
VCR's potato waffle tastes as good as it looks and totally worth its RM22 price tag. — Pic courtesy of HungryGoWhere, March 23, 2015.A striking black exterior welcomes patrons into VCR, a highly instagrammable cafe mixing industrial chic with the old-time feel of its shop lot that was built in the 1940s.
Ground-level views of the KL city skyline are permeated with the inviting smell of coffee and a tempting display of cakes. Elvis-inspired The King (RM12) is a bestseller, an indulgent chocolate banana combo topped with a peanut butter frosting with a layer of peanut bits as its crowning glory.
If you're hungry, the potato waffle is a satisfying option. Made with russet potatoes, a perfectly done 63° egg in a bed of mushroom fricasse and herb salad dares you to slurp it right up!
Didn't think we'd give you just 10 places, did you? Head on over here for even more brunch-tastic options! — March 23, 2015.
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