VMY2014: Sukiyang Coffee Cafe a.k.a Haipeng, Kemaman

Dropped by at Kemaman town, while driving from Cherating heading to Kemasik Beach. We were talking bout Haipeng Coffee which are famous locally and decided to navigated ourselves to that coffee shop and figure it out how good the coffee is. 

The shop, previously located at Jalan Sulaimi was relocated to a new site. Luckily, the owner/staff stick their new addresses at the front concerning bout customers who aren't aware about this move. Thanks...

So, we re-setting our GPS and finally reached this new shop which surprisingly has undergone a re-branding process, not only on location but on their shop's name. Previously known as Haipeng Kopitiam, and now, is called Sukiyang Coffee. Historically, Suki and Yang are a combination of the owners/partners name. If i am not mistaken, Suki is the daughter of the founder and Yang is the other founder. 

The new address:

Taman Chukai Utama

PT11283 Jalan Kubang Kurus

Taman Chukai Utama

Fasa 3

Terengganu

Be in mind, it is not in Cukai district. It is still in Kemaman town. You just need to find a big / main Maybank branch along a shop lot. The chop is hidden behind it.

We ordered their recommended coffee "Au Lait with Local Sukiyang Coffee"

Basically, this is coffee with condensed milk. too sweet to my liking.

The menu

instant coffee for take away

French Toast

Tuna sandwiches

Banana and peanut butter toast

All our choices were superb. nothing to regret.

Banana and Peanut butter toast

The coffee

RM26 per box of 20 sachets. 

Quite expensive than normal 3-in-1 coffee available in market

Sweet Spot @ Marina Bay Sand

We targeted to wrap up our food hunting activities of the day with a coffee and sweet tooth things. So, here Sweet Spot @ Marina Bay Sand. The only coffee shop that we discovered within this hotel and within our budget. 

The macaroon. Bingo!! worth the purchase. but still expensive. around SGD3 per piece

The coffee. we all had cappuccino. taste.. bad.. not sweet at all. a good coffee should blend well, coffee, hot milk, foam. But this one, was rather tasteless. we were paying for the cosy ambience not the good coffee.

They had muffins and cookies

Mirror Mirror on the wall

The cafe is located at the ground floor, near to the entrance of the MBS's deck.

Verdict: Not recommended unless they improve their coffee

Honest Tea by Chaiwalla & Co, The Curve

My wish has finally being granted. To taste the famous honest tea by Chaiwalla & Co, the container cafe. I have been eyeing this cafe every time i plan and visit JB but never been has a chance to drop by to this cafe. Chaiwalla, as written in major news paper is originally from JB. Their first and 2nd outlet are both located in JB. Far enough for a Klang Valley citizen to have our morning, afternoon and late night tea. 

The opening of their 3rd outlet at the Curve in Dec 2013 was such a bless. Immediately, over the weekend 2 weeks ago, i drove to the Curve to try it for the 1st time.

Below, some pics taken.

When i reached the container area, those table was fully sitted except one. There (table with red bag), the only table left. Quickly, i took a sit first before place my order.

A moment later, i straightly get to the counter and place my 1st order. why 1st? cause i got 2 drinks...hehehe.. both are tea.

Chai Latte @ RM7.80 (regular size)

Being influence by a post by Mr Faizul Ridzuan, the property guru in his FB, that this Chai Latte was really2 good. 

My verdict? Yup it is. It tastes sweet and spicey. Wondering why? later i check out with the girls there and she mentioned Chai Latte is a mix of tea and spice. ooooo... really.. but it's a good drink though. just in future i need to request for no sugar drink since i'm usually had my coffee and herbal tea without sugar.. it tastes weird when the drink tastes too sweet

Got some mini summary on the ordered drink

Chaiwalla & Co is on FB, twitter and Instagram

My 2nd drink. Take away this Thai Milk Tea (Cold) for my mommy. My mom is s big fan of Teh Ais.

Thai Milk Tea @ RM7.80 for regular size

Tip: Need to shake the drink before enjoy it. Why? As mention by the staff, the flower (forgot the name) was floating on surface when they prepared it, so by shaking the cup it will blend the flower and the tea well. Taste better, i supposed. 

When comparing the Malaysia version Thai Milk Tea with the one i tasted in Bangkok, my vote is for the one originally from Bangkok. Bangkok version taste sweeter, and has strong flavor. it is more "Ice Milk Tea" taste a like with a sweet fragrance smell. Dont know how to describe it. Perhaps, due to my first thai milk tea experience was in Bangkok. So, Malaysia version is kinda a bit below my expectation. But it still taste good. Not a bad drink. Much much better than the options offered by that international, over commercialised coffee house. 

Link to the Thai Milk Tea - Bangkok version

The container cafe located outside the main building of the curve. But you could park your car and walk towards the Borders bookstore. The cafe is near to the entrance of the Curve and have IKEA / TESCO signage view.

The selection. Coffee or tea. base, flavor, topping and sweetness. I went straight to Premium Collection. I always love premium goods. hehe

Their famous brownies. But i was not in the mood to eat a brownies. So, just left the option there. Price: RM4.80

Only brownies left. no puff anymore. huhu..

In chinese new year mood

That's it. My drink experience at Chaiwalla & Co. Of course, more visits to come since i have yet to taste the Vietnamese Coffee, Smoothies and many others.

Location:
3rd outlet: K-G16-W, Ground Floor., The Curve

2nd Outlet:  L1, J1-07 & 08, City Square Shopping Mall, Jalan Wong Ah Fook, Johor Bahru

1st outlet:  Lot 2010, Tan Hiok Nee Street, 80000 JB

Their FB: https://www.facebook.com/chaiwalla.co/info

VMY2014:Malacca - Calathe Art Cafe

I love coffee. i can take as much as 3 cups of coffee daily. and i am enjoying sipping to my coffee every time i had a chance to. So, for my trip to Malacca, i did a research on any possible cafe that i can try. as a result, i discovered the Calathe Art Cafe, located in between Jonker Street (Hang Jebat) and Hang Kasturi Street. Quite tricky to relocate this cafe since it is not at main road. 

Established as a Malaysia 13 states' coffee. Which they serve all types of coffee from all states in various style.

Outdoor sittings.

Outdoor deco

The menu book. 

It's quite thick. We took sometime to browse the menu and decide what we want to eat. i bet to many option also not good.. haha..

While waiting for our order, i snap some pics around the cafe. Apparently, the cafe has more spaces at the back and its more relax and feel the home like. 

View from the back. the front and back dining hall is separated by the kitchen and receptionist area and this aisle link both halls

the deco. feel so patriotic here

List of the coffee and its origin for all 13 states. 

I ordered Calanthe Laksa/Noodle. It tastes different from our usual intake, Penang Laksa. This laksa is more curry/coconut based. Feel like eating a curry noodle. I bet this is Baba Nyonya Laksa. I never had one before. so, i just guess and had a try on it. To my liking, it was good. The mee portion was generous, together with the fish balls, taufu, lemon grass and the prawn paste. 

We ordered fresh orange juice and an ice blended called "the Gentlemen Coffee". Cool eh.. its a mix of mocha and coffee. for chocolate and coffee lovers, this is an awesome choice. It's thick, the coffee and choco were well blended to the end. 

Claypot e-mee laksa/noodle. basically, its a laksa in a claypot and cook claypot style. taste about the same like calanthe laksa. not a bad choice also. we finished both meal. 

The post box showing the address of the cafe.

No. 11, Jalan Hang Kasturi

75200 Melaka

Their website: http://www.letseat.at/calanthe

FB: https://www.facebook.com/calanthe.melaka

For a better direction, please visit their website as below:
(credit to Calanthe official website)

http://www.letseat.at/calanthe/directions

Public Transport :

from Melaka Sentral Bus Terminal, Take "panorama-RM2", "town Bus no 17-RM1.2" drop off in Jalan Laksamana, Red Clock Building. Walk 5 minutes to Jonker walk, off the lane of Famosa Chicken Rice Restaurant. 

Driving:

GPS : Latitude : 2N 11' 43.4''

Longitude: 102E 14' 50.6'' 
Google Map: just type "Calanthe Art Cafe,Melaka" 
Parking Area, Kota Laksamana, Opposite Hotel Casa Del Rio