The Newly Opened 50th Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Outlet at KSL Complex in Johor Bahru.

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Cafe (N1.48544 E103.76290) had started a new outlet in the KSL Shopping Mall Johor Bahru now! Located next to the main entrance to the mall. The cafe started business on last Saturday 27th April 2013, and it was crowded.

About Coffee Bean
"Herbert B. Hyman started The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf ® in 1963 with a dedication to excellence and quality, and his efforts made him the founding father of gourmet coffee in California. The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf ® has since grown into one of the largest privately- owned, family-run coffee and tea companies in the world.

The endurance and popularity of The Bean, as it is affectionately referred to by devotees, can be attributed to the high standards that were established from the beginning. From trend-setting drinks like the World Famous Ice Blended®, to the employees who become a part of the communities they work in, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf ® has discovered the formula for a successful coffee and tea company. "

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Cafe in KSL Mall, Johor Bahru.

The deco is almost same as other outlets and it has a indoor aircon and alfresco area.

Another cosy area located inside the cafe, it's a good place for those who want more privacy...and I saw there was a power supply socket underneath the chairs, it'll really convenience for those who want to relax surfing in the cafe...

Cosy corner in Coffee Bean Cafe KSL.

Besides food, coffee and tea, they do sell variety of cakes, scones, puffs, pies and others...

The Cheese cake was Really nice! Not too sweet...

Curry puffs, scones and pies...

There are many types of tea bags selling at the front counter for those customers who like to make their own tea and enjoy at home...
I was attracted by the coffee machines that display in the cafe...
After patiently explained by the Marketing Manager - Ms Nikki Low, I understand that we can buy that machine with the capsules and enjoy the exactly same taste and aroma of coffee at home! Great!

The CBTL Machine from The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

It has variety colour for individual preference, and I like the one in black...how about you? :)
These coffee machines are totally different from the coffee maker we used to see in the market decade ago...well, technology is so advance nowadays!
In conjunction with their 50th Anniversary, their current promotion is RM50 off every machine purchased plus 50 capsules free. Hurry while stock lasts!

The CBTL Machine from The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

Most of the time when I visit Coffee Bean Cafe, I only took the coffee...but today I tried their breakfast set. It was a good!

The Breakfast promotion by Coffee Bean Cafe

I took the toasted bread with half-boiled eggs - 'Food for thought' and my friend ordered the sausages and scrambled eggs - 'Brek 'O' Day'. Both sets served with Coffee or Tea, and we had free refill until 11am.

Bread with Half-boiled eggs - 'Food for thought'

The half-boiled eggs

The sausages and scrambled eggs - 'Brek 'O' Day'

Both breakfast were nice and we enjoy the atmosphere of the Coffee Bean Cafe. We can't control the temptation of the Cheese cake which display in the cake chiller, so end up each of us took one piece of their signature Cheese cake. Oh! It was Delicious!

The Cheese cake from Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Cafe

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf celebrate their 50th anniversary this year and this is also their 50th outlets in Malaysia. What a coincidence! The management is giving 50% off for The Original Mocha / Vanila Ice Blended on the 29th April, 27th May and 24th June this year for all the outlets within Malaysia. Grab it and don't miss it!

Beside this special offer, they also offer the Limited Edition 50th Anniversary TCB Card for their regular customers. It works like a prepaid card and you can collect extra points on the food and beverages every time you visit Coffee Bean Cafe. The card is apply to all customer and all outlets in Malaysia.

Still not enough? To celebrate the opening of their 50th outlet at KSL, they have distributed the Buy 1 get 1 free vouchers for their Ice Blended Mocha / Vanila until 27th May. If you don't have the vouches, you can just show the counter about the offer from their Facebook in your smartphone and they will giving the same privilege to everyone, said Ms Nikki.

Ms Nikki said The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf also provide catering services to office and home! You can order the delicious pastries and colorful cupcakes from them too! Please check out their Party Packs here.

All the price of the foods and drinks are stated in their official website : The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Cafe (KSL Mall)

Ground Floor, KSL Shopping Mall,

Jalan Seladang, Century Garden,

Johor Bahru.

Website : http://www.coffeebean.com.my/

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Gourmet Classroom Cafe. Taman Setia Tropika, Johor Bahru.

Gourmet Classroom Cafe (N1.54502 E103.71303) is located along Jalan Setia Tropika 1/25, Taman Setia Ttropika of Johor Bahru.
This cafe has a Total New Concept and the First in Johor Bahru! The unique way is, you choose what you want in the Cafe, and the Friendly Chef - Ms Candy will cook it for you. Another option is...she will teach you all the recipe that you be able to cook it yourself at home.

Gourmet Classroom at Taman Setia Tropika

Ms Candy said, they provide the imported 'Good Quality' of beef, lamb, salmon, scallop and many more. Beefs are imported from Australia and you can have a chance to taste the Best Aussie Wagyu and Angus here, even the Aussie Prime Angus! Beside the good quality meat, the ingredients they use are also imported. That's mean you can have a chance to taste the Best of it! This is also the First Cafe in Johor Bahru which serve this type of quality western cuisine!

Today's Special

Another good point I like to emphasize is, all the cuisines that serve on table are cook without preservative, without seasoning, organic vegetables and 'Original'. You have to cook it this way especially for the Good beef. Another First in Johor Bahru.

The cafe has a simple setting and it was comfort.
The owner do sell and supply the imported raw (uncook) beef, lamb, salmon & scallop to their customers and hotels, that's the reason you can see the freezers and chillers beside the dining area.

And not only meat, they have imported milk, ingredients, yogurt and tea (photo below) too...

Before we place the order, the Chef (lady boss) patiently explain to us about the cooking way and understood that she serve Healthy food to her customers on the priority but sometime she also follow their customers taste bud to suit everyone. Great!

We tried out their Aussie Rib-eyes with the original taste for the first dish...

Aussie Rib-eyes

The Aussie Rib-eyes

Medium doneness was served for the rib-eyes, and it tasted Excellent! The rib-eyes was cooked perfectly with pepper, salt and rosemary...without marinated and seasoning. It provided the original taste of the Good Aussie Rib-eyes! My First time having the Rib-eye steak with the original taste! Marvellous!
The cuisine served with US imported (Lamb Weston) french fries without salt also had the original taste of "French Fries", unlike the one we always have it at McDonald. The salads was from all organic fresh vegetables!

Aussie Rib-eyes was served with medium doneness

The second dish was the Hokkaido Scallop, served with Premium Grade Green Coral and On Vine Tomato.
The size was much more bigger and thinker compare with the local scallop. This 3 pieces of scallops will be enough for a regular eater.

Hokkaido Scallop

The scallops were grilled on the surface which gave a nice aroma on the first bite (if I'm not mistaken, it grilled with some butter), and it was juicy inside. Delicious!

The third dish was the good quality Spaghetti Aglio e Olio. Simple and Nice! Served with olive oil and fine chopped parsley without the dried red chili flakes, I prefer without the chili flakes cos I can smell the olive oil nicely...it was original again! It's difficult to have this type of nice spaghetti around Johor Bahru area beside Gourmet Classroom.  
Another thumb up dish in the restaurant!

After the meal, Ms Candy let us tried the imported French Macaron as dessert....oh! Very good! Soft and moist! Unliike the local Macaron which is abit hard and dry...Fantastic!

The imported Yoplait Yogurt was the last we had that evening...this is also one of their product which sell directly to customer. If you are the Yoplait Yogurt lover, you can easily get it from the restaurant right now!

Yoplait Yogurt

We had long chat with Mr Timothy and Ms Candy after the meals. Ms Candy, who worked and gained experience on western cuisine in Italy many years ago, we admired her cooking skill very much!

Please try out the Western Cuisine from Gourmet Classroom Cafe especially those Beef lover, they have all kind of Good quality beef start from Sirloin to Prime Angus. I believe you will surprise with the meals and feel the different compare with other Western Cuisine Restaurant around Johor Bahru, different experience!

For me, I will definitely back for thier Wagyu and Angus Beef!

*  Note : the cafe is dealing CASH Only for the moment.

Gourmet Classroom

31, Jalan Setia Tropika 1/25,

Taman Setia Tropika,

Kempas, Johor Bahru.

Tel : +607-2306866

Business hour : 12pm - 9pm, Fri-Sun : 12pm - 10pm.

https://www.facebook.com/GourmetClassroom

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The Local Baba Charlie Nyonya Kuih (Kueh) in Malacca (Melaka)

Baba Charlie Nyonya Cake (Kuih) (N2.20325 E102.23154) is opreate in the traditional wooden house, it's located in the tiny alley which is opposite the Masjid Tengkera along the Jalan Tengkera of Malacca. The small alley ONLY allow one car to pass through, so please be careful if you drive into the alley.

Baba Charlie Nyonya Cake (kuih)

There's also a small parking area behind this house, the area allow about 3-4 cars to park at one time. We had a warm welcome by the workers and Charlie himself after stepped into the house (shop). There are many type of Nyonya Kuih (cake) available here, it was really Full of variety!

Full variety of Nyonya cake available...

Most of the cake's name are written in Malay which also the National Language of Malaysia.
These are the 23 types of Kuih (cake) available everyday...

1.  Lepat Kacang
2.  Kuih Dadar
3.  Kuih Bingka Ubi
4.  Apam balik kelapa
5.  Rempah Udang
6.  Kuih Kochi Putih / Hitam
7.  Nyonya Kuih Chang (Ayam)
8.  Pulut Inti
9.  Ondeh-Ondeh
10.  Kuih Abu Sagu
11.  Kuih Portugal Ubi
12.  Kuih Talam
13.  Kuih Ko Swee
14.  Pulut Seri Kaya (Pandan)
15.  Kuih Lapis
16.  Pulut Seri Kaya (kuning)
17.  Kuih Koo Merah
18.  Kuih Koo Hitam
19.  Curry puff
20.  Pineapple Tart
21.  Roll Tart
22.  Pulut Tekan (kaya)
23.  Apam Bekua (kuah pisang)

Each of them selling at RM0.60 - RM2.00.
The cake are produce everyday to maitain the freshness.

More photos :-

Common and popular - Ang Koo Kuih around Malaysia

Beside all the cakes (kuih), they also selling many cooking ingredients at the same area, like : Belacan, Sambal, Cincakro...and also some cookies. We grabbed some of them! :)

Nyonya cooking ingredients and cookies also available

I had a chat with Mr Charlie, he is a very friendly person...and busy too. Her mother even taught my daughter how to wrap the kuih, I like their warm and friendly attitude to their customers! I guess that was the natural way for Baba and Nyonya...

The photos wall in their house

Partial of their kitchen

While chatting with Mr Charlie, he shared some nice foods with us around Malacca and also told us the story and history of Baba Charlie Nyonya Kuih.

Baba Charlie Nyonya Cake is a company dealing with all kinds of Nyonya Cake, Nyonya Popiah and Cater for Buffet Party. Start with selling the delicious delicacy at Night Market (Pasar Malam) around Melaka 20 over years ago, Baba Charlie Products now supply to major hotels, restaurants, wedding parties and private functions. There is a saying around the town : "Think of Nyonya Kuih, Think of Baba Charlie".

Where to buy the Nyonya Kuih :-
Pasar Malam (Night Market)
Mon : Bukit Beruang/Tanjung
Tue : KG. Lapan/Ujong Pasir
Wed : Bukit Beruang
Thu : Off
Friday : Malim Jaya
Sat : Kota Laksamana
Sunday : Air Keroh/ Batu Berendam
Baba Charlie House : Daily except Thursday

Some information about Nyonya Kuih (cake)
Nyonya Kueh or Straits Chinese Kueh(cakes) are made from a variety of fulsome and flavourful ingredients such as coconut milk, sweet potatoes, tapioca, palm sugar and pandan leaves. Presented together, they make up a colourful, pleasing platter, and thus are among the most popular items to be enjoyed during tea time, as a sweet dessert, and as part of the menu at festive occasions.Traditionally Peranakan girls or Straits Chinese were trained to perfect the art of making nonya kueh — skill in the culinary arts could, along with other skills, lead to a better marriage. Many Nonya or Peranakan still spend time making kueh for their families, as they believe the more effort you put into preparing food for your family, the happier all will be.

Short History
"Baba Charlie Nyonya Cakes was established in 1988 in Melaka. This business was passing down by Baba Charlie’s grandmother to his mother and then himself. From door to door business became one of the leading traditional Nyonya Cakes manufacturers in Melaka today. Baba Charlie started his business by selling just Nyonya Popiah (Spring Roll) and less than five types of Nyonya Cakes in pasar malam (night market). By improving his business he decided to make more variety of Nyonya Cakes. Now his products already reach more than thirty five types. All products are still traditionally made until today. This is to maintain the traditional taste that some may almost forgotten."

Beside Nyonya Cake, Baba Charlie also cater for Buffet Party, be in Company Launch, Training, Wedding or Birthday Party. Baba Charlie Buffet service are highly recommended for function attend by all races because of pork free ("Halal"). Feel free to contact Baba Charlie for more information.

After we finished our cakes at Baba Charlie Nyonya House, we Must grab some of them back to Johor Bahru for supper...hehe!
This are what we bought...

And some of the cakes really bring back my childhood memories.....I like it very much!

Rempah Undang Nyonya kuih

Pulut Inti Nyonya Kuih

Satisfied with all the kuih! Reasonable price!

If you haven't visit Baba Charlie Nyonya House for their Nyonya cakes, please go to the night market where their stall available. The night market schedule is in this blog post.

Related post :-
*  Malacca (Melaka) 2 days 1 night trip - March 2013

Baba Charlie Nyonya Cake

72, Jalan Tengkera Pantai 2,

Melaka.

Tel : +606-2847209 / +6019-6662907
Business hour at Baba Charlie Nyonya House : 10am-4pm Daily except Thursday

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Baba-Charlie-Nyonya-Cake/254730721245098

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Moshi Moshi Dessert & Tea Cafe at Taman Mount Austin, Johor Bahru.

Moshi Moshi Dessert and Tea Cafe (N1.55175 E103.78514) is located at along Jalan Mutiara Emas 10/19, Taman Mount Austin - Johor Bahru. The location is nearby the well-known Overtime Pub & Bistro and next to a Electrical Appliances shop.
The name of Moshi Moshi is mean friendly and warm to their customers and I like the design of the Dandelion in between the word "Moshi Moshi".

Moshi Moshi Dessert and Tea Cafe

This cafe was founded by 4 persons (which is 2 couples) who went to Taiwan and discovered the Special recipe of the sorbet (雪砂) and ice cream, therefore they decided to bring it back and share with the local peoples in Johor Bahru.

The 4 Founders of the Cafe

The Cafe is well decorated and colourful, beside that...it makes us felt comfort and relax...

The entrance of the Moshi Moshi Dessert & Tea Cafe and the serving counter

The colourful deco inside...

Ms Elaine Tham (one of the partner) was patiently explained everything about their desserts and drinks to us. She emphasized that the dessert and drinks in the cafe are serve with 'Natural, Fresh' ingredients with NO preservatives, and their drinks is make from fresh fruits, not from 'powders' that easily available in other cafe. Majority of their ingredients are imported from Taiwan and they make the sorbet and ice cream locally.

From this point of view, I can claim this is the Johor Bahru Local Dessert and Tea! They are also the 'First' cafe serving these handmade ice cream and sorbet within Johor Bahru. Proud for them!

The popular sorbets in Moshi Moshi Dessert and Tea Cafe

First we tried out their Sorbets....

The Handmade Macha Sorbet (抹茶) with Black Sesame (黑芝麻) Ice Cream topping with some ingredients. (it's actually named 'Matcha' online)
The sorbet was at the bottom layer of the cup...

Handmade Macha Sorbet (抹茶) with Black Sesame (黑芝麻) Ice Cream

The Toppings of the sorbet...

Basically the toppings are almost the same for most of their sorbet. They are Red Beans, Chewy Black Pearls and Grass Jelly.

The Red Beans (toppings)

The Black chewy Pearls (toppings)

I like the Unique taste of the Black Sesame Ice Cream and the Matcha Sorbet very much! Fresh!

2nd was the Handmade Red Bean (红豆) Ice Cream and Coconut (椰子) Sorbet. This dessert became my 2nd Favorite instantly! Impressed the taste of the Red Bean Ice Cream and Coconut Sorbet!

Handmade Red Bean Ice Cream and Coconut Sorbet

3rd, The Handmade Milk Sorbet and Peanut (花生) Ice Cream served with 2 Fresh Yam Balls and topping as usual.

The Handmade Milk Sorbet and Peanut (花生) Ice Cream

The taste of the Peanut Ice Cream was unforgettable and the Yam Balls were Fresh and Smooth! The milk sorbet was avergae...

4th, The Handmade Mango (芒果) Ice Cream and Sorbet with mango cubes, Aiyu Jelly (爱玉冰) and 'white' pearls.

The Handmade Mango (芒果) Ice Cream and Sorbet

Nice presentation!

The 'white' pearls and the Aiyu Jelly

I guess this will be the Favorite for the ladies!
The mango flavor was nice in the ice cream and sorbet, overall it was sweet. :)

All the Sorbets above have a simple instruction to enjoy it, and the instruction is sticked on every table...
Eat it individually, it give you difference flavor. Once you mix it all together in one, it provide a better flavor and experience! (this is my version! haha!)

The instruction on every table...

Now let's have some drinks...

1st, the Lemon Aiyu 2Q (柠檬爱玉双Q). It was a fresh lemon tea served with Aiyu Jelly, it was nice and not too sweet!

2nd, Mango Green Tea Milk Cup (芒果绿奶盖) with Matcha powders (抹茶粉).
We had Double of this drink, one for us and one for the kids...

Mango Green Tea Milk Cup (芒果绿奶盖) with Matcha powders (抹茶粉)

Matcha powders (抹茶粉) on top...

3rd, Fresh Tomato Ice Blended (蕃茄蜜凍饮).
It's ice blended with baby tomatoes, This Is Refreshing and Nice! I would strongly recommend this drink if you visit the cafe!  
Or even you just pass by the cafe in the hot day, you can just pack it and take away! No Regret!

Fresh Tomato Ice Blended (蕃茄蜜凍饮)

All the drinks have a sticker behind with the four founders slogans.

Overall, nice and good!
Personally, I like the Black sesame ice cream, Matcha sorbet, Rea Bean ice cream, Peanut ice cream. They were just Unique and Special! As for the drinks, I like the Fresh Tomato Ice Blended the most! It's A Must for me!
Price RM3.90 - RM8.90.

Do drop by the Moshi Moshi Dessert and Tea Cafe especially on the Hot sunny day, it's good to bring down your temperature!

Moshi Moshi Dessert and Tea Cafe

19, Jalan Mutiara Emas 10/19,

Taman Mount Austin, Johor Bahru.

Tel : +607-3616337

Business hour : 11.30am - 12am Daily
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