Creamy, spicy, and fragrant tom yum is what you’ll get here. For its price (RM22 for 2 pax), the curry is generously laden with chunks of chicken and mushrooms. I would actually be content to just order this with a bowl of rice - it’s that good.
Fresh fern shoots, prawns and half-boiled egg make up the bulk of this Paku Salad (RM15). It’s tossed with dried chillis, dried prawns and a spicy coconut-milk dressing that will blow your mind... and make you blow your nose.
Frame Thai’s Pad Thai (RM10.00) is served on a hotplate, atop a generous omelette and piled high with fresh rice noodles, chunks of tofu, crunchy bean sprouts and crushed peanuts. It’s probably my favourite dish here, and while some might argue that other places do this dish better - I just love this one.
For RM13.50, this fried rice comes with a drink, soup, and a scoop of their housemade ice cream. The rice is fried with generous chunks of salted egg, chicken, shrimp and spring onions.
A refreshing parfait with layers of fresh mango fruit, an oaty-biscuity crumble, and mascarpone cream. At RM16, it’s not the cheapest dessert you’ll ever find in a café, but it is well worth the price.
Exactly what you’d expect from a good Arrabbiata. Mikro’s Arrabbiata (RM18) is a hearty dish of spaghetti, sautéed in a deceptively spicy tomato sauce with cherry tomatoes and fried aubergines. You can choose between having your pasta with chicken or beef.
The Oliver James (RM18) is an homage to a dish once served by the late Grumpy Cyclist in TTDI. The towering stack starts with a slice of sourdough toast, followed by a super thick pancake, fluffy scrambled eggs, and then crowned with a generous helping of beef bacon. Top all that off with a drizzle of maple syrup and toasted nuts, and there you have it: The most decadent, sweet-savoury brunch dish that ever existed. Kudos to the team at Mikro for preserving this classic!
A light choux pastry with a vanilla filling. I wish it would’ve been more vanilla-y, as I found the flavour rather mild. The shortbread biscuit on the top was a nice addition, though it was kinda tough. For RM15, I’d expect more. Maybe it’s the gold dust that’s worth a lot?
My go-to poke bowl. Maybe a little pricier than most at RM24, but well worth it to me. I’m not a fan of the usual poke bowls that come slathered in mayo and tonnes of toppings. I like the simplicity of the marinated salmon chunks and the different fresh veggies, paired with that sauce. Oh loooord, that SAUCE.
At this newly opened spot in Taman Tun, the burnt cheesecake and cream puffs reign supreme. Alas, the cream puffs were sold out but we were lucky enough to score a slice of the cheesecake. In terms of texture, it lacks the soft, creamy middle that is synonymous with most burnt cheesecakes but that was helped by the soft housemade cream. The subtle sweetness helps to cut through some of the richness of the cheese. Try pairing this cake with one of their filter coffees.
To be honest, I’d be happy to sit and eat a jar of Li’s kaya with just a big old spoon. But when it comes wrapped in light and buttery sourdough croissants (sourced from Dew, Bangsar), how can I say no? If you want to get your hands on one - or five - of these Sourdough Kaya Croissants (RM12), you’ll have to mark your calendars as these are only available on weekends!
Li’s House Rice Bowl (RM17.90) is culinarily engineered to feel like a warm hug in the form of steamed rice, topped with a generous portion of crispy chicken, served with a sous-vide soft egg and a drizzle of chilli mayo. If you’re feeling carnivorous, add on a side of pulled pork (RM4).
