Strangers at 47 @ SS17

ROUND THREE of food escapade journey which almost led us to a dead end, one night. 

It was our usual dinner night out and we visited our neighbourhood cafe - SS17's Strangers at 47. 

This was like no other kind of trip and it was picked in the most randomness way, ever. Not long after arriving at the initial cafe we picked the first time, we were informed and personally browsed through their menus for huge ass meals. You can tell how hungry and desperate we were, because it was a long day indeed, for the three of us. It isn't like us to sit in one spot, and get up to go to another place without ordering. However, we were starving! And we needed to fill our bellies asap!

After hopping back into the car, and browsed through the internet to find "cafes nearby you," we came across one which isn't far away from where we were, and that was SS2. It was only a five minute drive, and putting the gear to D, I drove us right away to SS17.

We were having a foodie frenzy, literally.

Despite the hungriness that was already agitating us, our night could have gone better but not until we have to make several rounds just to get a parking spot. And better yet? IT STARTED TO RAIN.

Just great.

For a good 15 minutes of waiting on the sideline, praying a car would come out - praise the Lord, one finally did! We screamed in joy and gladness as we hopped out the car and ran for covers. 

Much to our surprise, the place was filled with people! Everyone was busy eating, chit chatting...and we were like, LET'S GET A PLACE TO SIT FIRST. 

The staff were extremely friendly to the point they would greet you in a very loud tone (trying to be friendly) and to me, it startled me. I mean is it me, or is it that I find it terrifying that they scream WELCOME in a loud tone, however they are right behind you? Hahahaha I mean, even when I enter a clothing store it happens all the time, but nah not complaining though. I am just saying that things like that makes me jump in the slightest of sound.

Just like thunder or a lightning strike.

Anyway, back to the topic. Yes, the place was a bit cramped up and made us feel a little claustrophobic as we were given a table (a small one to be exact) and it was near the counter and door. However, it is totally understandable as it was a weekday night, and dinner time. What else? Busy lorh. Being a Malaysian, I suppose little things like this is what we have to adapt to, and it has became a habit. That makes us Malaysians special. Woooo.

As our waiter placed the menu on the table, we grabbed one respectively and started scanning for proper meals. All it was stated was crepe, crepe and more crepe. We looked up from the menu and exchanged glances with one another, and ended up with the approval and defeated look of, guys, let's just eat crepe, we have no energy for another hunt, anymore. And we nestled in agreement and began reading through each description of the meals, provided.

 From the savoury menu, we placed an order for BBC (wholemeal crepe, chicken chorizo, smoked chicken ham, butter sauteed portobello & spinach, golden has brown, sunny side up/scrambled eggs, caramelized onions, baked beans), A Hen's Crush (chilli flaked crepe, pan seared chicken, sweet capsicums, golden hash brown, citrus-cucumber-onion salad,house-made spicy tangy sauce), and also  Miss Dory (savory crepe, breaded fish fillet, battered squid, citrus-cucumber-onion salad, potato pumpkin mash, roasted cherry tomatoes, housemade sriracha mayo lime). 

Sounds good, aye? Especially for a savoury crepe.

On the other hand, Deni and I settled in for plain water as Chris went on with his choice of beverage: Mocha.

Mocha (RM10)

A Hen's Crush (RM17) | Miss Dory (20) | BBC (RM23)

Voila, the food turned out to be different as we expected it to be. In a good way, of course. Because as our first time eating crepe like this, it was good enough.

Crepe lovers, where you at? Come drop by when you are anywhere near SS17 or just want to have something different for a meal, instead of the usual carbs we settle for. HUHU.

Strangers At Forty 7

47, Jalan 17/45, Section 17, Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Open 11 am - 10 pm, Wednesdays to Mondays (Closed on Tuesdays)

Cat in the Box @ Empire Damansara

After a night to remember from Milligram, we just had to continue our food escapades. And this time, we went it two more people; Adam and Kitt Mei. 

It is seldom and rare to find us all together all in once because of our busy schedule and timing hasn't always been our good friend, the past few months. So to get an opportunity like this, is a chance to just hop in for. 

After having brunch over at Tryst at SS15, another cafe I will write about later on, we drove down to Empire Damansara as it is known to be a sanctuary for hipster cafe lovers. 

Oh and mainly because we have been listening to Chris, belly-aching to visit the place hence his wish is out command. And so our next food escapades, begins! 

 On a sidenote, times like this is where you really appreciate your GPS and keep it close to you very dearly cause clearly we are not so familiar with the area.

With the sun absolutely screeching hot, it made us grunt a little. However, not long after experiencing the journey and walking around the hipster-like ambience, it was indeed an amazing place to just hang out after a long day at work. Or perhaps for a nice catch up session with your bunch of mates. Anything will do, really. 

With all the hustle and bustle, deliberating on which cafe we should enter - it soon settled as we laid eyes on the word Cat.

Took few glances of approval before we entered the cafe with joy - which landed us stranded in front of the counter scratching our heads trying to figure out what to order since there was just too many drinks to choose from. Cakes? Yes, plenty of them as well. 

So then, we finally settled on a few caffeinated beverages along with a slice of cake. Why we ordered so little you supposedly may wonder?

It's because our lunch at Tryst was mainly a late one, and we weren't starving but just needed something to savour our sweet tooth.

The cold caramel latte (RM14), a cup of cappuccino (RM10) and also a slice of red velvet cake (RM10) kept us going busy. No kid, we were there for a good three hours, give and take. And we nestled right in with the unique ambience of the cafem 

Every cafe has their own style of giving the hipster vibe to their customers but with huge ass windows that frames the busy street along with the beautiful greenery of trees, this is truly the place for peace and quietness. Not to forget you'll surely have splendid lighting for your pictures as well. That is a good thing, don't you think? Haha.

Don't allow me to forget about the spiral staircase that leads up to the cafe's rooftop which is the smoking zone so anyhow if you want to smoke while enjoying your cold latte persay, you may but only available for takeaways cups and plates, though. 

Cappuccino (RM10) 

Cappuccino & Red Velvet (no pic of the latte, totally forgot to get a pic before drinking it haha)

The cafe got us feeling the overly vibe of freedom and also a space where we don't feel too confined in. Besides, enjoying a cup of coffee or having one of their sandwiches (yes, they have those too), they also do provide us with a collection of reading materials and also several board games. As it is captured in the picture above, we chose scrabbles!

 The day out was complete with what we desired for and we found a nice spot for a good picture. Not long after placing up and down, bickering slightly on who's going to ask the nice couple a couple feet away from us to help take the photo, one of us finally did the talking and voìla - here's a group shot of us right before we left Empire.

If you ever in the area, do try on their fancy lattes and cakes and drop by a comment to let us know which was your chosen one!

Lot 111, Heritage Lane, Empire Damansara, Jalan PJU8/8A, Damansara Perdana, 

47820 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

Tel. No: 03-7611 0473

Operation Hours: 11am to 10pm daily (Friday and Saturday close at 1am)

Milligram @ Taman Mayang, Petaling Jaya

A short dinner trip turned into a hobby for the three of us.

As we were cruising down the road around Taman Mayang trying to search for a particular restaurant, we bumped into Milligram Cafe. It was quite bizarre  for us to find a rather ravishing cafe around that location, but thanks to its' interesting sign and simplish-hipster look, it caught our eyes that made us hop into the cafe to try what they got to offer.

The staff were super friendly and easy to talk to. We asked for their suggestion for food as it was our first time there (obviously) and so they suggested that we chose the baked macaroni cheese and grilled chicken chop for starters.

So yes, that is what we went with, at the end.

Chicken Chop (RM18)

Fish & Chips (RM18)

Milligrams' Mac & Cheese (RM17)

Results? It was absolutely delicious and we really enjoyed the meal. So shout out to the staff that suggested it! 

The chicken was grilled perfectly and don't get me started with the mac and cheese. If you knew me personally, you'd know that I am a sucker for cheese and to have it prepared perfect and deliciously, it was good enough to ask for. 

The velvet taste and smoothering way on how the cheese melts in your mouth is utterly complete. As in, there's nothing else in the world you would want more besides it. 

Following for the desserts; a slice of a classy Red Velvet cake along with a cup of Cappuccino and Mocha (RM12)  made us relive ourselves up into paradise. 

To the point that, we promised one another; we'll be coming year every May 20th to give cheers to the day and the profound date of a beginning. 

Red Velvet (Promotion: RM9 | Normal price: RM15) & Cappuccino (RM10)

Pictures can be deceiving not unless, the spread through word of mouth is quite good as well, am I right? And before I forget the most important part, you should never leave the cafe without trying their finger licking good, salted caramel butter cake which is only for RM15. This is the only cake that will forever be in my "best-cakes-list!" 

Yes, it is that good.

Salted Caramel Butter Cake (RM15)

Cappuccino (RM10)

On a side note, the price range of a meal does not exceed more than RM30 (updated) which makes it totally affordable and even worth it for young adults like us.

Thus, you won't be paying for only the goodness of the meals but also the peaceful serendipity environment that you are in, as well. Oh and they have wifi! Bonus point. Give or take, a place with internet access is always a privilege. 

However, due to my observations, people do drop by in for a nice cup of coffee or a chance of completing assignments but mostly for a good meal with good friends. You can't see one gloomy faces that enters the cafe and I reckoned Milligram has that affect on you; on us - simplicity and good vibes. 

All-in-all, it was a memorable night, indeed.

So what you waiting for? Head down to Milligram - Cafe & Eatery soon!

8, Jalan SS 26/4, Taman Mayang Jaya, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Open Hours: 11am - 11pm