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Nitro Coffee--RM 13 Cold brew coffee infused with honey and nitrogen.

Hot Mocha--RM 13

Soft serve with corn flakes--RM 8

   The nitrogen coffee was really unique to me. I was amazed by the complexity of flavours on my first sip. Its coffee component tasted bitter, fruity and acidic, added with slight sweetness from the honey and gassy after-taste like a soft drink. Overall, it reminds me of German beer with a strong malty flavour. Love it! Mocha was just alright, with overwhelming chocolate flavour. Soft serve was just okay, not memorable to us.



   However, we do enjoy the quiet and tranquil space Bean Reserve has created. I particularly like asymmetrical table and cute little wooden stools they have, very clean and simple. I am looking forward to more interesting menu from this highly potential cafe. It wound be a hit around the neighbourhood with their excellent service and decent drinks. Have a great week ahead. xoxo

More Information~
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeanReserve/
Address: 8, Jalan Lengkok Abdullah, Bangsar, KL.

   We ordered 2 brunch items and one cup of cappucino for sharing. As recommended by most of their visitors, we went with Eat Die Me and South China Sea, which are their best sellers.

Eat Die Me--RM 26 Big breakfast set consisting gourmet sausages (chicken/beef/lamb), eggs (any style), toast with a serving of creamed corn, sauteed mushrooms and housemade hash.

South China Sea--RM 24 Poached eggs with grilled salmon fillets, topped with tangy housemade salsa and housemade hash.

Cappucino (5oz)--RM 11

   I must say, the photos look better than actual product. I appreciate the effort of making a twist in the menu, introducing different ways of interpretation to the usual brunch items, but the execution and results were not up to the mark. For instance, my Eat Die Me big breakfast was way below the average. The sunny side up were over-cooked, sausages and hash browns were too greasy to swallow. Creamy corn doesn't fit into this dish. In general, everything was a platter of oil without any complexity of flavours. The South China Sea was a disappointment as well. Poached eggs were more like soft-boiled eggs, salmon was not fresh and hash browns was out of the place as well. I just don't understand the addiction of hash brown here. Thank goodness the coffee was a life saver. The aromatic and rich earthy flavour totally bought me over. This is something worth returning for.


   Food aside, Merchant's Lane is indeed a great place for photography. With beautiful settings and warm natural lighting in every corner, this is the perfect spot for photography enthusiasts. We were not satisfied by the brunch items, but we did enjoy the space and photography experience. I hope for some improvement with execution of food and Merchant's Lane could be something more rewarding and memorable to foodies like us. Have a nice day ahead! xoxo.

More Information:
Address: 150, Jalan Petaling, 59000 Kuala Lumpur.
Business Hours: Closed on Wednesday 10.30am-8.00pm
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Merchants-Lane-%E7%BE%8E%E7%9C%9F%E6%9E%97-965566273456114/

Brodo di Pesce--RM 32++ Tomato Seafood soup, served with a piece of toasted white bread.

    To be good at Italian food, the flavours must be rich and natural, warm and comforting. That was exactly what we got from the dinner at Pietro's. My favourite was the starter--tomato seafood soup. It was cooked in sweet and sourish tomato broth, together with fresh and juicy seafood that added tonnes of sweetness and flavours.

Mushroom & Truffle Risotto--RM 35++ mushroom and risotto, cooked with risotto soaked in white wine and broth.

Carbonara--RM 32++ Carbonara cooked with beef bacon, served with pasta of choice

D'Agnello--RM 55++ Roasted lamb racked, served with salad and potato wedges, dressed with balsamic vinaigrette and sauce.

   Our main dishes did not disappoint as well. The mushroom risotto tasted like ten types of mushroom blended together, giving out such an intense and earthy mushroom essence in the well cooked risotto. Carbonara was a little bit too creamy to my liking, but i appreciate the al dente spaghetti that was so pleasant to bite in. Our lamb racks was cooked to perfection with our request of medium rare, just a little bit too salty. I would prefer to have more sauce to go with this dish as well.

Hot Chocolate--RM 10++

    I need not say further that we truly enjoyed the warm service, modern interior and wonderful dinner we had in Pietro's. I wonder why this hidden gem has yet to reach out to the community in Klang Valley. If you are wondering where to spend this festive season with loved ones, give Pietro a try. I mean, who will reject some good old Italian food right? Have a wonderful week ahead! xoxo.


More Information~
Website: http://www.pietro.com.my/
Address: Ground Floor, Bangunan ECM Libra, 8, Jalan Damansara Endah, Damansara Heights, 50490 Kuala Lumpur.
Phone No.: 03-20936433