This Petaling Street hotspot is one of the few cafes in town to focus on tea – you will not find a coffee machine here! Their tea leaves are specially brought in from China, and expertly brewed by the team to bring out each unique flavour. The strong and herbaceous Aged Liu Bao Tea (RM18), a fermented black tea which carries sweet notes when brewed at the right timing (just one minute!). Other must-haves are their cold brew teas like the light-bodied and floral-tasting Darjeeling First Flush (RM22) and the refreshing Japanese Sencha Green Tea (RM18). Pro tip: Teas are only available between 11am to 6pm!
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Earthy, slightly heavy-bodied and a lot bolder in flavour, this fermented black tea is must-try if you’re looking for something a bit more unique.
Chocha makes very good cold brew teas. This one came recommended for fans of floral notes – very much like rose! Easy to drink and great for a hot day.
Chocha Foodstore's space never fails to stun guests with its pastel-coloured walls, big plants and dried flowers. Come by day or night to enjoy the vibes and to share a feast with the gang. Start with the refreshing Kerabu Rojak (RM24), followed by the popular CFC (RM26) — cincalok fried chicken that’s crispy and fragrant. Also delicious is the sweet and slightly spicy Sticky Bebek Goreng (RM60). As for drinks, they brew lovely Cold Brew Teas (from RM18), or cap off the meal with a glass of wine from their large wine list.
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📷 In frame:
Cincalok Fried Chicken [RM26]
✨: The natural light-strewn interior of Chocha is, without a doubt; gorgeous. Prior to my visit, I've heard great things of Chocha's Cincalok Fried Chicken.
💬: After finally trying it for myself, I'm sad to report that it didn't quite live up to my expectations. The chicken was dry with a greasy and heaty aftertaste. The pairing of the chicken with the refreshing accompaniments of tangy salsa and sweet tomato chutney was appropriate but failed to compensate for the lacking texture of the chicken.
For fried chicken, Table and Apron will remain my go-to 🍗
Nonetheless, I'd re-visit Chocha for their other menu options that caught my eye such as the Biang Biang Noodle 😋
This bottle it’s perfect for a party of two. Chocha uses fresh tea leaves from China for this, which results to a light and sweet cold brew tea. I liked that it’s not too heavy either.
A great place to enjoy their variety of tea. Their cold brew tea is my favourite for the hot weather in Malaysia.
First time trying out their dinner menu, we had a salad and a rendang dish. Sadly we might make the wrong choice, both dishes wasn't impressive and we unable to finish up the rendang.
However the duck fat rice was surprisingly good, very fluffy and fragrant. So good even just by itself.
Chicken roulade stuffed with nuts and herbs served on a bed of black glutinous rice and spinach vinaigrette salad. RM36 per serving.
Chocha’s Mushroom frittata is a light and fluffy omelette filled with leeks, diced potatoes, shiitake and oyster mushroom. It’s best eaten when it’s warm as an appertiser. Taste wise was acceptable probably slightly under seasoned and a bit greasy. RM22 per serving.
Chocha is well known for marrying its dishes using traditional Malaysian ingredients with a modern contemporary approach. I was blown away by their version of Pannacota when this medium remekin arrived on the table filled with crispy coconut chips on top. They used fresh coconut milk for its Pannacota based and infused with Gula Malacca (palm sugar) gives you that brown velvety smooth texture. Mind you the palm sugar sauce on top could be on the sweeter side since it’s a dessert after all. RM20 per serving.
Duck confit rice, biang biang noodles and cincalok fried chicken together with cold brew tea
Wow, this ulam stewed Barley rice is something extra ordinary. The unique barley “risotto” cooked with ulam pesto gives you that creamy texture every spoonful. Topped with sautéed squid which is soft and flavoursome. Not to forget those salted egg shavings and tiny crispy fried shrimp makes the overall dish even better. I would rate this 8 out of 10. RM28 per serving. 😋😋😋
Duck confit is one of my favourite French dish. But putting it on a bed of rice is a first for me. Chocha’s pan seared duck confit is simply flavourful, topped on a bed of barley rice, accompanied with some local salad leaves and ajitama egg. The inclusion of local ingredients and spices do makes me confuse but nevertheless it’s a bowl of comfir food. RM26 per serving.
Chocha serves decent comfort food with a twist of Asian elements and spices in their dishes. The Aglio Olio duck is a modern rendition of the classic Italian pasta served with homemade noodles, chunks of spiced duck confit, tomatoes and garlic confit topped with julienne Thai Basils. I couldn’t describe the taste but it’s definitely worth trying.. RM24 per person.
Was looking forward to the only noodles dish on the evening menu. Homemade thin noodles tossed with Sze Chuan Chili Oil, crushed toasted peanuts, mixed spices and seasoned soy vinaigrette. Personally, I think the star anise was over powering. RM18 per serving.
Landed in Kuala Lumpur! After dropping the bags, we head over to this charming hipster cafe that retain the old rustic walls and tiles. Food selection offers Asian food rather than cafe style items such as Cured Fish Rice (MYR30) and CFC (MYR26) we have here. Plus known for their tea, you can get a large selection like Darjeeling ($18), Dong Ding Oolong ($16) and cold brew Sencha ($18)
Really like the idea of combining western with eastern food to produce something unique. Roasted duck was the highlight of this plate of awesomeness. Just a lil too oily for my liking.
Chincaluk fried chicken that taste rather under-seasoned. Not impressive ...
A brunch date-worthy refuge from Chinatown's hustle bustle, Chocha Foodstore's leafy courtyard is just as alluring as its refreshing take on locally-inspired dishes and freshly brewed tea. It's never too early for the Cincalok Fried Chicken (RM25), fragrant from fermented prawn paste batter and dangerously addictive with a side of tomato chutney to boost flavours. While we have an unwavering adoration for fried chicken, we also enjoyed the homey Duck Rice (RM25) — steamed barley and rice topped with in-house cultivated ulam (a veggie side dish), duck breast cooked in duck fat and an onsen-style egg. As the sun ascends, cool off with a Dong Ding Oolong Cold Brew Tea (RM16 for two pax). Pro tip: Each dish here has its own tea pairing so seek out Chocha's friendly faces for recommendations! Avg Price: RM40
The Cincalok Fried Chicken (RM25) is what you should come here for. Crispy, tender and ultra fragrant! Make yourself feel less guilty with a cup of tea (RM16).
