Fuel up with healthy grub at this tropical-themed cafe in Plaza Damas. Dive straight into the protein-heavy options like the five-spice Roast Chicken Leg (RM25) or the Spanish Omelette (RM18) made with three eggs. Burppler Sunita S favours the Poke Bowl's (RM24) simple flavous with fresh salmon sashimi and brown rice. Satiate your sweet tooth with one of their guilt-free desserts — Burppler Jesuis Enamourez recommends the Lemon Tart (RM13) which she declares to be the best in town!
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Known for their poke and smoothie bowls, this airy, tropical-inspired cafe in Sri Hartamas serves healthy dishes that are simple and downright tasty. Look to the ever-changing whiteboard menu to see what’s new. The housemade and guilt-free desserts are not to be missed either – did someone say beetroot chocolate cake?
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In a hidden corner of Plaza Damas sits Rubberduck, a cafe worth tracking down for great bakes and breakfasts. The alfresco area is spotlighted by a pink neon sign and a coconut tree on the wall that provides pop-meets-tropical vibes as you people-watch — perfect for a restorative day of alone time. There is healthy breakfast — smoothie bowls and granolas — for the early risers and yummy sweet treats for teatime. Freshly baked daily, their Madeleines (RM3) may be one of KL's best attempts at the French tea cake. Have these petite, buttery pillows with a cup of tea or coffee. The luscious-looking Carrot Cake (RM9) and Beetroot Chocolate Cake (RM10) are moist, tasty and great contenders too. Although we are devoted fans, the cakes are second to their real crowd-favourite, the Lemon Meringue Tart (RM12). Take time to savour the sweet, airy meringue and zesty lemon curd in its crumbly tart shell.
Avg price per person: RM20
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Serving both sweet and savoury items, your options are endless here at Rubberduck. For breakfast, go for the pancakes served with berry compote and vanilla cream (RM17), complete with maple syrup and butter, of course. Healthy options include smoothie bowls (RM18) and a breakfast wrap (RM18) with scrambled eggs and smoked salmon. Please don't miss their freshly baked Madeleines (RM3) and Carrot Cake (RM9), these are perfect paired with a coffee and an intimate conversation.
