Cotta Hidden Rooftop Cafe at Mont Kiara

Cotta is known for making fresh ricotta everyday. Thus, the name Cotta. Their hearty open face sandwiches are generously spread with fluffy yet luscious ricotta and crunchy greens thats are harvested just seconds from soil. Every plate is wholesome with carefully sourced ingredients.

The cafe also has a cosy environment with plenty of plants accompanying guests. Its not surprising that guests carry better mood because of all the oxygen!

Having dessert in this cafe is a delightful experience too! Smooth latte and a delicious slice of cake in a cozy corner full of flora are all one needs to heal the soul sometimes.

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Check out this Cotta restaurant at L6-1A, Verve Shops, 8, Jalan Kiara 5, Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur. 

Wonderful display of vegetation at cotta

The place is cosy and warm for all occasions

The owner's love for greenery results in a fresh and comfortable cafe environment

Owner zesty sense of humour

Cotta features their freshly made cheese on their famous open face sandwiches

Chuck Mooris RM28

I took the opportunity to try one of their most popular dishes and did not take long to understand why it is the majority's favourite. Who can resist a melting pulled Australian beef on top of a generous bed of ricotta mixed with rich runny yolk. This dish left me quiet to savour every bite. 

Twice smoked 6 hour slow cooked Australian beef with home made chimichurri topped with sous-vide egg with generous spread of ricotta on a wholesome sourdough bread

Nobody can resist a perfectly runny yolk

The Prawn Special RM46. Limited to 10 a day

Limititng this dish to 10 a day makes this dish even special. The freshness of the meaty prawns topped with crunchy ebiko is a sumptuous combo. Extra points for using local Sabah prawns, highlighting the quality of local ingredients. 

Local Sabah prawns poached in a homemade running tomalley broth drizzled with Cotta's secret sauce, cleverly paired with ebiko, sous-vide egg, nori with with generous spread of ricotta on a wholesome sourdough bread

Pate-k Philippe RM27

Cotta-made chicken liver pate with arugula, balsamic reduction and roasted garlic oil with generous spread of ricotta on a wholesome sourdough bread

Those who likes a liver can count on this dish to make their day!

Mushroom Ricotta Pasta RM29

3 kinds of local mushrooms, smoked mushrooms, sous-vide egg, arugula, Sarawak black pepper, freshlymade ricotta on al-dente pasta

It is not difficult to fall in love with Cotta-made ricotta cheese. You can place your order with them!

The salads and greens here are as fresh as it gets as they harvest them straight from the planters!

Time for dessert

Lemon Curd Cake RM18

Strawberry Panna Cotta RM18

Chocolate and peanut butter cake RM19

Sometimes, a good slice of cake, with a smooth latte is all the remedy we need for the weekend!

A wide spread of nut butters

Sourdough bread

Other products

Red Penguin @ TTDI

While exploring delivery meals during the MCO, I discovered a friendly neighbourhood eatery operating from Taman Tun that has something for every appetite. Their menu ranges from Western to Asian food, serving from biryani rice to burgers. I adore their burgers for their juicy marinated patties and have bookmarked this restaurant for their 100% pure fruit juices. They started by being an online restaurant and will be opening for dine-in soon in Taman Tun. As I tasted their rice, burger and pasta, I found the restaurant to be reliable for affordable and tasty meals.

Customers can make their meals a set with pocket salad, fresh fruit juice and soup. Add RM15 for all three, RM10 for any 2 and RM5 for any one.

To order, log on to:
www.redpenguin.my
https://app.theother.kitchen/redpenguinttdi/
https://www.facebook.com/redpenguin88a

A meal with my family at home from Red Penguin

Thank you abang delivery!

Pleased with the neat and biodegradable packaging

When it arrived, I was pleased with the presentable packaging that are biodegradable. Each item is properly labled and comes with a thank you note which gave me a warm sense of gratitute. My appetitie surely increased when feeling good!

Kashmri Briyani- Mutton Mutiny (Boneless) RM 8 comes with gravy and vegetable yogurt dalca

Fluffy bryiani rice infused with herbs and spices served with chunks of tender and flavourful mutton meat

Looking at the menu, their briyani rice range caught my eyes as it is described to be made from a 150-year-old family recipe. Ignoring it would be a crime. I had to test their expertise in cooking meat by ordering mutton biryani.

The order came in a generous portion fit for 2 persons. The biryani rice was unctuously loose and each grain was infused with herbs and spices. The chunks of mutton were tender and one can tell that deep marination was done. The dish is served with vegetable dalcha cooked with carrots, potatoes, brinjals, sliced cucumber immersed in cooling fresh homemade yogurt to clean the palate. 

Maharaja Burgers- Beef RM16 comes with corn-based chips and Spicy Signature Malagueta Sauce.
You can choose between charcoal or sesame bun

Relishing the beef burger

Red Penguin just knows the equation to a mouth-watering stack of burger. A hefty 180g of homemade patty is brilliantly paired with an egg for a satisfying meal. The patty was well-seasoned and grilled with juices still locked in. Customers can choose between charcoal or sesame bun when they order any Maharaja Burger

Pasta- Tom Yum Seafood RM16

Bringing the best of the East and West, Red Penguin also features a range of fusion food. Sanders Grilled Chicken, Malagueta Deep Fried Chicken, Paprika Grilled Fish are some of them. The Spaghetti Tom Yum comes with prawns, clams and squid and makes a fulfilling meal.

Fresh juice RM8

Being a fan of fresh fruits, pure fruit juice captures my attention quick. Having tried their mango and watermelon fruit juice, I have to say that I have tagged Red Penguin as my go-to place for a refreshing pick-me-up. 

Mango juice is so satisfying. Comes with pulp!

Love 100% juice!

To order, log on to:
www.redpenguin.my
https://app.theother.kitchen/redpenguinttdi/
https://www.facebook.com/redpenguin88a

Festive Meals Before You Depart at The Airport @ KLIA2

This Christmas, you don't have to compromise on your meal at the airport anymore as The Green Market, Flight Club, TheBar and Bar's menus offer quality dishes at a prices that won't burn a hole in your pocket. Make your departure out of Malaysia a fulfilled one with the festive inspired Merry Cuisine and Christmas Delicacies from now till 26th December 2019. The festive line-up includes turkey and lamb dishes that will not only warm the heart but also the belly for an amped up holiday spirit.

It is also worth prepping the mood with a cocktail, mocktail or a dose of sweet delight. You just have to know where to find The Green Market, Flight Club, Flight Club Grab 'n'Go, TheBar and Bar. 

The Green Market- Public Concourse Terminal KLIA2 (24 hrs)

The Green Market

Turn right when entering the departure hall of KLIA2

The Green Market
Turkey Katsu Bento RM28

With breaded turkey, beancurd and vegetables, this box of well balanced bento takes care of all the nutrition a traveller needs. 

The Green Market
Turkey Meatball Don RM28

Turkey meatballs rolled in special sauce, accompanied by miso soup, make a satisfying belly filler before flight.

The Green Market
From top: Virgin Pina Colada and Sea Breeze Mocktails RM14 each

Start your vacation even before you reach the destination with a glass of refreshing mocktail while you wait for your flight.

Flight Club- International Departure, Level 2, Satelite Terminal (24 hrs)

Flight Club
Lamb Ragout Pappardelle RM28

Irresistible dish of lamb slow braised to perfection. Enjoy flavourful pasta rolled in lamb gravy with chunks of tender meat while you look at those winged carriers. 

Flight Club
Turkey Confit Fettucine RM28

Flight Club and Flight Club Grab 'n' Go
From left: Absolute Punch, Citrus Punch and Strawberry Punch RM30 each

Flight Club Grab 'n' Go, International Departure, Level 2, Satelite Terminal (24 hrs) 

Flight Club and Flight Club Grab 'n'Go
From left: Turkey Wrap RM20 and Turkey Sandwich RM18

If you are in need of a light bite, tuck into the savoury turkey wrap and sandwich stuffed with fresh cranberries, red cabbage, tomatoes and cucumber.

Bar- at Plaza Premium Lounge opposite Aerotel, KLIA2

Available at BAR (different from TheBar)
From left: Chilled oreo cheesecake and strawberry trifle RM11 each

Get the holiday momentum going by indulging in mini delights. Lightly sugared, these award wining desserts are crafted with ingredients like fruits, crumbs and cornflakes that give layers of joy.

Available at BAR
Mango Yogurt Mousse

Enjoying my dessert before my flight

TheBar- Internaltional Departure, Level 3, Terminal KLIA2 (24 hrs)

A little alcohol won't hurt (for non-Muslims) at TheBar while you unwind and anticipate your holiday. Check out these Daiquiris below.

TheBar
From left: Chi chi Daiquiri, Lime Daiquiri and Lime Daiquiri RM28 each

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Everyone!

At the Plaza Premium Lounge