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4 Bs: Bean Brothers Bukit Bintang

If we know the 4 Cs, we should know the 4 Bs.

Bean Brothers Bukit Bintang. 

So continuing on in our little Bukit Bintang series, in a previous post we covered CC in BB: Capitol Cafe in Bukit Bintang. Today letโ€™s hop on to BB in BB.

After lunch at Coffee Mingle at Sungei Wang, we crossed to the other side of Bukit Bintang for coffee at Bean Brothers in The Starhill. Ironic right?

Anyway, on to Bean Brothers MY – An Espresso Bar.

How to get to Bean Brothers.

If youโ€™re riding the MRT or monorail in the city centre, stop at Bukit Bintang MRT or monorial. The Starhill is a short 5 minutes walk from the stations.

However, if youโ€™re driving, you can park in The Starhill itself or in the nearby malls like Fahrenheit 88, Lot 10, and Pavillion.

Bean Brothers is on the ground floor of The Starhill.

For us, from Sungei Wang, we crossed the monorail connecting bridge to Lot 10, then continue walking on the pavement, bypassing Fahrenheit 88 to The Starhill.

In The Starhill, turn immediately to your right and right there at the corner is Bean Brothers BB – An Espresso Bar. 

Bean Brothers

Going back to what my friend commented. The bar is a long. Given its small size, you could probably sit about 10-20 people in a parallel line. 

Interior-wise, the bar had a very rustic and modern touch to it. The ceiling was beautifully curved and designed. On one side, of the bar, youโ€™re looking at a aluminium half-wall. Turn around and youโ€™re looking out into the street through a full-length window.

The full-length window brightens up the small, narrow bar with lots of natural light. Then the light bounces off the aluminium section of the wall.

From the full-length windows, youโ€™ve a beautiful full view of Jalan Gading, Axon Residence, and Orion Residence. You can comfortably sip your coffee and do people watching. Daydream and watch as the people walk by you along Jalan Gading.

Anyway, now on to the beverage.

Thereโ€™s an interesting coffee selection, aside from the usual long black, latte, mocha, etc. Being an espresso bar, theyโ€™ve their Signature, Baristaโ€™s Recommendation, Crowd Favourite, and Espresso (Single / Double Shot).

The Signature is the Espresso Con Panna.

Heat of a robust and rich espresso at the bottom. Then this cold velvety topping that i silky smooth, creating a refreshing contrast and delightful mouthfeel.

Espresso 1 and 1 is a direct mixture of a type of espresso and a black, white, mocha, maritozzo, or dacouoise. 

I had the Einspanner. It is iced black topped with cream which makes it a sweet and dessert-like beverage.

Einspanner

Googling Einspรคnner, it is Viennese Coffee with Whipped Cream.

It brings back memories of the Dalgona coffee days.

Einspanner

My friend, on the other hand, had the Black coffee, hot. 

Hot Black BB coffee

We didn’t have to wait long for our coffees, as it seemed most people got it on the go instead of dining in and it was during lunch hour.

The coffee had a good kick to it and it left a strong impression.

If youโ€™re looking to enjoy some coffee bean with your brothers during a coffee-break, thereโ€™s Bean Brothers. 

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CC in BB: Capitol Cafe in Bukit Bintang

Last month, we were at Halab Gate Shawarma (link here). Over the weekend, just across the main road, Jalan Sultan Ismail, we were at Capitol Cafe.ย 

In a lane behind Damascus Bukit Bintang and WOLO Kuala Lumpur is the Capitol Cafe.

How to get there

๐Ÿ“ Address: 46, Jln Sultan Ismail, Bukit Bintang, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

The cafe is just a stone’s throw away from the Bukit Bintang MRT and monorail stations. 

If youโ€™re taking the MRT, alight at Bukit Bintang station and head towards Entrance E. Then u-turn and then turn right towards Jalan Sultan Ismail. Then turn right towards the lane just before Maybank Bukit Bintang.  

If youโ€™re taking the monorail, alight at Bukit Bintang station, cross the Bukit Bintang Crossing and walk up along Jalan Sultan Ismail. Then turn right towards the lane just before Maybank Bukit Bintang.  

Capitol Cafe

Capitol Cafe has a cozy and inviting interior design that’s perfect for a casual meal or a catch-up with friends. The cafe has a rustic vibe, with wooden tables and chairs, exposed brick walls, and vintage decorations. The ambiance is relaxed and laid-back, making it a great spot to unwind after a long day.

Capitol Cafe’s menu is a fusion of Western and Asian cuisine. One of the must-try dishes at Capitol Cafe is their signature nasi lemak.ย You can browse and download their menu here.

We had their Nasi Ayam Penyet, Hainanese Chicken Chop with Boiled Egg, HoGaSai Ping, and many others for lunch.

The nasi lemak was not the usual nasi lemak with ayam goreng. This nasi lemak is with ayam penyet. The ayam penyet is topped with breaded crusts.

As my friend quoted, โ€œIโ€™ve never had Hainanese chicken chop with boiled egg.โ€ It is a new and good addition with boiled egg in the dish. The chicken chop sauce has an added eggy taste and protein.

Mix iced milo and iced coffee, and you get HoGaSai Ping.

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