Luscious at Telawi, Bangsar: Cafe Review

Launching a new brunch outlet in Bangsar is riskier than it sounds; folks flock here for big breakfasts on weekends, but the few restaurants that truly thrive require the combination of (in no particular order) buzz-worthy food, a compelling concept and a dynamite setting. It’s unclear whether Luscious, which replaced Belgian establishment Brux-Ale this month, has the right stuff or the X Factor to flourish (it might not be flashy enough), though its food achieves the ‘good enough’ mark. Tastes competently executed; no complaints.

Wake-Up Platters

Luscious offers wake-up platters with a twist: Patrons can choose from various types of bacon, ham, sausages, eggs, veggies and even beans, constructing a complete, customized meal (with a beverage) for a reasonable RM20.90++.

Pork

We went hog-wild, ignoring the beef salami and turkey and chicken ham, opting instead for pork bacon and pork ham, plus a pork sausage, all of which proved plenty juicy.

Eggs

Eggs can come poached, hard/half boiled, scrambled or turned into omelets or sunny-side-ups. Perfect for people who want the decision firmly in their own hands.

House-made Organic Jam

Bread here is partnered with Luscious’ house-made organic strawberry jam.

Tea

The plate comes with either Earl Grey or English Breakfast tea, or juice. It’s worth noting that service at Luscious is earnest and attentive.

Omelet Pizza

Luscious also serves ‘omelet pizzas’ with an entirely eggy base, a potential hit among carb-avoiding patrons. Possible toppings: pepperoni, lamb sausage, capsicum, olives or blue cheese.

Fairly successful: the omelet’s thick, hot and fresh, well complemented by mild-tasting mozzarella and tomato paste. Come lunch and dinnertime, Luscious serves the likes of pork liver pate, belly, ribs and neck steak.

Coffee

Hazelnut latte (RM14.90++). Coffee’s not half-bad, but we’re looking forward to the time when wine will be available, likely starting later this month.