Review: Chaiwalla & Co Container Cafe at The Curve

Ideal for this Instagram age, Chaiwalla & Co could be the Klang Valley’s first “container cafe”; an eye-catching construct of converted cargo containers, plopped into The Curve and unwrapped this Christmas week.

If the name sounds familiar, it might be because Chaiwalla originally launched in Johor Baru earlier this year, reportedly conceived by two Malaysian childhood friends, one a former seafarer.

Tea

‘Honest tea’ is Chaiwalla’s catchphrase, though ‘hipster tea’ seems equally apt; customers can choose a beverage base of tea, milk tea, coffee or fresh milk, add flavors (caramel, winter melon, vanilla and more) and fillings (including basil seeds and nata de coco), plus select a sweetness level.

Saffron-and-rose-flavored milk tea with yogurt pops and zero added sugar (RM5.80 nett). Enjoyably mild-tasting, without the curse of cloying artifice, and sufficiently thick, though filled with a bit more ice than expected. 

Coffee with honey and coffee jelly. Ultimately satisfying for a refreshment on a hot afternoon; worth the price. Service is fast and fairly friendly.

Sweets

Pastries and brownies are also available; expect to see more photos of Chaiwalla pepper KL’s social media networks for months to come.

Need more drinks? Coffea Coffee has opened its latest branch at The Curve too, adding to its outlets at Bangsar , Sunway Pyramid and Subang. Note: Chaiwalla is on The Curve’s relatively placid end, outside RadioShack and Borders; Coffea is amid the restaurant-packed Piazza zone.Location Details: