Review: Cultura Bakery Cafe at Lorong Kurau, Bangsar

Bangsar’s latest bakery-cafe is a soothing space tucked on Lorong Kurau, blessedly removed from the bustle of Telawi.

This place might look more recognisable than expected: Cultura replaced Poco Homemade this month. It’s now helmed by a very friendly two-person team that welcomes customers with temptations that range from almond strudels to chocolate palmiers.

Teatime Treats and Toasties

Escape the noise outside and linger inside Cultura over freshly baked slices of creamy-soft cheesecakes (RM13) topped with macadamia nuts and salted caramel …

... and piping-hot toasties (RM7) prepared to order, thickly spread with rich, top-flight peanut butter.

Plenty of pastries are available for takeaway on Cultura’s shelves.

White chocolate rose mousse cakes (RM13), a holdover from Poco Homemade, still offered for now at Cultura. Blueberry cheese tarts, strawberry bavarian cream cakes, matcha mousse cakes and black sesame mousse cakes can also be sometimes found at the counter.