7 Container Cafes to Check out in KL and Selangor

1. Chaiwalla & Co at The Curve

Ideal for this Instagram age, Chaiwalla & Co was probably the Klang Valley’s first container cafe _ an eye-catching construct of converted cargo containers, plopped into The Curve and unwrapped on Christmas week in 2013. Chaiwalla originally launched in Johor Baru, conceived by two Malaysian childhood friends, one a former seafarer.’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 flavours (caramel, winter melon, vanilla & more) & fillings (including basil seeds & nata de coco), plus select a sweetness level.

Address: Ground Floor (outdoors), The Curve

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See Also: Review: Chaiwalla & Co Container Cafe at The Curve

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2. Metal Box at Empire Damansara

In a complex filled with distinctive destinations, Metal Box stands out with a menu infused with crafty twists, even if they’re relatively subtle choices like inserting edamame & a red wine glaze onto a plate of Eggs Benedict (renamed The Red Benedict here).

Address: G12 Empire Damansara, Jalan PJU 8/8, 47820 Damansara Perdana

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See Also: Metal Box at Empire Damansara: Restaurant Review

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3. Mosano Coffee at DamansaraPerdana

Mosano’s main attraction to complement its striking setting: Smorrebrod-style open sandwiches – no fewer than 15 varieties are available, crowned with combos like shredded lamb confit with Japanese cucumber, sliced orange, tomato, rosemary & remoulade.

Address: Lot G-1 Perdana The Place, Jalan PJU 8/5G, 47820 Damansara Perdana

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See Also: Mosano Coffee at Damansara Perdana: Restaurant Review

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4. Jeneris By Ahren at Nu Sentral

The crimson shipping container theme is eye-catching at this mall, where hot takeaway meals cater for KL’s Sentral’s crowds-in-transit. The rice with mutton & potato curry could be a pleaser.Sumatran Gayo Mountain coffee is available to pair with all manner of pastries & cakes.

Address: CC-14, Concourse Level, Nu Sentral

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See Also: Review: Brew Time at Empire Damansara, Thinking Cups at Aman Suria and Jeneris by Ahren at Nu Sentral

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5. Bxie Blonde at Publika

A two-level café with a shaded bar, bordered by upcycled container walls, plus an alfresco section above for a fresh perspective of Publika’s square.

Address: The Square, Level G2, Publika Shopping Gallery, Solaris Dutamas

Find: Contact details and map for Bxie Blonde

See Also: Bxie Blonde at Publika: Restaurant Review

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6. Metalcube 1008 in Bandar Menjalara, Kepong

Photo courtesy of Metalcube 1008’s Facebook page

Chicken burgers, smoked duck salads & fish & chips are available to pair with beer at this café-bistro.

Address: 25, Jalan 3/62A, Bandar Menjarala, Kepong

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7. The Port at Bandar Utama

Street snacks ranging from laksa and mee kari to cheese-topped keropok lekor are served at this late-night hangout, which opens 4pm through 3am daily.

Address: Lebuh Raya Bandar Utama

Find: Contact details and map for The Port

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