Review: WIP on the Park
April 28th, 2025
Here’s the real oasis in Ara Damansara: Opening with little fanfare, Mr & Ms could prove one of this year’s nicest new cafes, the epitome of an eatery where folks can relax and revel in unstinting servings of hot, nourishing food and warm, comforting smiles.
Mr & Ms refers to two friends: He’s the chef who returned to Malaysia recently after honing his craft in Perth and Melbourne, while she’s the young entrepreneur who’s embarked enthusiastically on her first F&B business (with a little help from her brother and buddies).
The cafe now opens through teatime, with dinners starting next month. Our spotlight shines on brunch recipes where egg runs rampant with fun, flavorsome flourishes.
Poached eggs with slow-baked portobello mushrooms, nuts, grapes and lentils, served on toast (RM20.90+). An enjoyable change from favorites like Eggs Benedict & Atlantic, though those two reassuringly remain on the menu here.
Fluffy-creamy scrambled eggs (RM15.90+), prepared close to perfection, proudly piled with smoked salmon and feta cheese. Chef Alex has been toying with throwing pumpkin & leeks into this; we hope he does.
More eggs, fried this time (RM15.90++); shift them slightly to uncover a savory underbelly of turkey ham, melted mozzarella cheese and mashed avocados.
Spiced baked eggs with sausages, olives and minted yogurt (RM17.90++). Might be a tad too tangy for some, but still worth licking the spoon for this.
Not an admirer of albumin? No worries: Mr & Ms also serves a wholesome breakfast platter (RM19.90+) that features mini-pancakes with grilled bananas, muesli with roasted nuts and milk, plus a bowl of fresh fruit.
Mr & Ms uses Sumatra’s Gayo mountain coffee beans. Wine is unavailable for now, but folks can bring their own to sip while savoring this cafe’s Mariah-focused playlist.
Mr. & Ms.,
B-G-3A, Block B, Oasis Ara Damansara, Petaling Jaya.
Tel: 03-7859-6665
Open 10am-5pm, except Mondays. Dinner service commences July.