1. % Arabica from Kyoto lands in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur
Cult coffee brand % Arabica, which first opened in Kyoto in 2014, has landed on our shores, causing quite a frenzy. Given Malaysians' love of minimalism and all things Japanese, it's little wonder that the new café in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur has seen snaking queues since its first day of operations. Be prepared to take a number and avoid watching the clock.
Proving that less is more, % Arabica is synonymous with an all-white aesthetic that extends from the interior design to the merchandise; take home reusable coffee cup, totes, backpacks and, if you're the kind who ignores the follies of white footwear, sneakers.
Just here for the coffee? Try the Dark Latte, % Arabica's version of a mocha, and pair it with baked goods from Jaslyn Cakes. Oat and almond milk are on offer, but there's something unforgettable about the regular white coffee here, with its impossibly smooth mouthfeel.
% Arabica | Lot 3.08.02 & E3.08.02, Connection, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur | +603-2110 6911 | Open daily, 10am - 10pm
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