Bangkok EM District

During a recent trip to Bangkok, we visited the EM District and spent the entire afternoon there. The area is made up of several interconnected malls, and although we didn’t buy anything in particular, we were truly impressed by the overall experience — especially Emsphere. Below are some photos from our visit.

Coffee at A KEEN cafe in Emsphere. It is nice but pastries are pricey.

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Malacca - Something Bakery

I recently went on a short trip to Malacca and discovered a lovely café slightly off the beaten track called Something Bakery. The entrance is tucked away at the side of the building, and there’s free parking available, which is a nice bonus. Their coffee is excellent, and the crêpe cake is just as good — definitely worth a visit.

Johor Bahru Cafe Hopping

After COVID, my wife and I have been frequent visitors to Johor Bahru, mainly to enjoy the local food and take advantage of the favourable exchange rate.

Below are a few of our personal recommendations.

Principle Cafe at Jalan Trus (next to Amari Hotel)

This is our go-to spot whenever we stay in the area. The food is fantastic—especially the truffle and mushroom risotto, which we highly recommend. Their cakes and coffee are also very enjoyable. The café has a cosy ambiance, though it can be crowded at times.

Tokyo Secrets - Mid Valley SouthKey

Part of a chain, this outlet is our favourite for cheese tarts—they’re the best we’ve tried. The Mille Crêpe cake is also quite good. One thing we appreciate is that it’s usually not crowded. While they do serve lunch, we wouldn’t recommend the main menu items.

We bumped into Hossan Leong here. 

Manzanita - Komtar JBCC (Ground Floor)

This café has a bakery that offers decent takeaway bread. Better than Lavender Bakery, in our opinion. The food and coffee are enjoyable, and the matcha latte is reasonably good.

Nimmies Pastry Cafe - Taman Melodies

This well-known café lives up to its reputation. While the prices are on the higher side, the pastries are creative and delicious. Definitely worth a visit for pastry lovers.