Typica @ Shaw Parade Plaza, KL

For any coffee lover, I'm sure the name Typica is a familiar one. Typica in fact had existed way before the 'explosion' of cafes that happened in the recent years.

Having occupied a corner at the back of Shaw Parade Plaza for the last 6 years, the owners have decided to consolidate all their business into their only outlet at Ampang which began operation almost a year ago. Typica in Shaw Parade has seized operation with effect from w/c 16 Mar 2015.  

The prominent TYPICA for one that comes from the back of Shaw Parade 

Occupying just a very small space, Typica surely knows how to maximize their space. 

Having carry a very basic looking cafe, with Chinese touch, they mainly used old style wooden furniture. 

Interior of Typica 

Classic coffee brewer

Typica promotes mainly local made coffee, and works with a coffee farmer in Johor Bahru. Following which, their Ampang outlet, which operates from a bungalow residential unit will offer a much bigger space, and interestingly, will only be open for business on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays. As for the other days, I was told that they will be in the coffee farm in Johor. This is what we call, balance of life and passion! 

Typica only sell coffee that is light to slightly medium roast, maintaining the original coffee taste as much possible. As coffee bean are one kind of fruit, and with its method of roasting, a more sour or rather fruity taste of the coffee is more apparent. To maintain the authenticity of the beans, Typica in fact keep all its ingredients to as natural possible, and interestingly, they do not offer sugar, as not to dilute the coffee taste. Speaking of purity of taste! 

Menu is as per written on their wall. 

What to order? 

I ordered their Coffee with Milk, and chose the lavender flavor. Lavender reminded me of Hokkaido, thus, I gotta order this. Hehe... 
The originality taste of the coffee immediately distinct itself from the coffee I've tasted.. The lavender was fresh flowers used to abstract the taste. Very fragrant in fact. And the few lavender flower use on top of the coffee made me wanna sip into this coffee right away. 

Coffee with Milk - Lavender. Price-RM16

This was the brewing method of my cup of coffee. The coffee bean was grinded, put onto a bag, water and milk boiled in front of our eyes. Definitely very freshly brewed. 

Process of my coffee in making... Done one by one 

Having heard much about their cake, yet, the main comment was its really expensive, we decided to find out, if really it was that good, and if it was worth it. 

The staff explained that they used the best of quality, in this instance, Philadelphia cheese for their cheesecake, and they source the best of standard of ingredients used, example usage of pomegranate, dragon fruit and cherry in their cake.

In all honesty, I have always not preferred chilled cheesecake, but this was has truly changed my perception. 

The cookie base was fragrant, soft yet firm enough to hold them together. The cheesecake itself was definitely one yummylicious slice of cake. It was immense taste of creaminess, dense and pure enough, yet not overwhelming. And pomegranate in fact is a very suitable fruit to be used for cheesecake.  Generous amount of pomegranate was visible within, and on top of the cake, making this slice of cake looked extremely gorgeous. 

Pomegranate Cheesecake. Price-RM20 

Another freshly baked Pomegranate cheesecake just arrived after I finished mine. Well, the one I had was equally fresh, as it arrived just a day before. I admire the passion and love felt, even just as the owner placed the pomegranate on top of the ready cake. 

So tempting 

For Typica's loyal customers, one could still visit them at their Ampang branch, and I snapped a few pictures of how the outlet looks. Was advised that those who visit will need to call them to open their door, as it operates from home. 

Gives you the right mood for coffee 

This will be the entrance to look out for. 

Bottles as decoration 

As the outlet in Shaw Parade will no longer exist, info provided below will be for their Ampang branch (was told its the Nine Emperor God Temple). 

This is surely one cafe that is run by truly dedicated and passionate team of people. Trust that their fans will continue to support, no matter where they are located, and how short their operating hours are. 

Typica 

342, Jalan Merdeka, 

Kampung Baru Ampang (Ampang New Village), 

68000 Ampang, Selangor 

Tel : 03-4280 1711 

Business Hours : 1-6pm, only on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays

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