Straits Collection visited

Actually visited the Straits Collection quite a while ago, yeah procrastination ... Well, here it is the old style ( 1940s) coffee shop serving food in old style ambiance.


Straits collection front facade , I wish the cars weren't park there, it would be timeless.


A brochure of Straits Collection.

Located at the intersection of Steward Lane and Lorong Chulia, Straits Collection is not just a coffee bar, it also serves as a hotel.


Ordered cafe latte and tit bits including scones.

Cafe Latte for RM9.00


Mezze Plate, if not mistaken, is Hummus, Eggplant Dip, Feta Dip, Tzatziki, Dukka & Olive Oil served with Pita bread, going for RM22.

I didn't quite enjoy the dips, instead used olive oil and butter as substitute.


Pita Bread with dips.


A small table by the corner.


This reminds me of the old charm of sliding door.


Scones with cream cheese, butter and strawberry jam. Having just tried Joel Robuchon's scones these lacked the milky and butter taste.


Retro styling with my new try on sepia tones. The place is truly retro old style, so no air-conditioning.


Procrastination ... I have forgotten what this drink is ...


This used to be the kitchen, the stove, to be precise.


The reading room with books. The old decor retained.

(Best of 5 stars)
Food quality: 3.0 stars ( Food quality just okay )
Service: 2.5 stars ( Service can be improved, service is slow even without lots of customers )
Food portion: 3.0 stars ( Good, can be better if it is larger a bit )
Value: 2.80 stars ( Nice ambiance, air conditioning would help. )

A high at Rasa Sayang

Rasa Sayang Hotel at Batu Ferringhi is( not sure I should put it was) serving high tea at a promotion price, so we have to go and try it out.


Lobby lounge serving high tea.

The lobby lounge is surprising quiet and tranquil, you could meditate sleep at the lounge.


Nice ornaments at the serving tea table


The ambiance with cozy and quiet environment

We promptly ordered the high tea set(RM 30++) per person. The promotion set comes with only 'English Breakfast tea' or 'Freshly Brewed Coffee'


The tea set with fresh milk.


English Breakfast tea.


Freshly brewed Coffee, a high caffeine charged, strongly roasted coffee, better than the coffee made by our widely available, famous and expensive barristas.


The serving stack with three plates.


Wafer-like pastry with cream and fresh strawberries, chocolate mousse, cream tart.

The pastry is a bit too 'creamy' for my liking but surprisingly not sweet but very fluffy. The chocolate mousse is freshly made, you can tell if it is not so. The wafer-like crust will 'flatten' down if it is not consumed quickly.


Scones with cream cheese and strawberries

The scones were not too hard, in fact it is just nice to go with the fruit jam.


The variety of jams served.


Mini size sandwiches, curry chicken sandwich surprising well prepared with hint of freshly grounded black pepper.


Mozzarella cheese sandwich with red pepper.

The strong fermented taste of the mozzarella is powering, leaving a pungent after taste. It is quite nice to eat it with sweet tea or coffee.


Salmon sandwich tasted fresh.


Ornate items on display at the lobby lounge.


Rattan made furniture outside the lobby lounge.


Lazy effect in the lobby lounge, very relaxing.


Some books for reading, probably donated by hotel guests.


A canopy of tree leaves.

High tea at Rasa Sayang Resort is relaxing and calming. The pastries are nice, the sandwiches are uniquely done and tasty. Scones are fresh, served with jam and cream cheese. The service is good, very nice ambiance, slightly expensive but the high tea is worth it.

(Best of 5 stars)
Food quality: 4 stars ( Lesser cream would be better, the sugar level is just right )
Service: 4 stars ( Food introduction needed, otherwise top notch service )
Food portion: 3.5 stars ( Portion wise, it's okay, it's tea it isn't dinner or lunch )
Value: 4 stars ( The promotion gives it a good value )