Feature Image Credit: Home Baker at Clover

Nothing picks up the mood more than a wholesome pastry. With countless bakeries scattered throughout the city, it can be tough to stand out.

Enter Home Baker At Clover, a hidden gem that bakes the perfect looking cinnamon rolls. They serve up an extensive menu of cinnamon rolls, with over 20 different sweet and savoury toppings.

Highly Raved Cinnamon Rolls At Home Baker At Clover

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Image Credit: Home Baker at Clover

Image Credit: Home Baker at Clover

Check out some of the “standard toppings” including choc chip, strawberry, oreo crumbs, and almond cinnamon rolls. Ultimately, for those who appreciate the OG, a must-try would their original cinnamon roll.

The Original. Image Credit: Home Baker at Clover

Scrolling through out their Instagram, there’s nothing but compliments over these beautiful cinnamon rolls. You will be thrilled to know that there are many sweet based flavours that all sweet-tooth might not be able to resist, such as Kit Kat, M&M, Chocolate Explosion, Pandan Gula Melaka and Choc Hershey’s.

Image Credit: Home Baker at Clover

Image Credit: Home Baker at Clover

However if you’re not big on sweets, do check out their Salami Beef Pizza and Spinach Onion. Coffee and tea are also served here if you would like to sit down and catch up with your friends over pastry and drinks.

Image Credit: Home Baker at Clover

Image Credit: Home Baker at Clover

If you’re craving for some baked goods, be sure to head down to Home Baker At Clover to get your cravings fixed. Price starts from RM5 onwards. Tag your friends in the comments section to try this together!

Home Baker At Clover

Address: G-28, Radia Commercial Complex, Bukit Jelutong, Shah Alam, Selangor
Opening Hours: Thu-Tue; 9AM-6PM (Closed on Wed)

Facebook: facebook.com/homebakeratclover
Instagram: instagram.com/homebakeratclover/
Official Site: homebakeratclover.com

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With another wave of MCO and only essential businesses being allowed to operate, it surely must be dull to not be able to cafe hop. Rest assured, when the wait is over you can once again be free to visit Instagrammable cafes all around town. On that note, Nippori Bistro was one of the most talked about cafes among foodies in 2020.

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“So what is all the fuss about Nippori Bistro?”

Nippori Bistro is founded by the same brain child as Nippori Japanese Cafe in Empire Damansara. The founder, Daichi Fukuzato, 31, comes from an interracial background. His mother is a Malaysian-Chinese whereas his father is a native Japanese.

Daichi & His Family, The Brains Behind Nippori

The idea of Nippori Bistro came about 3 years back, knowing there’s a market opportunity, Daichi had combined the most desirable Japanese and European food together. With that concept in mind came the birth of Nippori Bistro

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Nippori Bistro was opened in October 2020. Daichi cited the venture was also inspired by the time when he studied hospitality in Switzerland. In fact, the obese Mona Lisa portrait in Nippori Bistro was supposed to be something else. 

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“I even thought of placing an English lady in a kimono since our restaurant concept was fusion. But in the end, I couldn’t make any decision until one day I was scrolling through my old album, and saw a photo of myself in Paris when I was in University, I found the picture of Mona Lisa at the art museum.” – the founder Daichi shared with us.

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This then sparked a memory of tourists flooding and gushing all over Mona Lisa’s picture which led to the idea of putting up a portrait of an obese Mona Lisa with a glass of wine in hand. Patrons are now left in awe, as this is now the most Instagrammable spot in the entire bistro.

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“I remember everyone was crazy standing in front of the portrait Mona Lisa taking pictures of her which reminded me how famous and well known she is to the world. So I decided why not put a “huge” Mona Lisa on our wall to represent Nippori Bistro” Daichi added.

As soon as you step into this 2000sqft cafe, a sophisticated but not overly done ambiance washes over you. The interior is designed in a way that gives out a hint of British colonial residence. A very classic and elegant takeover is what Nippori Bistro is.

The sugar, spice and inspiration behind the menu

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Specialising in Asian fusion cuisine, some of the top dishes served here are the Foie Gras Heaven (sushi topped with foie gras) and the Deep Sea Konbu Pasta (Pasta-Italian, Konbu Japanese).

Located at the far corner of the cafe is a French pastry counter with cakes and sweet treats to satisfy your sweet tooth. Daichi was quick to mention that Nippori Bistro bakes all their pastries and cakes in-house.

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If people just come here for ONE dish, what would you recommend them to try? 

“Deep sea kombu spaghetti” (But if the person don’t like heavy cream feeling, don’t go for it) Daichi said.

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Poshly designed, the delectable desserts are kept in a glass container right beside the striking orange high stool. Among the favourites are the Belgium Mona Lisa, Kyoto Mona Lisa and Hokkaido Burnt cheesecake.

Many fusion cuisines aren’t successful in Malaysia, but what makes Nippori Bistro different?

Daichi believes most people in the Asian-fusion industry miss out on a crucial element that drives them forward which is passion. You cannot simply put Roasted Pork on Nasi Lemak and call it a fusion dish, you have to make sure the flavours are on point and gel well. 

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Looking back on his journey so far, Daichi noted that “we run a restaurant not because of money; it’s all about “passion”. I feel some restaurant owners forget this important thing. 

Another important element is to have a strong identity. For example, Nippori Japanese Cafe is known for its Japanese home cooked concept, whereas Nippori Bistro is known for its Japanese-European concept.

Since it’s MCO 2.0, Nippori Bistro is not open for dine in, however you can try their amazing dishes via takeaway or delivery. 

Click on this link for more info.

Nippori Bistro

Address: Lot2&3, B Land Lot 2, Jalan 51a/225 Section 51a, 46100, Petaling Jaya
Phone Number: +6011-5992 0379
Status: Muslim-Friendly

Links: Facebook | Instagram

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