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Having a piece of red velvet cake and a cup of capo triestino on a rainy day in pavilion. Overall, I will try on other menu and coffee for the nexttime visit.
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Having a piece of red velvet cake and a cup of capo triestino on a rainy day in pavilion. Overall, I will try on other menu and coffee for the nexttime visit.
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espressamente illy love
2013-09-23 50 views
my love for coffee probably had similar beginnings like everyone else - the need for caffeine in order to survive the day! lolhowever, my affection for coffee simmered into passion with each bitter sip, enhanced by the creaminess of foamed milk. i've never really knew that so much went into making an excellent cup of latte (or any expresso based drinks, for that matter) until i attended a coffee appreciation class by illy. it happened to be the spark that ignited {mw}'s addiction to co
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my love for coffee probably had similar beginnings like everyone else - the need for caffeine in order to survive the day! lol

however, my affection for coffee simmered into passion with each bitter sip, enhanced by the creaminess of foamed milk.

i've never really knew that so much went into making an excellent cup of latte (or any expresso based drinks, for that matter) until i attended a coffee appreciation class by illy. it happened to be the spark that ignited {mw}'s addiction to coffee and also where we were introduced to espressamente illy!

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 there is only one espressamente illy in malaysia, located in the heart of kl - pavilion. it's a pity that there is only one to spread that lovely espresso love. recently i've only found out there other sister cafe in bv1 has recently been closed.



timeout kuala lumpur's testament to illy's awesomeness came in the way of awarding the bragging rights as the best place for coffee in the 2011 food awards.

my thoughts :: the coffee here speaks for itself.
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judging by the number visits i've accumulated over the months - (i'm embarassed to admit but) about more than a handful of times and i don't even live in KL...it's gotta mean something. the petite and cheery illy cafe in pavilion is illuminated by the streams of light through the glass windows and offers a patio for those who prefers outdoor seating (but extremely limited seating during rainy days).

their menu offers a few varieties - the warm, the chilled and the liquor. illy also offers food choices including salads, sandwiches and pastries for the hungry bellies. but let's focus on the drinks, shall we?

caffe calda {hot coffee} :: caffe latte | a single espresso topped with a large measure of emulsified milk (rm11)

my go-to espresso drink has always been latte - mainly because i love to taste the espresso at its purest form (after espresso shots, that is...but i don't drink those cos they are too intense). it's always a treat whenever i order a drink here at illy because i'm always looking forward to seeing what beautiful foam art they are bound to impress me with.
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 what i love about their lattes is the balance of the bitterness and creaminess -- just the perfect ratio of both. the bitterness was evident but not to the point it overwhelms. unfortunately, my first visit was a bit of a disappointment because the bitter aftertaste was so prominent that it turned both {mw} and my heads towards the barista to see if he was having a bad day (we learned that 50% deliciousness depends on the barista's mood that day..lol)

with the exception of my first time, the lattes have been consistently creamy smooth with notes of bitter and whispers of tartness of the espresso. due to its simplicity, a minor slip up would be obvious. the lattes at illy are just phenomenal!

caffe calda {hot coffee} :: caffe fondente | a single espresso served with chocolate and topped with emulsified milk (rm12)
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 illy's take on mocha that made it on my top 10 eats of 2012. it's essentially latte but with a splash of delicious rich chocolate. first, like you do with every coffee beverage, start off with savoring the fragrant, rich aroma of the beans that hits the nose. then combine it with the sensation of your tastebuds when the slight richness and sweetness of the chocolate danced with the bitterness of the espresso and finally made whole by the creamy and warm, foamed milk. the combination of the three different flavor profiles performed a lovely symphony for the tastebuds.
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 i'd recommend this for chocolate and latte lovers alike. and for those who would like to begin a relationship with espresso and loves hot chocolate, this is the perfect drink as an introduction to the wonders of coffee. my favoritest espresso based drink, thus far.

caffe calda {hot coffee} :: cioccolata calda | delicious italian hot chocolate (rm13)
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 {mw} was not up for caffeine during one of our visits. and she was also curious how their hot chocolate would fare. her comment was it was too heavy on the milk alongside with the weak chocolate flavor made this a no go for her. her ultimate comment was :: stick to coffee at illy! lol. oh, she tried a sip of my cafe fondente and definitely had a case of drink envy! lol.

caffe calda {hot coffee} :: mugaccino | a single espresso topped with warm emulsified milk (rm11)

similar to the latte, this cappuccino by illy had the similar makings of an excellent mug of coffee - perfectly pressed espresso and foamy, warm milk. however, the slight difference in taste was the cappuccino was slightly less creamy and the bitterness was more apparent. still lovely but i gotta to give it to the lattes. i had a friend, {mnw} who commented the taste was light yet strong in flavor - perfection.

cakes :: red velvet slice (rm15)
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 i'm always on the lookout for a delicious red velvet slice since it is my favorite type of cupcake. plus {mw} has never had one before so i figured this was a good pick to try. while illy excels at coffee making, not the same can be said for their red velvet cake baking. the cake lacked the cocoa flavor and was really too sweet for my liking. one saving grace was that it was moist. the cream cheese frosting had a prominent cream cheese flavor but i didn't like the texture of it. and it could definitely do without the red frosting decoration on top of the cake.

if you ever order these drinks to go, don't forget to appreciate the barrista's artistic expression using foam! i was rather surprised when i opened the cap and saw the intricate foam artwork! you'd imagine that they wouldn't bother with it since it's concealed in a cup but omg, they do!
pretty, isn't it? ^^
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 i suppose i should try the cold ones on my own. since i am a creature of habit, i enjoy the warm ones immensely even though the weather here is hot & humid... so evidently, i tend to gravitate to things that i know are awesomely yummylicious.

that's probably also the reason behind the inevitable sighting of me making a beeline towards espressamente illy so often for a glass of addictive caffeine loaded creaminess
it's currently reigning as my favorite coffee place to go. caffeine cravings? give espressamente illy a shot and maybe you'd find your favorite cuppa joe here


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coffee with taste
2013-09-03 33 views
Espressamente Illy is the nice place to get high quality of the coffee. here the they also have cakes and fruits juice price range from RM 9 onwards even have pasta and also some sandwiches available and the seats are very comfortable. service is quite nice, polite and plesant. the illy coffee aromatic is really great and delicious and the creamy top of the drinks is taste so good.!
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 Espressamente Illy is the nice place to get high quality of the coffee. here the
they also have cakes and fruits juice price range from RM 9 onwards even have pasta and also some sandwiches available and the seats are very comfortable. service is quite nice, polite and plesant. the illy coffee aromatic is really great and delicious and the creamy top of the drinks is taste so good.!
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2013-07-16 54 views
having a cup of coffee in espressamente lily is really a nce dining experience. nice place to chill out and from nine different growing regions around the world, each with unique environmental conditions that impart a characteristic flavor profile to the illy identity.this is the greatest coffee experience i had so far. really a nice place to chill out with friend and try their variety of coffee and the cappucino also famous here
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 having a cup of coffee in espressamente lily is really a nce dining experience. nice place to chill out and from nine different growing regions around the world, each with unique environmental conditions that impart a characteristic flavor profile to the illy identity.this is the greatest coffee experience i had so far. really a nice place to chill out with friend and try their variety of coffee and the cappucino also famous here
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Illy Coffee
2013-07-10 36 views
Illy LatteAm pretty sure Illyy café is no stranger to many of us. With their certified bartender especially their latte artist, one is set to be smitten by the creativity they got to show on your cuppa. Decked with comfy coach and chic setting, it allows the guests to really enjoy their cup of coffee soulfully. Just like this cup of Latte, it is done with just the right consistency of the milk foam as well as the correct proportion of coffee to milk. According to the staff, they use more of Arab
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Illy Latte

Am pretty sure Illyy café is no stranger to many of us. With their certified bartender especially their latte artist, one is set to be smitten by the creativity they got to show on your cuppa. Decked with comfy coach and chic setting, it allows the guests to really enjoy their cup of coffee soulfully. Just like this cup of Latte, it is done with just the right consistency of the milk foam as well as the correct proportion of coffee to milk. According to the staff, they use more of Arabica coffee beans, with some combination of the Robusta coffee beans. You can really appreciate the nice aroma exudes by the fresh coffee beans after being brewed skilfully by the bartender,, before it’s adorned with some catchy arts. The coffee taste great with the smooth body and not too robust. And for your information, the content of cafein is quite minimal in one cup or nearly negligible. So for those who can’t take too strong coffee like espresso, they could consider this. As for me, I still prefer to enjoy the latte with some brown sugar, in hope it would balance our the slight bitterness of the coffe. Really a rewarding cuppa!
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the cappucino drinks is really taste so good here. uses high quality of coffee and the taste is much more delicious.Barista from Illy Coffee at Pavilion serve really good coffee.each design provides the customer with an authentic Italian coffee culture experience. The Arabica coffees comprising the illy blend come from nine different growing regions around the world, each with unique environmental conditions that impart a characteristic flavor profile to the illy identity.this is the greatest co
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the cappucino drinks is really taste so good here. uses high quality of coffee and the taste is much more delicious.Barista from Illy Coffee at Pavilion serve really good coffee.each design provides the customer with an authentic Italian coffee culture experience. The Arabica coffees comprising the illy blend come from nine different growing regions around the world, each with unique environmental conditions that impart a characteristic flavor profile to the illy identity.this is the greatest coffee experience i had so far. really a nice place to chill out with friend and try their variety of coffee and you will never regret of each taste of it. my friend could not sleep after drinking their coffee
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Coffee!!
2013-03-16 32 views
这家座落于pavilion 门口旁的小咖啡馆，貌似一般，但一经过，里头传出的咖啡香就让我觉得一定要试下，点了杯latte,咖啡香醇可口，拉花也很用心，当然除了咖啡，他们还有其他的瘾料及食物，值得一提的他们的toast也很棒，一定会再光顾。
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这家座落于pavilion 门口旁的小咖啡馆，貌似一般，但一经过，里头传出的咖啡香就让我觉得一定要试下，点了杯latte,咖啡香醇可口，拉花也很用心，当然除了咖啡，他们还有其他的瘾料及食物，值得一提的他们的toast也很棒，一定会再光顾。
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Thea love tea
2013-02-02 14 views
A combination of crisp pastry crust with a tangy lemon curd filling, finished off with an airy sweet meringue.It was supremely light and squashy.The lemon curd in the centre had a sharp sourness, gave a nice zesty twist to your palate. My tummy wasn't have enough space for coffee, so I chose to have fruit juice instead.It was a kiwi smoothies, without milk.Monotonous taste of kiwi, a tad watery too. I guess it relish better if some others ingredient like banana or yogurt mixed in. waiting time e
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A combination of crisp pastry crust with a tangy lemon curd filling, finished off with an airy sweet meringue.
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 It was supremely light and squashy.
The lemon curd in the centre had a sharp sourness, gave a nice zesty twist to your palate.

My tummy wasn't have enough space for coffee, so I chose to have fruit juice instead.
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 It was a kiwi smoothies, without milk.
Monotonous taste of kiwi, a tad watery too. I guess it relish better if some others ingredient like banana or yogurt mixed in.

waiting time either of food or bill was too long. I don't think they lack of staff, just their concentration put more on cleaning part.
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espressamente illy, home of my favoritest mocha
2013-01-30 40 views
since i am a creature of habit, i enjoy the warm coffee offerings immensely even though the weather here is hot & humid... so evidently, i tend to gravitate to things that i know are awesomely yummylicious.that's probably also the reason behind the inevitable sighting of me making a beeline towards espressamente illy so often for a glass of addictive caffeine loaded creaminess it's currently reigning as my favorite coffee place to go. caffeine cravings? give espressamente illy a shot and maybe
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since i am a creature of habit, i enjoy the warm coffee offerings immensely even though the weather here is hot & humid... so evidently, i tend to gravitate to things that i know are awesomely yummylicious.

that's probably also the reason behind the inevitable sighting of me making a beeline towards espressamente illy so often for a glass of addictive caffeine loaded creaminess
it's currently reigning as my favorite coffee place to go. caffeine cravings? give espressamente illy a shot and maybe you'd find your favorite cuppa joe here


read more about it here :: http://sians.blogspot.com/2013/01/espressamente-illy.html
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Nice coffee
2013-01-29 26 views
这间座落于pavillion大门旁的小小咖啡店，环境设计简单舒服，可他们的咖啡一点都不简单，一靠近还没踏入店里就已经闻到阵阵咖啡香，真吸引人。我点了cafe latte，你可以看到他们用心的拉花，第一口就让你觉得这真是一杯好咖啡，咖啡和奶的对比恰到好处，不会太浓或太淡，咖啡爱好者不可错过的好地方
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这间座落于pavillion大门旁的小小咖啡店，环境设计简单舒服，可他们的咖啡一点都不简单，一靠近还没踏入店里就已经闻到阵阵咖啡香，真吸引人。
我点了cafe latte，你可以看到他们用心的拉花，第一口就让你觉得这真是一杯好咖啡，咖啡和奶的对比恰到好处，不会太浓或太淡，咖啡爱好者不可错过的好地方
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Espresso Freddo
2012-08-10 24 views
Since I am a coffee lover, it is just a matter of time before I find myself in this nice cafe which is known for good coffee. One of my recommendation will be the Espresso Freddo, which is a double espresso from the illy coffee blend, which is served chilled om a nice wide mouthed glass. Although it was a strong brew, the coffee tasted smooth with no aftertaste as the case may be if it was not freshly brewed. And the coffee tasted great too with a bit of sugar added which is what I wanted as
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 Since I am a coffee lover, it is just a matter of time before I find myself in this nice cafe which is known for good coffee. One of my recommendation will be the Espresso Freddo, which is a double espresso from the illy coffee blend, which is served chilled om a nice wide mouthed glass. Although it was a strong brew, the coffee tasted smooth with no aftertaste as the case may be if it was not freshly brewed. And the coffee tasted great too with a bit of sugar added which is what I wanted as I like my coffee strong.
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Great coffee and best croissants in town
2012-01-19 13 views
Espressamente Illy has the best croissants I have ever tasted but you got to get there before lunch though, it finishes quick. Sometimes even before 11am. The croissants are nice and crisp with a nice smooth and buttery inside. You can just eat it plain. It comes with butter and a choice of strawberry jam or marmalade.Their Caffe Fondente (basically a mocha) is magical, the rich chocolate with the aromatic coffee topped up with milk is just amazing. You don't have to add any sugar for the chocol
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Espressamente Illy has the best croissants I have ever tasted but you got to get there before lunch though, it finishes quick. Sometimes even before 11am. The croissants are nice and crisp with a nice smooth and buttery inside. You can just eat it plain. It comes with butter and a choice of strawberry jam or marmalade.

Their Caffe Fondente (basically a mocha) is magical, the rich chocolate with the aromatic coffee topped up with milk is just amazing. You don't have to add any sugar for the chocolate is enough to sweeten the drink and it comes in a really nice glass (something like a martini glass but shorter and with a bigger base).

This coffee shop sells cocktails too, their Long Island Ice Tea is the best I have ever tasted (and I've tasted plenty), this is because they whip lemon sorbet in it giving it such a nice flavour, the alcohol and the nice balance of sweet and sour is perfect.

Another one of my personal favourites is the Penne Pesto, I just love their pesto. The penne is cooked just right and the pesto is extremely smooth and has strong aroma and flavours. The basil, pine nuts and cheese come together nicely.

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