Thirdwave, at Nexus Bangsar South has been one of my must-visit spots on my #CafeHoppingMalaysia exploration for some time now, after hearing and seeing so many foodies visiting there in recent times. I was there last week with fellow foodies and friends to check out their latest lunch menu. Check out what they have to offer below.Thirdwave Cafe @ Nexus Bangsar South

Thirdwave

Unit 1-11, Level 1, Nexus,

Bangsar South,

59200 Kuala Lumpur

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Upon reaching Thirdwave, my first impression of the cafe is that it really takes on a minimalistic design, both the shop front as well as the interior. Inside, there were ample space, with a mini coffee bar at the corner for coffee brewing and all. Chill at the coffee bar, and learn a thing or two about coffee

When we were there the other day, the good folks from Thirdwave served us their latest on-going lunch menu set (RM25++) which includes 1 Main of you choice, 1 homemade soup of the day, and 1 drink of your choice. Don't forget to check out their handmade chocolates and sweet treats too. Moroccan Lamb Burger with Mint Mustard Vinaigrette

The Moroccan Lamb Burger served with mint mustard vinaigrette, with really nice potato wedges on the side. The lamb patty was thick and moist, well seasoned and cooked to perfection. There's an option to add on RM 2 for that extra cheesy cheddar cheese. A special mention has to be of their delicious potato wedges, awesomely crispy on the outside, yet with lots of potato below the crisp batter. Boneless Thirdwave Fried Chicken

Always a fan of fried chicken, here at Thirdwave, they serve their Boneless Thirdwave Fried Chicken which was crunchy, crisp, well seasoned, tender and juicy inside. Served with their special sweet, spicy and tangy sauce, it does really go well with the chicken. Then there's the really good potato wedges on the side. Funghi Aglio Olio Spaghetti

Up next were the pasta dishes, starting with the Funghi Aglio Olio Spaghetti. This dish was served with a generous amount of mushrooms, capsicum, black pepper and cheese. I would have preferred if it had more flavour to it, as the taste was pretty bland. Nevertheless the cheese did wonders to the dish. Al Ragu Spaghetti

Meat lovers will love the Al Ragu Spaghetti, with savoury meaty chili sauce slow cooked to perfection before being mixed with the spaghetti. The flavours were pretty rich and well seasoned, with generous amounts of meaty delight. Again, the cheese made a difference, adding that savoury cheesy flavour to an already addictive dish. Garlicky Chicken Fusilli (Spinach sauce & fragrant chicken mince)

The Garlicky Chicken Fusilli tasted way better than how I perceived it will taste. The looks itself, vibrant green did deter me initially, but the moment I put it into the mouth, I like it almost immediately. The green spinach sauce and fusilli, went really well with that extra fragrant minced chicken meat. Lots of flavour, I actually had more than my fair share of this dish. Hot Pressed BLT Ciabatta

A sandwich dish, the Hot Pressed BLT Ciabatta was served with fresh vege on sliced cheese and ham with mayonnaise and finish on ciabatta bread. It did remind me of a Subway sandwich, but a lot healthier with the alfalfa sprouts, minimal sauce, and lots of greens. Waffle Ice Cream with Strawberries, Blueberries and Banana

We ended our meal with Thirdwave's Waffle Ice Cream with Strawberries, Blueberries and Banana. Subtly osmanthus-infused, crispy on the edges, crowned with NZ's Kapiti vanilla ice cream, 'mysterious flowers,' berries & bananas, this dessert was beautifully presented and tasted amazing. I have to complement the waffle, which is soft and buttery going well with the fruits and ice cream on top. The pretty lady from Thirdwave showing us how coffee is brewed. and enjoyedPanama Kotowa Wine

One does not name themselves Thirdwave, unless they have a real understanding and skills in the coffee scene. This is where Thirdwave Cafe excel, with their award winning barista and coffee. We were given a short coffee appreciation session where the Panama Kotowa Wine was brewed in front of us, to be savoured while it's warm. Blessed with the lightness and sweetness of cherry flavour, it was clear, aromatic and really refreshing. The perfect spot to go cafe hopping

The set lunch that they've just launched include the following items below:

1 Main of your choice

Moroccan lamb burger with mint mustard vinaigrette (cheddar cheese +RM2)
Hot-pressed BLT ciabatta
Boneless THIRDWAVE Fried Chicken
Funghi Oglio Olio Spaghetti
Al Ragu Spaghetti
Garlicky Green Fusilli
Grilled Chicken Salad

1 Homemade soup of the day

1 drink of your choice

Iced / hot apple tea
Hot earl grey
Espresso
Long black
Flat white / Latte / Cappuccino +RM3
Iced latte +RM4

1 scoop of ice cream (vanilla or chocolate, +RM1)

One of the must-have from Hainanese cuisine is their Chicken Chop. Diners here at Gastro Cafe can choose either the original Hainanese sauce, black pepper sauce or tomato sauce to go with the chicken chop.

My personal preference would be the original Hainanese sauce, which has a hint of natural sweetness from the onions that cooked along. Served together with fried potato wedges, the green peas on top did make the dish more colorful and intriguing one’s palate.A classic local dish, almost every Malaysian love this as a staple food! Served together with my favorite sambal ikan bilis, sambal sotong, peanut, egg and cucumber, I like its fragrant rice that is rich in santan (coconut milk) flavor.

Rich in thick creamy curry gravy, Uncle Chong’s Curry Laksa was served together with chickens, tau fu pok (bean curd), and fresh cockles.

I like their yellow noodle that has very minimal alkaline taste (lye water or kansui). According to Mr Chong, they get their noodle supplies from a small factory that can customize and has good control in the food products’ stable quality.One of the popular dishes here is their Uncle Chong’s Nasi Lemak Special, which served together with curry chicken, spicy prawns, and sambal tumis at the side.

The rice was not too ‘lemak’ for my taste buds, but according to the chef, their regular customers requested to cut down little bit the ‘lemak’ taste to balance up with the 3 different spicy sides that were already rich in santan flavor.

Served together with toasted garlic bread, I like the aglio olio here that came with slices of flavourful pork bacon to compliment the spaghetti that chef cooked till just nice with his own ratio of mixed herbs and ingredients.One of the must-try dishes at Kalamazoo is their Signature Pork Burger. Served together with fries, the burger was soft in texture and had a nice buttery flavor. The highlight? Of course is the self-made juicy pork patty that covered by a melted cheese on top. It added an irresistible cheesy flavor, which to me is a big bonus point!A simple classic dish that prepared with lots of patient and passion! Served together with Kalamazoo’s own special sauce, this juicy and tender soft Alabama BBQ Ribs was polished clean quite fast by us the hungry ghosts.

It is indeed a healthy dish. For a healthy start to a delectable meal, the Grilled Chicken Salad, with whole piece of grilled chicken breast that cut into slices, and sits on a bed of fresh garden salad flavored with Thousand Island dressing. I do like the tenderness of the chicken, even though it is not my favourite chicken thigh, but the sweet salad dressing makes up for its delicious taste. Nicely plated with varieties of breakfast foods, this splendid smoked salmon omelette comes with 4 slices of lightly toasted baguette, 2 chicken sausages, grilled juicy tomatoes and aromatic sautéed mushrooms. I do like the way they cooked the salmon omelette, with thinly sliced fresh sweet salmon. Perfect for salmon lovers. Crispy baguette toast topped with green veggies, smoked salmon, Eggs Benedict, and shrimp eggs. The accompanied light yellow buttery Hollandaise sauce enhanced the overall flavor without much significant substance. Personally I felt this dish was a tad too bland for my liking. Maybe the lack of a strong sauce took away the kick required. The salmon is good though, with enough texture and freshness giving it that well needed sweetness.