#13 Aku Cafe & Gallery

Less than a stone's throw away (excuse my playful sense on idioms) from Moontree House is Aku Cafe & Gallery, a quaint coffee shop and art gallery with a touch of local nostalgia.

Just follow the cutesy ants along the staircases, as another world of tranquillity awaits one behind that glass entrance.

Established by the people from Old China Cafe, Aku Cafe & Gallery savours the flavour from the past by incorporating decors that mostly comprises of a stylish blend of antique knick-knacks and modern art exhibits.

Wooden furnitures, old school box television and an old-fashioned standing fan are some of the graceful elements that made the place a sweet reminiscence of the past.

Ongoing art exhibition: Ikan - A Photography Essay by DevLee.

Deserted and extremely quiet, the place often feels like a secluded charm forgotten by the city's fast-paced modern development. Veiled by the beating pulse of the heritage district, this cafe offers a rather different environment to relax in with light music selection playing in the background. After placing my order, I chatted with the affable barista, who was very sweet and kind to show me how my cup of coffee be prepared using vacuum pot.

Coffee Blend (Siphon) (RM 11)

Smooth and mildly acidic, this petite but intense cup of house blend (amalgamating both local and international beans!) could convert the most avid milk-based espresso drinker into black coffee junkie. With a firm body and aromatic aftertaste, this has definitely made my list of best siphon coffees around.

Aku Special Cake for Coffee (RM 6.90)

One slice of their signature coffee cakes embellished with walnuts and chocolate chips makes a great complement with the coffee (as eponymously suggested!) as the sweet taste of this spongy dessert could balance out the sourish effect derived from the coffee. Furthermore, the homemade apple jam with goji berries makes a great side.

Nevertheless, the cafe is definitely one of the city's greatest hidden escapades from all the hustle and bustle. For sure I'll drop by again for some weekend light reading.

Follow the ants!!!

Aku Cafe & Gallery
No.8, 1st Floor,
Jalan Panggong,
50000 Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-28576887
Business hours:
Tuesday - Sunday: 11.00 a.m. - 8.00 p.m.