Yes, I am traveling for work again and this time, it is still KL. Similar place, similar people. BUT, there is always something different each time.
Today is my first time at the new Low Cost Carrier Terminal - previously known as LCCT - now known as KLIA2. KLIA2 actually stands for Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2. So anyway, I arrived earlier than schedule and there was a sheltered walkway. If you recall in LCCT, it was always subject to good weather. Because be it rain or shine, you need to walk the walk to get onto the plane. But this time, it was totally covered. Then again, I was damn lost! I swear it was like a huge space with endless roads. Somehow, I found my way to the immigrations - which I might add, looks nothing like immigrations checkpoint but more of those check-in counters that you normally see outside immigrations. Nonetheless, got the passport stamped and all ready to go. Then again, it was walk after walk till I could get to the lift to go to L1 where the taxis are. And when I got to L1, it was pretty easy to locate the ticket taxi counters. Got my ticket and went on my way.
When I board the cab, I met a funny uncle. Or should I say sad uncle. The moment I got onto the cab, he asked why I was here. So I said it was for business and that I am going to the shopping mall to meet someone. He then continued, “is it someone you love?” Erm, okay. If you meant loving my job, then yeah, maybe I love May because I need to see her and confirm details of tomorrow’s opening because the performance of the opening affects my bonus and who doesnt love money? Hahaha. Yes, I am digressing. So he started mumbling to himself and all of a sudden, he asks, “How do you close facebook ar? My wife, I called her and scold her just now. I tell her she must close her facebook NOW. RIGHT NOW.” Well, uncle’s words might not be in good sentences but I swear he said ‘close’, ‘facebook’, ‘right now’. And I got a little curious as to what got uncle so mad. So I can’t help but ask. Why does she need to close her facebook? He then mentioned that she has been communicating with this uncle and that it needs to stop. They have children, one girl one boy (I might add), and it could change things between them. Maybe from together, they will be separated. Okay, I really didn’t know how heavy this was going to get and I started regretting asking because I didn’t wanna probe into other people’s lives and what’s more, uncle told me his wife cried when he scolded her this morning. But what surprises me, or rather, what changed my mind was when uncle asked if he could make things better with his wife and how he should do that? Warms my heart that he is still thinking of her no matter what set-back they are coming across. And as a food lover, I told him, bring home her favourite food, and speak to her nicely. Well, at least the food might give the right setting that he’s in apology mode? I don’t know. I thought it was a good try. And after all that drama, I arrived at my destination and wished uncle good luck before alighting.
Then came work and work… well, nothing much to be elaborated on but there’s LUNCH. Or brunch! Hahaha. Cause we ate at 1130, and I ate this…
And this…
My main course looks like the regular eggs benedict with smoked salmon but it’s actually paired with hashbrown on the bottom instead of a muffin. Yummy. Although, I have to say, the smoked salmon is a little bland. I think you can see from the colour. Overall, I’ll give it a 4/5! And the cake… It was so yummy. I couldn’t resist ordering after spotting it in the display cabinet. Cake wise, I’ll give it a 4.5/5! A little room for improvement is to make the centre creme slightly sweeter. Now, it’s just bland and very dependent on the meringue creme on top.
Last but not least, where… This sweet cafe is located at Empire Shopping Gallery.
And it’s called, Jibby & Co.
That’s how the menu looks like. And you will love the interior, I think. Well, I DID. So, here goes.
Notice the black shaft by the left hand side? Well, I call that the ‘food lift’ because the kitchen’s on the ground floor and this cafe is a loft type cafe. So once the food is ready, it will be placed in this lift and ‘lifted’ up to the upper floor. There will be staff stationed on the upper floor always so that it is easy for customers to get their attention.
2nd, look at the old school fan and warehouse style ceiling.
Okay, I admit. I was trying to get an artsy shot of the fan like everyone else. But obviously it failed, though it has its own uniqueness.
3rd - The furnitures.
The glass wardrobe by the window looks really good. Good idea for my new room? Hmm..? I doubt you can see from this picture but the chairs are all unique. Antique (or not) and rustic.
Last but not least - Live life, eat cake.
Can you see that ‘vintage’ or ‘retro’ styled barber chair? Now, that’s what I’m talking about… HAHAHA. Idea for my room…
Anyway, I think I forgot to mention that the entire cafe sits right outside of Empire Shopping Gallery. And it is entirely - well, almost - made out of glass. It’s literally like a glasshouse or greenhouse - except it does not plant greens but cooks them.
Apologies for bad resolution. Had to take it from afar and zoom in because of the many oncoming cars.
After lunch was work as per normal and now, I’m back in the hotel resting and typing this super long post. Sorry folks, I know your eyes are hurting. Just one more photo to go…
My room at Holiday Inn Glenmarie Kuala Lumpur. Looks pretty good ya? But the lady at check-in was pretty rude and smile-less. Oh well, it could be a long day for her. So yeah. I’m gonna end here too as I gotta wake up bright and early tomorrow for the store’s opening. Do come by if you’re around the area and look out for UNIQLO on UG.
