Coliseum Cafe @ Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, KL

Before I go posting about my dining experience,

Happy New Year people :)

Its 2012 and.. Im 20.. (aahrgh)

Today's a public holiday, and naturally its a day I get to spend with my other half~~ :p

Decided to check out Coliseum cafe, along with my food lover friend, Vince~

When I heard the name I thought its gonna be decked out Roman style, serving grape-wines and other Latin-ish dishes~ But alas I was wrong... Instead its a humble little cafe nestling in between rows and rows of shoplots, located along a very busy street~ serving not Roman nor Greek food (as the name suggests) but plenty of Western and local dishes~

*Yes its opposite Kamdar :p (its got some arabic words on the sign, i guess the food's halal?)

I wouldnt have noticed the cafe if I passed by!

Time seems to stop still when you enter this place, bringing a sense of nostalgia~

Opened since 1921, its even older than my dad---World war 2 time period, how cool is that?

Im pretty impressed that the owners did not adhere or change the concept of the cafe..normally, washed out walls, old textile floor and smokey air does not scream out appealing~ But here it's always packed! Must be the post colonial charm it has in it! I heard the waiter's uniforms did not change since 90 years ago~

Its like walking into the saloons of the wild wild west! (or should I say wild wild east? :p) The tables and chairs are arranged as though in an old railway train, where the rich lavish in steak and wine~

So lets cut to the chase shall we? On to the meal! :

The prices are reasonable~ I wonder how long these menus were used?

Virgin Colada- I think around RM 8?

Those with a sweet tooth would like this :)

Pineapple juice.. Peaches...Grenadine syrup and more.. cant rmb~

For sizzling dishes, the waiter would bring out hot steaming ceramic plates and sizzle butter, meat and sauce for you to see~

Sizzling Rib Eye - RM 39.90

: Meat was well seasoned, I like the the fact they were generous with the sauce and also the potato wedges :)

NZ Lamb Chop - RM 36.90

Portion's just nice, chewy...was okay~

Grilled Turkey and Ham - around RM 17?

Its not everywhere you can find Turkey!

Taste quite good actually :)

Moving on, we called some desserts~

I tell you, you must absolutely try their Fried Ice creams!

This is a MUST try!

Served on sweet syrup, the bread crust retains just enough hotness and crunchiness while the ice cream inside melts gently on the tongue.

Its waaaay different than the ones you see served in Mamaks..

Its so good we ordered two :)

Fried Bananas and Ice Cream taste good as well :)

Another Thumbs up!

Mango Pudding~ I think RM 4?

Not a big fan, but being an avid fan of cream, Vince enjoyed it~

We were quite stuffed after the meal,

service was quick and prompt too :)

Overall I must say you should give this legendary humble lil cafe a try ~

Verdict:

• Reasonable price for good food,
• big portion - really stuffed...
• fast service
• Ambiance makes you relive the Sejarah Textbooks~

• The place can get stuffy and smokey though, with all the sizzling service done in places near you..
• Parking could be tad bid difficult to find, (though there is a parking space just behind..for RM 3 for the first hour and RM 2 for the next and so on)

Me with a bib :D

Add: 98 – 100, Jalan Tuanku Abd Rahman, KL

Directions: Its located along Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, take the left after the Swiss Hotel,

Its just opposite Kamdar.. close to Sogo Mall~

Tel: +603 2692 6270

Opening:

10:00am - 10:00pm

hours

Till next time

♥
Elaira