Along Jalan Bukit Desa 5 in a secluded part of Taman Desa, a lone row of shophouses thrive — and that's where you will find Palmier. Formerly known as Encore, a spin-off of the Australian cafe of the same name, this patisserie is home to unique French pastries that aren't commonly offered here in KL. The Mille Feuille (RM14) is a supreme example — layers of puff pastry meet the embrace of creme patissiere (pastry cream) for a crunchy-creamy delight like no other. Though we are unsure what spurred their change of name, we like to think that the popularity of their Palmiers (RM16 per pack) played a part. Shaped like a palm tree, these bite-sized caramelised puff pastries make wonderful teatime treats. Each coffee order comes with one of these goodies, but it makes much more sense to get a whole pack — they are that good! Elegant in a colonial-style setting and a laidback outdoor space, this could be your next venue for a business meeting or an afternoon with your family.
Avg price per person: RM25
Photo by Burpple Tastemaker Alyssia Yu