HALAL but serves alcohol

When it first opened its doors as a friendly neighbourhood cafe, it took me a good six months before I decided to try out their food. The name was a total put off. I just couldn’t understand why anyone would spend tens of thousands of dollars on renovation and planning a fusion-themed menu that boasts a selection of 900 food items and 150 types of beverages, and then proudly name it Boon Boon?

However, after having the first taste of their Tom Yam Ying Yong (after much persuasion by a friend), this place has since become my refuge when Streamyx is letting me down. Afternoon Tea Time Special starts from RM7.90 onwards with a selection of hot coffee or tea, french toast, garlic bread and sandwiches.

Occupying two shoplots at the corner of Jalan Desa Jaya (same row as Public Bank), the ambience is warm and cosy with a smokers’ corner at the back of the cafe and a veranda for those who prefer to sit outside.

Price is fairly reasonable for the quality of food it serves. Set lunch ranges between RM10.90-RM16.90.

My top favourites are:

1) Pan Meen soup (halal)

2) Friend Sambal Pan Meen

3) Sizzling Chicken Chop

4) Cheesy Banana Chicken Chop

5) Fried Glass Noodle

Boon Boon Cafe

29A & 30A, Jalan Desa Jaya, Taman Desa, 58100 KL.

Tel: +603 7987 5272

Happy hour between RM40++ to RM45++ per bucket (5 bottles) between 6pm – 9pm.