Saturday, June 8, 2019

CHIZU & HONZU - Tantalizing Snacks and Refreshing Drinks

Hello everyone 😊
I hope that you are doing great as always.
I would also like to wish Happy Eid or Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri to those who are celebrating around the world. 😍
Of course, when it comes to festivities, there will be a LOT of food. 😂


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Anyway, for this entry I would like to introduce CHIZU & HONZU. CHIZU is a shop that specializes in creating unique beverages made from Japanese Cheese combined with various types of coffee or tea whereas HONZU is a shop which highlights their specialty croissants with a creative twist. Couldn't get both of them? That's where CHIZU & HONZU arrives, bringing the best of both worlds under one roof 👍



CHIZU & HONZU, NU Sentral


Located on the 4th floor of KL Sentral's NU Sentral Mall, CHIZU & HONZU is a place where you can get your croissant cravings satisfied 😍. Feeling unique and adventurous? Give CHIZU's unique Japanese Cheese drinks a try 😙. 

Upon arriving at the cafe, you'll be greeted by HONZU's sign with the menu on display below it. Underneath them are the appetizing array of HONZU's specialty croissants. You can take a quick look before deciding your pick. If you're only here for the drinks, you can go straight for CHIZU's counter and make your order from there.

This cafe is bright and cozy with simple yet chic decorations. Wooden frames are used instead of actual walls, giving this cafe a nice, roomy atmosphere. As for seating areas, there are actually 4 seating areas: outer seating area, main seating area, private seating area and power socket area.



Private seating area with curtains.
Photo taken from the main seating area.


Power socket seating area.
Ideal for those who want to charge their phones or laptops.
The outer seating area is just on the other side of this area.


Now, let's move on to the best part: FOOD!!! 😍

CHIZU & HONZU is a cafe that specializes in tasty croissants and unique Japanese cheese beverages. Apart from croissants and drinks, CHIZU & HONZU also serves oden (a kind of Japanese hotpot dish) where you can choose items ranging from fishcakes, beef balls, veggie fish cakes, daikon and more in the piping hot broth that is used to boiled the ingredients with. Furthermore, CHIZU & HONZU also have their own array of scrumptious cakes and desserts. 😋

This cafe is also a self-service cafe. You must choose your own food and beverages and payments are done at the counter. Please collect your order at the pickup counter when your name is being called by the staff. As for the cutlery, you can take them from the cutlery counter beside the pickup counter.



Cutlery counter beside the pickup counter


HONZU
Look at those croissants 😍

HOW TO ORDER?
  1. Take a tray and a pair of tongs from the counter beside the oden station.
  2. Go to the croissants counter and choose whatever flavour that you want.
  3. After choosing your croissant, please head to the counter for payment.



My selection of croissants


Oden

HOW TO ORDER?
  1. Take a bowl provided on the counter beside the oden station. 
  2. Choose any ingredient that you fancy from the oden station. 
  3. Head to the counter for payment after you're done.



Oden menu

CHIZU

HOW TO ORDER 
  1. Choose any drink from the menu displayed beside the counter. 
  2. If you want any desserts, take a look at the dessert section beside the counter. 
  3. Make your choice and inform the staff so they can take it for you. 
  4. State your name if asked and settle your payment for your order.


Beverage Menu


Dessert Section




So, what have I ordered?





Since CHIZU & HONZU specializes in croissants, well, that's precisely what I've ordered 👍



CHIZU & HONZU's specialty croissants
From top left, clockwise: Dark Chocolate Croissant, Cheddar Cheese Croissant, Salted Mentaiko Croissant, Garlic Cream Croissant, Japanese Cheese Croissant and Original Croissant

  1. Original Croissant - Good ol' flaky and buttery croissant. 😊
  2. Japanese Cheese Croissant - Topped with a creamy cheesy topping. Hints of subtle salty sweetness makes this particular croissant a yummy choice. Cheese lovers would enjoy this 😘
  3. Salted Mentaiko Croissant - Brushed with salted mentaiko (pollock fish roe). It is not too salty but the savoury taste reminds me of the ocean. 🐟
  4. Cheddar Cheese Croissant - Topped with a creamy and tangy cheddar cheese swirl sprinkled with dried chives. I really like this one 😘👍 A must have for cheese lovers 💛
  5. Garlic Cream Croissant - Brushed with tasty garlic cream and garnished with parsley flakes. OMG!!! This is so my FAVOURITE choice 😍👍 It is delicious as the garlic is not too overpowering. Any garlic bread fans? This croissant is the perfect substitute for those who wanted to switch up their garlic bread game. A lovely accompaniment to piping hot soups on a rainy day 💗
  6. Dark Chocolate Croissant - Topped with dark chocolate and garnished with almonds and white chocolate drizzle. I like this because it is not too sweet. Perfect for a light sweet finish after gobbling down savoury treats 😆👍
My pick? Definitely the Garlic Cream Croissant 💗💗💗

As for drinks, I've settled down with something light and refreshing after devouring savoury and creamy croissants. 😉👍

So, what have I selected?



Super Season Fruit Tea

All drinks at CHIZU & HONZU come in environmentally-friendly adorable cups. 
No straws needed. 👍  This refreshing drink has hints of tropical passionfruit and infused with real fruits for extra burst of fruity flavours: calamansi lime, red apples and watermelon. A great drink to cool you down on a hot day or after eating that piping hot bowl of oden 😆👍


Overall, my dining experience at CHIZU & HONZU is great. 😊👍
The food and drinks are delicious and reasonably priced. 😋
The staffs are kind and helpful and the cafe's ambiance is calm and bright. 👍
CHIZU & HONZU is a good place to chill after a tiring day of shopping, hanging out with your friends, enjoying a quiet date with your beloved or just simply for having a quality me-time.
It is also a good place for organizing a cupsleeve event for Kpop fan groups 👍

Thank you CHIZU & HONZU for the great experience.
Will definitely visit you again for the yummy croissants. 😋👍

Side Notes:
- This cafe is a self-service cafe
- This cafe is pork-free and alcohol-free
- Takeaways are available

Interested in going to CHIZU & HONZU NU Sentral?

Here is the address:
L4.01-01, Level 4, 201,  Jalan Tun Sambanthan, Brickfields, 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.

Check out their FB page:

I guess that is all from me.
Have a nice weekend.
See you in the next post. 😊👍