Casual coffee sessions are becoming a luxury these days. Often, they’re coffee meetings to discuss work matters or blog related matters with potential clients and sponsors. And that still involves some form of work and thought process.

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Coffee | Cake | Conversation

Which is why I really treasure the coffee sessions I have with rif (except when we do blog discussions) and friends, where I get to let my hair down and talk about anything under the sun besides work. Ambiance now plays an important factor is my coffee sessions — often, the place is crowded and noisy, and I get a pounding headache from all the scattered voices. And I absolutely dislike having my session interrupted by people who crowd around my table hoping I would quickly finish up and leave. :roll:

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Unassuming entrance

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A place for coffee enthusiasts

I visited Pulp on two occasions in the past week – during the weekend and for a post lunch coffee on a weekday. The outlet is located at the Balai Berita building, where the paper-cutting space for the Art Printing Works factory used to be.

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Sweet and savoury treats

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The carrot cake was recommended

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A cutting machine, fashioned into a coffee bar table

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Freshly roasted espresso blends & single-origin beans

The café layout is clean with high ceilings, allowing for natural light to shine through. Managed by the people behind Papa Palheta in Singapore, PULP’s coffee is one of the better ones in Klang Valley. I was told they also supply coffee beans to several cafes in Klang Valley.

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KONGA – Ethiopia, Yirgacheffe

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Medium bodied and fruity

Konga (some call it “coffee flower”) is medium-roasted, with a floral and lemony aroma. This was aromatic and fairly complex in flavour – the fruit-tones were more pronounced as the coffee temperature drops.

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SUKE QUTO – Ethiopia, Sidamo

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Carrot Cake

Suke Quto (RM10) is a cold brew from Yirga Cheffe and Sidamo, where the flavour profile differs but maintains the same floral and lively characteristics as the Konga (RM12). This was lighter than the former, with a fruitier mouth feel and mildly dry finish. Very nice when paired with the carrot cake (RM12).

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Flat White

The Flat White (RM10) is a stronger, smaller-sized latte – an espresso based coffee with steamed milk and little foam. I reckon this is the right way to serve a flat white (in a smaller cup) and it was bolder and silkier than a regular latte or other flat whites I’ve tried for that matter.

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Art in coffee

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Flat White | Cold Brew | Carrot Cake

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High ceiling and natural lighting

Pulp gets quite crowded during the weekends and I don’t quite like the mild chaos it can bring. My visit on a Tuesday afternoon was much more pleasant. That way, I got indulge in conversation over cake and (good) coffee.

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Coffee + Typography

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Ambiance: 7/10 Price: 6/10 Food: 7/10 (pork free) Verdict: Good coffee that’s close to home. My home at least.

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PULP, Bangsar

PULP by Papa Palheta 29-01, Jalan Riong, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur (Behind NSTP) 9am-7pm (weekdays), 9am-10pm (weekends) Closed Mondays. Tel:03-2201-3650

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8 comments

taufulou June 5, 2014 - 11:00 pm

wahhh..when you go.. no ppl eh.

you are #likeaboss.. pau cheong. . :D

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Bangsar Babe June 6, 2014 - 9:33 am

Hahaha yeah. I like my coffee sessions that way. Next time we go there ok? :P

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Darren June 6, 2014 - 8:01 am

Hi, you went on a tuesday I believe as they are closed on mondays.
a typo in your post

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Bangsar Babe June 6, 2014 - 9:36 am

Hi Darren,

Thank you for the correction. Yes, it was a Tuesday.

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redrumraisin January 3, 2015 - 4:15 pm

Hi. Love your blogs about coffee and food. Maybe you can try out Wa Cafe in Pavillion, you’ll find one of the best cuppa of latte in town made by a Japanese barista. Happy drinking!

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Bangsar Babe January 4, 2015 - 11:33 pm

Thanks for the tip! Will keep this in mind. :)

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Zaidi April 11, 2015 - 5:32 pm

Is it halal?

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Bangsar Babe April 13, 2015 - 10:50 am

It’s pork free. To confirm, you can call them to check.

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