Among all the stores I've been to, there is one that keeps pulling me back for more and that is none other than Koko Black. I can still remember the sense of euphoria that swept across my tingling tastebuds when I first sipped their Belgium hot chocolate. However, for some unfortunate reason, I did develop a mild case of lactose intolerance since the beginning of last year and my hot chocolate journey had to end.
During my latest trip to Koko Black, you could only imagine my excitement when I spotted Soy Hot Chocolate in their menu!! I wasn't too sure if they were offering soy hot chocolate before (and I feel silly for not asking!) but now, I know! :D
[Note: I haven't been carrying my camera around so for now, please bear with my iPhone photos!)
Chocolate and Orange Blossom Mille Feuille
Delicate layers of compressed puffed pastry, chocolate and orange blossom cream
The best part about this was the thin and delicate layer of caramel on top of the mille feuille! It was like cracking into a creme brûlée and it gave each mouthful a sweet crunch. I love that the hint of orange blossom lightened up the rich & dark chocolate and added a citric note to the otherwise sweet dessert.
The best part about this was the thin and delicate layer of caramel on top of the mille feuille! It was like cracking into a creme brûlée and it gave each mouthful a sweet crunch. I love that the hint of orange blossom lightened up the rich & dark chocolate and added a citric note to the otherwise sweet dessert.
Chocolate Moelleux
Soft-centered pudding baked fresh to order, served with raspberry espuma
Soft-centered pudding baked fresh to order, served with raspberry espuma
The molten cake was baked to order so, it came warm and gooey! When I was ordering, I couldn't decide between this and the chocolate beignets. I trusted my instincts and went with this AND I definitely got it right!! The raspberry foam did cut down some of the richness but I'd rather have it plain by itself :P
Is it even possible to resist this?!
And of course, no trip to Koko Black is ever complete without their hot chocolate.
Carlton, VIC 3053
it's nice to have a cafe that makes you wanna keep returning, over and over. i'm not quite sure i have that in KL. and i like how you talk about the wind in melbourne driving you into a warm, chocolatey cafe. the hot, dusty wind in KL would just drive me into any shopping mall, heh! :D
ReplyDeleteWow, I didn't know Koko Black did desserts like these! Will have to pay them a visit then :D Are they pricey? I think I'd definitely go for the Chocolate and Orange Blossom Mille Feuille :).
ReplyDelete@Sean
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with you! hehe I'm always in a shopping mall and never walking around! :P
@Ames
hmm.. if i'm not mistaken they're 12.50 each! :D
I like the concept of bake to order...
ReplyDeleteit guarantee fresh and nice...
@Simple Person
ReplyDeleteDefinitely! and the best part- it's warm!! :D
I always wonder want to try their desserts except the drinks. Seems like I have something on my mind now!
ReplyDelete@Yuen Ling
ReplyDeleteTheir specialty desserts are really good! though, they change them quite often! :)
Wowww look at that hot chocolate, it's just beautiful! Those specialty desserts are just great I am sure, the caramel one intrigues me the most :)
ReplyDelete@Tessa
ReplyDeleteThe caramel bit was gorgeous! wish i could nibble on it throughout the day :P
I've always loved their chocolate affogato!
ReplyDelete@msihua
ReplyDeleteI've never had that before! Will do the next time I'm there! :D
Ahhh... Always great to hear how a food or drink can take you back and remind you of happy times... Don't you love it when food does that to you? Anyway, I SO want to try that mille feuille now!! One of my fav French desserts hands down! And the flavours sound so beautiful =)
ReplyDelete@Winston
ReplyDeletehehe absolutely! Food is kinda like a drug (if you think of it that way!!) :P
I love love love the Ice chocolate at Koko black hehe one of my favourite!!! OMG OMG when did they introduce these new desserts? The chocolate molten cake and the chocolate mille fielle?!? WHAT i'm going there tmr!!! :D
ReplyDelete@Daisy
ReplyDeleteI knew that you'd love the desserts here!!!!!!!! They change their desserts all the time so I always keep my eyes on their menu whenever I walk pass the place!!! :D