Pokok KL

Photo credit: @pokok.kl

[Date Visited: July 2020]

     Pokok KL was opened in 2018, located at Mahsa University, Petaling Jaya. This glasshouse cafe is one of the trendiest brunch spot in Klang Valley because of its glass building. Cafe hoppers would go for its floor-to-ceiling glass windows that allow plenty of natural sunlight to travel in during daytime, shady trees and brick walls which make this cafe an insta-worthy spot.

     I head there around 12pm on a weekend, sadly I had to wait for an hour plus if I were to choose to sit inside Pokok. I didn't want to wait, so they arranged a small table for me in Daun which is right beside Pokok. It was really packed in both Pokok and Daun, even during covid times.

Photo credit: @pokok.kl

Photo credit: @pokok.kl

     Pokok offers all-day brunch menu, mains, sides, desserts and coffee. The selection of items in the menu is limited. I went for their signature Smoked Salmon Benedict (RM28)- with 2 poached eggs, Hollandaise sauce & sauteed mushrooms. Another main dish that we ordered was Seafood Aglio Olio Pasta (RM35)- with squid, mussels & tiger prawns. Sadly, the waiter served us cold food...Definitely not happy when people serve me cold food. I wasn't happy with the Flat White (RM10) I ordered as well, it was supposed to be hot coffee but they served it cold again.

Photo credit: @pokok.kl

Photo credit: @crystalpuiyan

     To be honest, I think Pokok was overrated. The ambience was great but it was too crowded during weekends, you need the patience to wait for a table in Pokok. The food was decent but there was nothing to shout about especially when the food was served cold to us. I don't think the quality of the food is worth the long wait. They don't accept reservation, only walk in is allowed. Better head there early morning to avoid the long queue. You may consider this place if you are planning to host an event, it might be a great event space.

Rating:
Price: $$
Food: 2.5/5
Service: 2/5
Website: Website | Facebook | Instagram
Menu: Menu | Delivery Menu
Address:
MAHSA Avenue, Block B, Jalan Elmu, off, Jalan Universiti, 59100 Kuala Lumpur 59100 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia