EL&N Cafe at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur
It’s Barbie season, and Malaysians are ready to jump onto the bandwagon.
Emulating major Barbiecore vibes on our shores is London’s cafe chain called EL&N Cafe, which recently debuted their very first outlet in Asia in Malaysia. Located right by the city’s premier shopping district Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, the cafe is a true pink haven that looks like a rosy spring garden.
First EL&N outlet in Asia
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If you chance upon an outburst of pink at Pavilion KL, it isn’t another extravagant Barbie movie promo that has drenched the world hot pink. EL&N Cafe is a famous cafe hailing from London that’s known for their hot pink and flower-coated interiors, with decadent pastries that are equally as pleasing to the eyes.
Whether you’re familiar with the brand or not, the cafe’s official debut in Asia with an outlet in Malaysia has got everyone buzzing about its over-the-top aesthetics.
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Beckoning avid photobugs and sugar-loving crowds with its cheery blossom-clad facade and unabashedly pink interiors, EL&N Cafe on Level 3 of Pavilion KL will please anyone in search of dreamy and opulent backdrops during a coffee pitstop. The cafe is a posy paradise, with pastel pink flowers blooming from the ceilings and neon signs in cursive decorating the walls.
The kaleidoscope-like polychromatic windows that encircle the shop add a touch of trippy to the cafe’s dainty vibe, while allowing natural lighting to flood into the dining area for those epic food shots.
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Ravishing eats, cakes & drinks
EL&N Cafe has the kind of menu that you’ll expect a lusciously pink cafe – avocado toasts, healthy smoothie bowls, pretty desserts, and ombre drinks that are as delectable as they are colourful.
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For savoury brunch meals, there’s the Eggs Royale (RM42) with beautifully poached eggs sit pretty atop English muffins and covered in a lava of chilli butter and thick hollandaise sauce, creating an ingenious collision between the fatty yolk running into the pores of the warm muffins when cut open
Heavier mains include sandwiches, pastas, and burgers that’ll tide you through the day. Go for the Katsu Crab Burger (RM46) that has buttery burger buns barely sandwiching a behemoth of a fried soft shell crab, the Creamy Chicken & Truffle Rigatoni (RM48), or Nasi Lemak Arancino (RM32) that’s a huge Sicilian fried rice ball with flavours that taste like home.
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If you prefer having a sweet brunch, this cafe is the ideal place to satisfy your dessert-for-breakfast fantasies with their signature stacks of ethereally soft brioche toasts smothered with Nutella (RM35) or Honey (RM30), and garnished with a feast of berries.
Their array of desserts are such a feast for the eyes, they are nearly too pretty to be eaten. Take your pick among their bestsellers, including the gorgeously layered Honey Cake (RM24), the decadent yet piquant Rose Macaron (RM32), or a lush slice of Lotus Dulche De Leche (RM26).
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Fill your IG feed with photos of their stunning beverages – the Matcha Rose Iced Latte (RM23) or Ruby (RM16) are whimsical creations that boast vivid colours and layers. For ombre concoctions, their must-tries are Ombre Passion Fruit (RM16) and Chemex Strawberry Mojito (RM20), which are as dazzling and refreshing as they sound.
Popular pink cafe from London
EL&N Cafe knows just what the internet wants. Dubbing themselves as the “Most Instagrammable Cafe in the World”, EL&N London – which stands for Eat, Live, Nourish – is the city’s most renowned perfect-pink cafe founded by Alexander Miller, who has had decades of experience in the world of luxury fashion.
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The cafe first debuted in the affluent Mayfair district in London in 2017, with the desire to serve healthy and delectable food that aren’t just pretty on plates. Since then, the brand has seen a slew of dreamy pink cafes across cities such as Dubai, Jeddah, Italy, France, Riyadh, Doha, Kuwait, and most recently, Malaysia.
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EL&N Cafe in Malaysia
Pink, posh, and perfect – the new EL&N cafe in Pavilion KL is an idyllic jaunt that allows you to experience a spring garden-inspired hideaway in the heart of the bustling city. And if you aren’t there for the floral backdrops to rack up those likes on your Instagram, their lovely bites and drinks will tantalise your taste buds.
For more cafes in Malaysia, here’s A Little Bud Florist, a bohemian cafe in KL and The White Forest with real birch trees and Japanese fusion in KL.
Address: C3.10.02, E3.10.02 &C3.11.00, Level 3, Connection, Pavilion KL, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 10am-10pm, Daily
Contact: 03-2118 8833 | EL&N Cafe’s website | Instagram
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