薫りの匠 Old Hands Cafeteria

Unclaimed

Just found this hidden cafe near PJ area. The shop is decorated in Japanese style and feel cozy. Tried their matcha latte, matcha daifuku mochi and cream cheese takiyaki. When tried the first sip of the latte, it was bitter and I am not used to it (no added sugar). But it was good when matching it with mochi and takiyaki. I was amazed by the mochi because it was full with red bean and does not taste sweet at all. I almost finished all but I told myself not to. I loved the cream cheese so much and wish that the filling can be more. The lady owner is very friendly and keen to talk to the customer. Highly recommended.

A wide and delectable selection of Japanese food and desserts are served here. Recommend the okonomiyaki and cream cheese taiyaki, which remind me of Japan. The pudding is good too. The matcha latte and hojicha latte are slightly bitter, but sadly the taste is not on par with Japan’s. Note that the seating area can only seat eight - the kitchen takes up most of the restaurant’s space, not ideal for big groups.

Came here on a weekend for breakfast. There are only like 3 tables inside so maybe people come here mostly to take away and grab orders coming in non-stop. Staffs are friendly. We ate the red bean sandwich, strawberry jam sandwich and egg sandwich. I'm rating it a 9/10, they are not holding back on the quantity of fillings. All prepared together with a thick piece of butter and they were all very good, surprisingly. We ordered long black which was alright, nothing outstanding, rating it 6.5/10. We also tried their signature strawberry milk, very refreshing and delicious, signature indeed - 9.5/10. Bought the red bean mochi to takeaway and it was good too! Not too sweet at all but a bit monotone to eat all three at one go, one or two bites are perfect - 7/10 The location a bit weird and would definitely come here again if I live nearby but I don't. Nevertheless, it was a pleasant visit

Finally got to go try this place out. The cafe has a rather small dining space; thank you their staff Yuki whom reserved a table for us ?? She was friendly and courteous. Worth a mention was Jahed; he liased with me also on What’s App a day before when I had questions n he was polite and courteous too. We had the: - Anko Butter Red Bean Bun - Mentai Smoked Sausage Bun - 鯛焼きサンド Taiyaki Sandwich - お好み焼き Kanifumi Okonomiyaki - プリン Japanese Custard Pudding - Signature Watermelon Milk Takeaway: - Yam daifuku - Strawberry daifuku All items were made to order so they were warm and fresh. A personal fave was the okonimiyaki- it was fluffy and the filling was just ?: loved it! Their signature watermelon milk was good too ?? Took away some daifukus and they are one of the better daifukus I have had so far; the mochi layer was soft and overall not to sweet. Overall a satisfying meal and we will be back again to try their other dishes on the menu.

This cafe offers a delightful dining experience with high-quality food. The dishes served are a testament to their commitment to good food, with flavors that impress and satisfy. However, the dining area is quite limited. The cafe accommodates only five small twin-sharing tables, providing seating for about 10-12 people. This cramped space can make the experience a bit less comfortable, especially during peak hours. Interestingly, I’ve heard that Old Hands Cafeteria has another branch near Nova Saujana. This location supposedly offers a more extensive menu, along with a larger and more comfortable dining area. It’s definitely on my list for a future visit. Despite the space constraints, I look forward to returning to Old Hands Cafeteria and exploring more of their menu at their new branch. The quality of the food makes it worth a revisit.