Ecole P @ Uptown, Damansara Utama , Petaling Jaya

Hey boys and girls, we are back to school again!!

Yeah, that’s what you would literally  utter the moment you step into this nostalgic yet comfy indie café , Ecole P, that is set against the theme of our very own local primary school time. Using those familiar school time wooden tables, chairs, co-curricular scoreboards and not forgetting kid’s favourite snacks, they are bound to bring smiles to your face without realizing it. You could also see scrapbooks, erasers, pencil box, exercise books, school badges and many other cutesy stuffs around you. Even their kitchen is labeled as ‘Canteen’ next to the Rukun Negara, our National anthem : )

Oh, do not worry of getting penalized as the humble Headmistress, Ilrene Tee, is running around the clock most of the time in the kitchen :P The other cheeky bee, Steven Heng, who is her compatriot, is also seen running around the clock in ensuring their guests enjoyed the homey food at premium service.

Some adorable tit bits!

Surprise! You would only find cutleries in the pencil case instead of your expected writing equipment :P

Our maiden visit here would not be complete without any orders from the coffee beverage. And so we pamper ourselves with these selection that uses coffee beans from Penang's Lighthouse Coffee. The coffees are aromatic and tickle your tastebud uniquely in the amusing way.

Black Sesame Cappuccino ( MYR 9.90)

The idea of incorporating black sesame into coffee is fresh indeed that boasts a very pleasant sesame aroma and malty tang aftertaste, without overpowering each other.

Café Mocha (MYR 9.90)

Amidst the mild chocolate fragrance of the mocha, you still get to savour the tartness of the coffee bean itself. Nice body.

Chicken Chop (MYR 15.90)

Coming up next is the homemade Chicken Chop that is quite distinctive from the rest that is served at those ubiquitous restaurants. The chicken meat in this case is breaded with fish biscuit (Yeah, no ordinary but cutesy biscuits) and fried till golden brown. You get to enjoy the crispiness of the skin but not too oily, while retaining its tenderness within. When eaten along with some dipping from the savory mushroom sauce, it’s top notch!

Another smacking good sides would be the accompanied salad that is regarded as Appleslaw and also its homemade mash potatoes. The salad is really, really refreshing when eaten with its own mayonnaise amidst some hints of honey sweetness alongside some sprinkles of raisins and dried cranberries. I actually enjoy this variety much more than the usual coleslaw per se.

As for the latter, I just wish if I could have another extra serving of that scrumptious mushy and smooth mash for it is really well done with the right consistency of cream and cheese, and could be very additive too.

Found one the hidden treasure over the velvet mash potatoes, Fish Biscuit :)

Chicken Tandoori Sandwich (MYR 15.90)

Ensued shortly would be the main dish of Chicken Tandoori Sandwich. Daintily presented on a black rectangular ceramic is sufficient to arouse the curiosity of the foodie. This charming fare served with Foccacia Bread, lettuce, tomato slices, tandoori, sweet potato chips, and also the similar enticing appleslaw. The bread is soft in the inside while revealing some light crustiness on the outside. The chicken fillets that are marinated with Tandoori spices are equally juicy and tender. For this fare, you must be willing to wait for 15 minutes for the dish to be prepared, fresh from the kitchen. I personally don’t mind  to be bit patient so long the food is good……. ^_^

Tofu Cheesecake (MYR 7.90)

One signature pastry that ought to be given due credit is their Tofu Cheesecake. It is very silky, delightfully creamy with the gentle milkiness from the cream cheese. The ingenuousness of this mouthwatering dessert is further sophistically heightened up with the crumbles of biscuits, cranberries, mint leaves and also the cherry syrup. Simple but surely gratifying indeed.

So far, this is the best Tofu pastry that I have ever eaten and I have no qualms to come back for more of their new cake selections next round.

As its French name depicts, Ecole P would surely stir up some fond memories during your primary school time and the utensils as well as those chalkboards ornaments used would surely makes you reminiscing those innocent years of students time  :) I would surely be back again for more inventive recipe in no time, in addition to their current soft launch’s menu since last December 2013.

One good guidelines to locate this new eatery would be identifying Village Park restaurant, as both of them are sitting at the same lots.

I guess it’s time to bid Good Bye to our teachers and fellow classmates for now………………..

Cheers for the day!

Location :

First Floor, 19 M,

Jalan SS21/37,

Damansara Utama,

Petaling Jaya,

Selangor.

Open 11am-10pm, except Thursdays.

Tel: 03-7732-9711