GUCCI Cafe in Ginza, Tokyo

seeing the decreasing rates of blog post year by year...

I feel so bad to myself...

so many pending posts in my back log...

after my Taiwan posts, I no longer blog about my holidays no more...

I'm Sorry...  :(

and I feel it's a big waste if I just neglect my Japan trip like this...

thus, I will update bit by bit today onwards... *try*

my Tokyo trip was last November (2012)...

it was a very packed but fruitful trip.. I gonna split into many posts...

this is about Ginza... 

one of the unforgettable day... hehe

Ginza (銀座) is Tokyo's most famous upmarket shopping, dining and entertainment district, featuring numerous department stores, boutiques, art galleries, restaurants, night clubs and cafes.

after brunch at super yummi Tsijiki Fish Market (which I gonna blog in another post), we go to Ginza by foot...

it's not far at all, 15-20 mins walking time only...

3 mission to go Ginza

1) have a great tea session at Gucci Cafe, only available in Tokyo

2) shopping in Gu - sub-brand of Uniqlo, only available in Japan

3) visit Abercrombie~ woo hoo ~~~ I would say their 'qualities' are best in wOrld !!!   hehe

it was a multi-storey Gucci Building...

the cafe is located at 4th floor...

entered Gucci Store, they will lead you to Gucci Lift back then after letting them know that you're heading to the cafe...

it's not a very big place, but cozy and elegant...

big numbers of us separated into two 'biggest' tables...

everything is gucci... 

even the leather menu...

there are 2 sets available daily which I think it's quite worth...

because the desserts and foods are REALLY good !

with first class services !

set 1 - High Tea Set 

any desserts with any drinks, 2,000 yen (which is around RM 60)

set 2 - Set Lunch 

any drinks, choose one main course (seafood pasta / risotto / and I can't remember d), any dessert

3,000 yen (which is around RM 90)

we all had high tea set, due to we just had super satisfied lunch at Tsujiki Fish Market...

Watermelon Juice 

Gucci Cafe served Good Coffee...

good aroma, smooth froth and steamed milk...

Caffe Cappuccino and Caffe Latte

stupid me, ordered Black Coffee

this is the BEST Tiramisu I ever had in my life YET, so far...

no drama... 

I don't eat every type of cake, very choosy..

and Tiramisu never my thing BUT I finished this whole piece by myself and couldn't get enough of it !

so so so nice....

10 times nicer than Bella Italia's !

Pannacotta, very nice too !! 

and the serving so beautiful and efforts...

Caffe Machiatto, served with a piece of Gucci Chocolate !!

by selling, the chocolate is around rm 10 per piece...

vain ppl must self-shot in Gucci Restroom...

we had a wonderful time at Gucci, and continue our second and third mission at Ginza...

after some crazee time at GU...

walked down further, we saw this handsome, macho guy standing outside a building and we knew we have reached ABERCROMBIE Tokyo !!!!

omg !!!!! 

I fell for him instantly !  *shy*

they give away free Polaroid picture with Abercrombie paper frame to customer...

love his 6-8 packs ! oh my~

all of us full of excitement and very satisfied with our Ginza half day tour !!!

Revisited: Cozy in the Rocket

I re-visited Cozy in the Rocket the week right after previous post and another week after...

which means, I went on 3 Saturdays in a row...

from this, you can see how much I love their foods...

BUT

not the services of course... 

Lychee Mint...

for those mint lover, this is a must go go...

the mint flavor is very strong... 

it's like a non-alcohol mojito... and topped with Giant Lychee...

below pic to show how giant is the size of lychee.... 

I wonder which brand of can lychee are they using...

Cappucino... rm 10 (not cheap)

the Iced coffee is not that good... hmm.. for me..

but the hot one is okay... 

after waited don't know how long...

our foods are served... 

for those, who's hunger for foods.. Cozy definitely not a good choice...

it's a normal issue to have 1.5 hrs waiting time just for 2 plates of pasta over here...

want good foods, bear the long waiting time...

I don't mind to wait because I just love it...   :)

during my second visit, I had the Aglio Olio with German Sausages...  rm 23

cooked with olive oil, garlic and chilli flakes... the Parmesan cheese and herbs sprinkle on top simply added more flavors into the dish...

chef has pan-fried the sausages separately...

I like...  :)  

I can't recall it's full name...

it's some Tomato paste of Fettuccine with Mussels...  rm 25

the portion of pasta is rather little, served with 5 very fresh mussels...

this is not available all time... 

according to Yc, the mussels are super sweet, juicy and fresh !

she deeply falls in love with it after first bite... 

Homemade Passion Fruits Panna Cotta, rm 12

Panna cotta (from Italian cooked cream) is an Italian dessert made by simmering togethercream, milk and sugar, mixing this with gelatin, and letting it cool until set.

this is really good though very pricey for such tiny portion...

I'm not a fans of this dessert since I'm not really keen with coconut stuff.. (except fresh coconut drinks)

most of the panna cotta I've tried before is with coconut as part of the ingredient, and made me put in mind that, panna cotta - must have strong coconut taste...

and now I know, it depends, NOT All panna cotta made with coconut... 

chef served this with fresh passion fruits, the sour taste of the fruits certainly balance up the sweetness from the dessert...

very nice ! worth trying... 

3rd week - 3rd visit...

Banana and Lime Lassi... 

the combo sounds weird but taste really good.. 

the lime makes the beverages becomes quite refreshing... 

I had this Fresh Spaghetti with Pork Bacon and Asparagus... rm 25

the Fresh Spaghetti looks more like wan tan mee... 

does ' fresh ' means, freshly made upon order placed? I'm not sure...

nice... 

Carbonara Spaghetti with Pork Bacon... rm 23

this taste really good !

when I saw the raw egg, immediately I add few points to the dish...

the real and perfect way to cook carbonara is always adding raw eggs towards the end, when the mixed sauce and pasta Off from stove...

the heat from the pasta can just cook the egg perfectly, nicely but not overcooked...

the portion for this dish supposed to be more 'normal', when I see from Eve's blog...

we suspected they are running out of the ingredient when cooking ours, the portion of 2 orders of Carbonara are rather small...

too little to fill our tummy...

but no doubt, it's very yummie...

thanks Jen for the generous treats~  :)

xoxo

Cozy in the Rocket, Georgetown

new place MUST try out~ 

spotted this new cafe located at the corner of Armenian and Beach Street...

at first, I thought the name of this new place is La Cucina... 

and I just love the flying pig thief at first sight...

but IT's NOT !

Cozy in the Rocket, is the name... (I supposed)

first corner, gate closed...

my face immediately showed a completely   T____T

W-H-Y ???

walked few steps further, the main entrance is actually next door... hehehhe

once stepped in the cafe, spotted this so familiar picture on wall...

do you recall anything from this greenie arrogant doggie with fattie cat? 

refer to here 

ta-da....

this is the New Amelie Cafe !

known they have moved to nearby, bigger place, but didn't know the exact location and the new opening dates...

and here it is ! woo hoo...

 

I so super love this place...

alot bigger, great atmosphere, just something I always love...

 low cost, recycle, down to earth, are the key points...

again.. for me.. very Aussie feel~  woo hoo  :P

spotted the tau keh niao of Amelie yo~

 

as usual, there's no Menu but all written on the board...

can order from the bar or backed to your table and someone will follow for order taking...

something cheer me up is this huge professional coffee machine...

no longer the small scale home user coffee machine at the Old Amelie... hehe

varieties flavours of San Pellegrino are available here... 

Aussie loves this !

the main shop is Indoor with air-conditioned...

next door is open-aired, for smokers I supposed...

 

 

Normal working hours is Tuesday to Sunday, 10am - 5pm (5.30pm), closed on Every Monday...

due to the once-a-year-happening-event on last Saturday, it extended the business hour till 12am...

 

too bad, I was starving and none of the main meal is available but only beverages, desserts and small bites on that day...

spotted the big professional coffee machine, of course must try on the coffee drinks...

below pic is Iced Caramel and Iced Cappuccino...

hmmm.. so so for my liking... 

guess would back to my preferred hot coffee next visit...

 

for sour-stuff-lovers like me, this is most suitable...

Lemon, Lime and Passion fruits..

so thick and sour sour sour... 

I had this chef-recommended Pork Meat Balls with breads... rm 14

this is nice...

we all love it... 

the meat ball is tender enough, tomatoes and basil paste is well-flavoured...

overall it's just nice... 

worth-trying... 

 

my happy face tells...   :)

Honey and Feta Cheese Bruschetta, rm 14

I love honey, I love Feta Cheese, thus, I'm okay with this but not for everyone...

don't think everyone likes the taste of feta... and it's kinda pricey due to the cheese... 

Chef highly recommended Tiramisu... rm 18

this is really something different...

it served in a bowl...

I didn't taste any spongey-texture-short bread, but pieces of dark chocolate, moist, strong coffee aroma from this dessert...

hardly described, as this is very first time I tried such Tiramisu...

I love bitter thus I quite like it, but again, not for everyone, especially those sweet tooth people might not favor this since it's quite bitter when u bitten on the coffee bean sprinkles on top...

but worth a try, really ! 

though the portion is quite small but recommended for sharing...

it's strong flavored... 

 

Chocolate Brownies with Vanilla Ice Cream..

overall won't be too sweet, but just nice... 

I like it...  :)

random picture time~~   

 

my pair... 

her pair...

i did not visit Amelie for quite sometimes before it closed down...

by comparing the pricing here vs my last visit to Amelie, I reckon its slight more expensive...

understand that the bossie using all self-chosen, good quality of ingredients for cooking, thus, the cost would definitely be higher compare to others... 

as long as it tastes good, I think it's quite worth to pay...

for myself, cuz I love this place...

compare portion + pricing between China House vs Cozy, I think Cozy considers more expensive in term of smaller portion (foods, drinks & desserts...) 

hmmm... 

Address:

262 & 264, Lebuh Pantai, George Town, Penang.

Tel: +6012 496 7838