Get to Know: Play Klang C³afe

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Located in a pre-war shop lot, Play Klang C³afe serves up unique bak kut teh fusion fare while honouring the city’s vibrant heritage.  Play Klang C³afe 28, Jalan Raya Timur, Kawasan 1, 41000 Klang, Selangor  Operation Hours: Mon-Thu: 10.30am - 6pm Fri-SunL 10.30am - 11pm  Written, shot & presented by: Theevya Ragu Edited by: Selven Razz  Read More: https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2024/10/01/its-bak-kut-teh-pasta-and-ice-cream-at-play-klang-c%C2%B3afe/   Free Malaysia Today is an independent, bi-lingual news portal with a focus on Malaysian current affairs.    Subscribe to our channel - http://bit.ly/2Qo08ry   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Check us out at https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com Follow FMT on Facebook: https://bit.ly/49JJoo5 Follow FMT on Dailymotion: https://bit.ly/2WGITHM Follow FMT on X: https://bit.ly/48zARSW  Follow FMT on Instagram: https://bit.ly/48Cq76h Follow FMT on TikTok : https://bit.ly/3uKuQFp Follow FMT Berita on TikTok: https://bit.ly/48vpnQG  Follow FMT Telegram - https://bit.ly/42VyzMX Follow FMT LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/42YytEb Follow FMT Lifestyle on Instagram: https://bit.ly/42WrsUj Follow FMT on WhatsApp: https://bit.ly/49GMbxW  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Download FMT News App: Google Play – http://bit.ly/2YSuV46 App Store – https://apple.co/2HNH7gZ Huawei AppGallery - https://bit.ly/2D2OpNP  #FMTLifestyle #GetToKnow #BakKutTeh #IceCream #PlayKlang #Cafe

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00:00Bak Kut Teh flavoured ice cream? Yes, you heard that right.

00:08It is actually not bad.

00:20Welcome to Play Klang Cafe where the motto is simple.

00:24Now everyone can enjoy Bak Kut Teh.

00:27Don't be fooled, this isn't just a gimmick.

00:30This cafe has a much bigger mission.

00:33Set in a 100-year-old pre-war shop lot across from the Klang KTM station,

00:39Play Klang Cafe is all about celebrating the town's rich history and culture

00:44in the most delicious way possible.

00:48Founder Joe Mee Yao, an avid traveller, came to a realisation when he turned 30.

00:54It was time to showcase the beauty of Klang to the world.

00:59Originally a hostel for backpackers when it opened in 2018,

01:03it was transformed into an eatery after the pandemic.

01:07Every corner inside the cafe tells a story of Klang's vibrant past.

01:12You'll find art installations of iconic landmarks like the Kota Bridge

01:17or historical events like the Battle for Klang that occurred in the 1800s.

01:23Of course, the heart of Play Klang Cafe is its Bak Kut Teh,

01:27which is pork-free, by the way.

01:29Try the Bak Kut Teh Carbonara, complete with a poached egg and chunks of chicken,

01:34or the creamy and savoury Bak Kut Teh Risotto,

01:37which is so good you're guaranteed to clean your plate.

01:41The idea of the Bak Kut Teh Carbonara and bread and ice cream

01:44is because we found a lot of tourists from Muslim countries,

01:48like Turkey, like different countries, they cannot afford the Bak Kut Teh here.

01:53But the Bak Kut Teh is a very important culture in Klang,

01:56so we try to do it pork-free.

01:58Many of their fusion dishes are inspired by recipes shared by tourists from all over,

02:03such as the Bak Kut Teh Pogca, a soft and buttery Turkish bread.

02:09And let's not forget their boldest creation, Bak Kut Teh Ice Cream.

02:14Inspired by Japan's soy sauce ice cream,

02:17this creamy vanilla-based dessert has been causing quite a stir.

02:21It's not everyone can accept, but still a lot of people try to challenge it.

02:26And some people really like it and they will order more ice cream or they will order tamar soup.

02:32We say it's definitely worth a try.

02:35On the drinks menu, each cup is printed with sketches of Klang's historical landmarks

02:41and features QR codes that provide audio-visual guides in six languages.

02:46So while you sip, you can become an expert on the city's rich history.

02:52Try the Hello Yapi, a sparkling coffee infused with grapefruit for a refreshing zing,

02:57or the Crow Signature, a nod to Klang's crow population,

03:02featuring herbal tea ice cubes with honey and lemon.

03:05The cafe has also teamed up with local schools to preserve Klang's heritage

03:10through artwork created by children.

03:13And in the upstairs dining area, you'll get to witness a miniature version of Klang's future,

03:19featuring luxury stores and futuristic skyscrapers created by children using cardboard boxes.

03:27We are quite proud that we let more people to get to know more about Klang.

03:31And now, actually, it's more happening here because six years before, it was very quiet in this street.

03:37But after we developed a few years ago, after the pandemic especially,

03:41a lot of new shops are coming here.

03:43So it makes us feel very happy that Klang grew out and became a tourist place right now.

03:50For the full story on Play Klang Cafe and more, visit FMT and follow our socials.

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