One Half (Random Food Store)

I think I prefer the Paramount branch, maybe because I’m nostalgic

Coffee is good but i don’t like the outdoor seating.

The choc tart isn’t much of a looker but superb in the taste department. So much so I returned for a second helping today and another cuppa. The friendly service here is an added bonus and makes you feel right at home.

Treat yourself to lovely cups of filter coffee at One Half because you deserve it. Choose from a variety of beans – I went with Ethiopian – and loved the fruitiness and how clean it is.

The barista told me to expect lychee sweetness and that’s exactly what I got. They stick to one type of tea to cold brew – Nepal Chiyabari Estate – which they say works the best for them. I’d definitely order this again the next time I want a caffeine alternative.

2016 was the year for barista Keith Koay who earned both his Malaysian Barista Champion title and (half) a cafe to call his own. Having previously shared a space with BRATS, One Half has now relocated to reside in Random Food Store at Damansara Uptown. Come and chill with a friend in this sleek space over excellent drinks and more. Coffee is made to award-winning standards, like their Filter Coffee (from RM14) that puts Artisan Roastery beans to good use. For a fuller finish, sip on the Latte (RM10) that gives a robust aftertaste with a lingering sweetness. There are also refreshing concoctions: artisanal 16-Hours Steeped Tea (RM16) and an interesting Chrysanthemum Lemonade (RM11), which juggles floral fragrance with a tangy flavour. For refreshments, cakes come from the famed Jaslyn Cakes and homebakers Little Tee, so check out the counter for what's available and order one, or two.