I like a plain and simple croissant. Yes I know you can dress it up and make it fancy. But to me, there's nothing fancier than something so basic being fantastic.
And this croissant fits the definition. 
It's flaky and buttery! and you know that butter is of high quality. If I'm not mistaken it's from the Elle & Vire brand.
Such a delight to eat 😋
I've had many 🥐 around M'sia, but only a few live up to what a good croissant should taste like.
This croissant definitely reminds me of Paris.....

The Best Croissant au Beurre ❤️

I'm not going to deny, I'm an absolute foodie. So when i found out the owners of balinrooftop were opening a restaurant in KK way back in Dec 2021, I was Uber excited.
However, it started off rusty with the rude WhatsApp msges and no availability for reservations 

Fast forward to Feb 2022, I decided to go in person and try my luck to get a seat for lunch. And guess what, Lady luck was on my side! 
Since then, I've been back several times mainly for a few things.
1 - Gulai Porky Belly
     This is an absolute fav dish! Crackling skin,
     Juicy Meat, tasty gulai lauk with
     sambal. I consider it their Signature Dish.
2- Pizza
     I can't remember which pizza it was but it
     was absolutely delicious. Thin pizza with 
     Lots of topping and Goeey cheese.
3- Mushroom Soup
     These ain't your regular mushroom soup.
     It's made with broth rather than cream,
     so the mushrooms truely shine in this dish.
     Very flavourful and packed with shrooms!
4- Sakura Strawberry Smoothie
      This drink is simply outstanding. I know
      it's just a drink but the flavors work so well
      together, it's a must for me to order this 
      whenever I'm at Limau & Linen.
5- Almond Croissant
     To me, the other pastries are alright but 
     one which I keep going for is the Almond 
     croissant! No one in KK makes it like them
     and there's always limited portions baked
     everyday. The dough is flaky and filled with   
     Almond Frangipane, which is decadent. 
     Definitely a must try!

* Not forgetting their yummy fries with aioli & homemade balsamic vinegar! 

Finally, desserts.

I've tried a few slices of their cakes and tarts. The tarts were alright, so were some of the cakes but the ones which stood out was the Tiramisu & the Lemongrass Elderflower Cake.

This restaurant is pricey. But many dishes 
(not all- pulled pork burger was a major let down) are worth it.  

The staff are friendly although there have been mixed experience according to some of my friends. I know they're currently understaffed and they're not the only establishment. 

However, I've always had a great time and will go again soon!



Gulai Pork Belly, need I say more ...

I have always liked having a staycation at a hotel. Evenmore so, if it's with Executive Lounge Access. This was a much needed staycation. I'd been drained from work and just needed a break. I booked a King sized room with lounge access which upon arrival realize it wasn't fully functional nonetheless you still got a evening canape session, so I was going to embrace that.
The room was absolutely huge! I could fit a couple more beds in there and have a slumber party!
The bathroom was excellent! Shower was strong, hot water was great and the Crabtree and Evelyn products were a welcome. The bed was just so comfortable! I had a good night's rest.

Now the evening canapes were limited. I'm guessing everything will be back to normal soon. Looking fwd to it.

Breakfast buffet was with plenty of choices but not much quality. I did love the soft boiled eggs but found everything else not that tasty. I'd tried their new years eye dinner buffet and found it to be absolutely delish and worth your money but the breakfast buffet was lackluster.

Checking in and out with Hilton honors was a breeze. I appreciate the service and the friendly staff. They were very inviting. With that in mind, I will return soon to try out the lounge access when its back to functioning normally. Till my next visit!

Executive Lounge Staycation 

I took a good friend here as she was visiting from Melbourne. I made reservations however it wasn't necessary as it was on a weekday, there was barely anyone. We were placed near the window but soon change seats as the lighting was not good. Could barely see the food hahaha the waiter has to bring two lamps! Still wasn't helpful.

Now the food was delicious. The butternut squash salad was definitely a fav especially with that chocolate soil. I had a the duck breast which was exquisite, cooked to perfection! But the sauce didn't really compliment the duck, actually i could barely taste the flavor.
Now that Cremé Brulee, it was simply divine! Poor waiter poured us more water because he said it was sweet
My friend and I stared at him with blank expressions because isn't desserts supposed to be sweet. This norm in Sabah where desserts shouldn't be sweet but tasteless needs to be forgone! It's robbing ppl the experience of delighting in something gorgeous.

Anyway, the Cremé Brulee was perfect! We couldnt stop going uuhhhhh ahhhhh  
At one point i was blabbering but My friend had gone silent from the experience of tasting something so silky and creamy.

This place is pricey. It's fine dining.
But it's an experience. Most importantly, my friend had a wonderful time.
Will be back again when there's an occasion!


Romantic Dinner with my High School Friend

The place itself is alright. Staff can be nice although at times moody. Can't blame them, the cafe doesn't get any natural sunlight and that's never good. The ambiance is well dull, my friends thought it was a kitchen shop because the first view of the cafe from outside is not appealing. The interior of the cafe is somewhat industrial. There are only limited amount of tables and the seats are not comfortable at all.

Let's talk cakes and coffee.
Coffee yes. They do make good coffee. It can be strong at times but you can ask them to tone it down.
Other drinks especially the chocolate is quite nice.
Cakes. 
I absolutely loved the salted caramel chocolate cake!
i think some girl here rated it as too sweet. Hahahaha honestly, I can't take tasteless cake and this cake tasted premium. You know it's all good quality ingredients. To each their own but desserts shouldn't be tasteless, let alone not sweet. Might as well eat sawdust.
Soeaking of tasteless, that burnt cheese cake was terrible!! Omg, it was absolutely tasteless. No sweetness at all but it would be ngam for those allergic to sugar.
They've also got good chicken pie and sausage roll but the other pastries are just alright.

Price wise everything is on the high side.
You can end up paying per person min 25-30 for small portions. But hey, cafe life right.  Would I return. Maybe but it's out of the way, so probably not. Although for that cake i would hahaha

lucylily