Tulip by That Latte Place @ Sunway Pyramid

It all started with a small garden cafe in 2012 called That Latte Place.  But my first encounter with the owners of this establishment was at their outlet, Map's @ Bandar Sunway (in 2014), when I was invited by my husband's cousin for her lil' girl's one year old birthday party...and I've been a fan ever since....simple cafe food that's good tasting and affordable.

The husband and wife team followed that up with the opening of That Latte Place @ ikon Connaught (or more like relocation in August 2014 of their earlier outlet in Persiaran Ritchie).

Business must be thriving with the opening of yet another outlet, Tulip by That Latte Place @ Sunway Pyramid, their third in December 2015.  Arriving on a Sunday morning, just after 10am, the place was rather quiet (still early or probably new) with only 3 - 4 tables occupied but the place quickly filled up later.

Stepping into the cafe, the design and ambience of this one probably looks the most professional looking of their 3 outposts but not nearly as cosy as Map's for me.  Plus, I wished that there was a touch of fresh (instead of all artificial) flowers on their counters and tables.

For families with children, you'd be happy to note that there's a nice little corner with tent and toys to keep your little ones occupied.  There are even chairs for mommies to sit if they want to be there to oversee their precious little ones.

I don't know the story behind the name "Tulip by That Latte Place" but, if I were to guess, I'll probably associate it with a certain pork luncheon meat brand....haha! :D  Anyway, the sign says it all "Tulip - where pork blooms"...and indeed it does!

Seated down and looking at the menu, I find that their porky options to be the most extensive of their 3 outlets.  They've kept some of their more popular dishes (at their other outlets) on the menu like bruschetta, pork balls and egg ben but have also introduced some new dishes like Oh-My-Ribs (their tender, juicy prime pork ribs), Signature Pork-Chetta (their homemade roasted porchetta), Sausage Galore, some pork chop dishes and more.

My spouse chose their Pork Burger @ RM17.90 with a homemade pork patty and cheese on a homemade brioche bun with salsa, fries and their in-house special red pesto sauce.

But we wanted to double our pleasure with...well....Double Your Pleasure @ RM9.90 with a double pork patty and an additional two slices of streaky bacon...and we all know that crispy bacon is always a pleasure! *Muacks*

Their homemade ground pork patty, like their signature pork balls, had a nice sear and were succulent and juicy.  The red pesto sauce and salsa of cucumber, tomatoes and onions provided a fresh and crunchy texture to the burger (although I would have personally preferred a fruit salsa containing maybe mangoes or pineapples for an even fresher and sweeter injection of flavours).

My son had the Sausage Galore @ RM23.90, made up of gourmet sausages of one chorizo, one BBQ and three breakfast sausages served with roasted potatoes, coleslaw and fresh greens (though no coleslaw appeared on the plate).

Of the three sausages, the chorizo had the most flavour and was the tastiest of the lot.

I went with something new on the menu, the Piggy Chop @ RM21.90 featuring two pieces of tender chops flambeed with rum served with roasted potatoes (or pilaf rice) and sauteed greens (of broccoli, carrots and french beans) in a herbed gravy.

Two slices of thin pork chops arrived with some herb vinaigrette on top.  I wouldn't say the chops were tender but (luckily) they were thin slices, so it wasn't as chewy.  Thankfully, the herbed gravy was delicious and made the chops moist and I wouldn't have mind more gravy though.

We can always get tender pulled pork, tender pork ribs, tender beef, tender lamb...but somehow never tender pork chops.  I've eaten many pork chops in my lifetime but, to this day, I'm still searching for that elusive tender pork chop....perhaps there's no such thing as tender pork chops (since the cut is so lean)! :'(

Iced White Coffee @ RM10...their coffees are decent as always

My Personal Opinion

If Map's @ Bandar Sunway has endeared you to them, I see no reason why you wouldn't be liking this one as well.

Fans of porky dishes, particularly bacon.....it's a "pop" (power of pork) sensation and one that'll satisfy all your oink-oink cravings. 

There are a lot more dishes here I've not tried, so it's a certainty that I'll be back for those.

Tulip by That Latte Place
LG 2.88 Sunway Pyramid
No 3 Jalan PJS 11/15
46150 Petaling Jaya
Selangor
Tel: 016-850 3546