Jiran Cafe Kota Bharu

Hey there

I have just came back from Langkawi trip,

and thought about updating my blog!

My blog have been really dusty since I haven't update any post for the part few weeks.

Graduation was in a hurry and crazy mood.

I have been really busy with thesis, assignments, exam, presentations, and shifting my things back to hometown. 

Now that I have finally settled few things before I start my new life in Pulau Ketam,

I try my best to spend some time to finished some of the posts that were left untouched.

There are actually quite a lot of good restaurants I have  thought of sharing them with you guys so I shall not procrastinate. 

So today, I am sharing a Malay restaurant with western cuisine to you guys.

It's called the Jiran Cafe

(scroll to the end to know the location and more information.)

The environment is based on Italian style, 

with bricks and woods and tuned into a warm lighting.

Really good to look on real eyes, 

but bad to captured good pictures in here since the light is a lil too soft. 

The open-air kitchen,

clean and highly organised.

allowing customers to watch how the chefs working and serve their foods.

I like this concept very much because it makes me feel 'safe' to eat their food. 

I can pretty much assure that my food is served in a good hand. 

The walls are decorated with few decorations

Simple and delicate. 

Just nice.

Here comes the food!

Seafood Aglio Olio.

I am not really keen on eating aglio olio but this one,

It's really nice!

Just the right amount of olive oil,

topped with bacons and my favourite cherries,

it creates a mild taste with a lil sweetness.

This is one of the best Aglio Olio I have tried so far. 

Chicken Chop.

They comes with two choice of sauces (if I am not mistaken),

black pepper or barbeque sauce

The whole serving is so large that you can share it with your friends.

The chicken is crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside. 

Well-cooked, and tasted good even eating on its own.

Besides that, 

Italian pizzas are served there as well. 

There are quite a few choices of pizzas, 

but the taste is just on the average level. 

If you really crave for Italian pizzas,

try Pizzeria Traudi.

They served the best Italian pizzas in KB town.

Grilled chicken.

I tasted it on the other day of visit. 

It tasted brilliant!

The chicken was well-cooked.

Very juicy and tasted good with the sauce.

and the serving was big as well :)

I have also tried their truffle on the other day of visit. 

(You see I have visited the place quite a few times!)

Not very good, but the what delighted me is that it's not too sweet.

Overall,

 Jiran Cafe is worth to pay a visit.

They are quite a few things that I haven't got the chance to try on,

but most of the food there are pretty good in taste.

Their price is cheap and consider reasonable by its serving. 

I will end this post with this lovely quote that hanged around the restaurant. 

Happy eating :) 

Jiran Cafe Kota Bharu

Address: Lot 485 Kg Telok Baru, Jalan Demit, 15200 Kota Bharu, Kelantan

GPS: 6.109638, 102.281485

Contact: 012 955 6477

Opening Hour: (Everyday) from 5.00pm to 12.00am

Bike Station @ Kota Bharu

Hey there

trying to update you about a new restaurant I found in KB.

it's called the "Bike Station" 

so basically, bike (aka bicycle) is their main theme.

Scroll down if you want to know more :)

They have quite a few bike hanging around the wall,

which kinda remind me of that "Wheelers Cafe" in Penang

The restaurant is on the first floor

The base was actually like a whole lot of bikes ready to rent.

So if you want some activity to do during the evening,

rent their bike for a stroll around the town,

and get back for a refreshing meal. :)

Guided KB Bicycle Tour

(scroll down for more info)

The environment of the restaurant at the first floor.

Not totally related to the theme but well,

they have enough of that downstairs :D

There's quite few accessories ready to sell at the corner of the stairs. 

Feel free to check them out :)

I'm guessing the restaurant owner is a Taiwanese since the goods here are

Like the Taiwan's accessories.

Anyway, jump into the food paradise! :D

Jing Wen's Tapas kinda thing. 

Couldn't remember the name of the dishes LOL :D

It's quite delicious but it will not be enough for a big eater for me. 

Mine Chicken Chop Rice. 

I have not regret. 

The  sweet and sour sauce hasn't been too much. 

The rice is just enough to tempt my stomach, 

and the chicken has fried in a good way that it is crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. 

Make my stomach so happy that day :D

Nee's Sichuan noodle 炸酱面

It's kinda more of a healthy food choice in my opinion,

But Nee said it was tasteless. 

The amount of sauce is not balance with the amount of noodles. 

So it makes the taste mild. 

Would be better if they have more sauce for such huge bowl of noodles. 

The dessert I have ordered. 

Banana Chocolate Ice Blend. 

Came out that the ice was not fully blend,

more like cubes for me.

and the chocolate was not enough to be called cocholate.

The Banana was indeed the main thing,

but overall, nothing special about it. 

Nevertheless,

we have a wonderful night together.

It was not about the food,

it's about the moment we spend together. 

Regarding the place,

I would say there're a lot to be improved. 

Malay food was accepted,

but not the others.

It's a good place to hang out with friends.

Environment was nice,

so if you want some good place to chill,

this can be it. :)

However, I have seen quite a few new dishes coming up on their FB sides, 

All look tempting!

Would give them a try on the next visit!

Good luck trying! :)

Bike Station

Adress: Menara Tinjau Tambatan D'Raja, Jalan Sultan, Kota Bharu

Contact: 09-747 4007

FB: https://www.facebook.com/bikestationkb

Opening Hours:

Mon-Tue:         2:00 pm - 12:00 am

Thu-Sun:         2:00 pm - 12:00 am

Bike Rental Available at Bike Station :

- Guided KB on Bicycles Tour (RM50/adult, RM40/Student).

- Free and Easy Cycle (RM45/day).

- Night Ride Fun (RM9.90).

Term & Condition:

- Guided KB Bicycles Tour: 5 person per tour, with tour guide

- Free and Easy Cycle: min 3 person, self guided bicycle tour with RM20.00 for the first hour, every subsequent hour RM5.00. (Max hour will charge RM45.00).

- Night Ride Fun : 30min ride in town, min 3 person in team with tour guide

Start from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. , 30 min ride.

FREE 1 ice tea drink after the ride.