J Maison is a small café tucked at the back row of shoplots near the upcoming AEON Jusco Mall in Kulai, Johor.
I have tried J Maison's homemade cakes and liked them very much. Shirley, one of J Maison's young partners invited me to also try their café food which they serve for lunch and dinner.
Herbal Chicken Rice RM9.90
We started off with this Herbal Chicken with Steamed Rice. Shirley is quite excited and proud of this herbal chicken dish - it is her mum's recipe.
The herbal chicken leg was very soft. The tender meat slipped off the bone with just a gentle tug.
Shirley asked me how it was. Well, flavour wise, the herbal fragrance is certainly there but I thought the dish was rather unembellished. A little too noncommercial, too homely. Perhaps, it would be more interesting if it was dressed up with something bright and green like coriander leaves?
But then, on second thoughts, maybe that is why this herbal chicken is so appealing. It is straight from mum's kitchen. Honest and simple goodness without any frills :)
J Special Nasi Lemak RM7.90
The nasi lemak was also pretty straightforward. The rice had that lemak fragrance and was not greasy.
The two small pieces of chicken were nicely fried - crispy outside, still moist inside, not greasy.
But, to me it is J Maison's sambal that is the "Special" in the "J Special Nasi Lemak". Shirley's husband, who is Peranakan, personally makes the sambal based on his own recipe. Each batch of sambal took 3 long hours to make. The end result is a tasty blend of mildly spicy, savoury and sweet paste that complemented the coconut flavoured rice well.
Fish and Chips RM12.90
Actually, fish and fries.
Made with 2 large thin slices of Dory fillet. Everything was nicely executed and put in place.
The fish and fries is served with mayonnaise and chili sauce.
Curry Chicken RM8.90
Nice curry chicken with potato. The curry is mild, not too spicy nor too lemak. The well marinated chicken is tender and the curry infused potato is soft and delicious.
The curry chicken can be served with a choice of white rice, bee hoon, yellow noodles or toasted buns.
Tomyam Nasi Goreng RM6.90
I am impressed with J Maison's Thai style fried rice.
I like this Thai style fried rice because the bouncy, tasty rice are in loose separate grains (not lumped together in clumps). The flavours of sweet, savoury, tangy and spicy mixed with aroma from the spices were mild and easy to like. This dish can really get my saliva flowing.
The fried rice comes with a lovely, sunny side up done to perfection.
Musetti Latte RM6.90
When at J Maison, I will want to enjoy their Musetti coffee. Smooth, robust Arabica aroma with a good body.
oh... an update on the very interesting mural at J Maison's al fresco area. The artist hasn't had time to add any more strokes to the painting since our last visit :P It's still very pretty and interesting as it is :)
If you are the Kulai area and you want simple Café fare paired with nice cakes and coffee in a basic, laid back, cosy setting with the comfort of air con, then J Maison Café would be right for you.
Restaurant name: J Maison Café Address: 122, Jalan Kenanga 29/6, Indahpura, Kulaijaya, Johor Map: http://goo.gl/maps/mBXnN GPS: 1.643308,103.618068 Hours: Saturdays 11:00am to 1:00am. All other days 11:00am to 11:00pm. Tuesdays off. Parking: Ample, free street parking Non Halal
Date visited: 8 Sep 2013
J Maison is a small café tucked at the back row of shoplots near the upcoming AEON Jusco Mall in Kulai, Johor.
I have tried J Maison's homemade cakes and liked them very much. Shirley, one of J Maison's young partners invited me to also try their café food which they serve for lunch and dinner.
Herbal Chicken Rice RM9.90
We started off with this Herbal Chicken with Steamed Rice. Shirley is quite excited and proud of this herbal chicken dish - it is her mum's recipe.
The herbal chicken leg was very soft. The tender meat slipped off the bone with just a gentle tug.
Shirley asked me how it was. Well, flavour wise, the herbal fragrance is certainly there but I thought the dish was rather unembellished. A little too noncommercial, too homely. Perhaps, it would be more interesting if it was dressed up with something bright and green like coriander leaves?
But then, on second thoughts, maybe that is why this herbal chicken is so appealing. It is straight from mum's kitchen. Honest and simple goodness without any frills :)
J Special Nasi Lemak RM7.90
The nasi lemak was also pretty straightforward. The rice had that lemak fragrance and was not greasy.
The two small pieces of chicken were nicely fried - crispy outside, still moist inside, not greasy.
But, to me it is J Maison's sambal that is the "Special" in the "J Special Nasi Lemak". Shirley's husband, who is Peranakan, personally makes the sambal based on his own recipe. Each batch of sambal took 3 long hours to make. The end result is a tasty blend of mildly spicy, savoury and sweet paste that complemented the coconut flavoured rice well.
Fish and Chips RM12.90
Actually, fish and fries.
Made with 2 large thin slices of Dory fillet. Everything was nicely executed and put in place.
The fish and fries is served with mayonnaise and chili sauce.
Curry Chicken RM8.90
Nice curry chicken with potato. The curry is mild, not too spicy nor too lemak. The well marinated chicken is tender and the curry infused potato is soft and delicious.
The curry chicken can be served with a choice of white rice, bee hoon, yellow noodles or toasted buns.
Tomyam Nasi Goreng RM6.90
I am impressed with J Maison's Thai style fried rice.
I like this Thai style fried rice because the bouncy, tasty rice are in loose separate grains (not lumped together in clumps). The flavours of sweet, savoury, tangy and spicy mixed with aroma from the spices were mild and easy to like. This dish can really get my saliva flowing.
The fried rice comes with a lovely, sunny side up done to perfection.
Musetti Latte RM6.90
When at J Maison, I will want to enjoy their Musetti coffee. Smooth, robust Arabica aroma with a good body.
oh... an update on the very interesting mural at J Maison's al fresco area. The artist hasn't had time to add any more strokes to the painting since our last visit :P It's still very pretty and interesting as it is :)
If you are the Kulai area and you want simple Café fare paired with nice cakes and coffee in a basic, laid back, cosy setting with the comfort of air con, then J Maison Café would be right for you.
Restaurant name: J Maison Café Address: 122, Jalan Kenanga 29/6, Indahpura, Kulaijaya, Johor Map: http://goo.gl/maps/mBXnN GPS: 1.643308,103.618068 Hours: Saturdays 11:00am to 1:00am. All other days 11:00am to 11:00pm. Tuesdays off. Parking: Ample, free street parking Non Halal
J Maison is a dream turned reality café for 2 young Johor couples who wanted a café of their own so that they’d always have a place to go to for good cakes and coffee. To complement a good cup of coffee, café owners Shirley and Yvonne bake all the cakes they offer.
Shirley and Yvonne invited me to try their cakes and coffee. There is a whole range of cakes here which would surely have something to suit everyone’s liking. Cakes made here have an “ice cream-like” texture! I like it :)
When I entered J Maison Café, I was greeted by this quaint but interesting mural on my left. I found this piece of art extremely intriguing. Shirley said this piece of work is incomplete because the artist will work on it whenever he is free. To me, this piece of art is already "complete" even though it is still "unfinished". It is already a very enjoyable piece and a talking point in its present state.
Inside, you will find J Maison Café rather basic in decor and furnishing. Shirley and Yvonne launched J Maison Café with loads of passion but only a shoestring budget. So, many of the decorations in the shop are DIY. Still, the café is air conditioned, so it is quite cool and relaxing inside. As a young and budding business, J Maison has a special kind of warmness and personal touch as Yvonne and Shirley are personally on hand at the cafe and are involved in every aspect from cleaning to baking to serving customers.
This rainbow cake (RM8.90) is a speciality of J Maison and is available on weekends only. This is a high 7 tier cake with all 7 colours of the rainbow. At first glance, this candy-looking cake gives the illusion that it would be far too sweet and almost too colourful to consume. However, once I tried it, I realised that this rainbow cake is actually not too sweet :) Shirley told me that all colours are organic so that customers need not worry about consuming artificial colouring! The sponge cake layers are soft and light, and are flavoured with pandan leaves. The cream frosting on the cake and between the layers makes the cake moist. This rainbow cake doesn’t just look amazing, it also tastes very good. This was my surprise personal favourite! The whole rainbow cake can be ordered for RM78 (10inch, 1.2kg). This cake would sure be a crowd pleaser at your next party!
Pure coffee cake (RM8.90) is made with Arabica coffee beans. This smooth creamy cake has a surprise crunch bottom layer made with chocolate wafers crumbs. This would be a great cake for coffee lovers!
Black Forest crepe cake (RM8.50) is the latest addition to J Maison’s menu. Shirley is very excited about this cake as she said that not many cafés and bakeries offer this flavour combination with their crepe cakes yet. So this is one of the few places to try this new cake! Just like a black forest cake, this crepe cake has cherries in between its crepe layers. A very delicious crepe cake!
Dark Chocolate Millie Crepe Cake (RM8.50) is Shirley's personal favourite and you will surely understand why once you’ve tried it!
It’s smooth and creamy chocolaty texture is complemented with the crunch of candy in between the crepe layers. Worth every (million :P) calorie! hehehe (evil grin).
Tiramisu (RM4.50) served at J Maison is made with a generous dose of whisky :P The creamy mascarpone cheese gives the cake its signature texture and flavour. Quality tiramisu at RM4.50 - beat that!
Thrice Happiness Star Crepe Cake (RM8.50) features the traditional trio combination of chocolate, vanilla and strawberry. Just like all other cakes at J Maison, it is not too sweet and this crepe cake has less cream than its cake cousins.
Raspberry Yogurt Crepe Cake (RM8.50) is a refreshing crepe cake. The yogurt cream makes it feel like a healthier option. Could this help with digestion? :P
Flower Tea (RM9.90 a pot with a small jug of honey) is a visually appealing tea from China’s Fujian Province.
This beautifully hand tied tea is a combination of 3 types of tea including 2 types of flowers like Jasmine and Chrysanthemum. This is a calming tea suitable for everyone. Add honey for a unique flavor that has a slight tanginess!
Barista Tangerine making a latte for me :)
J Maison uses coffee beans from Musetti of Italy - the personal favourite of Shirley and Yvonne. Made from Arabica coffee beans, the fragrant coffee has body, is smooth and has a subtle chocolaty aftertaste blended with vanilla notes. Complements the sweet cakes very well.
J Maison is a small, humble café with big cakes and good coffee.
Restaurant name: J Maison Café Address: 122, Jalan Kenanga 29/6, Indahpura, Kulaijaya, Johor Map: http://goo.gl/maps/mBXnN GPS: 1.643308,103.618068 Hours: Saturdays 11:00am to 1:00am. All other days 11:00am to 11:00pm. Tuesdays off. Parking: Ample, free street parking Non Halal Date visited: July 5th, 2013
J Maison is a dream turned reality café for 2 young Johor couples who wanted a café of their own so that they’d always have a place to go to for good cakes and coffee. To complement a good cup of coffee, café owners Shirley and Yvonne bake all the cakes they offer.
Shirley and Yvonne invited me to try their cakes and coffee. There is a whole range of cakes here which would surely have something to suit everyone’s liking. Cakes made here have an “ice cream-like” texture! I like it :)
When I entered J Maison Café, I was greeted by this quaint but interesting mural on my left. I found this piece of art extremely intriguing. Shirley said this piece of work is incomplete because the artist will work on it whenever he is free. To me, this piece of art is already "complete" even though it is still "unfinished". It is already a very enjoyable piece and a talking point in its present state.
Inside, you will find J Maison Café rather basic in decor and furnishing. Shirley and Yvonne launched J Maison Café with loads of passion but only a shoestring budget. So, many of the decorations in the shop are DIY. Still, the café is air conditioned, so it is quite cool and relaxing inside. As a young and budding business, J Maison has a special kind of warmness and personal touch as Yvonne and Shirley are personally on hand at the cafe and are involved in every aspect from cleaning to baking to serving customers.
This rainbow cake (RM8.90) is a speciality of J Maison and is available on weekends only. This is a high 7 tier cake with all 7 colours of the rainbow. At first glance, this candy-looking cake gives the illusion that it would be far too sweet and almost too colourful to consume. However, once I tried it, I realised that this rainbow cake is actually not too sweet :) Shirley told me that all colours are organic so that customers need not worry about consuming artificial colouring! The sponge cake layers are soft and light, and are flavoured with pandan leaves. The cream frosting on the cake and between the layers makes the cake moist. This rainbow cake doesn’t just look amazing, it also tastes very good. This was my surprise personal favourite! The whole rainbow cake can be ordered for RM78 (10inch, 1.2kg). This cake would sure be a crowd pleaser at your next party!
Pure coffee cake (RM8.90) is made with Arabica coffee beans. This smooth creamy cake has a surprise crunch bottom layer made with chocolate wafers crumbs. This would be a great cake for coffee lovers!
Black Forest crepe cake (RM8.50) is the latest addition to J Maison’s menu. Shirley is very excited about this cake as she said that not many cafés and bakeries offer this flavour combination with their crepe cakes yet. So this is one of the few places to try this new cake! Just like a black forest cake, this crepe cake has cherries in between its crepe layers. A very delicious crepe cake!
Dark Chocolate Millie Crepe Cake (RM8.50) is Shirley's personal favourite and you will surely understand why once you’ve tried it!
It’s smooth and creamy chocolaty texture is complemented with the crunch of candy in between the crepe layers. Worth every (million :P) calorie! hehehe (evil grin).
Tiramisu (RM4.50) served at J Maison is made with a generous dose of whisky :P The creamy mascarpone cheese gives the cake its signature texture and flavour. Quality tiramisu at RM4.50 - beat that!
Thrice Happiness Star Crepe Cake (RM8.50) features the traditional trio combination of chocolate, vanilla and strawberry. Just like all other cakes at J Maison, it is not too sweet and this crepe cake has less cream than its cake cousins.
Raspberry Yogurt Crepe Cake (RM8.50) is a refreshing crepe cake. The yogurt cream makes it feel like a healthier option. Could this help with digestion? :P
Flower Tea (RM9.90 a pot with a small jug of honey) is a visually appealing tea from China’s Fujian Province.
This beautifully hand tied tea is a combination of 3 types of tea including 2 types of flowers like Jasmine and Chrysanthemum. This is a calming tea suitable for everyone. Add honey for a unique flavor that has a slight tanginess!
Barista Tangerine making a latte for me :)
J Maison uses coffee beans from Musetti of Italy - the personal favourite of Shirley and Yvonne. Made from Arabica coffee beans, the fragrant coffee has body, is smooth and has a subtle chocolaty aftertaste blended with vanilla notes. Complements the sweet cakes very well.
J Maison is a small, humble café with big cakes and good coffee.
Restaurant name: J Maison Café Address: 122, Jalan Kenanga 29/6, Indahpura, Kulaijaya, Johor Map: http://goo.gl/maps/mBXnN GPS: 1.643308,103.618068 Hours: Saturdays 11:00am to 1:00am. All other days 11:00am to 11:00pm. Tuesdays off. Parking: Ample, free street parking Non Halal Date visited: July 5th, 2013
