Metal Box Restaurant & Cafe - Empire Damasara Perdana

Metal Box Restaurant & Cafe is tucked in Empire Damansara which nestled in the heart of Damansara Perdana. Metal Box offers al-fresco dining area perfect for large groups and lazy weekend brunch. The restaurant is adopting eco-friendly design, using discarded shipping containers for more sustainable practices. After almost a year of operation, it has gained a noticeable increase in its crowds especially during the weekends. This place is definitely well-known for its comfort brunch with hearty warming coffee. 

The interior of the restaurant incorporates a modern yet classic design approach. The interior decor  is also paired with many vintage filament light bulbs which creates a warm and inviting atmosphere.

As usual, coffee is the thing to kick-start my day. I ordered my favorite Piccolo Latte (RM7.90) which was served in a small latte glass, brewed at the right temperature. It was also nicely topped with a thin layer of foam, just enough for some latte art.

We ordered the Red Benedict (RM 18.90) served with two perfectly poached eggs on a row of buttery and freshly baked croissant all served with sauté mushrooms, edamame, beef bacon and topped with homemade hollandaise sauce & red wine glaze. The croissant was fluffy from inside, crisp on the outside! No doubt, I enjoyed this unique French-Western dish wholeheartedly.

Next, we opted for Steak A La Minute (RM33.90), grilled Australian grass fed striploin steak (160gram) served with herbs roasted potato, sauté mushrooms and wilted baby spinach, creative infusion of the yuzu kosho butter sauce. Sadly, the striploin did not exactly meet our expectations. After cooking and resting, the striploin had a more tougher texture and a less-juicy inside, leaving a difficult-to-chew mess.

We also ordered Soup Du Jour (RM13.90) also known as the Soup of the Day is a tummy warming bowl of home-made Minestrone Soup. The soup was lukewarm and the broth was slight watery with chopped mushrooms, carrots and meat.

Though yet to be regarded as one of the best breakfast and brunch spots, Metal Box is still a decent choice to satisfy your morning coffee and brunch cravings especially within the Damansara neighborhood. Metal Box definitely have its own speciality dish and variations. I am coming back for my second visit to try out their signature Guinness Pancakes and Hemmingway.

Metal Box Restaurant & Cafe

G12, Empire Damansara, Damansara Perdana, Petaling Jaya, Selangor

03-7731 9560

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