Zeneyes Cafe, Emporis Kota Damansara

A sense of Zen in a senselessly zany world: This new cafe has been lovingly conceived by its Malaysian founder Laurence, who spent the last decade living in Shanghai and brings subtle touches of that experience to this space. Zeneyes Cafe is a visual beauty that pays tribute to the classical gardens of Suzhou, adorned with pottery-inspired cups and abstract art by a Hangzhou-based illustrator, illuminated overhead by pendant lighting, centred around a faux olive tree with its leafy reflection cast against a wall-mounted round mirror.

Customers will appreciate the welcoming warmth of the Zeneyes team, with a personal human touch that makes this a genuine community hangout. Munch on toasted peanut butter and banana sandwiches, lemon poppyseed cakes and other baked fare for now, paired with coffee, tea and bottled beverages for a pleasantly serene Sunday afternoon's escape.