Food Review 2022 – Cafe Limóne, Bukit Damansara, KL

From financier’s and madeleines fresh from the oven, to classic brunch treats, Limóne is the perfect one-stop shop for anyone looking to indulge. Their team has spent months striving to create the perfect menu to cater to all tastes, concocting exquisite flavour profiles using only the freshest of ingredients.

Limóne’s menu flaunts an array of fabulous French desserts, featuring delicious bailey praline cakes and lemon & yuzu tarts filled with luscious almond creme.

And their cakes and confections do kind of look too pretty to eat, they are also guaranteed to you fighting for the last bite with your other half or friends…..

Limóne carefully crafted coffee blend is robust, flavourful, and certified to impress those with a refined palette. On top of their classic coffee selection, their barista has curated a unique list of coffee mocktails for anyone looking to spice up their caffeine fix. Boasting a variety of local flavours like pandan, lychee and mango, Limóne has a selection of drinks that is certain to tantilise the tastebuds of any Asian palette.

With fresh lemon trees being the centrepiece of their design, Limóne’s interior is inspired by the beauty of an Italian garden in the summertime. Delicate yellow tones and lush shades of green flock the dining area, emulating the stunning complexion of the European outdoors. To add an heir of luxury, Limóne have specially selected chevron-cut wooden floors and velvet seating, to make all guests feel at home.

Sherina & Tee, the co-founders, have worked tirelessly over the last year to bring their passion project to life. Sherina, a mother, wife, and entrepreneur started her baking journey in 2020, upon the onslaught of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Turning her vacant hours in lockdown into a successful home- baking business, Baked by Sher’s cakes and cookies become staple orders in dozens of households. Wanting to combine her expertise in marketing with her passion for food, she turned to her baking coach Tee, to turn her aspiration into a reality.

Limóne’s head Chef, Tee Jiunn Hoong, has been devising desserts and perfecting pastries for over 15 years. Having graduated from the Malaysian Institute of Baking in 2007, Tee’s journey in the kitchen has led him through a slew of acclaimed positions in the Malaysian culinary scene. From JW Marriott to Just Heavenly and La Casa, his many ventures have taught him the value of resilience and growth to becoming the chef he is today.

In attempts to refine his culinary skills, Tee employed the expertise of many world-renowned chefs such as Chefs Eric Perez, Johan Martin, and Antonio Bachour through masterclasses and cooking courses. With a fondness for travel, Tee has also explored the food scene across the globe, drawing upon inspiration from his ventures to add an exotic flair to his dishes.

Limóne is now officially opened from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM on Tuesdays to Sundays. So, whether you’re looking for the perfect spot for Sunday brunch or a quick coffee to-go, Limóne is exactly where you need to be.