Bundle of Soy
Before the RMO started, I had the opportunity to go cafe hopping with my friends. A friend of mine had suggested that we go and try the soufflé pancakes at Soylab @ Damansara Uptown as it was trending at the time. Soylab is a dessert cafe that only serves soy-based confections rather than your typical dairy-filled sweets. It’s a nice alternative to those who have a sweet tooth but are also trying to cut out their dairy intake, those who are taking up veganism, and those who generally have a liking for anything soy.
The interior of the cafe itself is bright and quaint. As soon as you walk in, you can tell that it’s mainly inspired by Japanese Minimalism. Though my favorite part of it is this white neon sign displayed at the center of the cafe that is a word play for the song lyrics to ‘Milkshake’ by Kelis, advocating the substitute use of dairy products such as soy milk.
The real star of the show was of course - the desserts! We ordered two of their signature menu items to share among three people (which was more than enough). First we had the ‘Soy Frozen’ shaved soy ice which was shaved ice made with soy milk served with grass jelly cubes, Adzuki red beans, and crunchy crushed peanuts and topped with their homemade sugar syrup (RM13.50). The waiter had served us this marvelous creation with a bed of dry ice at the bottom of the bowl which was a nice touch presentation-wise. The perfect dessert for cooling yourself off on a hot day.
The second menu item that we ordered was hands down my favorite - the Signature Soyfflé, soufflé pancakes topped with whipped cream and served with their signature soy soft serve and homemade sugar syrup (RM22.00). The pancakes were so fluffy that it just melts in your mouth. The cold bittersweet soft serve makes a perfect match with the warm sweet pancakes. It was truly love at first bite.
Overall, I had a pleasant experience with my time visiting this cafe. In a dessert chain, incorporating soy as a substitute for dairy is definitely a new concept that is worth opening up to. Not only do they serve delicious and fairly priced mouth-watering desserts but it’s also a great place to just hangout with friends. I highly recommend it to those who enjoy cafe hopping or those who would appreciate trying out new foods.
