Something is Steaming hot right now!

How did I find it? No it wasn’t ‘by chance’ on insta, or Facebook. Here’s the story…

On one of our lunch hour meetings V and I decided to crash at a nearby café or restaurant for a quick bite. It was his find actually. On his way back from work, he would notice a tiny little place on the first floor of Hotel Kombirei, on Rims Road. What Timber did to me, I guess this little café did to him! And I couldn’t be gladder that we stepped into that café on a day when the weather was perfect. Dark clouds, a cool breeze spell perfect weather for me. So we climbed the stairs to what would soon become the stairway to “the most delicious comfort food’ heaven! Welcome to Steaming Mug!

The décor is rustic with its blue-grey walls adorned with posters that prepare your mood. Planters are aplenty around the two floors which for a lover of greens is a delight. The seating is casual with a blend of wood and our ‘Phak (a kind of mat made of reed) cushions’ (Kauna Phak)) for added comfort. There are two floors. The first floor is where the main counter is, with air conditioning (perfect on a hot day) with few seats, and the Instagram worthy wall of posters. The second floor is airy, partially open terrace seating with an equally cozy ambience.

As I prefer the outdoors and the weather allowed it that day, I chose to sit on the second floor. It was cool, breezy and perfect. 

Now down to business, was my taste bud satiated? It absolutely did..and much more. The menu was limited (I just got to know that there’s been an upgrade to the menu!).But it had all the right things on it.  Doughnuts, burgers with fries, sandwich, cheesecakes, carrot cake, and the regular shakes, coffee, iced tea etc., which are welcome any time, and in any weather. Even though the menu is limited, you won’t be disappointed with the ones that are there on the menu. Each and every dish served is done so with a lot of care and interest and one can sense that in every bite. There has been much effort that has gone into preparing the items, I feel and have been witness to the keen interest taken by the staff in preparing and serving and taking feedback about the dish.

There is only one boy that I have come across at the café (who knows us by now!), he is the only one preparing the orders and occasionally I find a young man who I’m guessing is the owner of the place (next time I’ll ask him that..!). Both at their hospitable best and a certain sincerity about them which I liked.

Up till now, I have liked all the items I have tried, but what stood out was the Churros and Mango Cheesecake. Both were just perfect, and could cheer anyone up! And if you’re already in a happy mood, you’ll probably feel at peace for having tried something so yummy!

The upgraded menu now serves pasta, salads, Sushi and a lot more! Am I excited to go there and try these new things..yes! And I suggest you too try out this lovely, cozy place with a ‘Steaming Mug’ in hand!