Madame Waffle @ IOI City Mall

One fine arvo, Alicia and I had a waffle craving and decided to satisfy it by driving over to IOI City Mall for a quick bite. We swiftly paced ourselves to the top level where Madame Waffle is located. We wondered what franchise waffles would taste like.

I liked the design of their store. I thought it was smart to use  cubes to represent waffle. One look and it would make people think, oh, yea, them.

As we wanted to quick bite, we chose simple things off their menu. As they sell themselves as the first artisan Belgian waffle-makers using Japanese ingredients in Malaysia, we of course, had to order a Japanese-ish waffle, right?

And so, we ordered a Matcha Waffle, which I paired with a hot cup of Japanese Matcha Latte. Ah, I have to say, I was surprisingly impressed. Freshly-baked, indeed and the latte, not shortchanged in flavour at all.

We thought it would be good to try a plain waffle. We then chose our own toppings to go with it and the below is the end result of our selection, pretty right?

Wouldn't mind going again to try their other waffles. Am quite attracted to the cinnamon one. Alicia, we go again, ya?

Madame Waffle @ IOI City Mall

S-K3 Level F2, IOI City Mall, Lebuh IRC, IOI Resort City, 62502 Putrajaya, Malaysia.

Daily 10:00am to 10:00pm

Franco @ IOI City Mall

Since IOI City Mall started operations, my family and I have had an extra place to go to for shopping, eating and catch ups. Of course, being a shopping mall means there will be makan places and one of them situated on the Lower Ground level is an outlet of Franco Malaysia.

I visited twice - once with Dad and another time with the bestie. Both occasions I had different things to eat but the same to drink - this glass of refreshing Matcha Frappe with Azuki. Brain freeze, every time. Next time should try their warm drinks, instead.

Their menu comes with a variety of food options, from pasta to rice to dessert. I tried their Squid Ink Rice, just because I thought it sounded interesting. Although it looked small served in a cast iron pot, it was actually quite filling due to the rice. I thought the Omu egg could have been a little more moist but I suppose it really depends on the chef on shift.

And because I always order French toast if offered on any menu, Franco's was no exception. I had to try theirs to see if worth coming back for more and I was so happy that I found another place to come for French toast! No fuss, just straightforward French toast, I like.

Now that they also offer souffle on their menu, I have more reason to visit again.

Franco Malaysia @ IOI City Mall

LG-80C & 80D, Lower Ground Floor, IOI City Mall, Lebuh IRC, IOI Resort City, 62502 Putrajaya, Malaysia. 

Tel: +603 8959 3928

Daily 10:00am to 10:00pm