NOT a food blog
Put “eat chocolate” at the top of your list of things to do today. That way, at least you’ll get one thing done.
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Which is precisely what I intend to do. Because, like it or not, there are days when everything seems to go wrong.
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When work pushes you beyond frustration, and all you want to do is look heavenward and ask, “Why me?”
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But all things happen for a reason. For now, let me eat chocolate.
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I first chanced upon Schokolart when I was walking around the shops at Soho KL (checking out Tenji and a couple of other places) with Boolicious and Unkaleong. It wasn’t officially open then, but I was attracted to the quirkiness of the decor (predominantly polka dots in various shades of blue, white and black) and resolved to visit later. After all, as often as I say chocolate’s not my thing, I still find myself gravitating to it occasionally. A case of multiple personalities perhaps.
I eventually found the perfect occasion when my friend, Gard, visited from Norway. After a pleasant lunch on a lazy Sunday afternoon, we hopped over to Schokolart for desserts. Had I known that they served more than desserts at Schokolart (like the unique chocolate chicken satay which comes highly recommended), I’d have skipped lunch at the other eatery. Anyhow, we got ourselves a few drinks including the signature Temptation, an oblong cup filled with thick, rich hot chocolate (62%) with a piece of cinnamon marshmallow. I thought it was very good. The Bull’s Eye was a shot glass filled with white and brown Cacao liqueur. Very sweet with a hint of alcohol that breezed down the throat. The Choc-Cheez cake didn’t impress as I found it a bit too dry. The highlight was, of course, the itty bits of chocolates in pretty names like Wasabi Raspberry and Sweet Spice. The designs are appealing; the dainty pieces are generally decorated with motifs that reflect the ingredients. Gard found some of these chocolates lacking in intensity of flavour, for example, he’d have preferred a stronger supplementary taste instead of allowing the flavour of the chocolate to dominate completely. I get what he means, but again, it is a matter of personal taste. I love white chocolate, and so enjoyed the Mango Passionfruit chocolate very much.
The bill came up to approximately RM94 for two people – not cheap at all. A better bet would be to go for their hi-tea (3-5pm on weekends) priced at RM35+ per person, or the Chocs-To-Die-For Soiree (every first Saturday of the month – next one on 7 March 2009) from 9pm to 12 midnight priced at 78+/98+ (with dinner) which includes free flow of 48 different concoctions of chocolate cocktails. Wow, I’m getting dizzy already!
Espresso Double Shot RM10.00
The Temptation (Hot chocolate) RM12.00
Choc-Cheez RM9.50
Bull’s Eye RM18.00
Chocolates 100grams (9 pieces) (dine-in) RM36.00
(service tax applies)
Schokolart (website HERE) (located opposite Tenji)
Block K-01-05, Soho KL @ Solaris Mont Kiara
2 Jalan Solaris
50480 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-62030968
Also check out: Masak-Masak (review of the first Chocs-To-Die-For Soiree), Lingzie and vkeong.
Food, for me, is a means to an end and not an end in itself.
Food, for me, represents the love of family, the fellowship of friends, and the community and communality it brings.
vkeong
March 4th, 2009 at 11:53 pm
my god, the chocolates look so nice! I didn’t try any when I went.. now I am seriously regretting
Life for Beginners
March 5th, 2009 at 12:37 am
Oooh, I nak pegi jugak! Been awhile since I had me some chocolatey treat… Time for “Chocolat, Part Deux”, yes? 😉
thenomadGourmand
March 5th, 2009 at 2:51 am
myself not a choc fan either..but all that posts flying abt on theobroma & schokolart really got me! I tak boleh tahan one..1 choc chilli for me! (recom by a fren)
Selba
March 5th, 2009 at 9:34 am
Oh wow… it’s definitely expensive but I guess the chocolates is worth it, right? 🙂
J2Kfm
March 5th, 2009 at 9:58 am
wow …. free flow of choc cocktails?!!!
now that’s sweet! 🙂
Lyrical Lemongrass
March 5th, 2009 at 10:00 am
vkeong: Yup, time for another visit. 😀
LFB: Definitely! I’m sure you can write an interesting enough story based at Schokolart (fiction or non-fiction, either way, you’re good!).
thenomadGourmand: Hahaha…it’s easy enough to be influenced, eh? Yeah, chilli and choc make a great combo!
Selba: It’s worth it, especially when you’re sharing it with good friends. 🙂
J2Kfm: Comes at a higher price, of course, but what the heck, right? 🙂
thule aka leo
March 5th, 2009 at 11:06 am
this place is on the highest priority in my must-visit list… simply because I love chocolate. Jenn always complain that my intake of chocolate is outrageous 🙂 anyway, I’m interested in the Soiree… but have to skip for this 2-3 months… coz daughter is arriving soon… lol!!!
cumidanciki
March 5th, 2009 at 11:15 am
right about now, i could really do with some chocolate… the in-tray can wait;)
HairyBerry
March 5th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
ok lar, i must admit that i’m not a chocolate fan and that those tiny pieces of brilliance dont entice me…buttttttttt, chocolate chicken satay???? Now I’m intrigued. actually, it should and will work. got any other main dishes like that ar?
lingzie
March 5th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
i sooo want to go for their Chocs-To-Die-For soiree….gonna miss the one in march 🙁 hopefully will get to go for one soon. then again the hi-tea option looks good too! lol
Chin
March 5th, 2009 at 1:04 pm
The buffet sounds good for a once a while chocolaty binge.
Manggy
March 5th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
You know, I’m trying to remember if there are very many specialty chocolate shops in the Philippines… Frustrated that I can’t think of any that have confections that pretty!
Lyrical Lemongrass
March 5th, 2009 at 2:36 pm
thule: hehe, looks like you got a lot of things lined up after your baby pops out. 😀
cumidanciki: I know what you mean, sista!
HairyBerry: Yeah, they have a pageful of mains…you can check out the other links to have an idea. Sure those pretty bits of chocs don’t entice you??
lingzie: Everything looks tempting, eh? All in good time. 🙂
Chin: Yeah, the key phrase is “once in a while”. 🙂
Manggy: I’m surprised, considering that Filipinos have a sweet tooth. But you guys have sisig. 🙁 I want sisig. 🙁
keropokman
March 5th, 2009 at 2:56 pm
I believe I can eat up a quarter of the stock of the whole shop! Really! LOL.
ladyironchef
March 5th, 2009 at 3:23 pm
wow everything looks those to-die-for kind. haha RM94 for just chocolates are kind of expensive. but glad you all enjoyed it : )
mimid3vils
March 5th, 2009 at 4:19 pm
Those cute tiny chocolate are too cuteeeee to be eaten 😛
Lyrical Lemongrass
March 5th, 2009 at 4:24 pm
keropokman: Wow, I’d like to see that. Must remember not to offer to belanja, liddat. 😛
ladyironchef: Yeah, pretty sweet designs. Expensive, but since it’s an occasional treat, I guess it’s okay. 🙂
mimid3vils: I agree! Broke my heart to break the heart.
fatboybakes
March 5th, 2009 at 4:46 pm
i very scared to go places i cant pronounce…so is it SHOKOLAT, or SKOKOLAT, or SHOKOLARTTTT, with an american R?
so cultured hor you…. u wont catch me dead in such a classy place, with those tinsy winsy expensive bits of chocolate…
Lyrical Lemongrass
March 5th, 2009 at 9:22 pm
I haven’t given much thought to its pronunciation, tangechi. But given that Malaysians speak the Queen’s English, I’d go with the first one…without the rolling of the R.
I won’t catch you dead in such a classy place?? You gotta be kidding me, girlfren, coz you’re the one who’s the King of Blogging about Expensive Places Only. Sorry, no acronym.
ling239
March 5th, 2009 at 10:13 pm
impressive…
now i know what i am lacking in my super bz working life ~
Andrew Badger Badges
March 6th, 2009 at 1:57 am
I love the photography of these chocolates, it really makes them! Well I guess you really make them, but you know what I mean!
sc
March 6th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
the chocs looks so pretty! (and pricey too :p)
lthemanz
March 12th, 2009 at 9:56 pm
wah, makes my mouth water.
yin
March 13th, 2009 at 9:28 pm
i was there for their Chocs-To-Die-For Soiree – check out my piccies on FB. loved it but u can only have so much of choc cocktails lah…the next day mum and i ended up running 10km coz we felt so guilty 😛
Jun
March 15th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
chocs aren’t my saviours when it comes to a bad day. ice-cream still tops the list, although i dun mind indulging in chocolate-watevers if they’re good 😉 so how’s this compared to theobama? theo was a reli disappointing experience, for me at least.
Alexandra
March 16th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
I’m not a huge chocolate fan…but sometimes I get the craving…and this sounds like just the place to indulge in that craving!
Dharm
March 19th, 2009 at 9:42 pm
Oh wow! Those chocs look just superb… and 48 choc cocktails? Free Flow?? Oh baby, baby!!!
cheesy8
April 5th, 2009 at 6:59 pm
Hi! nice pic u hv there! I went there once but didn’t try the choc at all as I’m full by having their main course! but yummy ice blended…
feel free to check ou tmy review on them:
http://cheesy8.wordpress.com/2009/03/08/dare-to-schokolart-for-love-lifeand-chocolate/
tq…
Jasmine Low
April 9th, 2009 at 7:22 pm
Love your pictures esp the half eaten ones! Hi there peeps, we’re the organisers of next weekend’s Musicians Rockin’ for the Environment – raising funds for the orang utan appeal UK at SohoKL on 18&19 April 2009. Schokolart is participating by donating 15% of their sales on Saturday 18 Apr to the appeal. So eat chocolate and save orangutans! From 2.00-5.00pm, only RM35+ per person for 3 hours of chocolate buffet: free flow choc drinks, cakes and fondue fountain! Help us support them – reservations (03) 62030968. Cheers and peace!