Malaysia's First Temple Café Opens In PJ & You Can Find Zen, Coffee & Bagels There
Get your daily ritual of coffee here.
City life too loud and stressful?
Find some zen at 37 Degrees Café, a new temple café in PJ.
Located inside Yuan Lin Xiao Zhot Buddhist Temple, 37 Degrees Café is Malaysia's first temple coffee shop, where you can enjoy coffee and light bites in a calm setting.
This unconventional café offers a sharp contrast between Eastern religion and Western coffee culture. It is a growing trend in China, gaining popularity among Gen Z and millennials.
The café aspires to be a peaceful sanctuary that helps you find balance. Their motto is: "Thirty-seven degrees is the perfect temperature, and it's also the life rhythm we want to share."
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The decorations feature framed calligraphy and temple symbols like dragons and flowers.
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Whether you prefer the cool indoors or the fresh air outside, the café offers comfortable seating in both areas
Inside, two traditional chabudai, low Japanese-style tables are arranged atop smooth tatami (woven) mats. This setup encourages up to eight people to shed their footwear at the entrance, allowing them to sit comfortably on the floor.
With air conditioning and no music, the café feels peaceful and welcoming, like being at home.
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Venture outside, and you'll find a quaint outdoor seating area, dotted with standing umbrellas offering shade from the Malaysian sun.
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Image via 绍康不是少宏 (Xiaohongshu)
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The menu features comforting staples such as expertly brewed coffee, soothing teas, and a delightful array of baked goods
Choose from classic espressos to vibrant matcha smoothies, and savour their flavoured bagels and decadent brownies.
Enjoy these simple yet wholesome offerings, with prices ranging from RM5.90 to RM13.90.
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Beyond the comforting food and serene atmosphere, you can find shelves displaying charming crocheted bears and other unique handcrafts, alongside bags of carefully selected coffee beans available for purchase.
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Image via 90s小姐姐爱吃喝玩乐 (Xiaohongshu)
37 Degrees Café will be having its grand opening on 19 April.
Here's where you can find them:
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Address:
7, Lorong 4/48e, Seksyen 4, 46050 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Opening hours:
10am to 10pm (Daily)
The opening hours may change after its official launch.
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Meanwhile, there's a Starbucks outlet located near a temple in Genting Highlands:
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