Bray Bakery is an incredible success story, born from low beginnings that started during the first MCO. Housed in a generic office tower, this unassuming cafe specialises in fresh-baked sourdough. It’s not authentic European loaves – apparently, Malaysians found the real deal too sour and chewy. After adjusting the recipe, the result is a uniquely satisfying loaf made for Malaysians, by Malaysians.
Ambience & Amenities
A long banquet-style table with high bar chairs is the centrepiece of the room. The high ceilings give the place a certain vastness, but makes temperature control finicky. It is quite chilly in the restaurant, and I wasn’t the only person to put on a cardigan. The tables in the snug corner next to the counter are a little better, temperature-wise.
Guests must use the building facilities, since Bray does not have an in-house washroom. Go to the bakery counter, turn left, and exit through the back door. Head down the long corridor, and the washroom will be just past the surau on the left. The toilets are dingy compared to the restaurant, with leaky sinks and old-fashioned tiles. The first few stalls are squatters, with sitting toilets making up the rest. There’s no paper in the stalls, so grab a handful at the communal dispenser.
Menu at Bray Bakery
It’s no surprise that Bray is big on bread. Almost every item on Bray Bakery’s menu involves their signature sourdough. Depending on the dish, you’ll have a choice of four different sourdoughs (or a croissant for an extra fee). The food at Bray is best suited for breakfast or lunch, and the fact that it is only open during the day reinforces that. The weekdays have a breakfast and a lunch deal. There is free filtered water that the server will bring to your table.
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Food at Bray Bakery
Mark ordered the Fried Smoked Salmon & Horseradish (RM31) on Brioche Sourdough, a fluffy, thick-cut toast with a dry, crisp exterior. For such a unique-sounding dish (we’ve never seen a fried salmon sandwich before), ultimately, it just tasted like a fish sandwich. We couldn’t taste the wasabi at all.
The Spiced Lamb Kofta & Pesto (RM29) sandwich was the superior option between the two. I chose Apple Onion Sourdough and Truffle Candied Fries & Corn Miso (RM8 as an add-on side). In contrast to the brioche, this bread was chewier with an ultra-crunchy crust. I wouldn’t say there was much apple or onion flavour from the bread. There were other strong flavours to compete with, like pickle slices and pesto (not to mention actual pickled onions). There was ample lamb filling and satisfying globs of ricotta to fill out the entire sandwich. The add-on side was surprisingly not a ripoff, with a decent serving of both elements. The truffle fries were so tasty that I didn’t use ketchup on them for once.
Saturday Worthy?
We’ve been to Bray Bakery only twice, but it’s consistently a great meal and cup of coffee. It’s hard to find another restaurant that cares as much about its bread. We make a point to stop in every time we’re in the area.
Price for 2 Pax: RM110.10
Fried Smoked Salmon & Horseradish: RM31.00
Spiced Lamb Kofta & Pesto: RM29.00
Butterscotch Spiced Latte: RM17.00
Long Black: RM11.00
10% Service: RM8.80
6% SST: RM5.28
Rounding: RM0.02
Bray Bakery HQ
Address: Ground Floor, Menara See Hoy Chan, 374, Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Opening Hours: 8am – 6pm Daily
Alcohol Served: No
