If you’re familiar with The Row at Jalan Doraisamy, then you know that there is a surprise hidden at every corner, nook and cranny of this street.
A variety of enterprises call The Row home, from quaint art galleries to hip co-working spaces and exciting bars. There is even a bicycle shop for good measure.
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Also claiming The Row as its abode is Peter Hoe Café, Peter Hoe Evolution and Beyond, the eatery, boutique and home ware store founded by artist famed Peter Hoe.
Fans, art connoisseurs and frequent shoppers will remember the Peter Hoe outlets at their previous location in the Lee Rubber Building along Jalan Tun HS Lee, another equally historic part of Kuala Lumpur.
Previously the outlets were separated as Peter Hoe Evolution, the destination for unique apparel and Peter Hoe Beyond, where you can find anything and everything to craft a welcoming home.
The outlet at The Row combines the two, bringing to mind a Middle-Eastern bazaar while keeping the items on sale uniquely Peter Hoe.
Separated by a small connecting bridge is the Peter Hoe Café, which also serves as the entrance to the store. Run by brothers Joshua and Jeremy Yap, Peter’s nephews, the restaurant is a bigger space compared to the previous outlet. It is the complete opposite of the shopping area, appearing airy and neat, with only touches of Peter Hoe in the décor.
Food-wise, the menu offers western delicacies with an Asian twist, featuring an abundance of salads and pasta options for the health-geek in you.
They’ve retained the popular creamy quiches that Peter Hoe café is renowned for, and that is something you must try when paying a visit.
The food does fall on the pricier side of the spectrum, but the cosy ambience and the convenience of being up for some shopping more than make up for it.
Peter Hoe Café, Peter Hoe Evolution and Beyond can be found via a staircase going up located next to Timbre.
Peter Hoe at The Row
56-1, 1st Floor
The Row, Jalan Doraisamy
Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 012-334 7123
Evolution and Beyond is open 10.00am – 7.00pm daily
Café is open from 12.00pm to 4.00pm daily
This article first appeared in uppre.com
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