NOTA · Cafe Restaurant

NOTA  ·  Cafe Restaurant NOTA - a cafe with a difference, an intimate side of the contemporary classics at an unassuming space
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29/05/2026

Shaun tells us it’s “similar to a risotto”. Slow, comforting, and the kind of dish you settle into.

The crab linguine is the kind of dish that sounds rich but doesn’t eat heavy. It’s creamy, a little briny, with that saltiness from the sea that lingers. It’s a dish he’s been making long before it landed on our menu, and he always felt it needed something with a bit of crunch to it. Hence, the soft shell crab on top.

Crab on crab. It’s been on his mind for a while, and now it’s on the menu.

26/05/2026

Some people just make the room work better. For us, that’s Kent.

He shows up, works hard, never complains about the tough parts, and he’s still cracking jokes by the end of the shift. You don’t really notice how much he holds things together until he’s not there.

Service runs smoother when Kent’s around, and we’re not sure he even realises it.

22/05/2026

Coffee should be simple, and that’s all that really matters. When we came across , that was enough for us.

Brazil Norte Pioneiro, naturally processed, single origin. It has milk chocolate upfront, hazelnut in the middle, and a soft caramel finish that lingers just long enough. It’s the kind of cup that makes an ordinary morning feel like a little bit of a treat. Some of you may have already gotten a tasting card for these beans, with notes put together by Colin and Simple Matter themselves. If you haven’t, come ask us for one, we’d love to walk you through it!

This is us taking our first step into rotating beans with the seasons. We’re starting here with this one, and we hope you’ll come along for it. Say hi when you’re in! We’ll have a cup ready.

19/05/2026

Last month, we sent Carson to Singapore for an operational exchange with a film camera.

3 weeks with , sitting with producers, being around a team that holds its standards quietly and consistently. There were tastings, producers, more French words than he expected. But what he kept coming back to in his debrief was how a good floor actually runs behind the scenes. The details most guests never notice.

There’s something in the works for the Setia Alam community. Carson’s trip is a small piece of it.

We’re glad we sent him. Even more glad he came back. 🍷

Thank you for taking him in, pouring generously, and sending him back with a lot more to say than when he left. 🥂 (we think he may still be tipsy from the exchange)

16/05/2026

We made sure he was ok afterwards…

Steak & Frites. Every morning someone from the team writes up what came in - the cut, the weight available that day. Whe...
14/05/2026

Steak & Frites.

Every morning someone from the team writes up what came in - the cut, the weight available that day. When it’s gone, it’s gone. That part we’ve always loved, and we kept it, what’s changed is how we will start presenting them on your steak & frites.

We’re starting with the oyster blade. Honestly, it wasn’t a difficult decision, two things drew us to it, it’s a really good piece of meat, and it’s genuinely affordable. We wanted the entry point to feel accessible, because we think a good steak should be something you can have on an ordinary week, not just when you’re celebrating something.

But truth be told, it’s not an easy cut to cook well - fat distributed unevenly, in ways that don’t photograph as neatly as a ribeye and don’t behave as predictably under heat. The oyster blade is deeply mineral, rich in a way that more celebrated cuts sometimes are not. And when it’s cooked right, there’s a chew that gives way to flavour.

Part of why we chose it is the Josper. Our charcoal oven circulates heat evenly and intensely from all directions - the fat renders more evenly, and the cut gets the consistency it deserves.

Ribeye, tenderloin, and on certain days Miyazaki A5 are on the board too. You pick the cut and the weight. We’ll take care of the rest.

Everyone has a first visit. Ours is usually someone who wasn’t sure what to expect and took a chance on a dish. With new...
08/05/2026

Everyone has a first visit. Ours is usually someone who wasn’t sure what to expect and took a chance on a dish. With new dishes just launched, we put together a few of our favourites. Here’s where we’d suggest you start, and if you ever need a nudge on what to order, now you have one.

06/05/2026

Mums deserve more than a last minute gift. So this Mother’s Day weekend together with .together we’re making it a little easier to give her something real.

Come into our living room, pick your blooms from the botanical bar, and arrange them yourself. There’s no rush, we’ll give you everything you need - a tray, scissors, and a little guidance card. The rest is just you and the flowers.

Once your arrangement is ready to go home to her, grab a drink from the bar. Something warm or whatever you’re in the mood for.

From the Botanical Bar. A floral holder made by your hands, paired with any drink on the menu. This weekend only, and we’d love to have you in.

Slots are limited, reserve a table via our link in bio!

04/05/2026

We made these two drinks with this Mother’s Day, and honestly, when we tried them before launch, we didn’t expect to love them this much.

🌽 Roasted Corn Light Mocha – 33% white Ecuador chocolate with roasted corn? We have to try it with a mocha. The moment we tasted it we knew we had to serve it and were asking Colin “Can I have more pleaseee?”

☕️ Lychee Cinnamon Bud Aerocano, it hits differently. Lychee purée, cinnamon bud, single origin Brazil Norte Pioneiro espresso, arrives at the table looking exactly like a beer.

Both drinks are available for a limited time only from 7–19 May.

29/04/2026

Our dining room can tell you every component that goes into a dish on our menu, and it all starts here. A day where both sides of our team meet in the middle to work and learn as one. In case you were curious on how that day looks like for us, we thought we’d bring you along…

Address

No. 1-1 (First Floor), Jalan Anggerik Vanilla BF 31/BF, Kota Kemuning
Shah Alam
40460

Opening Hours

Monday 10:00 - 22:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 22:00
Thursday 10:00 - 22:00
Friday 10:00 - 22:00
Saturday 10:00 - 22:00
Sunday 10:00 - 22:00

Telephone

+60174891189

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