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Article by Cindy Koh
Photos by SMs. Ruo Ling Lu (www.ruolinglu.com)

STAGE CAFÉ

A Place for Enthusiasts

Tucked away in Cheras Mahkota, Kuala Lumpur, Malay-
sia, a short distance away from the hustle and bustle of the city
centre lies STAGE CAFÉ. Having already garnered a loyal and
familiar following, STAGE will be celebrating its first birthday on
8 December 2016.
Conceptualised and founded by Cheryl Lee and Sia
Wan Teng, STAGE capitalises on both ladies’ expertise where
Cheryl is Malaysia’s First WCE Certified World Judge and Ma-
laysia Barista Champion in 2008 and 2010 whilst Wan Teng is a
certified chef and designer. Their dream is for STAGE to be the
meeting place where passion becomes reality for themselves and
those around them.
The strength and depth of STAGE’s design is nothing
short of inspiring. Its subtle tribute to coffee is in the hexagon
shaped theme (the shape of coffee DNA caffeine molecule) is
present in the signage, flooring, decor and tart platers. It is as
though they are telling you that coffee is in STAGE’s DNA.
“The ambiance we desire for the comfort of our guests was tables to encourage and enable customers to interact with the
designed with character. It was a thoughtfully planned atmosphere barista, brewer or server who is preparing their cups of coffee
to provide a relaxed and enjoyable experience.” - Wan Teng or dessert. The design and positioning of the platforms enable
As you enter, you will notice that STAGE has 3 specifi- the barista (or brewer or server) to demonstrate his or her com-
cally designed platforms. Each with its own functional purpose, mitment to the customers while allowing him or her to showcase
namely, The Espresso Bar, The Manual Brew Bar and The Dessert their professional skills and personality. The customer is their
Bar. These individual platforms are positioned around the dining audience.
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