Croque Madame
Tucked into the lush and cosy neighbourhood of Bukit Tunku, Fennel & Co. presents itself as a place designed for unhurried moments. Open from morning through evening, the café occupies a quiet corner at Stories of Taman Tunku, offering a setting that suits everything from early breakfasts and business lunches to private gatherings and understated dinners. The atmosphere is calm and residential, encouraging diners to slowly settle in at their own pace.
The café’s identity is rooted in comfort — not nostalgia for its own sake, but comfort refined through thoughtful execution. The menu is designed to appease both local palates as well as adventurous ones. It primarily draws from Malaysian culinary memory while leaning on Western techniques, creating dishes that feel familiar yet composed. It is an approach that favours balance and restraint over trend-led experimentation, allowing ingredients and flavours to speak clearly.
Familiar Flavours
The menu moves easily between cultures. Malaysian comfort classics sit alongside European staples, with several dishes occupying the space in between. Mee Rebus arrives rich and savoury, layered with yellow noodles, sambal sotong, tofu, egg and fried shallots, while the Old-Fashioned Chicken Chop offers a nostalgic Malaysian interpretation, complete with fries, salad and a choice of Hainanese, black pepper or creamy salted egg sauce.
Western influences are equally present. The Croque Madame features chicken ham and cheese, finished with a creamy Mornay sauce and a fried egg, while the restaurant’s Roast Chicken is served simply with vegetables, potatoes and a thyme-infused sauce.
Tomyam Pasta
One of the café’s signature expressions, Nyonya Tomyam Prawns Spaghetti, brings together a house-blended Nyonya Thai spice mix with fresh prawns, reflecting the kitchen’s interest in cross-cultural familiarity handled with finesse.
Breakfast and brunch are anchored by dishes such as French Toast à la Fennel & Co., where thick brioche slices are soaked in a spiced coconut milk mixture and served with fruit, walnuts and a drizzle of Sarawakian gula apong syrup. The result is indulgent without excess, echoing the café’s broader approach.
A Space To Unwind
Mee Rebus
Fennel & Co. is halal-certified by JAKIM, offering reassurance without compromising on its culinary identity. Coffee is approached with the same care as the food, with a focused programme built around well-balanced espresso and milk-based classics.
Signature beverages lean into comfort and gentle flavour — from curated matcha selections to drinks such as the Milo Cocoa Shake and Sour Boi & Co., a refreshing mix of calamansi, longan and assam boi.
Old-Fashioned Chicken Chop
Designed as a neighbourhood café rather than a destination driven by novelty, Fennel & Co. lends itself to everyday rituals. Its calm, leafy setting and measured menu make it suitable for conversation-led meals, quiet workdays, and small gatherings. In a city that often moves quickly, it offers a pause — one shaped by familiarity, intention, ease and inventive flavours.
