Reinventing Spaces

Explore how familiar flavours are being reimagined in new ways. A poem that celebrates the charm of old spaces and local treats given a fresh, elegant twist.

Last updated 8 September 2026

Reinventing Spaces

By Emily Wong

A slice of cheesecake topped with caramel glaze and a dried rose flower on a white plate.

It used to be attap seed in ice kacang
Held gingerly in frozen hands
Now it’s in a dainty rose cheesecake
Set exquisitely on a pretty plate
Attap seed cheesecake with rose essence
Exudes an ‘atas-sedikit’* elegance
Coupled with the coffee fragrance

Two lattes with latte art on saucers, a powdered pastry with fork, and a slice of caramel cake on a wooden table.

The luxury of a lazy afternoon
Cozily nestled in an old new café
Birthed one year ten months ago
The creamy aromatic local coffee
Served in a new way -
Reinvention
What a way to go!