The lime hits first, and then the tequila, with cool and classy threads of orange in between. 7’s Margarita (RM33) unfolds nicely as it is presented in a stylish cocktail glass. I find it scrubs the flavours into cleaner, lighter lines. This simple touch provides a scented opening to the drink, and a slight bitterness that enhances both the Campari and the florals in the spirit. Kedai Nombor 7 brings a unique spin to the usual mix of gin, Campari and vermouth with the addition of a fresh grapefruit garnish. We migrate to the classic side of the menu next at Kedai Nombor 7, beginning with another old fav of mine, a Negroni (RM33). Pink Dilemma Russian Summertime Classic Cocktails Can’t have summertime without some fun, right? A Cosmo fan for more than a decade, I find that the lingering notes of the lemongrass add a nice Asian spin on an old jewel. Similar in colour, the Russian Summertime switches to vodka for the base, raspberry for the fruit, lime for the lemon, and adds a touch of lemongrass for the fun of it. While it looks like a drink designed to mask the taste of alcohol, we are pleased to find subtle hints of the botanicals in the gin with each sip. The Pink Dilemma shakes gin, lemon and pomegranate syrup into a gorgeous blush. Hearing this, we are game to jump in and hear more about their cocktails! Speakeasy Cocktail Menuįrom the signature list, we select Pink Dilemma (RM35) and Russian Summertime (RM35), which sound like they will help take the edge off a warm afternoon. Since they maintain both sides of the delivery, it means they can serve higher premium liquors at a more competitive price. Opened just a few months, the concept behind Kedai Nombor 7 began as its proprietor, Jason, was interested in moving beyond alcohol supply and distribution into retail F&B. Kedai Nombor 7 Kedai Nombor 7 Kedai Nombor 7 The age of the door matches the ambient intent of this new hideaway bar: Kedai Nombor 7 aims to be easygoing with a 1980s vibe. But this is again misleading since nearly every restaurant on this strip is likely to have a cooler of one type or another! Perhaps the best clue would have been to say “Look for the vintage refrigerator door” of which we can see only one, and that is how we know we’ve arrived. The more important clue would have been to look for the refrigerator door. Kedai Nombor Tujuh, or Shop Number 7, sounds more like the address of a minimart than the name of a speakeasy, so we are easily confused when looking for the entrance. Joining the ranks of hidden bars in Bangsar is a new place with a name almost as hidden as its location. Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall
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