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Leaven Cafe, nestled within the bustling confines of the Kota Bharu Sultan Ismail Petra Airport, serves as a delightful haven for travelers seeking quality meals. Patrons appreciate its array of offerings, ranging from comforting nasi lemak to hearty fish and chips. Though a few reviews suggest a desire for more local favorites like nasi kerabu or teh tarik, the established menu still garners positive feedback for its affordability and decent portion sizes.
The ambiance is often praised for its spacious, minimalist design, providing a refreshing escape from the airport's hustle. Travelers have noted that the service is generally amicable, making the experience even more enjoyable. For instance, one reviewer was pleasantly surprised by the fragrant nasi lemak and its perfectly balanced sambal, while another relished the mango soda's refreshing taste.
Despite some dishes being deemed slightly pricey—likely due to their airport location—visitors seem willing to return, driven by the quality food and welcoming atmosphere. Overall, Leaven Cafe emerges as a satisfying stop for both pre-flight meals and post-arrival cravings. It beckons food lovers to give it a try on their next journey through Kota Bharu.
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Service options
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Lunch
- Solo dining
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dessert
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
Reviews for Leaven Cafe
Review highlights
Based on 52 reviewsLeaven Cafe, situated within Sultan Ismail Petra Airport's new terminal in Kota Bharu, is recognized for its pleasant atmosphere and attentive staff. The café offers a diverse menu with an emphasis on affordable pricing, making it a practical stop for travelers. Customers appreciate the quality of local dishes like nasi lemak, noting fragrant rice and balanced spice levels, though some suggest portion sizes and certain flavors, such as sambal, could be improved. While the variety of beverages is commendable, requests for more traditional local drinks like teh tarik have been expressed. Given its airport location, pricing is occasionally viewed as slightly higher than average. Overall, Leaven Cafe is valued as a convenient and comfortable dining option for those passing through the airport.
This cafe located at Departure/Arrival floor at the Sultan Ismail Petra Airport, Kota Baru. Lots of menus and drinks here. Only less is the local food like nasi kerabu, nasi dagang, fish crackers etc Need more local food and drinks like teh tarik, kopi tarik as local food. Price range is affordable. The atmosphere very good. Busy time depends on departure or arrival time. Staff very good. I chose fish and chips, the white sauce good and asking for chilli sauce. Mango soda also good. The space very wide. The design very minimum and i like that. Will drop by again if coming to KB. You all must give a try !
Located near departure area. Ordered Nasi Lemak Ayam Goreng (sambal need to improve a bit) and Carbonara Pasta (less creamy but lot of slices pepperoni). Price was a bit pricey (maybe because inside of airport).
I was just looking for a decent meal at the airport after a long day and i decided to go for the safe choice of nasi lemak ayam. To my surprise it was quite good. Rice was fragrant and hot, sambal was not too spicy (perfect when you are travelling), ikan bilis n kacang is crispy. But the ayam goreng was a bit small. Ordered the sparkling lemonade which was not bad. Refreshing but abit too much ice tho. Overall was a good meal for me. Slightly pricey but what do you expect from airport fnb.
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