KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 -- The chilled watermelon, cut into delicate cubes, has a sweetness that feels both familiar and refreshing. Mint leaves weave through the fruit, releasing their cool aroma.

Pomegranate seeds, like tiny jewels, burst intermittently. Grapes contribute a firmer sweetness, while nutty quinoa provide a surprising texture that elevates the dish. The feta, slightly crumbly and salty, cuts through the medley of flavours.

This is the Mediterranean Watermelon Salad, served at The Coco Deli in Taman OUG. A collection of contrasting elements, sure, each playing its own tune on the plate, yet also harmonising somehow.

What an introduction to the rest of their menu.

It is our first time at The Coco Deli. After a coffee stop ...