Video: Ari X Gato Tea & Dining Bar, Damansara Perdana

A unique coffee and craft beer bar, filled with polystone statues of Marvel, DC and Transformers icons: Gato has freshly launched in The Club @ Empire Residence, completing the concept of Ari X Gato Tea & Dining Bar in Damansara Perdana.

Admire a private collection built over 10 years, displaying dozens of superhero statues and busts in a spectacular showcase, crafted by collectible makers like Japan's Prime 1 Studio, China's Queen Studios and Singapore's XM Studios. A selection of stunningly detailed statues can be ordered for purchase later this year in an in-house gallery!

Come for Gato's hand-brewed coffee and craft beer, stay for Ari's Japanese-inspired meals, matcha and cocktails, set beside a spacious, soothing garden for a distinctive destination.

Ari X Gato Tea & Dining Bar 

Ground Floor, The Club@ Empire Residence, Jalan PJU 8/1, Damansara Perdana, Petaling Jaya, Selangor. 

Open Tuesday-Sunday, 8am-1am. 

Tel: 013-553-6800

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