Pentagon 5 Studio is a Western restaurant near Tanjung Tokong, Penang.
The last time I was at Pentagon 5 Studio @ Precinct 10 Penang, the location was another café.
We had dinner at a Chinese Restaurant and wanted a place to chill over cakes and coffee.
The other outlets that we used to hang out have changed.
Perhaps I’ve been away from Penang too long, or maybe I always eat at the same place.
Hippy but Empty
I like the minimalist deco of Pentagon 5 Studio.
The interior of the Cafe is modern and straightforward, with hanging light bulbs and bare cement floors.
I rather like the use of metal; wood, expanded metal mesh, and rebar are reminders of my days in architecture.
Alas, it was almost empty save for three tables on a Monday night that we went.
Food-wise
From what I’ve heard about their better-known branch, Raja Uda Butterworth, – this instagramable café serves a decent fusion of Western, local, and Thai delicacies, meals, cakes, coffees, and soft serves.
I might head here on my next trip home to check out the food items.
Coffees
We ordered some coffees, which were decent except for the small serves.
The hot and cold beverages were about the cup size and were offered at different prices.
Hot Long Black
Iced Long Black
Cakes
Four cakes were available, and we tried three of them as we didn’t fancy having a New York Cheesecake.
The Mississippi Mud Cake and Devil Chocolate Cake are rather decadent and lovely.
We were in the mood for a sweet taste of sin and ordered Pentagon’s version of an Almond Tiramisu Cake balanced in a crunch with glazed almond nuts.
The classic Italian dessert Tiramisu is typically made with light, fluffy Italian sponge finger biscuits called Savoiardi or Lady Fingers combined with a cream made of cream cheese, mascarpone, powdered sugar, and Kahlua (a coffee-flavored liqueur from Mexico).
This version was made with a sponge cake instead!
The thing that is sorely missing is the “cake” being soaked in espresso, Kahlua, and sugar.
Well, I suppose you could cut back on the alcohol and use a Strongly Brewed coffee like an Espresso, but this cake lacks the fundamentals to be called a proper Tiramisu.
The mixed candied nut sprinkle on top is a nice touch but is not in any way traditional.
Mississippi Mud Cake
Almond Tiramisu
Soft Serve
Matcha Soft Serve is excellent in taste.
Its mild flavor is not too strong or too sweet.
Aside from the ice cream, we were eyeing the Mojito Jugs, which can serve 4 for RM39.
After the Almond Tiramisu, we wondered if the alcohol percentage in the mixture was lower.
Matcha Soft Serve
Service
The service at Pentagon 5 Studio is polite.
We ordered a drink each, but it would have been nice if they served us plain water to reduce the sweetness.
Review of Pentagon 5 Studio
Pentagon 5 Studio is a spacious, comfy modern restaurant with indoor and al fresco dining options.
It is the perfect place to enjoy meals and beverages with family or friends.
Pentagon 5 Studio @ Penang Precinct 10 CLOSED
10-C-20, Precinct 10, Jalan Tanjong Tokong
10470 Tanjong Tokong, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Tel: 04-890 0225
Google: https://g.co/kgs/PBMbNww
Blog Disclosure: This is a NOT sponsored blog post. All opinions are mine. The writer and friends paid for their meal.
