Hoshino Coffee is the perfect introduction to Japanese Coffee, Yōshoku – Foreign (Western) food, delectable Japanese Desserts, and Sweet Treats.
Many Western dishes have been adapted to Japanese taste and are now part of any Japanese family menu in Japan.
Many Yōshoku dishes are served alongside rice and miso soup and eaten with chopsticks.
What is Hoshino Coffee?
Hoshino Coffee was founded in Japan in 2011.
It uses premium Arabica-roasted coffee beans selected by coffee blend specialist Master Kanno. The specialty coffee is “Hand-Dripped.”
Hoshino Coffee – Japan’s Famous Coffee and Dessert
Japanese Milk Coffee. Image: Doris Lim.
What to order at Hoshino Coffee?
Hoshino Coffee has a menu on the window display to represent the dishes available inside.
The food replicas are inspiring as they look exactly like actual food.
If you travel to Japan, you will see food samples or replicas of a food item commonly used in restaurant street displays.
They made the material from similar materials, like
- Plastic
- Wax
- Resin
Before we entered the shop, Belle and I had decided what to have for our lunch.
If I am left alone, the order is simple—I will always order the Japanese Milk Coffee with either.
- French Toast
- Souffle
- Souffle Pancake
Hoshino Coffee’s Interior is Elegant
The cafe’s interior is classy and cozy—entirely decked out in an eclectic European decor complete with low-hanging chandeliers, mini chandeliers, and leather couches.
The dark brown theme and warm lighting are relaxing.
The relaxing aroma of roasted coffee beans filled the entire restaurant.
Little Kitchen Goddess Belle and I were seated next to the coffee machines -, we are sure you wouldn’t want to leave the place too soon.
Image: Hoshino Coffee Malaysia
Hoshino Coffee Food Menu
The food is quality Japanese-Western fusion food.
The menu is not extensive but is sufficient.
Signature Dishes are little gems that keep us going back.
- French Toast
- Pancake Soufflé (RM6.38)
- Japanese Milk Coffee (RM11.29)
- Iced Fruit Coffee (RM8.06)
- Chocolate Soufflé (RM13.62)
The signature Hoshino Blend Coffee – my favorite is perfect for the caffeine lover.
The Coffee’s aroma was fragrant; the taste was smooth and slightly bitter.
The Iced Fruit Coffee has generous orange slices, giving it a sweet and slightly tangy taste.
If you fancy something refreshing and fruity, try this out!
Iced Fruit Coffee.
For the Mains
As for the main course, Belle ordered Omu Rice Chicken Teriyaki (RM20.40)
While waiting for her, I already had my favorite Sub (most satisfying).
I would have fancied the complicated Pot Curry Rice topped with baked curry, cheese, a poached egg, cheese-filled sausages, and tender chicken cubes.
Omu Rice Chicken Teriyaki.
Japanese Pancake Soufflé
The pancakes from Japan’s Hoshino Cafe are legendary.
These gorgeous pancakes are less fiddly and temperamental than a souffle.
If you have made a sponge cake, these beautifully light pancakes will be your go-to meal for a decadent brunch.
And they’re just made for maple syrup and cream!
These super thick, fluffy Japanese Fuwa Fuwa pancakes spread happiness and smiles.
I adore pancakes and love American multinational pancake house IHOP for their breakfast.
So, I adore these inch-high pillowy, soft, light, airy pancakes.
The soufflé was known to be soft and fluffy, freshly baked upon order, and requiring a minimum of 20 minutes of waiting time.
We ordered this with whipped butter (a tiny ball of butter—I complained bitterly) and maple syrup.
Pancakes put smiles on my face and brightened up my day instantly.
Fuwa Fuwa means “fluffy fluffy” in Japanese, which is the feeling you’ll get when having pancakes at Hoshino Coffee.
It looks so pretty and jiggly, but taste-wise, it is pretty ordinary.
I still prefer IHOP as a matter of personal preference.
Japanese Pancake Soufflé. Image: Doris Lim.
French Toast
French Toast came in two thick slices of toast (cooked with butter and egg) topped with whipped cream.
The first time I had this, I thought it was an unusual ice cream ball that held its form well as we took photographs.
*Vanilla Soufflé with Chocolate/Custard/Matcha sauce
Belle wanted to try the Matcha, but somehow, I didn’t get along with green tea. So, we settled for the Chocolate sauce.
The Soufflé arrived covered with cocoa powder and icing sugar.
The instruction from the waiter was to stir the Chocolate sauce in and eat it.
Vanilla Soufflé with Chocolate. Image: Doris Lim.
How to eat Soufflé?
One key to eating a souffle is eating it before it falls.
It’s essential to have all condiments, sauces, or accompaniments for the souffle on hand.
Get everything ready – before the souffle comes out of the oven.
In Hoshino Coffee, the Soufflé is served in individual ramekins.
A beautiful way, which makes eating a matter of plunging a spoon directly into the Soufflé.
A spoon is an essential utensil; however, some prefer to keep a fork handy to push the soufflé on the spoon.
It depends on how fussy you are.
The top part of the souffle was sieved with icing sugar and chocolate powder.
We poured the chocolate sauce on the souffle and left some for the bottom’s custard.
The custard under it was smooth and creamy, and it melted perfectly in the mouth.
I want to devour it before the entire souffle falls.
Whatever you do, please don’t mix everything!
The instruction from the waiter was unusual – mix everything up.
A soufflé is the pinnacle of egg dishes.
Getting it to rise is like coaxing life into a thick whipped cream and egg mixture.
Almost impossible – that is why I would never bake a soufflé.
It is just too hard.
When I eat it alone, I eat the top half. I like the sweet, airy omelet taste of baked cheese.
It’s like eating gooey, chocolatey, sweet, hot steamed egg custard when everything is mixed in.
All the desserts are big in portion and are suitable for sharing.
Again, this depends on how hungry you are.
Hoshino Coffee Review
Hoshino is a delightful, Family-friendly restaurant with a relaxing environment and a combination of comfortable settings.
The grand-looking leather sofas are perfect for friends and families to lounge.
You can enjoy decent Japanese -western fusion food that is pocket-friendly.
All in all, I enjoyed my dining experience at Hoshino Coffee. The ambiance is conducive to my going back several times—six times!
The service is prompt and polite even when the outlet is running full.
The wait staff will apologize for the delays.
The food’s appearance, taste, price, and portion are good.
You will be spoilt for choice when choosing your desserts. We just wanted to eat everything.
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Hoshino Coffee Gurney Plaza
Address: Ground Floor, Plaza Gurney, 170-G-41 Ground Floor, Plaza, Gurney Dr, 10250 George Town, Penang
Hours: Daily 8 am–10 pm
Blog Disclosure: This is a NOT sponsored blog post. All opinions are mine. The writer and friends paid for their meal.
