Tag: Coffee

Luffa, the restaurant, draws its name and inspiration from the humble green gourd, a staple in Asian kitchens. Known by many names—Luffa, Chinese okra, silk squash—this versatile veggie adds …

Steph from Ipoh always has a list of cafés to visit whenever she’s in Penang, and this time to Utoo Boho Café.   I remember when it first opened in …

Nirvana Cafeteria is one of those rare breeds of friendly and humble eateries under a tree in Penang. In 1993, Eric brought me there for Laksa lunch to celebrate …

Fang has recommended Ome by Spacebar Coffee for the longest time. I remember walking by Ome to Muthu’s Banana Leaf Rice. It’s in an alley, so you cannot worry; …

Mews Cafe is a hipster but traditional bistro in Muntri Mews Hotel, George Town. The traditional Kopitiam (coffee shop) cafe serves Malay food adjusted to Western tastes. This restaurant …

Book Cafe is the best combination of creativity in a bookshop and coffee, and Selangor, Malaysia, has no shortage of either item. While most prefer customers to grab and …

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 …

Black Kettle Penang is one of my favorite hangouts and the perfect pit stop for coffee in George Town. Since its opening, the café has maintained its great coffee …

If you like small bites and coffee between your main meals, try these must-try sweet desserts near Sky Avenue, Genting Highlands. Sky Avenue has extensive food selections from international …

If you are heading to Penang, you know that cafes are significant on this island. In recent years, cafes have mushroomed in Penang, some being popular and worth the …

Coffee and Friends Penang joins the list of George Town’s hipster-style cafes. This little café jostles for a spot on the eating row on Penang’s Kimberley Street. “Which end …

Big Beans Cafe serves Western food that your mom would proudly make for breakfast in Madras Lane, Penang. This tuck shop is popular with students, working adults, and families. …

Penang Photography Cafe – Soul Cafe Kek Chuan Road is a popular cafe in George Town where photography enthusiasts, coffee aficionados, and pasta lovers gather. The café is in a restored …