Stepping into Ah Wang Cafe 阿旺咖啡 feels like a nostalgic journey back in time. Each sip of their Hainanese coffee is a delightful reminder of rich flavors and comforting aromas. The homemade kaya, crafted from a traditional recipe, spreads its authentic taste on freshly baked bread, making every bite a cherished experience. And let's not forget the irresistible nasi lemak that leaves taste buds yearning for more. Ah Wang Cafe isn't just a place; it's a sanctuary for those seeking a taste of cherished memories and culinary delights.
Ah Wang Cafe is one of the Cafes that is hidden from the main road of Tanjung Tokong. Despite the hidden location, Ah Wang Cafe is well known to the public for its famous kaya butter toast and Hainanese coffee for 4 decades. The kaya here that is homemade, is very aromatic and rich in taste. The Hainanese coffee here is also very thick and nice in fragrance. Besides those classic delicacies, croissants, buns, and new mixed drinks are also the hot selling cakes here.
The specialty offered by Ah Wang cafeteria is their homemade kaya, sandwiching in between the breads. It comes with a custardy texture and the sweetness is well balanced. Often time, it comes accompanied with butter, or better known as Roti Kahwin. Their homemade kaya is available for sale too.
Service is good and price is reasonable.
Spaghetti Aglio olio with Smoked Duck (RM 21) is cooked to al-dente with a generous quantity of smoked duck. Sprinkles of chili flakes may be a tad overwhelming as it rendered the entire dish tasted flat. Overall, the spaghetti was a tad greasy to enjoy.
Rather a playful combination, the Creamy Tomato Thai Sauce Spaghetti did not really hit us. We found the combo a little odd at the beginning... it was a medley of sweet, savory, sour and spiciness in one go but it was somehow weird to us. It was something like Thai Chili sauce with Carbonara Cream sauce; the Chicken was disappointingly average. Though tender, it did not really leave us with a very deep impression.
What we did like, though, was the Teochew steam fish. Done with pickled vegetables, chili padi, and tomatoes, the combination of tanginess and spiciness was spot on.
Overall dinner was not too expensive with the total bill coming up to RM250 for a total of 6 dish (including fish maw) in this non aircondition, converted terrace house restaurant . What surprice me is the efficiency, with order taken minutes, no confusion and the 6 dish arrived very fast and within seconds of each other, in a full house environment (we got the last available table for that night)
Blue Mountain Blend (MYR 14.50) Comes well balanced with mellow and floral aroma
Anyway, that still doesn’t change my fondness towards this specialty coffee oasis. They still have a pretty decent choices of single origin beans where you could opt for your preferred brewing method; V60, Siphon or Aeropress.
Over here at Full of Beans, they are really serious about coffee, as reflected in their wide selections of beans, be it house beans or seasonal. Blend type is also available for those not so fussy about their cup of joe and gladly enjoy their milk-based coffee.
During my visit i tried their Cocoa Mocha Frappe. It is always nice to have a nice cold drinks during a hot sunny day especially in Penang where the weather could be crazy hot sometimes.
Don’t miss the chance to try the Hokkien Mee and Lam Mee. The Hokkien Mee has noodles served with egg, small prawns, meat slices, bean sprouts, and kangkong in spicy meat stock. The stall also sells Lor Mee where the noodle dish is served with gooey brown broth.
这个 Frozen S'more 就是 Haru Hari 的招牌甜点啦! 来这里必点！
Get yourself their signature coffee to slow down and unwind after a long day.
Here's the location.
Kids can enjoy all kinds of fun activities and toys here!
