Coob Coffee Club Cafe at Komtar Walk Penang

Coob Coffee is a rather unique Japanese themed café tucked away at Komtar Walk. Its origin goes back to a small group of coffee clubs in Osaka.

Coob Coffee’s main draw is freshly brewed Japanese Sumiyaki coffee using a syphon coffee maker. The Sumiyaki coffee beans are charcoal roasted and imported from Japan. Apart from the traditional Japanese coffee, Coob Coffee also serves a variety of coffee drinks made from its Italian espresso coffee maker with 100% Arabica coffee beans, tea, ice blended drinks, smoothies etc.

For those looking to fill their stomach, Coob Coffee’s menu includes some pasta and Japanese dishes, albeit limited. I ordered the Kinoko (mushroom) Pasta which is an all-vegetarian pasta cooked with extra virgin olive oil with a variety of mushrooms. This simple pasta was surprisingly very flavourful with lots of freshly grounded black pepper, sesame seeds, garlic and seaweed.

Kinoko Pasta (RM14.90 including one drink)

Hubs ordered the Grilled Chicken Pasta with white sauce. The food dish comes with a drink, with an option of either an Iced Tea, American or Blend Hot Coffee or Iced Lemon Tea. You may upgrade to other drinks by paying an additional RM2 / RM3 / RM4.

Grilled Chicken Pasta (RM15.90 including one drink)

The Sumiyaki coffee was indeed good with a strong and distinct taste.

Sumiyaki Coffee (RM7.90)

The Iced Caffe Mocha and Caffe Granita Ice Blended were equally good as well.

Iced Caffe Mocha (RM11.90)

Caffe Granita Ice Blended (RM10.50)

Pistachio Cake (RM7.90)

The Pistachio Cheese Cake was indeed quite unique with a subtle pistachio flavour. I was told that it is quite a bestseller. They are currently running a promotion for any piece of cake with a drink for RM8.90 (you may also opt to upgrade to your choice of drink by paying a little extra).

They are also currently offering the Coob Summer 2010 Seasonal Selection of 100% fruits smoothie with a choice of kiwi, mango or papaya smoothie at RM11.90 per drink.  

The Japanese style café is cozy with its simple and yet tasteful décor. To me, it’s the perfect setting for catching up with friends or chilling out on a lazy afternoon.

Coob Coffee Club Cafe
Komtar Walk, Komtar,
Penang,
coobcoffee@yahoo.com
Tel: 012-5903099
http://www.coobcoffee.com/

Opening Hours:
Sunday to Wednesday 11 am to 10 pm
Thursday Close
Friday, Saturday 11 am to 11 pm

Penang Road Famous Teowchew Chendul at Komtar Walk

Talk about cendol in Penang and the Penang Road famous Teow Chew cendol roadside stall will come to mind. I hate to say this but being a proud Penangite, I am guilty of never trying the cendol at the infamous stall. I think this is unforgiven of a local when throngs of tourists flock to the stall just to try the green coloured noodle (usually derived from pandan leaf) with palm sugar and coconut milk dessert.

When we found out the the Penang Road Famous Teow Chew Cendul stall owner opened a cafe at Komtar Walk, it gave us a reason to check out the place and the famous cendol. I liked the cafe decor which is tastefully done with the old coffee shop style chairs and tables.

Chendul Original RM2.50

The green cendol noodle was chewy and fragrant, and you could tell that it was still very fresh.

Ice Cream Ice Blended RM5.50

Pegaga & Lemon Drink RM2.50

Penang Road Teowchew Laksa RM4.50

Cute baby chairs

Shop owner with Penang Chief Minister Mr Lim Guan Eng

I asked one of the waiters about the apparent lack of business at the cafe despite the air-conditioned outlet being more comfortable and just a stone's throw away from the Penang Road stall. I was told that many still was not willing to pay a premium for the cendol sold at the outlet.

Why don't you give this outlet a try the next time you crave for the Penang Road famous cendol? :)