Ghee Hiang Beach Street Shop now houses a hidden cafe within that offers kochabi flavour for all guests that includes charcoal toasted bread, steamed bread, kopi kaw, Milo kaw or noodles!
The cafe is named World War II and it has a reason for that. When Japan is invading Penang during World War II time, the present premise where Ghee Hiang Beach Street located is unharmed from the heavy bombing. Therefore, it still preserved its original pre-World War II facade and interior, unaltered till today. Having said that, you are "travelling" back to 1930s when dining in such historical cafe, while enjoying traditional good food in affordable pricing and air-conditioned setting. They are practicing self service concept, which means you order at the counter and pick your own food there.
One of the biggest hit All Day Breakfast Set (RM 7.50) that comes with a choice of Kopi-O or Teh-O, Toasted Roti Kahwin (Butter & Kaya) and 2 half boiled egg. Personally, we thought the charcoal toasted bread is good. It has nice aroma and toasted to crisp, then coated with a generous layer of mixture of butter and kaya. The butter and kaya is smooth and sweet to the right point. Such simple and classic taste that reminiscent us of the good old time.
Sesame Chicken with yellow noodle and bihun, add on with boiled soya egg and deep fried wanton (RM 12.40) |
Several add-ons are available for the noodles and we thought the boiled soy egg is tasty with a slight briny taste.
Overall, Cafe WWII is a worthy visit place. You may enjoy some classic snacks here, enjoying taking Instagram worthy pictures and understand the unique heritage value left in Penang.
Cafe WWII @ Ghee Hiang Beach Street
95, Beach Street, 10300, Penang
95, Beach Street, 10300, Penang
Operation Hours: 9am - 5pm (closed on Sunday)
Tel: 012-499 0626
Tel: 012-499 0626
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