OldTown White Coffee

Traditionally, Malaysian style "black" coffee roast (also known as Hainanese coffee; not to be confused with the serving style of coffee without milk) is produced by roasting the beans with sugar and margarine. "White" coffee, on the other hand, is produced with only margarine and without any sugar, resulting in a roast that is less dark, hence the term "white" coffee.

The name "white coffee" is associated with Ipoh, due to it originating from Ipoh (in particular, its Old Town). Exceedingly popular in Ipoh, "white" coffee is slowly but steadily gaining a following in other regions of Malaysia and abroad.

I have gone to OldTown couple of times and have tried most of its signature food. As the name suggests, it is famous for their drinks under their series of Origin White Coffee. My fave is its OldTown White Milk Tea and OldTown Hazelnut White Coffee. Both cost $2, worth it or not, you gonna try.

White Milk Tea

I have come across reviews that the outlet in East Coast sucks in terms of its environment and food. However, I felt that this outlet in Bt. Timah actually quite cosy and it’s a good place to laze around on weekend. Besides drinks, it has variety of food such as Rendang chicken, Nasi Lemak and bread toast.

The interior of the OldTown

My pick would be the Rendang Chicken, $7.90 (a must to try!) and Prawn Mee, $5.90 (you would die for the soup!). BUT remember don’t ever try its toast bread, bad encounter for me and nothing fantastic.

Rendang Chicken

For those who interested in knowing more about OldTown history and origins, can visit http://www.oldtown.com.my/

OldTown White Coffee

Chun Tin Court

9 Yuk Tong Avenue

Tel: 64674404