destination focus: cities of the peninsula
Get Your Matcha
Fix in Penang
W
hat is
green in
colour,
comes
with an
abundance
of health
benefits and has an interesting flavour?
Matcha! For the uninitiated, matcha are
premium Japanese green tea leaves that’s
been grounded into fine powder. On par
with the food trend these days, numerous
cafés in Penang have upped their menu
with some matcha magic.- Moody Cow Dessert Café
Cakes are no longer a tried-and-tested
classic but rather a license to get creative,
which is why Moody Cow stands out from
your regular cake house. Upon walking
in, you’ll be blown away by the unique
cake combos on offer, which includes
their matcha cheesecake. The visually-
winning cake is generously topped with
mango slices and cranberries, creating a
symphony of taste and texture in every
mouthful. Contrary to common belief,
you’ll agree that matcha works well with
other flavours.
BY YUKESHWARAN DEVADASLocation: 170, Jalan Transfer, Georgetown,
10050, Penang- Matcho Café
This chic café has been doing a good job
drawing in the hip and trendy crowd, most
probably for its L.A. summer-pink interior,
but definitely for its matcha-centric menu.
Go with their matcha pancake with ice
cream or indulge in a matcha lava-filled
croissant, enjoy spoonfuls of matcha
tiramisu and wrap it all up with their
signature Matcho pink macchiato, which
is a matcha latte topped with a thick layer
of rose cream. You’ll be hard-pressed to
pick a favourite.
Location: 99B, Lebuh Noordin, Georgetown,
Penang.
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