[2025 George Town Restaurant] Travel Guide for Toh Soon Cafe (Updated Mar)

#GetDiscountsWithoutLuck TOH SOON Cafe, George Town A local breakfast cafe that you must not miss when visiting Penang. The shop is located in a small alley, but there are always a lot of people queuing up, especially among tourists. The menu is easy to order, with pictures and clear prices. The main menu items are toast, kaya, and soft-boiled eggs. There are many flavors of toast and kaya to choose from. For this meal, we ordered 🍞HAINANESE BREAD x HOMEMADE KAYA Toast with egg kaya. The bread has a charcoal aroma and is quite crispy. When eaten with the kaya, it is just right. It has an egg aroma. 🍞CHOCOLATE BREAD X HOMEMADE KAYA Toast with chocolate flavor and egg kaya. The bread is very crispy and delicious. 🍞EGG ON TOAST Toast topped with soft-boiled eggs, sprinkled with Maggi sauce and pepper. It is very delicious. It is a menu that you should also try. ☕️For drinks, we ordered iced black coffee. It gives off a feeling like iced coffee but not too sweet. 🍽️And what you really can't miss is the rice wrapped on the table. It's local curry rice. It's so delicious that you have to take it home. This is a restaurant that you should put on your list if you plan to visit Penang. 📍Toh Soon Cafe, Penang 🕰️Open from 8 am to 5 pm. Closed on Sundays. #Penang #Malaysia #penang #breakfast #malaysia

Georgetown, the capital of Penang, is one of the oldest towns in Malaysia and is also listed as a World Cultural Heritage Site. The name "Georgetown" is inexplicably cute, and the best way to appreciate it is to wander around the city. Take a rickshaw or walk the streets and alleys to find murals, which is a great way to explore Penang. These paintings are full of life and warmth, and they seem to tell stories of the past, mixed with the scent of the ancient city. As you continue to wander, you may come across a church-like building, a Teochew-style arcade, or the sea... As you walk and look around, you may wonder if the scenery before you is exactly the same as your imagination of Nanyang. Penang Hill is the Chinese name, while the English name is Penang Hill, which means "betel nut hill". Take the cable car to the top and enjoy a panoramic view of the city surrounded by green vegetation. Memories are often intertwined with various senses, such as the picturesque scenery before your eyes, the charming scent in the air, and the exciting taste buds... Penang in my memory is closely related to a bowl of cendol. Whether it's a street stall or a tea room, you can always find it. Green "noodles" topped with coconut milk, red beans, crushed ice, etc. In a season when the air is hot, a bowl of this is icy, sweet, and refreshing. No matter how much you eat, you won't get tired of it. The "Toh Shun Tea Room", hidden in the alley, is still there today, and it seems to be just as popular. At that time, I went there early after waking up, so I didn't have to queue. The toast with kaya jam and the old-fashioned coffee are the perfect way to start a day of walking. Penang's cuisine is a blend of Southeast Asian flavors and Fujian coastal specialties, so you won't be disappointed. Unlike the crowds and skyscrapers of Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi's nature and villages, Penang has everything you need. If I ever visit again, I would love to see how time has changed the streets I once walked.

Chinese politicians also come here to taste the food. The famous multi-spring teahouse is located at the intersection of the Chinese name "New Street Plaza" in Penang, at the intersection of Campbell Street and Penang Street. Many spring teahouses have a good reputation. Although the tea room is actually a tea shed in the alley that is simply smashed with iron sheets, it is usually necessary to wait in line to eat. The signature food is Nasi Lemak, toast with peanut butter or KAYA sauce, and coffee is black. coffee is the name of the Ipoh Chinese people, black coffee plus sugar without milk. Black coffee is made with a special coffee powder, rich in coffee, but the entrance is smooth and not bitter. The owner is the second generation of the tea room. According to her, the reason why the coffee here is delicious is that it uses high quality Hainan coffee beans, which is the improvement of Hainan coffee, even the Chinese politicians in Penang. Let go of the body and taste the food here. The most attractive thing is the old iron barrel-like iron bucket stove, the upper layer of coffee, steamed toast, the lower layer of toast. The multi-spring tea room has been operating for more than 60 years. The store is very simple, only a few tables and chairs placed in the open air. In general, we eat toast is the bread baked by the machine. However, the toast of the spring tea room is baked out of the large iron drum. You can see the bottom of the iron bucket used to bake bread, the hot water in the middle is used to steam eggs, brew coffee, and the steam produced can also be used to heat the bread. In other words, there are two kinds of bread sold here, one is charcoal and the other is steamed bread, they really make good use of a large iron bucket. Usually come to eat a packet of Nasi Lemak or a loaf of bread, a raw boiled egg and a cup of coffee, this is the Malaysian favorite breakfast.

#CafeBundle When you're in Penang, how can you miss a cafe? Here are 3 shops with 3 styles that coffee lovers must visit. ☕ Coffee Lane – Heaven for strong coffee lovers This shop is heaven for coffee lovers because they have a lot of beans to choose from! But let me tell you, they don't have light roast beans. Strong coffee lovers will love it. We ordered Piccolo first. It was super mellow. Then we followed it with Black Coffee that was so strong that we couldn't sleep until 2am! If you want to stay awake all the time, this shop is the answer. 🌿 Forest Cloud Coffee – A minimalist cafe that we found because it was raining! Let me tell you that we came to this shop by chance. We were taking shelter from the rain and found it. The shop has a minimalist, clean mood. It was almost always full of people. The menu we ordered was Hojicha. It was so delicious. It had a mellow aroma that we had to have it again. Plus, this shop was the first to find light roast beans. So we ordered a drip coffee. The result was—awesome! 🏮 Ton Soon Cafe – A local cafe that vintage lovers must visit This shop is the original Penang vibe, it has an old-fashioned cafe feel. We ordered Kopi O, which I must say is very strong. Strong enough for those who like strong coffee. But if you're not into that, you might have to sip it slowly, haha. If you're in Penang and want to try different types of cafes, I recommend you follow these 3 shops and see which one will be your favorite! #penang #visitpenang #penang

#MarchTravelSupportEvent Isn't this the place that became famous after appearing on Baek Jong-won's Spoofa Penang episode? It's Tosun Cafe. 🔅 Open daily 08:00 - 17:00 🔅 Closed on Sundays It seemed to be famous not only among Korean tourists but also among other Sara tourists. I thought the reason for its popularity was that there were many places with similar menus, but the prices were cheap. The staff wasn't particularly friendly, and they were all busy and seemed to be out of their minds, but it didn't feel like they were intentionally rude. They used their own coffee beans. It had a strong flavor. It was fresh. In fact, I could barely smell the charcoal smell... .The crispiness was good... Compared to the prices of other charcoal toast shops, it seems to be popular because it's really cheap ;; When I ate it at other places, it was really full of the charcoal smell. I think it's worth stopping by at least once because I'm curious. Don't expect too much 😅 There are many delicious charcoal toast restaurants in Penang, so try to find the same taste at another restaurant 😁 #PenangTravel #PenangRestaurant #PenangGeorgeTownRestaurant

Sure, I will plan a 7-day in-depth travel guide for Alor Setar and surrounding areas, Malaysia, combining cultural exploration and natural landscape experience. Here are the detailed itinerary suggestions: --- 📅 7-Day Itinerary Overview **Core Idea**: Centered on Alor Setar, radiating to the surrounding areas, integrating the history and culture of Kedah + Langkawi Island vacation + Penang food culture --- ⛱ ️ Must-Visit Attractions Alor Setar (2 days) 1. **Kedah State Museum** (Muzium Negeri Kedah) - Highlights: Historical relics of the Malay Dynasty, traditional architectural complex - Suggested Duration: 2 hours 2. **Masjid Al-Hana** - Features: The oldest mosque in Kedah, blue and white building - Tips: Long pants/skirts and headscarves are required for entry 3. **Gunung Keriang** - Activities: Climb the mountain to see the panoramic view + explore the limestone caves - Best Time: Early morning or evening 4. **Royal Museum** - Highlights: Restoration of royal life scenes Langkawi (3 days) 1. **SkyBridge & Cable Car** - Recommended Activities: Climb the bridge to see the sea of clouds in the morning, and shop in the Oriental Village in the afternoon 2. **Mangrove Adventure** - Must-Experience: Take a boat to explore the Bat Cave + feed the eagles + Crocodile Cave 3. **Pantai Cenang** - Activities: Sunset cruise, water sports, beach barbecue 4. **Telaga Tujuh Waterfall** - Features: Seven natural waterfall pools, suitable for hiking Penang (2 days) 1. **George Town Mural Street** - Classic Check-in: Bicycle Brother and Sister, Brother and Sister on a Swing Mural 2. **Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion** - Highlights: The largest traditional Chinese mansion in Nanyang 3. **Penang Hill** - Suggestion: Take the cable car to the top to see the panoramic view of Penang 4. **Clan Jetties** - Experience: Walk along the boardwalk at sunset --- 🏨 Accommodation Suggestions** | City | Recommended Hotel | Price Range (Night/MYR) | **Alor Setar** | The Regency Hotel Alor Setar | 200-350 | City center location + rooftop pool | | **Langkawi** | The Westin Langkawi Resort | 800-1200 | Private beach + five-star facilities | | **Penang** | Eastern & Oriental Hotel | 600-900 | Colonial architecture + sea view room | **Money-Saving Plan**: In Langkawi, you can choose homestays in the Pantai Cenang area (300-500 MYR), and in Penang, you can choose Love Lane characteristic inns (200-400 MYR) --- 💰 Overall Cost Estimate (2 people) | Item | Economy (MYR) | Comfort (MYR) | Luxury (MYR) | |-----------|--------------|--------------|--------------| | Accommodation | 3,500 | 5,000 | 8,000+ | | Dining | 1,400 | 2,100 | 3,500+ | | Transportation | 1,200 | 1,800 | 3,000+ | | Tickets & Activities | 1,000 | 1,500 | 2,500+ | | **Total** | **7,100** | **10,400** | **17,000+** | --- 💡 Practical Tips 1. **Transportation Plan** - It is recommended to rent a car at Alor Setar Airport (about 150 MYR/day) - You can take a ferry from Langkawi to Penang (35 MYR/person, 2.5 hours) 2. **Food Map** - Alor Setar: Nasi Lemak Royal - Langkawi: Orkid Ria Seafood Restaurant (Creamy Tiger Prawns) - Penang: Toh Soon Cafe Charcoal Toast + Hainanese Chicken Rice 3. **Special Reminders** - Langkawi is a duty-free island, chocolate/alcohol is 30% cheaper than in the city - Prepare an international driver's license (required for car rental) + plug adapter (British standard) - Some attractions are closed during the Muslim prayer period from noon to afternoon on Friday 4. **Itinerary Optimization** - If time is tight, you can compress the Alor Setar itinerary to 1 day - It is recommended to add island hopping tours in Langkawi (Pregnant Maiden Island + Wet Rice Island) --- 📌 Notes 1. Malaysian vehicles have right-hand drive and drive on the left, so be especially careful when driving 2. Shoes must be removed and shorts/sleeveless clothing should be avoided when entering religious sites 3. Prepare a lightweight raincoat and non-slip shoes for the rainy season (November to February) 4. Grab ride-hailing app is more affordable than taxis

#JanuaryGoodDestination2025 Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia is a world-famous tourist resort city, with thousands of tourists coming here for sightseeing and vacation every day. There are many coffee shops in George Town, Penang. This time I would like to recommend a popular coffee shop: Toh Soon Cafe. The store is located in the city center of Georgetown, Penang, close to the shipping terminal and bus station, with convenient transportation. The store is always crowded with customers in the morning and you need to queue up. But you can come in the afternoon to taste the food and avoid queuing up. The coffee tastes good and the bread is roasted just right. The staple food here is homemade grilled bread, hard-boiled eggs, and specially blended black coffee. Address:Lebuh Campbell, George Town, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

Toh Soon cafe It is as famous as the shop. There was a long queue since morning. This shop sells breakfast, tea, and coffee, traditional Penang style. The day I went, I took allergy medicine the night before and woke up late. So I had breakfast in the late morning. So I didn't have to wait long to get in. I ordered Hainanese toast with custard filling. I have to admit that it was delicious. Chinese milk tea was also very good. I recommend Eggs on toast. It was just average. #ChineseThemeCafe #tohsooncafe #Penang #Malaysia

Offer local toast and steam bread. This place is so renowned that you need to be prepared for 10-30 minutes queueing time in the morning. There are different breads and spreads to choose from. Personally i tried the roti kiap, which was a thin sliced toast with Kaya spread by default (could not choose other spreads for this type). It was a filling breakfast and the price was very affordable. Must come and give this place a try. #breakfast

#familytrips2024 Looking for a place to enjoy your morning breakfast in Penang? Head over to Toh Soon Cafe one of penang oldest cafe which serves hot toast with hot coffee. Dip your crunchy toast into the coffee and enjoy the crunchy toast with flavoursome coffee. Make sure to come early as it gets crowded during the late morning, the store closes at noon therefore don’t miss your chance!

Visit Penang without trying to out their kopitiam place is such a waste. Toh soon coffee is one of the authentic kopitiam places in Penang, located in the street side near the small alley with an old school building and cool mural arts. Toh soon coffee have different kinds of toast bread which different with other Kopitiam place. One of them is the charcoal sesame bread also they have coffee bread, chocolate bread and other kind of bread. They also serve the delicious ice kopi O which is their signature drinks. Avoid to come in the busy hours if you hate waiting in the long queue. Otherwise, this place is worth to try if you visit Penang. #mustvisit #Penang #food

#penang Hidden in a narrow alley, lies this cafe with snaking queue where many customers get their charcoal grilled buttery toasts and kopi fix to start the day right. Small packets of nasi lemak are left on each table, which you can help yourself too, at a price of about RM1. The sambal and fried ikan bilis pack the punch. The mural near the cafe makes a good photo op, which presents some time to kill when waiting in the queue. My tip is to avoid the peak breakfast timing between 9-11am so that you can pace yourself and savour your breakfast, without the pressure of ravenous onlookers waiting in the queue.

Best Old School Charcoal Bread • Nasi a Lemak #penangfoodie #charcoalbread

Address - Ambiance/Facilities - 3 Highlights - Egg on toast Avg. Price per Person - RM8 Rating - 3

Penang's 60-year-old charcoal fire toast is different from the old and new stores The multi-spring teahouse hidden in the old alleys of Penang seems to be overcrowded forever. Under the bare kitchen, the bread is still heated in the most traditional charcoal stove. There is a pantry, a retro dining table and a market atmosphere. Everyone is keen on punching cards. Of course, the signature half-boiled egg toast tastes really good, salty and sweet, and eats too much if you accidentally. If the single menu here makes you feel not enough, then don't miss out on the new store at 37Bishop Street! Not only greatly upgraded in the store hardware, but also enriched the menu, a full set. The type of toasted bread retains the ancient bread slices, and it has a tempting American flavor. The value of the coconut milk rice in the triangle bag is also improved. I especially like its drink menu, in addition to the format coffee tea and mocktail.

The multi-spring tea room has been in existence for more than 50 years, and it is a place that many locals and foreign tourists will visit. It is also a variety of rave reviews on the Internet. When I came here, almost ten tables were filled, but Fortunately, there is no long queue, or do not know when to eat. Ice coffee or iced milk tea is a must come here, sauce toast with a half-boiled egg standard. But then its really good to eat. After the bread is ready, it needs to be grilled on the bottom of the stove with carbon fire. The egg yolk and egg white can be added together in the bread, and there is a sweet coconut flavor. No wonder so many people come to the queue to taste these, really worth recommending. Although the environment here looks a bit rudimentary, and there are so many people who come here, sometimes the service is not. But this does not affect the location of the multi-spring tea room in Penang's food rankings, and I heard that the current governor of Penang is also frequented here, if you are lucky, you can have a chance.