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some time back, i sent out a tweet (twitter message) proclaiming old town white coffee to be the best 3-in-1 instant coffee ever. despite it being a rather brazen statement, given that i haven't tasted most of the instant coffee out there, some of my followers agreed. even after a year, during which i did try several other brands of coffee, i still feel the same way.
my year-long love affair with old town white coffee is why when an outlet opened at playground @ big splash in east coast park, i immediately added it to my list of must-visit places. never mind the fact that i was already drinking the coffee both at home and at work everyday. i still felt an urgent need to check out the place!
old town white coffee originated from ipoh town in 1958. while they are the biggest kopitiam (coffee shop) chain in malaysia today with 82 outlets, this east coast park outlet marks only their first foray into singapore.
and i'm pretty sure it won't be the last.
the layout of the place looks pretty similar to most of the kopitiam chains that have sprung up here in recent years. there are the usual marble tables and wooden chairs, as well as coffee served in traditional cups with the all-too-familiar green designs on a white surface.
a cosy lounge-like area and a few six-person booth seats separate this from the rest of the kopitiams, creating the slight ambience of a western café. having a sofa here may seem rather odd initially, but i think most patrons would welcome the option.
an aged image of a busy street scene covers one side of the wall. this is the same photo featured in their logo. for all the hundreds of old town coffee sachets i have had, i had never realised that the logo contains a street scene!
besides the usual coffee and kaya (creamy coconut jam) toast, some other items you would find on the menu include nasi rendang chicken (a recommended dish which i heard is superb), curry chicken rice, ice cream toast, as well as the rather intriguing "ice fire polo bun" and "coffee lava".
but with our stomachs still working hard on what we had from our previous meal, we could only manage to down a few cups of coffee. that's okay — it's what we were there for anyway!
Price: $1.60 + 10% Service Charge
Drink rating:
the coffee comes with a foamy layer on top, which kind of resembles coffee tarik. it tastes a little different from the classic instant coffee that i'm accustomed to, but it is still as rich and fragrant. old town fans would love this just the same.
the blend of specially roasted liberica, arabica and robusta coffee beans with small amounts of caramel is what contributes to the distinct taste and flavor of this underrated (in singapore anyway) brew. more coffee lovers need to sample it!
after savoring the coffee, enamored patrons can also purchase it in-store and make their own old town white coffee at home. that's probably a good idea since this is the only old town outlet in singapore so far. plus, they levy service charges too. (hint: the 3-in-1's are also sold in most supermarkets.)
Photo credit: Old Town White Coffee
during my visit, i didn't notice any slowness in service that plagued the outlet when it first opened 3 months ago. even with the large crowd that it drew on a saturday afternoon, we managed to get seats the moment we entered the place. so if you're in east coast park, i would encourage you to give this place a try.
meanwhile, do excuse me while i go make a hot cup of old town white coffee!
Playground @ Big Splash
902 East Coast Parkway
Blk B #01-08/09 Singapore 449874
(65) 6344 4404
Service rating:
www.oldtown.com.my
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