Went out with Jye Yng and Chuah last Saturday. I just woke up when they reached my place, zzz... Really paiseh with them, had to make them waited for me getting ready, haha @_@ Anyway, our initial plan was to head over to the Jail Restaurant for lunch. But when we got there, the place is closed for renovation =.=''
With no backup plan, we struggled for a while not knowing where to go next. I then suddenly thought of this place which my friend brought me during my birthday but was closed. Since we were somewhere around that area, might as well give it a try. Called up my friend to re-confirmed the location and off we went searching for it. It didn't really took us very long to find the place, as Jye Yng is kinda a bit familiar with the area there. We managed to find it by following Jye Yng's instinct and Chuah's sharp eyes in spotting the cafe xD
Edelweiss Cafe, claimed to be the only Swiss eatery in Penang. Housed in a pre-war shoplot, the building was build on the 1860. I think that was the time of Baba & Nyona. Please correct me if I am wrong, hehe. Not only do they serve Swiss, but a variety of western and German as well. And I just recently found out that Edelweiss is actually a name of a flower.
The entrance is decorated with assorted green plants and ferns which make it a bit hard to notice from the road. We actually only noticed the shop from another sign which is at the side of the building. Forgot to snap it, ughh....
The interior design is a mixture of traditional Baba and Nyonya culture with a dash of Western touch. The east meeting the west, creates a very unique and tranquil environment.
This huge antique grandfather clock caught my attention the moment I walked in. Never have I seen such a grandfather clock before, and it's still fully functional. It will ring at an hour interval.
The garden which is actually an airwell. Two tables were placed there, we initially sat there but we moved inside and sat beside the big clock. It was hot and the sunlight was right on us except for Jye Yng who was sitting under the protection of some huge plant as shade, zzz...
We took quite a while to take our order despite all of us were already very hungry that time. We didn't know what to order, lolz. I asked the lady boss for recommendation and she introduced us to a few of their house's specialties. One of the Indian waitress was annoyed with us for taking such a long time to order. She was even very rude when she told us that we cannot take photos of the menu.
I only wanted to snap the front cover. I understand there are certain rules when it comes to taking photos in an eatery outlet, but she should at least be more polite about it instead of showing a very already black face and snatched the menu from our table. Maybe because we are local and not foreigners that she feels there is no need to be so polite to us. Honestly, she just pull down the cafe's reputation due to her bad attitude.
We totally ignored her after that incident and continued to take photos of the place while waiting for our food. The place is so full of old antiques, its like walking into another era. There is so much to see in such a small house. After so much clicking, our food arrived, hehe.
We took quite a while to take our order despite all of us were already very hungry that time. We didn't know what to order, lolz. I asked the lady boss for recommendation and she introduced us to a few of their house's specialties. One of the Indian waitress was annoyed with us for taking such a long time to order. She was even very rude when she told us that we cannot take photos of the menu.
I only wanted to snap the front cover. I understand there are certain rules when it comes to taking photos in an eatery outlet, but she should at least be more polite about it instead of showing a very already black face and snatched the menu from our table. Maybe because we are local and not foreigners that she feels there is no need to be so polite to us. Honestly, she just pull down the cafe's reputation due to her bad attitude.
We totally ignored her after that incident and continued to take photos of the place while waiting for our food. The place is so full of old antiques, its like walking into another era. There is so much to see in such a small house. After so much clicking, our food arrived, hehe.
Chuah's hot latte with a heart shape on top, my ice lemon tea comes with the set lunch and Jye Yng's banana smoothies with real small banana chunks inside.
Tadah! First to reach our table is my salad from my set lunch. Surprised that I actually ordered salad? I didn't eat any of it, I gave the whole plate to Jye Yng, blek... The veggies looked very fresh and raw, serve with thousand island sause
Bratwurst sausage. Chuah ordered this. Two sausages served up with salad and mashed potato with cheese. The pasta lookalike was actually mashed potato. Onion gravy and mustard are also provided separately.
Next up, my main course. I can't remember the name of the dish but it was sausages served up with salad and fries. Chili sauce and mustard are also served separately.
Main highlight highlight of the day, *drum rolls* Smoked Pork Belly, one of Edelweiss's specialty. One must prepare to wait for 20 - 30 mins if you want to order this. The lady boss explained it needs to be that long cause they are pressure cooking it. The meat is on the fatty side so those watching their weight, this might not be suitable for you.
When it was placed in front of Jye Yng, the meat looked kinda raw to us, lolz. Its looked like they just steamed or boiled it or something and just placed on a plate and served, hahaha. But of course, that was not the real case. The meat was fully cook and surprisingly succulent and the smoked aroma was very fragrant. It was served up with salad and mashed potato. It was very nice, thumb up xD
More photos below for sharing =D
When it was placed in front of Jye Yng, the meat looked kinda raw to us, lolz. Its looked like they just steamed or boiled it or something and just placed on a plate and served, hahaha. But of course, that was not the real case. The meat was fully cook and surprisingly succulent and the smoked aroma was very fragrant. It was served up with salad and mashed potato. It was very nice, thumb up xD
More photos below for sharing =D
Some history and facts on the tower clock or Strobi. But I like to call it grandfather clock xD
A photo with the one and only tower clock in Penang maybe, hmmm...
Taken this with the self-timer on the camera. Couldn't take the whole clock but not bad la, hehe...
A very old antique bar. First time seeing such a real antique old bar. Only used to see it in the TV.
Bar counter. Notice the chinese style stool. East meets west xD
"Books/Postcards and Postcard Stamps for Sale" is written on a piece of paper stick on the antique bookshelf.
Noticed our reflection in the mirror? A lot of us are being reflected in the mirror, echoing till the end just like a tunnel
The one and only unique ceiling lamp in the world I would presume. The boss lady told us it was build by her husband. So I guess it the one and only. Priceless.
An antique dressing table. Seen this in TV in those chinese dramas.
Water filter from the old days. This were used by the British. Whenever they collected water from the well, it will be poured in here to filter out all the dirt and stuffs. According to the lady boss, it's still functional, but they are only using it for display now. Cool, huh?
No idea what this is, but I think I took this photo from the wrong angle =P
Some spices that were placed on the bar counter
Want to know what's their specialties? Here, let Jye Yng introduce them to you xD
Opening Hours
Armenian Street is one of those little lanes around the Penang heritage trail, where some of the 'kongsi' are. Khoo Kongsi is just somewhere on the opposite lane, while Yap Kongsi is just further down the lane. For those shutterbugs that tend to explore the area because there are many heritage buildings and lots of beautiful and unique restored houses to see, do pay this nice cafe a visit.
Address:
Edelweiss Cafe
No 38, Armenian Street, (beside Cheah Kongsi)
10200 Geroge Town, Penang.
Tel: +60-4-261 8935
Website: www.edelweisscafe.com
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