Risotto with Prawn and Pumpkin, featuring Moroccan-seasoned prawns nestled in creamy pumpkin risotto, accompanied by tender clams, earthy shimeji mushrooms, crisp sage and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. The melding of flavours – pumpkin with the seafood-y essence of prawn and clam – was surprisingly delightful, a natural sweetness with a savoury edge. This is our must-order every time we visit this cafe.
Our guest foodie enjoys a good cuppa in Penang.
Whenever we’re back in Penang, we love exploring different cafes and Norm Micro Roastery is always in our list of our go-to cafes.
Its distinctive minimalist design and industrial-style decor, combined with a spacious layout that includes pebbles and mature trees, creates a modern and welcoming environment.
The extra-high ceiling, smooth concrete floor and skylight that lets in natural light to illuminate the interior, makes the cafe a charming location for social media enthusiasts seeking that perfect shot.
The menu offers a good selection of dishes such as pastas, risottos, waffles and their signature tiramisu is popular too.
Additionally, they serve a variety of coffees, sourced from their in-house roastery and other handcrafted drinks.
Opinions expressed here are the writer’s own and food at his own expense.
Going by the tagline “Eat & Travel Responsibly”. Ben Hor hosts a food and travel blog. Recognised by Google as Local Guide Level 8, he and his wife started their foodie journey in Penang before relocating to Kuala Lumpur. His food tales can be found at iambenhor.com
The skylight lets in natural light that brightens the whole cafe.
Hot Dark Chocolate and Iced Latte – check out the flawless art for the chocolate drink – this had a strong chocolate-y taste that should satisfy choc lovers. — Photos: BEN HOR
Little Prince Waffle – we enjoyed this fluffy buttermilk waffle, which came with caramelised bananas, toasted pecans, oat crumbs, chocolate sauce and chocolate ganache ice-cream in a waffle cone – a sweet and crunchy delight. This was our dessert of the day.
For the full experience, coffee lovers can sit at the open barista counter where you can watch the art of latte being performed while enjoying the fresh coffee aroma.
Citrus Passion Waffle – for a fruity option, one can opt for this fluffy buttermilk waffle, topped with grapefruit and orange slices, Earl Grey jelly, passionfruit honey curd, oat crumbs and Earl Grey ice-cream.
