Seng Thor Coffee Shop

Stumbled upon this place as we are nearby some kopitiam and queue too long. But guess what! I think this is a pretty good "accident" that happened. The Lor Mee is so so so good; and Wonton Mee quoted by my dad was delicious too! Wonton Mee is very very very cheap too. Please come and try! 😋

📍 ꜱᴇɴɢ ᴛʜᴏʀ ᴄᴏꜰꜰᴇᴇ ꜱʜᴏᴘ -a charming corner kopitiam that’s been around since the 1940s, and honestly, it felt like stepping back in time in the best way. It’s one of those unassuming places that locals flock to, and after a few bites, I completely understood why. Their kaya toast was everything I hoped for. Warm, lightly crispy bread with a generous spread of rich, eggy coconut jam and a slab of butter melting just enough to make each bite indulgent. Washed it down with a bold cup of local kopi, thick and robust with just the right amount of bitterness. It’s not your specialty pour-over café vibe, but there's something grounding about sipping strong kopi in a no-frills kopitiam surrounded by locals reading the paper and chatting over breakfast. This trip, I made it a point to try kaya toast at every place I could get one.

Old school kopitiam that sells many of the local favourites. We had their coffee & toast, wanton noodles and lor mee. Food was ok and the drinks' stall guy was friendly.

Recommended to us by our chatty Grab driver when we informed him of our kuay teow mission and where we were staying, George Town. He said, ‘It’s okay and I say okay because my taste and your taste is going to be different’. He was right, can’t say it’s the most amazing kuay teow I’ve had but it is above average; taste and texture of the noodles are light and bouncy, enjoyable to guzzle while you people watch at your table. Not drowned in bean sprouts, sauce or egg, too, good:

Seng Thor lives up to the hype, with a char kuey teow that has the all-important wok hei and a great umami flavour. The wantan noodles were also very satisfying. We also ordered kaya toast and kopi-o to round out the meal. Definitely a repeat experience!

Kuey tiao soup tastes comforting and warm to the belly in the morning, service was prompt within 5 minutes. RM6 for small bowl of kuey tiao soup. Had the fried oyster omelette packed to go. RM14 for a small portion. The guy operates his orh chien stall from 11am to 5pm. Humble and polite guy. His oyster omelette is one of the better ones I have tried. A bit oily but I think that could be the secret to the crispy bits in the omelette. Quite difficult to find parking on a weekend morning.

Duck egg lor mee is nice. Oyster omelette is a let down, too oily, too burnt, as you can see from the photo. Toast is so-so. Coffee is ok.

Returning to this memorable coffee shop after so many years was a trip down memory lane. The lor mee, wan than mee, and kueh teow theng lived up to their reputation, showcasing the shop's culinary consistency. However, the egg omelette was a letdown, overcooked and burnt, possibly due to rushed closure. The vintage ambiance with old, worn furniture adds to the charm, preserving the tradition of this beloved spot from my childhood. Despite the egg omelette hiccup, the overall dining experience remained a cherished journey through time.