Oldtown Kopitiam @Whiteaways Arcade, Church Street, Penang

The minute you step into this Oldtown Kopitiam outlet in Church Street, you'll be literally transcended back into time... All thanks to the excellently executed décor and ambiance the of the place which recaptures the old charm of the 20th century.

 

This Oldtown kopitiam outlet is located in a newly restored (restoration was completed by 2011) heritage building, now called Whiteaways Arcade. This double storey pre-war building was initially built in 1903! And it showcases typical European facades. Simply beautiful!

 

 

There is a special corner to the left of the restaurant as you enter from the main entrance on Church Street. It is none other than the Spiral Staircase! This is a piece of history in itself.

 A short summary of the history behind the Timber Spiral Staircase can be found at the back of the restaurant. I manage to take a snap-shot of it (pic below)

Timber Spiral Stair

Other restaurants located in Whiteaways Arcade

Smoking area

 Behind the restaurant is the al fresco dining area, mainly for people who smoke. It also overlooks a man made stage made from rocks... I found that super unique and artsy :)

Stage made of rocks... so cool!

Also, the restrooms at the Whiteaways Arcade have murals of Marilyn Monroe and Charlie Chaplin!! How Super AWESOME!! is that!!! :)

Marilyn Monroe (The Ladies toilet)

Charlie Chaplin (The Gents toilet)

 The tour round this heritage building was so interesting that I almost forgot to go back into Oldtown for my food... hahaha.

Well, the food finally arrived and here's what we ordered.
Two set dinners - one with curry noodles and another was steamed rice with chicken and mushroom.

To be honest, when I got back, everything was on the table, desserts included! All, except for one thing.... the steamed rice with chicken & mushroom ;(

The steamed chicken & mushroom has a waiting time of min 20minutes! To be fair, the warning was stated in the menu. Nevertheless, when it finally did arrive, boy oh boy... the rice was delicious!! The chicken was yummeh!!! Worth all the time waiting!!!

Awesome steamed chicken & mushroom rice... YUMMEH!