Sugar On Top: Nagore (SOT) @ Chime Heritage, Georgetown, Penang.

Naming a cafe may not be as exhausting as one would expect but it does require a little artistic flair. One of the latest cafe joints in Penang- Sugar On Top dropped the cliches and decided to pick up something unusual- SOT. Perhaps a pun intended, it sure rings a bell on what the cafe could potentially offer. During its soft-opening period, Sugar On Top only serves desserts but right now, the full-fledged menu consisting Pasta, Burgers, All-Day Breakfast and special in-house delights. The price points are however, slightly higher than average. Sugar On Top is now taking over the previous lot of Haven Harbor, at Chime Heritage.

Old Shanghai (老上海) @ Chime Heritage, Georgetown, Penang.

Opened for business at least for a year, Old Shanghai is proven to be one of the favorites for Shanghainese food devotees. The place is often thronged with people during the weekends, regular patrons appreciate the authentic-ness of the delicacies, the warm hospitality from the servers, the comfortable air-conditioned dining area and a wide variety of snacks and delicacies. Prices are wallet-friendly but certain dishes were too greasy to our liking. Nevertheless, the large menu offering many sweet and savory dishes ensures diners in any age group find something that suits their taste buds. Old Shanghai is right next to Happy Fish Noodles, opposite to the newly opened Perut Rumah Nyonya Restaurant, at Chime Heritage.

Keopi Hauseu @ Chime Heritage, Georgetown, Penang.

We could tell that some cafes are striving hard to serve something different and unique than its competitors but they need to work harder and to be more creative. Keopi Hauseu touts itself as a Korean cafe, in which the cafe will roll out Korean-influenced dishes. Full menu was not ready on our visit, we did not manage to try any of their Korean-influenced dishes, rather, the conventional cafe fare. As much as we love the homely interior decor of the place, we thought that they would need to further improve on their existing menu. However, given that the place was still new on our visit, it is still worth a second look. 

Caffeine Chemistry Coffee @ Chime Heritage, Georgetown, Penang.

Caffeine Chemistry Coffee is yet another new tenant that entered the newly refurbished heritage building- Chime Heritage. Unlike The Haven Harbour, Caffeine Chemistry Coffee walks a slightly different path. The cafe is more casual and the whimsical interior decor exudes a younger and energetic vibe. We glad that the cafe tries to offer something different than the ubiquitous cakes. They do not serve any mains at the moment but they do serve some light snacks and Salad for the health-conscious. While the seats may not be very comfortable, we were well-pleased with the friendly and attentive service. A decent place to have a quick chat with your friends and have your caffeine fixed.  

The Haven Harbour Cafe @ Chime Heritage, Georgetown, Penang.

The newly revamped Chime Heritage along Jalan Bawasah welcomes a spade of new tenants which comprises of cafes and restaurants. The Haven Harbour Cafe took the prominent spot, a corner lot of the premise. I would classify The Haven Harbour more of a restaurant in lieu of a cafe as it serves quite a selection of Pasta dishes and some mouth-watering home-made desserts. Prices may be a little higher as compared to other cafes, but they commensurate with higher quality ingredients. More items and dishes are to be added onto their menu soon. They may not have the perfect setting or dining atmosphere, but their attentive service and sturdy menu are worthy for your visit.