Enjoy breakfast in a 70s atmosphere at Warong Kopi Chamcha

Stepping into Warong Kopi Chamcha in Gurun, Kedah, transports diners back to the 1970s with its nostalgic decor and music. The restaurant, housed in a nearly 70-year-old building, offers a unique breakfast experience.

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I visited Johor and people there, especially near Muar, eat sate for breakfast, so I adapted this menu for Warong Kopi Chamcha.

Owner Muhammad Faiz Hilmy, 35, curated over 40 breakfast and drink options, focusing on traditional kampung dishes. A standout item is the fried chicken and beef satay served with nasi impit (rice cakes). Hilmy adapted this southern Malaysian favorite for breakfast, a novel concept for Kedah.

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Satay here is fried, not grilled like usual, and so far, many customers love it.

Beyond satay, the menu features traditional favorites like peknga (coconut crepes) served with various curries, roti sarang burung, grilled Bengali bread, and roti jala. On weekends, aromatic nasi lemak wrapped in banana leaves is a special offering.

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I spent about RM60,000 to buy these old items from all over the country. This is all to give a new experience to customers, especially the younger generation, to see what existed in the past.

Hilmy invested approximately RM60,000 in acquiring vintage items from across Malaysia to create the classic coffee shop ambiance. He aims to provide an immersive experience, allowing customers, particularly the younger generation, to connect with the past and enjoy a meal in a setting reminiscent of old-time kopitiams.

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While enjoying breakfast, they will experience the memory of eating in an old-time coffee shop.