Rusty & Co Offers Five-Star Hotel Dishes at Affordable Prices

In Kangar, Perlis, a restaurant named Rusty & Co has opened in a historic building, offering a unique dining experience with a classic and vintage theme. The establishment, which began operations in May last year, aims to provide customers with Western-style dishes that rival those found in five-star hotels, all at accessible prices.

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When we moved, we took the opportunity to build a new identity. Although the name has changed, the management and operations are still handled by the same team.

Rusty & Co is the new identity for owner Tajul Haslam Tajudin's previous venture, Lapaq Cafe & Space, which he operated for eight years. The rebranding and relocation were necessary due to redevelopment plans at the original site. "When we moved, we took the opportunity to build a new identity," Tajul explained. "Although the name has changed, the management and operations are still handled by the same team."

The restaurant focuses on main courses, distinguishing itself from a typical cafe by not emphasizing coffee, pastries, or desserts. Signature dishes include a classic chicken chop served with an oriental sauce, offering a twist on the usual black pepper sauce. Pasta dishes are also popular among patrons.

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Rusty & Co is more of a restaurant concept than a cafe because we don't focus on coffee, pastries, or desserts, but instead concentrate on main courses.

Beyond the food, Rusty & Co prioritizes the overall customer experience, including the ambiance and service. The building itself, which had been vacant for over a decade, was chosen for its character. Tajul retained parts of the original structure during the year-long renovation, which he partly undertook himself, to preserve its unique charm.

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Old buildings have their own positive value and energy. We want to keep some of the original structure because that's what gives this place character.