The first thing that hits you when you step into Two Seven Coffee is the bright and spacious interior, though the facade suggests little impression about the cafe. The interior is a mix of rustic-industrial vibe, the whole combination was comforting. The choice of color seems to be comfortable and the tables are well-spaced out. The cafe serves a standard Western-menu with some familiar dishes such as Aglio Olio, Grilled Chicken, Sandwiches etc but priced on the higher side. As far as the food quality is concerned, there are plenty of rooms for improvements.
Tapas (Rm 25.70)
Two Seven Coffee's Tapas are certainly inflected forms of Crostini. To our dismay, the "Tapas" were served on dry and stale Baguettes with weird and exotic combinations. From left to right- Stir Fried Button Mushrooms with Onions and served with home-made Yogurt, fresh Cherry Tomatoes topped with Basil and served with home-made Yogurt, fresh Japanese Cucumber slices served with Goma/ Japanese Sesame Salad Dressing, Grilled Chicken Breast topped with Basil and served with Yogurt and Smoked Salmon with Chili-Ginger Sauce. We did not seem to enjoy any of the Tapas and thought that they were overpriced for the petite portion and below-par quality.
Arrabiata Spaghetti (Rm 18.70)
Two Seven's rendition of Arrabiata was alright but some fine-tuning is still required. The Tomato-based sauce with a gentle heat was expertly crafted with the right thickness and consistency but the pasta was overcooked. Not slightly overcooked but a slouchy, soft mess. We could not agree on the texture, though the flavors were well thought out. The Chicken pieces were equally disappointing as well, a tad too dry and hard to the bite. For the premium that we have paid, we'd certainly expect more from them.
Black Forest (Rm 12.70)
We ended the meal with a serving of beautifully presented Black Forest. The Cake was moist and delicately sweetened but the Cherry-filling was limited in which we were left underwhelmed. There could be more given that price tag but if you are just looking for fair piece of Cake without much Black Forest-element, Two Seven's fine.
Ratings:
Taste: 6.5/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)
Service: 7.5/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)
Price: 6/10 (1-3 expensive, 4-7 average, 8-10 cheap)
Parking: 7/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)
Ambiance: 7.5/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)
Pork-Free
Service Charge: No
Government Tax: No
Additional Information:
Address: 27, Jalan Icon City, Icon City, 14000, Bukit Mertajam, Penang.
Business Hours: 12 pm to 12 am. Opens Daily.
Contact Number: 604- 506 2772