Ben & Col Cafe

Had lunch today and I must add that it has a Penang authentic taste especially the Nyonya keranu timun. The Anglio Olio with mushroom did not also disappoint us, it was done with finesse. While the Sun fried tomatoes pesto with mushroom has a very flavorful taste. Coffee was brewed with the aroma from good coffee beans and is as good as other famous coffee brand. My friends also enjoyed other non vegetarian dish and they vow to come back more often. The host owner Colina was super friendly and very accommodating. For Penang friend's if you missed Penang food remember to visit this cafe.

Appreciated the menu which offers rice dishes and pastas-best of both worlds. We enjoyed the pastas, fried chicken wings, thai pad ka prao, and lorbak with fried mengkuang rice. Will be back again.

Had an amazing experience at Ben & Col Cafe! The boss, Ben, was exceptionally friendly and took the time to recommend dishes based on our preferences, which made the meal feel very personalized. The lor bak was outstanding — probably one of the nicest I’ve ever tried, full of flavor and perfectly done. The pastas were just as impressive — both the Aglio Olio and the Bolognese pork pasta were spot on, well-balanced, and absolutely delicious. Great food, warm hospitality, and a cozy atmosphere — definitely a place I’ll be coming back to. Highly recommended!

We started dining at Ben & Col early October and it has become one of our frequent joints to have a good & simple homecooked meal. Ben & Col's warm hospitality is inviting. Our usual orders are their Penang Lobak, which both my hubby & I think is the best that we've tasted thus far; Lobak & Bang Kwang Char with rice set is a perfect match (accompanied by a lil bowl of soup & Penang style Sambal Belacan); Spicy Aglio Olio with Bacon & Shimeiji Mushrooms; Sun-dried Tomato pesto pasta with Bacon - (pasta texture cooked to perfection al dente); Hakka Cha Yuk - excellent taste; Hakka Braised Mince Pork with Rice set - braised just right. And my new fave here is the Prawn Paste Toast with generous topping of Sesame Seed! A must try! Ps: Col makes a mean teh tarik upon request!

Food - tasty and well seasoned. But nothing to shout about. Wish the chilli/sambal is spicier. Taste nothing, like tomato. Service- slow and make mistake. Left out one person. Didn't even re-confirm our order and didn't even take note (not alert enough to run a F&B), when everyone has already eating except one person. Usually some sharp F&B or has common sense will see/ask/count head = how many main meals ie 5 head = 5 main meals. Basic operation skills for F&B run. Will return - no. Can find other place to eat. Oh yes, their menu no photos keep have to ask what is this that is this a main meal or small meals etc etc.. aiyoo please do up proper professional menu if from day 1 you plan to start a business. Please include this in your S&M cost. It does not cost much since you already have a photographer doing other type of S&M work. Print and paper concept like a school/office (even bazaar stalls have professional and proper signage for menu). It is very frustrating to keep asking more details on the menu.

Unassuming cafe nestled in the SS3 area. Lobak and prawn toast are exceptional. Unfortunately the lobak does not come with the “loh” and chilli sauce which would greatly enhance the flavours! Really like the braised mince meat rice

The food was most delicious and tastes very homemade . Uncle and Aunty were also very kind and friendly. Ordered the Hakka Fried Pork Rice, Thai Basil Pesto Pasta, and Penang Lobak. All was great and on point! Wished I had visited sooner and will definitely come back more often. Portion size for the price was also very generous. Great place!

An old friend opened this place about a month ago so came here to try it out. Home cooking style food. Started with the lobak which is a MUST order. I saw people order few sets of these and just eat with rice and nothing else. The basil pork rice I had was tasty, not very salty and not too spicy. Just right. Fried egg on top completes it. Friends had good comments for the pasta and also the taiwan braised pork rice. Reasonably priced and good quiet environment. Will come back again for sure.