This unique experience awaits visitors at Punten N Coffee, a charming café nestled amidst the lush padi fields of Felcra Seberang Perak.
Despite its simplicity, this dish – reminiscent of rice balls served with green chili sambal – holds a rich history and serves as the centrepiece of the café operated by Felcra Plantation Services’ Padi Seed Centre.
“Historically, punten was a staple packed meal for farmers, who ate it with traditional kampung coffee as they worked in the fields. To recreate the ambience and honour that legacy, we have made punten the signature dish of this café,” centre head Mohd Fikri Roslan told Bernama.
But instead of traditional kopi, the open-concept café serves trendy specialty coffee brewed by skilled baristas.
“In addition to punten and coffee, the café offers a range of dishes including donuts, keropok lekor, western cuisine, and other snacks. All of these are prepared by Felcra participants and local residents.”
Initiated by Felcra Plantation Services chairman Mohd Zaidi Zain, the initiative is aimed at utilising vacant lots efficiently while adding value to the company as part of its downstream projects.
According to Mohd Fikri, Punten N Coffee has become a favourite spot for both locals and visitors, many of whom came across the establishment on social media.
“Most customers discover it through reviews from others who have dined here and captured memorable moments,” he said, highlighting that TikTok posts showcasing the café’s scenic views have garnered 1.6 million views so far
“Since its opening in May, the café has achieved sales of over RM200,000,” he added.
Eventually, Felcra Plantation Services aims to integrate edutourism within the café area by establishing an educational centre focused on rice and padi cultivation.
“We plan to expand this area to feature educational exhibits and additional recreational activities. In the next five years, we hope to transform this location into an edutourism hub focused on agriculture, especially padi cultivation,” Mohd Fikri concluded.
Learn more about Punten N Coffee via Facebook.
Business hours: 12pm-7pm (closed on Mondays)