Chief executive officer Nur Syazwani Hassan said the idea of a chestnut-flavoured coffee came from an effort to introduce local ingredients to the younger generation through coffee beverages.

“Chestnuts have a unique nutty taste and a fragrant aroma. We want our customers to experience something new, yet still familiar and connected to our local culture,” she told Bernama.

The beverage is currently available exclusively at its Kulai store, the chain’s second outlet. The first Kelab Kopi Lama establishment opened in Johor Bahru in 2021.

Nur Syazwani said the Kulai café offers a wide selection of traditional and premium coffees at affordable prices. “We use two types of coffee beans – Nanyang beans for traditional coffee, and Arabica beans for our premium blends,” she said.

The café also serves nearly 100 food items, including traditional Johor dishes such as laksa Johor, mi rebus, charcoal-grilled toast, lempeng (traditional pancake), and satay.

With the launch of its second branch, she hopes to position the bumiputera-owned kopitiam as a must-visit culinary spot ahead of Visit Johor Year 2026.

Looking ahead, the company plans to expand the Kelab Kopi Lama network to other parts of the state, such as Pasir Gudang, Iskandar Puteri and Kota Tinggi.

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Kelab Kopi Lama (Kulai)
155 & 156, Jalan Susur Kulai 3,
Taman Kulai Besar,
81000 Kulai, Johor