With the numerous habits of coffee culture invading the vicinity of Ipoh, it has come to a point where this trend has been put at the centre. With many competitive café restaurants around, PT Grande which started off a bit shaky has now been a crowd pleaser to the locals. Located in Lorong Taman Ipoh 1 a much lower key part of Ipoh Garden South, you’ll find a chic modern looking café that will entice your pasta cravings right from the start. PT Grande’s serves mainly pasta and tea which brought the idea of ‘PT Grande’ to sight. You’ll sure to love their pleasant and unique dishes.
Once entering the restaurant, you’ll be greeted by a pleasant pastel green surrounding with tea sets posted on the walls with white frames on one side. The other is decorated with kitchen utensils and picture of their food menu hung against a long wood-like branch. Customers will be rest assured that the café is fully air conditioned and ample space for customers to dine in.
PT Grande’s signature dish is utterly unique. You’ll be torn in between their signature squid ink pasta. Dressed in an inky black pasta with a side of large bright red grilled prawns. A definite pleaser to your tummies but maybe not so as a first date as the blackish sauce will colour your lips black. So be careful as it may even stain your shirt. Other popular dishes served are the seafood pasta with white wine, Quesadillas or try their pan seared cod fish with ratatouille and tomato salsa.
Aside from the mains, they do serve risottos, bruschetta, sandwiches, brewed coffee and a display of tantalising desserts like the oreo banana waffles or the crème Brulee. But all in all, its their pastas that are a definite crowd magnet.
