ASEAN Records is proud to officially recognise Calanthe Art Café for achieving a historic milestone in Malaysia’s food and beverage sector, as the: First Home-Grown Brand to Assemble Malaysia 13 States’ Coffee Heritage into One Collection
This recognition honours Calanthe’s visionary commitment to preserving and celebrating the country’s diverse coffee traditions — bringing together signature blends from all 13 Malaysian states under one roof.
Brewing Unity Through Local Flavours
Located in the heart of Melaka’s heritage core, Calanthe Art Café has become a national icon known for its unique concept, nostalgic interiors, and a menu that captures the essence of Malaysian kopitiam culture.
Founded in 2005 by Joe Ng Kim Chew, a self-professed coffee aficionado, Calanthe began as a personal passion project. As a proud Malaysian coffee addict, Joe dreamt of compiling the distinct coffee flavours of all 13 Malaysian states into a single collection — an idea no one had executed before.
Over time, he successfully sourced suppliers who best represented each state’s coffee culture, forming what is now Calanthe’s signature: the 13 States Coffee experience — a curated journey of taste, identity, and local pride.
Commemorating a National Coffee Legacy
The official ASEAN Records certificate was proudly presented to Eric Lim Oon Hoe and Chia Kwang Hoi, Directors of Calanthe Art Café, during the ASEAN Records Gala Night 2025, held at the Andaman Grand Ballroom in Kuala Lumpur.
This prestigious occasion was witnessed by over 500 distinguished guests, including dignitaries, media representatives, and fellow record holders — all gathered to honour regional milestones and celebrate ASEAN’s spirit of unity through excellence.
“This recognition by ASEAN Records is a tribute to our vision from the very beginning — to celebrate Malaysia’s unity through the flavours of its 13 states. We’re proud to preserve and serve a part of our national heritage in every cup.”
About Calanthe Art Café
Established in 2005, Calanthe Art Café is one of Malaysia’s most iconic homegrown cafés, known for its distinctive local menu, eclectic art-inspired interiors, and its award-winning 13 States Coffee. Located in the historic Jonker Street area of Melaka, the café continues to attract visitors from across the globe seeking an authentic and artistic Malaysian dining experience.
With two decades of coffee culture and creativity, Calanthe remains a proud ambassador of Malaysia’s culinary identity — one cup, one state, one story at a time.
