Antipodean Coffee launches flagship cafe in Johor Bahru

Antipodean coffee, a coffee chain that has gained popularity in Australia and New Zealand and is now spreading worldwide, has launched its flagship cafe in Johor Bahru.

The cafe, located at the main entrance to The Mall at Southkey, is expected to cater to local Johoreans and Singaporeans craving the award-winning coffee and breakfast/brunch cuisine the Antipodean chain is famous for.

The third Antipodean cafe to open inside an IGB property is owned and operated by Sachin and Vaishali Kulkarni, a husband and wife team. This marks the first Antipodean cafe outside Kuala Lumpur.

Founder Alun Evans, Sachin, and Vaishali Kulkarni were present on the opening day.

“We expect the cafe will be very popular. I have had so much interest expressed by people in Johor and Singapore since we first entered Malaysia in 2011,” said Evans.

From next month, Antipodean will also roast in the cafe, supplying coffee to caffeine-craving customers and selling wholesale in Johor Bahru and Singapore.

Antipodean coffee is known for its emphasis on quality, freshness, and simplicity. It typically involves using high-quality, freshly roasted beans and preparing them carefully.

The milk used in Antipodean coffee is often steamed to a particular temperature and texture, resulting in a velvety and creamy consistency. Some standard Antipodean coffee drinks include flat white, long black, piccolo, and cortado.

Alun and Arlini Evans founded Antipodean coffee, and Alun Evans is currently running Antipodean Coffee (cafes) and Merdeka Coffee (Coffee and Roasting). In 2015 he established DELI RIUM Café concepts.

“The Antipodean concept continues to evolve,” says Evans.

“We have worked hard through our cafe in Manila to morph Antipodean Coffee from a purely breakfast and brunch concept to a model that offers a great night alternative for the more sophisticated customers looking for interesting cocktails and drinks.”

Antipodean coffee has gained popularity worldwide, and many coffee shops now offer this style of coffee. The term “Antipodean” refers to Australia, and New Zealand is on the opposite side of the world from Europe and the Americas.

Antipodean coffee is recognized for its unique taste and has become a star in the Southeast Asian cafe sector. With the opening of the flagship cafe in Johor Bahru, Antipodean coffee will continue its expansion and cater to the growing demand for high-quality coffee and breakfast/brunch cuisine.