The Penang Teochew community, also recognized as Chaozhou people worldwide, constitutes a minority dialect faction within Penang's Chinese population. We explored Chao Xuan Restaurant 潮轩 renowned for its Teochew Kueh, a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant.
TEMU's signature Burnt Cheesecake is the best-seller by far and we can understand why. The Cheesecake was addictively creamy with bold cheesy flavor. The accompanying dollop of cream added a nice silky touch to the cake. The burnt flavor was not dominant though.
Here's the location.
Start from the quintessential Dim Sum items like Har Kaw and Siew Mai, Bao Teck Tea House offered something that most Dim Sum joints unable too... with generous fresh and plump Prawn filling (encased in thin dumpling skin). While the seasoning was minimal, the flavor was bold... mainly on the seafood sweetness
Food serve here are very to our local Penang taste. The Tomyam Fried Bihun is nice with a strong tomyam taste and a well cook Bihun but the serving size is small.
The Steamed Stuffed Bun 怀旧大包 (also known as tai bao) is served on a board with sides of greens, slices of crunchy cucumber and chili sauce. The stuffing with generous amounts of pork belly, Chinese black mushroom, chicken, egg, Chinese sausage, and one whole abalone turn the bun into one delicious delicacy.
I enjoy having my tea break here trying their lovely and tasty pastries.
On the way to visit some customers on the mainland side and we stopped for breakfast. This place is known for their Toasts.
The Pain Au Chocolat is one of the must-haves... the pastry will be heated up before serving to your table. It was extremely flaky and easily fall apart at the nudge of the teeth... buttery and crisp.... the combo makes it dangerously addictive. The Chocolate filling was just spot on... not too sweet but good enough to impart a chocolaty touch
There is also the Gateau au Chocolat, a true delight for all chocolate lovers. Sinfully chocolatey, the gateau au chocolat and the madeleines are delightful with a cup of Long Black and Cafe Latte alongside.