The revisit today of 48Holiao to Soo Guan Restoran is introducing the nostalgic taste of classic Hainanese Chicken Chop and also the new dish Nasi Sambal Udang Meleleh that is yet to show on the menu.
The Butter Kaya Toast (RM 5.50) was good - soft, fluffy and not too sweet. The only downside was the expensive price tag of RM 5.50 for breads. We were disappointed no traditional Hainan coffee though.
The highlight of the meal was probably Soo Guan Hainanese Chicken Chop... boneless Chicken thigh with batter fried till perfection and served with home-made Hainanese sauce.... which carried the unique, discernible Worcestershire sauce with a hint of Tomato. We were happy to see Onion slices on top of the Chicken Chop... which is deemed to be one of the important elements for Hainanese Chicken Chop. Great flavors, juicy Chicken but the portion can be a little larger
Overall, Soo Guan is one of the few restaurants in Penang that serves classical “Silver Spoon” Hainanese Chicken Chop. The food was good and the price was also reasonable. It would be great if they can expand the menu in the future so that customers can have a wider selection.