SeaQueen Restaurant Straits Quay Tanjung Tokong
Overall, the dim sum was good and the ambiance was also very comfortable. There is a multi-storey carpark at Straits Quay. As for the price, I would say it is considered reasonable judging by its location and ambiance. The ingredients used to prepare the dim sum were also very fresh. This is the ideal place for people living nearby to have dim sum without the hassle of going to town.
海峡湾餐厅 (SeaQueen Restaurant) 最近推出了现点现做的正宗港式点心!
Stepping into Ah Wang Cafe 阿旺咖啡 feels like a nostalgic journey back in time. Each sip of their Hainanese coffee is a delightful reminder of rich flavors and comforting aromas. The homemade kaya, crafted from a traditional recipe, spreads its authentic taste on freshly baked bread, making every bite a cherished experience. And let's not forget the irresistible nasi lemak that leaves taste buds yearning for more. Ah Wang Cafe isn't just a place; it's a sanctuary for those seeking a taste of cherished memories and culinary delights.
Ah Wang Cafe is one of the Cafes that is hidden from the main road of Tanjung Tokong. Despite the hidden location, Ah Wang Cafe is well known to the public for its famous kaya butter toast and Hainanese coffee for 4 decades. The kaya here that is homemade, is very aromatic and rich in taste. The Hainanese coffee here is also very thick and nice in fragrance. Besides those classic delicacies, croissants, buns, and new mixed drinks are also the hot selling cakes here.
The specialty offered by Ah Wang cafeteria is their homemade kaya, sandwiching in between the breads. It comes with a custardy texture and the sweetness is well balanced. Often time, it comes accompanied with butter, or better known as Roti Kahwin. Their homemade kaya is available for sale too.
The Fried Wild Mushroom Fried Rice 野菌炒饭 is a comfort fare, with a variety of mushrooms, carrot, and vegetables whipped up with a pleasing, smoky taste. The accompaniment is a simple salad, a combination of shredded purple and white cabbage, carrot, and corn. Chili padi in light soy sauce gives the dish a spicy kick.
Black Porridge, Fish (RM 9.50) certainly is a great bargain with its wallet-friendly price tag. The dish utilizes a more solid rice granules, which presumably to unpolished rice grains that comes with richer nutrients. A handful of black mushrooms were added to the porridge, giving rise to a pleasant taste portfolio for the overall dish. It totally dismisses the claim that porridge is meant for sick person.
Mama Kim's signature Sauna Mee did not disappoint. A pot of goodies served with in a scorching hot pot, the broth is then poured over it... allowing it to heat up and to bring it to a boil. The broth was lightly seasoned with discernible sweetness from vegetables, everything felt so light and easy on the palate. For those who prefer a spicy punch, try their home-made Chili paste.
Here's the location.
For me I am indifferent, I do find its one of the better ones around, and when my fav CKT stall is close, I will usually have this Hokkian Mee. Will I travel out of my way to have this. Well frankly no, I am not that crazy of Hokkian Mee.
Hock Chicken Rice is one of the Better ones around actually, One that I will actually travel to, out of the way for a meal here. I have been eating this chicken rice (from its original shop) at the junction of Jln Tg Bungah / Jln Chee Seng, and then this seller branching off to a Kopi Tiam Jalan Concord and then to its current location at the Market. What make it one of my favorites? The Soup Serve is superb, the poach chicken is not dry, rice is full of natural flavors (not margarine)
This Restaurant is a nice place to enjoy Malaysian Style of Chinese Cuisine, We had a wonderful dinner of biitter gourd with eggs, kangkung belacan, kerabu chicken, clayport beancurd, and salad prawns
One of the easiest ways to find good local eats is to follow the crowd, especially when the place is tucked in the residential neighborhood or off the track. We were succumbed to the large and seemingly inviting facade of Jia Shi Restaurant (家式饭店). The Chinese restaurant at Lembah Permai has never failed to attract a great crowd especially during weekends; the menu is huge and has everything that suits all age groups. The heat-intolerant can opt to dine-in at the fully air-conditioned room while those who prefer a more outdoorsy ambiance could opt to sit at the al-fresco dining area, facing the serene green park. The service is brisk and prices are reasonable, we'd definitely love to return more- be it a casual family dinner or for a special occasion (with the family).
The smaller size village chicken is a better choice. Accompanied by seasoning dipping powder, the chicken arrives at the table hanging up over a plate and left to be carve by the diners themselves or the server (pulling apart using hand gloves). The village chicken offers a firm juicy bite and pleasing marination flavors, and it tasted delicious without dipping in the seasoning powder.
Also noteworthy is the BBQ Pork Bun. Not only that the bun was soft, the real draw was the juicy, sweet BBQ Pork filling. It was moist and easy on the palate... with a bold, heavy punch of flavors.
We enjoyed the Chicken Chop (RM 11.00) much. The deboned chicken fillet is coated with a bread crumb, then deep-fried to possess a golden crispy layer with a juicy meat. It is doused with an orange colour sauce with a hint of sweetness and a slight tanginess, which we supposed does not contain any Worchestershire sauce due to its darker colour. Overall, the chicken chop is nice and pleasant to the taste buds.
So wait no longer, hurry to your nearest Hakka Tree outlet and place your orders.
如果你喜欢吃小吃建议你点他们的炸芋头
Without doubt the dish the rings the best when it comes to Hakka cuisine will be Thunder Tea Rice, or simply known as Lei Cha (擂茶) due to its pungent and greenish taste but somehow the version at Hakka Tree managed to tame us, particularly the fried version. When the fried brown rice is mixed with all the other compounded ingredients, it gives a smooth and refreshing taste, coupled with a natural and delectable fragrance. The Thunder Tea Rice Soup version on the other hand, is more of a classic Lei Cha. Pour the soup accordingly based on your tolerance on the greenish taste.
The price for the seafood here is seasonal, and we were charged RM 48 for half a kilo of fresh prawns and RM 60 for a kilo of crabs. Considering the restaurant is located at the prominent Tanjung Tokong area which had been influx by tourists, the price is relatively reasonable. Only one cooking method is being practised by the restaurant, which is charcoal baked and lightly seasoned with salts. This render the seafood produce retained its original taste, with a light smoky taste and a tad seasoning that elevated the flavour.
The Nyonya Spicy Soup is also known as “Ah Ma Spice Soup”. Be prepared for a light palate awakening with a bit of spiciness, tanginess and fragrant aroma of fresh mint.
Bodhi Tree Cafe is the place for nice Vegetarian. Vegetarian's Bak Kut Teh is one of the signatures here
While Penang does have a fair share of Vietnamese food joints, it is not common to find a restaurant that serves Indo-China cuisine (Laotian, Cambodian and Vietnamese). Indochine Cafe is probably the first restaurant that does so in Penang, the newly opened restaurant settled in a semi-detached house at Jalan Hashim, right next to Hotel Sentral Seaview (formerly known as Naza Talyya Penang). Once we were ushered in and seated, the friendly proprietor approached us fast and introduced us to the menu. The Indo-China delicacies-focused menu is extensive and covers some of the countries' highlights. But the al-fresco atmosphere at the restaurant is equally interesting- homey, harmony yet with a sense of elegance. We love the variety here but somehow the flavors did not quite hit us, they were perfectly fine but lacked the wow factor to lure us back.
Highlights include the deep-fried fish, Fuzhou fish balls, minced pork, and nicely marbled pork belly. The minced pork is leveled up by adding on an egg and a bit of pepper powder
The lactose intolerant would be glad to know that there's milky version and non-milky version of broths, we opted for the latter one. The broth was amazingly sweet, but probably because of the massive greens (Chinese White Cabbage and Cabbage) in the broth; the flavor was great and reasonably seasoned
The plate of mee goreng here share some characteristics that I enjoy personally: slightly moist, the fried egg still visible, a slight char scent accompanied with great wok hei and a strong heat component. My palate gets an ultimate treat by this mee goreng and all the long wait were definitely worthwhile!
We had both dry and soup version, the soup version was Tan Tan Noodles... a Sze Chuan-inspired dish. The broth was flavorful with a sleek acidity but it lacked the quintessential "Ma" (numbness) and the fragrance from Sze Chuan Peppercorn. We love the texture of the noodles- a little bouncy and would not go slouchy if soaked over a period of time. It was still a satisfying dish given the affordable price point.
Char Bee Hoon (Fried Vermicelli Noodles) has rooted deeply in the city's culinary consciousness, Penangites can have it anytime in the day- whether morning for breakfast, afternoon for lunch or between meals snack. The newly opened Mey Wey at Tanjung Tokong takes the local delicacy a step further by offering a huge variety of add-ons to it. Housed in one of the semi-D houses opposite to Daorae Korean Restaurant, Mey Wey has the standard setting of an economy rice- diners can choose their preferred add-on to top up to their choice of noodles/ rice. Prices are wallet-friendly and there are plenty of choices; good as a pit stop to recharge or fuel the late afternoon.
The char mee done with a light touch of salt and dark soy sauce is perked up with a spoonful of chilli sauce, pickled green chillies, and toppings of fried crunchy sweet soya sticks. The noodles have a soft bite to begin with but its flavor is a nostalgia joy to the tastebud.
Well, what stood out for me was the Indonesian Prawns in claypot, which is basically a fancy name of saying Dry Curry Prawns, this dish was flavourful and have a nice mild punch. I ended up scraping out the claypot for the sauce.