We thoroughly enjoyed the meal! This was truly a great first stop on Penang island.
Nevertheless, the Nasi Dalcha here is really awesome, in particularly its rich gravy. It packs a thick creamy sensation, probably due to lots of coconut being used to make the curry, which makes it goes well with the rice. Fried chicken is essentially good too. Memang sempoi laaaa....
In summary, Restoran Pen Mutiara's fish head curry is special indeed.
Here's the location.
I feel the Nasi Lemak here is definitely a must try .. ! And since this is a Malay stall, the food here is HALAL.
老板介绍小编三文鱼辣死你妈，第一次听到辣死你妈有三文鱼的，还蛮特别就点了一份，再来一份马来炸鸡辣死你妈！堪称完美啦！
One of the dish that the restaurant sings proud is Claypot Biryani, which is cooked using Basmati rice and concoction of 18 different spices. Served warm in the pot, the rice is soft and fluffy in texture, plus with perfect execution that each rice grains are well separated. Its distinct aroma can be scented inches away, triggering the drooling of saliva if you are seated close to the kitchen.
Locals flocked in Idrus Ikan Bakar for a few simple yet firm reasons. The food is fresh and good yet affordable, and Uncle Idrus formulated his own secret recipe to create one of a kind gastronomy experience here. For instance, Ikan Bakar Siakap (Seabass Grilled Fish) generally cost about RM 35, depending on market rate and Shell Out Seafood Platter that feeds up to 3 person is RM 75.
Char Kuew Teow is one of our favorite item here. Personally, we prefer the Char Kuew Teow Kering (RM 5). It was nicely seasoned, come with a mixed balance of flavour and with a small charred scent. On the other hand, the Char Kuew Teow Basah is average in taste. Nevertheless, the portion is relatively small and probably insufficient to feed a hungry man.
Taste wise? Not bad for us, at least. The koay teow noodles are smooth, and comes with a decent wok hei. Gravy is more to a sweet side and gives a slightly oily texture which is acceptable. Portion is small so order two plates or special if you are really hungry. The prawns can be neglected.
Village Kitchen boasts over a variety of classic Malaysian delights with a modern touch. The newly opened restaurant at D' Piazza Mall has been drawing great crowd since its opening earlier ago. The restaurant is Muslim-friendly and has quite a substantial choices to please the Malaysian in you; if you are as "sesat" as me, Village Kitchen offers a plenty of modern Malaysian-Fusion dishes. Notable highlights include Serunding Cheese Toast, Spicy Anchovies and Peanuts in Pita Bread, Spaghetti Beef Rendang, Lamb Shank Tom Yum etc. Though prices are mid-standard range, the lead time between order and serving can be infuriating; also, we did not think the food was all that great and worth the waiting time.
my bowl was about RM3.50, so it was a great steal. If you love your cendol or local desserts in general, this is something you need to try.
60-Year-Old Nasi Kandar At Teluk Kumbar Penang
There is no shortage of Malay food at Batu Maung but navigating the area requires experiences, especially without the aid of proper road signage and small alleys connecting the villages. One of the most popular places for Malay Rice at Batu Maung is Cafe Pinggiran Laut, an unassuming place by the seaside. Not to be confused with Kak Ani Kari Ikan Sembilang operating side by side, Cafe Pinggiran Laut is easily recognized by the clamoring crowd. The place starts as early as 11 am but expect the crowd to throng in slightly before noon. Most dishes will be gone by noon, so visiting before noon will be wiser choice... for the spread. There is a good variety here, from some uncommonly seen Kerabu to myriad of curry dishes (though most of them are Fish curries), down to the quintessential Fried Chicken and Ulam-Ulaman. The wallet-friendly price tag is also one of the pulling factors to draw the factories workers working nearby.
