The stunning view and relaxed beach bar vibe are the biggest draws of Scarborough Fish & Chips for me. The food won’t blow you away but this is the place to get reasonably priced drinks and perfect beach food in the area. It’s not even a competition with the other restaurants at Tanjung Rhu. Further along the beach to the north is an Indian place, and beyond that, the pricey restaurants at the Four Seasons Resort. It’s no surprise that even guests who can afford to stay at the Four Seasons still choose to eat here at Scarborough Fish & Chips.
Overall, we really enjoyed the food and the time we spent at Scarborough, and we thought the price was fine for the amount and quality of food we got. In future we might come back for the family to try one of the bigger fish platters, though maybe they’ll stick to the British style fish supper.
Scarborough Fish and Chips Restaurant餐厅是一家在兰卡威的西餐厅，以传统的英式Fish and Chips而闻名。
We have reserved a special room for our lunch
We made another trip to Bagan Samak recently (my previous entry about Bagan Samak can be found here), a village at the border of Penang and Kedah states. The place is home to some of the best fresh water produces and one would be spoilt for choices. With more than 7 restaurants in the village, choosing one is one of the toughest decisions ever. We wanted something new for this round and hence, made our way to Sloam Mit Thai Restaurant. The restaurant has a huge facade with ample parking space; the menu consists of a vast Thai-influenced selection. Prices are reasonably friendly depending on your orders.
Overall, I find the food at Wonderland Food Store Seafood Restaurant Langkawi is affordable while the taste of their food is decent. I don’t mind coming back here again to try their other dishes when I visit Langkawi again.
The restaurant serves a range of fish but we were intrigued by their Hainan Steamed Red Fish (RM 33) upon their crew's mention. She mentioned it is a combination of sour and spicy, which triggered our interest. No doubt the fish was fresh, the promised tasted was there, and it was served along with lady fingers. At one instance, the taste is akin of to "kiam hu kut gulai", a popular Nyonya dish.
It's always fun to have a quick getaway from the bustling city center and get closer to nature; if you agree with this statement, then make sure Kulim Forest Restaurant on your to-visit-list. Deep in the heart of Kulim, Kulim Forest Restaurant is tucked away behind the residential of Kampung Padang Tembak; once you have turned into the residential area (full of one-storey terrace houses), follow the signage and you will find yourself at a place surrounded by serene neighborhood with a man-made pool in the middle. Every corner offers a good photo opportunity, the atmosphere is most relaxed and the surrounding is picturesque. There is no written menu at Kulim Forest Restaurant but the server will recommend the freshest catch of the day. Fresh water produce is commonly served here, with a range of familiar Chinese dishes... reasonable price points if you must know.
Here's the location.
It is commendable the chef did a wondrous job with the Lemon Chili Lala (RM 15). It is more like a Thai preparation method, delivering a pungent taste that we can sense afar. The sharp tangy and spicy sensation immediately woke up all my 6 senses during its first encounter with my taste buds. Unfortunately, the entire plate consists of probably 10% foul smell clams that affected the overall enjoyment. Otherwise it would have been perfect.
One of the quintessential orders at Kang's, their signature Steamed Cat Fish left us with a very deep impression. We need not question the freshness of the fish, the pristine white flesh could be the best evidence. The fish belly was unctuously rich and fat while the flesh was firm, sans the muddy odor; best paired with their premium Soy sauce. It was a simple dish but the satisfaction was beyond words. Though not cheap, the price was of acceptable range and does not put a dent on the wallet.
Honestly, I found Putumayo hard to score. Despite the quality of the (non-vegetarian) food, and the pleasant surroundings and staff, the price makes it hard to recommend with a clear conscience! I’d say go for the fixed price meals, and if you were to perhaps it would be a higher mark.
The fried porridge is a must have, esp the sweet and rich broth the porridge was cooked in. Only if the shop is closer to my home.
One of the must try dish here is Steamed Clams with Garlic (RM 15). Freshness of the clams are without doubt, and the introduction of garlic give it a pleasant tangy sensation
Ng Hang Kee Fresh Water Food is probably the most unappealing restaurants at Bagan Samak, Bandar Baharu (the village known for dishing out inexpensive and fresh river food), but it is probably the most attractive for budget-watchers. Located at one end of the village (right next to a field), Ng Hang Kee is a long established restaurant with simple, straight-forward setting (with no air-conditioner)... just like any other Zhu Char places. The menu is however, smaller compared to other restaurants in the vicinity. No clear menu will be given but the experienced server will recommend the freshest catch available. The place is good for a casual and inexpensive meal but as far as variety is concerned, this place might not be the best option.
除了美丽的海滩和壮观的风景，这里还有许多美味的餐厅和美食。
The Salted Egg Salmon Skin was a nice variant to the otherwise common Deep Fried Fish Skin; the flavors were spot on though we would prefer more Curry Leaves, for the bolder alluring aroma (better speed up the eating process lest they turned soggy)
Salad You Tiao - i still remember the first time i tried salad you tiao; i was totally blown away by the combo consisting the crispiness of the Chinese cruellers, the sweet softness of the squid paste inside and the generous serving of mayonnaise dressing on top!
Reasons to visit Terrace Italian Restaurant Langkawi: Unique dishes from a talented Italian chef who knows how to work the produce of the land to bring out the best flavours. Celebratory food presentation, with a personality mirroring that of the chef’s. The food is outstanding and memorable, it is a must-have in Langkawi! The restaurant is a classy and romantic beach-facing restaurant, with an expansive wine list for pairing options. There is nothing like the sound of birds and sea breeze amidst greenery to accompany a good meal! We highly recommend a visit.
Starting from the 1st July 2018, Terrace will be serving Traditional Roast from 12.30noon to 3pm for RM98nett per person (without alcoholic beverages). To complete the meal, add on an additional RM70 for house pouring white and red wine, sparkling wine, draught beer, house-pouring spirits, selected cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages.
In search of good freshwater produce has always been our favorite thing to do, especially on long weekends. In our recent quest to Kulim, Kedah (border town of Penang and Kedah State), we visited Restaurant Kolam Ikan; one of the famous Chinese restaurants near to Kulim Hi-Tech Park. Kolam Ikan is known to churn out freshwater produce (namely Tilapia, Catfish, Patin etc), the owner owns fish farms (in Kedah) and therefore, able to source some of the freshest catch in town. The restaurant was previously situated right next to the fish pond but it was inaccessible right now. They were forced to move out and now, operating in their own residence. They do not have a very elaborate menu but just a few types of signature dishes they are best at. However, we thought the choices here are too "safe" and lacked of excitement. We thought Big Tree fared slightly better over Kolam Ikan. Kolam Ikan is tucked within a housing area in the vicinity and it's within a short distance drive from Kulim Hi-Tech Park.
There are quite a number of good Thai restaurants in the northern States of Malaysia and 5 Utara Thai Seafood is one of them. This is one of the Thai restaurants frequently visited by the students studying in Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM); there are two branches in Kedah, one in Alor Star while another one can be found in Jitra. 5 Utara Thai Seafood offers a substantial range of Thai food, especially with the Southern Thai influences. The setting of the place is casual and the prices are very reasonable (considering the generous portion). One of the decent places to stop by if you happened to travel up to North.
Chia Bee Restaurant serve variety of food and their specialty here are their fish.
Approximately 8 km away from Sungai Petani town, Chia Bee is known as a recreational spot ideal for fishing as well as a place to feast on freshwater fishes. The restaurant is tucked away from the main street and can only be found with navigation system. Once you are near to the entrance, follow the signage and make your way through the forest and a row of light-industry factories; the restaurant can be found at the end of the road. There are two fishing ponds side by side, right next to the restaurant. The heat-intolerant might be frustrated as the place is not air-conditioned but diners are to be rewarded with a serene scenery. Those who are keen can try their luck at the pond (3 hours for Rm 30, fishing tackle and tools must be prepared by the fishers), the harvest can then be cooked and served at the restaurant. The menu is not big but you can tell their effort in serving the best-quality dishes. Food's standard but this could be a nice place to stop-by for a quick and short weekend getaway from the hustle and bustle city life.
We came here twice during our holiday. In small part because of the lack of better options in Tanjung Rhu, but also because we couldn’t get enough of the pad thai and fresh seafood. Everything is so cheap that I wanted to order a bundle of items to try but had to be talked down. Cheap, edible food is one thing, but Dawan has cheap tasty food. Dawan Thai Kitchen is a good option to introduce something other than Malaysian food or fish and chips into your vacation dinners.
Gourmands need not travel far to get good fresh water produce... Kulim, one of the closest towns to Penang in Kedah has quite a handful of good options. A short 15-minute drive away from Kulim High-Tech Park or 30-minute drive away from Penang bridge will land you at Big Tree Garden Restaurant (香树下河鲜), a seemingly curious restaurant tucked within a residential area of Kulim, Kedah. It takes some effort to reach here (once near Jalan Perdagangan, follow the lead of the road signages) but the reward is worth it. The place occupies a big piece of land and has multiple fish ponds farming fresh water produce. At the side of those ponds, it has a restaurant dedicated entirely to serve all these goodies. There are 6 types of fresh river fishes available here- Patin, Cat fish, Tilapia, Tamarind fish etc. Apart from the fresh water fishes, some of their signature dishes such as Stir Fried Porridge are not to be missed either...
Reasons to visit The Beach Club Langkawi: spectacular setting; warm service; excellent produce; simple Mediterranean recipes.
Pumpkin Prawn (RM 68) One of the signature and unique dish that requires advance booking (we wonder how it can be done now) is their Pumpkin Prawn (RM 68). The prawns are served inside a pumpkin, and drenched with yellowish condiments that has strong and sweet coconut scent. We have never encountered such a dish elsewhere and it is a definite must try if you happen to visit here.
Reasons to visit: the only fine dining Chinese restaurant in Langkawi; great seafood options; good wine list; and, if you arrive early enough, magnificent sea views.
